Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 21, 2022

According to Globe Newswire, the sale of diesel pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles (SUV) grew by 28% in 2020, even when auto sales for the year declined by 14%. Here are seven maintenance tips that will extend the life of your diesel truck: Change Your Engine Oil Regularly. Use the Right Oil. Check and Maintain All Fluids.

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Maintenance Diesel Oil Parts 80

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 9, 2012

On the eve of the Detroit Auto Show, Cadillac introduced the 2013 ATS, a new rear-drive compact luxury sports sedan developed on an all-new, lightweight vehicle architecture. 2013 Cadillac ATS. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.) GM says the ATS will be able to deliver peak highway fuel economy of more than 30 mpg.

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Cadillac 2013 Engine GM 239

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 29, 2013

Key advances for Gen 3 are in weight reduction, friction reduction, and the internal exhaust cooling system. This is the first implementation of such a system in a turbocharged direct-injection four-cylinder gasoline engine, noted Lemke. Integrated exhaust manifold with cooling. Design of the integrated exhaust manifold.

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2014 Engine Exhaust Fuel Economy 331

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Exhaust cooling starts with the computer-optimized exhaust valve shape and is further enhanced by the integrated exhaust manifold and cylinder head design that uses the same water jacket to lower exhaust gas temperature entering the turbochargers to further improve reliability and performance. on every grade.

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Tundra Toyota Hybrid Nickel Metal Hydride 418

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 8, 2013

When crude oil comes into a refinery, it is first passed into a distillation process, which separates the crude oil into its different fractions by boiling range. Naphtha refers to the light fraction produced by distillation that is roughly in the gasoline boiling range of ~30 °C to ~200 °C. —Chang et al.

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Gasoline Fuel Range Diesel 207

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Or Become a Convert Another possibility is to convert your gasoline-powered engine to electric. But it is no easy task, as you’ll have to not only remove and replace the engine itself but also the transmission, gas tank and exhaust system. Drain and recycle used motor oil. In doing so, make sure to do so responsibly.

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Engine Buy Convert Dodge 77

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2009

Theta II GDI, its first Gasoline Direct Injection engine before an audience of engineers attending the Ninth Annual Hyundai-Kia International Powertrain Conference in Korea. GDI application will subsequently be expanded across the gasoline engine family and applied to other Hyundai models. Theta II GDI. Click to enlarge.

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Hyundai Gasoline Engine Production 210

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2011

with technologies such as direct fuel injection, variable valve timing, exhaust-driven turbochargers, brake energy regeneration and Auto Start Stop function—about 60% of the generated energy is still lost, half of it being exhaust heat, with the remaining half as heat absorbed by the engine cooling system.

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Waste BMW Exhaust Gas-Electric 376

Green Car Congress

JULY 22, 2014

liter EcoBoost fuel efficiency is the debut of standard Auto Start-Stop technology for F-150. liter EcoBoost engine also features Ford’s first use of a compacted graphite iron cylinder block in a gasoline engine, the same material used in Ford’s 6.7-liter Cartridge-style oil filter integrated into top of the engine for easy service.

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F-150 Ford 2015 Exhaust 199

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 9, 2013

Fred Diaz, President and CEO - Ram Truck Brand and Chrysler de Mexico, introduces the 2014 Ram ProMaster at the Chicago Auto Show. liter Pentastar V-6 gasoline engine option. diesel comes from a number of design features, such as: Isolated oil pan. An oil-level sensor contributes to an oil-change schedule of up to 18,500 miles.

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2014 Chrysler Diesel Oil 291

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 3, 2009

Researchers at the University of Wisconsin, led by Dr. Rolf Reitz, are investigating a blended dual-fuel (gasoline and diesel) concept to extend the operating range of partially premixed charge compression ignition combustion by using the varying fuel reactivity of the charge blend, which is determined in real time. Source: Rolf Reitz.

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Wisconsin Gasoline Diesel Universal 225

Revenge of the Electric Car

FEBRUARY 26, 2010

Read more in the article: Tesla to Offer Auto Leases. “This will help us with the customers who have some trepidation about changing the paradigm from gasoline to electric,&# said Elon Musk, Tesla’s chairman and chief executive. Tesla To Offer Auto Leases. gasoline,&# he said. 2010 Tesla Roadster. seconds.

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Auto Tesla Gasoline-Electric Porsche 162

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 29, 2017

At the Los Angeles Auto Show, INFINITI revealed the all-new QX50—a premium mid-size SUV featuring the first production application of the VC-Turbo variable compression ratio engine, transforming on demand. liter turbocharged gasoline engine with the torque and efficiency of a four-cylinder diesel engine. Earlier post.).

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Infinity Fuel Economy Engine Economy 170

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 11, 2015

The two new luxury diesel SUVs are making their debut at the 2015 North American International Auto Show in Detroit and go on sale Fall 2015. Peak torque arrives at 1,750 rpm in the Td6 while the gasoline V6 produces its 332 lb-ft (450 N·m) at 3,500 rpm. seconds for gasoline V6 models. seconds respectively, compared to 6.9

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Land Rover Fuel Economy MPG Diesel 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 17, 2019

The new S models consume on average 19% less fuel than their predecessors with gasoline engines despite producing significantly more torque. It is activated whenever the power demand from the driver is high but the energy available in the exhaust flow for driving the compressor wheel is low. liters of diesel per 100 kilometers (37.9

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Audi Diesel Volt Connect 247

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 20, 2014

At the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, tier one supplier KSPG is showcasing systems for cars, light and medium-duty commercial vehicles and components for efficient fuel and emission reduction for both gasoline and diesel vehicles. One such measure is cooled exhaust gas recirculation. Click to enlarge.

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Fuel Exhaust Diesel Engine 199

Green Car Congress

APRIL 11, 2019

with the EPC working in tandem with the exhaust turbocharger—the full-size S models achieve a constant torque of 700 N·m across an engine speed range of 2,500 to 3,100 rpm. The EPC supports the TDI’s turbocharger whenever there is insufficient energy in the exhaust gas for a spontaneous torque buildup—e.g.,

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Audi Diesel Exhaust MPH 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 22, 2014

PME= palm oil methyl ester, RME = rapeseed methyl ester, SME = soy methyl ester, WME = waste cooking oil methyl ester, FTD = Fischer-Tropsch diesel, HBD = hydrogenated biodiesel. JAMA bases its postion on the results of study from the Japan Auto-Oil Program subsidized by Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI).

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Japan Diesel Oil Fuel 199

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 11, 2023

The Natural Bridge to an EV Escaping the High Price of Fuel The natural bridge from a gasoline-powered car to an electric vehicle is a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV). A 37-mile range EV Electric and Gasoline Power The 2023 Ford Escape PHEV is powered by a 2.5-liter miles per gallon combined gasoline and electricity.

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Escape PHEV Ford Gasoline-Electric 81

Plug in America

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

million gallons of gasoline or 4.2 million barrels of oil. That may seem expensive for a recreational bike, but replacing your car, a second car in your household, or using an e-bike for a daily commute can save you thousands on fuel, auto insurance, registration, maintenance, and parking. Another plus: no tailpipe pollution.

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Transportation Electric Motorcycles Motorcycles Gasoline-Electric 85

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 19, 2012

In a quick preview prior to the Los Angeles Auto Show next week, Bob Fascetti, Ford director of Global Engine Engineering, outlined 10 features of the engine enabling its performance and refinement: A split cooling system sends coolant separately to the block and to the cylinder head on separate thermostats.

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North America 2014 Ford America 236

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 13, 2014

Ford introduced the all-new Ford F-150 at its press conference at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. EcoBoost with standard Auto Start-Stop. EcoBoost with Auto Start-Stop. liter EcoBoost’s fuel efficiency is the debut of standard Auto Start-Stop technology in the F-150. 2015 F-150. Click to enlarge.

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F-150 Ford Engine Fuel Economy 329

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

liter gasoline engine while emitting less than 120g/km CO 2 in the Focus. The new EcoBoost engine also features an exhaust manifold cast into the cylinder head, which lowers the temperature of the exhaust gases and in turn enables the engine to run with the optimum fuel-to-air ratio across a wider rev band. With its 1.0-liter

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Ford Engine Range Exhaust 316

Green Car Congress

APRIL 23, 2018

The engine leverages the spectrum of Toyota’s advanced engine technologies: Dual VVT-i with VVT-iE (Variable Valve Timing intelligent system by Electric motor); D-4S (Direct injection 4-stroke gasoline engine Superior version) direct injection and laser-clad valve seats; longer stroke (4.07 inches; bore remains at 3.44 and stroke (3.3

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Fuel Economy MPG 2019 Economy 186

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 12, 2016

Kia unveiled three major hybrid offerings at the Chicago Auto Show: the 2017 Niro Hybrid Utility Vehicle; the new Optima Hybrid; and the new Optima Plug-in Hybrid. Because the high-voltage battery is both power and energy dense, engineers were able to use the downsized gasoline engine to maximize fuel economy and reduce emissions.

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Hybrid Chicago Plug-in Kia 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2009

The oil price shocks of the 1970s led the Brazilian government to address the strain high prices were placing on its fragile economy. Brazil, the largest and most populous country in South America, was importing 80% of its oil and 40% of its foreign exchange was used to pay for that imported oil.

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Transportation Fuel Renewable Gasoline-Electric 317

Green Car Congress

MARCH 5, 2014

liter VVT-i gasoline engine. Gasoline engines are chosen by 85% of A-segment customers in Europe. “ Friction losses were reduced through the adoption of a low-friction timing chain with an auto-tensioner. Diamond-like Carbon (DLC) valve lifters and a twin-tank oil pan further contribute to reduced internal resistance.

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MPG Engine Fuel Economy Toyota 287

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 17, 2017

At the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), Rheinmetall showcased lightweight structural parts and components in aluminum as well as the company’s Liteks piston family. The Liteks design, which is repeatedly being fine-tuned, has been developed specifically for lightweight, low-friction yet rugged gasoline pistons for car engines.

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Parts 2020 Sale Gasoline-Electric 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 29, 2013

The findings also showed that improvements to boosting system efficiencies for low exhaust temperatures and overall reductions in friction are required to capitalize on the high gross efficiences offered by RCCI. Simulations using GT-Power demonstrated that the RCCI operation without piston oil cooling rejected less heat, and that ?94%

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Wisconsin Congress 2013 Fuel 309

Green Car Congress

APRIL 26, 2016

Building on the performance and technology of Ford’s award-winning EcoBoost gasoline engines, the EcoBlue diesel range will deliver power outputs ranging from 100 PS to 240 PS (99 to 237 hp). A belt-in-oil design for the camshaft and oil pump drive belts. In Europe, Ford revealed the all-new 2.0-liter The four-cylinder 2.0-liter

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Diesel Ford Fuel Oil 150

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 7, 2014

liter, four-cylinder engine of the new CLA 250 is a member of the BlueDIRECT family of gasoline engines, and was first applied in combination with exhaust-gas turbocharging and external high-pressure exhaust gas recirculation in the E 250 Coupé introduced last year ( earlier post ). (It l/100 km (43.6 Source: Vent et al.

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Fuel Economy Mercedes Diesel Fuel 236

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

Piston oil jets help reduce friction and optimize piston temperature for greater performance and efficiency. The jets, mounted at the bottom of each cylinder, are part of the engine’s oiling circuit and spray engine oil at the bottom of the pistons. The turbocharger bearings are oil-lubricated and cooled via an oil cooler.

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Diesel Fuel Economy MPG Economy 311

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 16, 2018

Toyota unveiled the new fifth-generation Avalon at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The VVT-iW system is employed on the intake cycle, with VVT-i (Variable Valve Timing - Intelligent) activated on exhaust. inches; bore remains at 3.44

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2019 Toyota Hybrid Nickel Metal Hydride 207

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 9, 2012

Volkswagen will bring the new Beetle TDI diesel ( earlier post ), unveiled at the Chicago Auto Show, to market in the US this summer as a 2013 model. Pricing of the diesel model, which is joining the gasoline-fueled Beetle 2.5L The pistons incorporate annular channels into which oil is sprayed for cooling the piston-ring zone.

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Diesel Sale Exhaust Engine 246

Green Car Congress

APRIL 22, 2012

Ford is introducing a family of four new global SUVs in China, which the company unveiled at 2012 Auto China in Beijing: the new Ford EcoSport ( earlier post ), offered with the 1.0L liter gasoline engine. The Ford EcoSport offers the 1.0L 3-cylinder EcoBoost engine. Click to enlarge. conventional engine.

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SUV Ford Engine China 236

Baua Electric

MAY 17, 2024

It’s made with recycled steel, recycled carbon black from end-of-life tires, with silica from pulverized rice husks, as well as some natural resins and oils—including from orange peel for higher efficiency. Even the lighter oil can be used to create resins used in the tires. According to information from the U.S. As the U.K.

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Buy Carbon Oil Green Cars 52

Green Car Congress

APRIL 10, 2009

Hyundai introduced its Nuvis concept crossover vehicle at the New York International Auto Show. liter Theta II gasoline engine to a 6-speed automatic transmission and a 30 kW (205 Nm) electric motor. 6-speed automatic transmission with an improved-efficiency electric oil pump. The Hyundai Nuvis. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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Hyundai Hybrid Concept Power 199