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JANUARY 29, 2021

In addition to GM’s carbon goals, the company worked with the Environmental Defense Fund to develop a shared vision of an all-electric future and an aspiration to eliminate tailpipe emissions from new light-duty vehicles by 2035. Renewable Energy. The new fast chargers will be powered by 100% renewable energy.

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AUGUST 25, 2015

A higher compression ratio can be used if an engine will operate primarily at light loads, such that degraded efficiency at high loads is more than offset by improved efficiency at light loads. The compression ratio selected for a particular engine depends, the authors note, on the expected duty cycle and fuel octane.

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MAY 15, 2018

The EcoDynamics+ diesel mild-hybrid system is paired with Kia’s Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) active emissions control technology, reducing CO 2 emissions by up to 4% on the new Worldwide harmonized Light vehicles Test Procedure (WLTP), and up to 7% on the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC).

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JANUARY 11, 2010

Develop and demonstrate technologies including engine downsizing, electrification of auxiliary systems such as oil and water pumps, waste heat recovery, improved aerodynamics and hybridization. Advanced Technology Powertrains for Light-Duty Vehicles (ATP-LD). 38,831,115. Daimler Trucks North America, LLC. 39,559,868. Navistar, Inc.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

When presented with a list of technologies analyzed within a National Academies of Science report ( earlier post ) that might be used to meet fuel-efficiency standards, suppliers picked turbocharging and engine downsizing, along with higher-speed automatic transmissions, as the most critical.

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JUNE 24, 2016

At the 2016 International VDI Congress “Drivetrain for Vehicles” in Friedrichshafen, Germany, John Fuller, Director of Concepts & IP for Torotrak Group, presented and discussed the company’s latest advances to optimize its full-toroidal variator technology for the light vehicle market as applied in continuously variable transmissions (CVTs).

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AUGUST 3, 2016

MaryAnn Wright, group vice president of Technology and Industry Relations, Johnson Controls Power Solutions, noted that automakers have made significant advances in fuel efficiency and reduced emissions through implementation of several new technologies, such as turbo charging, engine downsizing and light weighting across their fleets.

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JUNE 25, 2012

reduction in fuel consumption achieved with XL Hybrids’ aftermarket hybrid electric powertrain ( earlier post ) on a light-duty cargo van on the UDDS cycle (urban conditions). The tests were conducted on ESWA’s light-duty chassis dynamometer test cell featuring a twin-roll Clayton dynamometer. engine and 6-speed transmission.

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JANUARY 18, 2010

As a point of comparison, the US EPA’s proposed national CO 2 emissions standards for light-duty vehicles under section 202 (a) of the Clean Air Act would require these vehicles to meet an estimated combined average emissions level of 250 grams/mile of CO 2 —155.26 Smaller charges between €5 and €25 for excesses of 1 – 3 g/km.

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APRIL 5, 2011

Improving the gas exchange and significantly lowering charge temperatures leads to a shift toward leaner air-fuel ratios. The second-generation HECS has been adapted to a downsized 1.6L A dual-wall exhaust also reduces heat loss in order to accelerate catalyst light-off during cold starts.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

From the top-of-cab solar panels powering its battery and interior lights, to its ultra-light aluminum frame and highly advanced 425 horsepower 11-liter proprietary engine, the SuperTruck concept vehicle allowed Volvo engineers to push the boundaries of heavy truck efficiency. Click to enlarge.

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OCTOBER 10, 2012

Starting from a energy-based powertrain simulation model validated on experimental data from the PHEV, the researchers conducted a first- and second-law analysis to identify the potential for engine waste heat recovery, considering a variety of driving cycles and assuming the vehicle operating in charge-sustaining (HEV) mode.

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JUNE 4, 2010

Various combinations of commercially available technologies could greatly reduce fuel consumption in passenger cars, sport-utility vehicles, minivans, and other light-duty vehicles over the next 15 years without compromising vehicle performance or safety, according to a new report by the National Research Council. Assessment of Technologies”.

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MAY 18, 2015

reduction (in extreme cases) in the calorific value of the charge for catalyzed EGR when compared to equivalent operation with un-catalyzed EGR; this reduction in calorific value has a negative impact on the achievable BSFC. According to the review, the conversion of HCs, CO, and NO in the exhaust gas by the catalyst can result in up to a 4.5%

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MARCH 11, 2014

The output power is more than 100kW, despite significant unit downsizing. An electric vehicle is suitable for short-distance commuting, because of its short cruising distance and long charging time.”. “We Since January 2012, he has been in charge of planning and development for fuel cell vehicles. Toyota’s view of hydrogen.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2013

to decrease the propensity of gasoline to auto-ignite under high pressure and temperature—will lead to technologies that can increase compression ratio, and support high-efficiency downsizing and downspeeding. Despite the benefits of EGR—e.g., Alger, T.F. Mangold (2009) Dedicated EGR: A New Concept in High Efficiency Engines.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2014

The KWID CONCEPT is powered by the latest-generation downsized 1.2-liter ready—being pre-disposed to receive batteries for electric use—and comes with a charging plug behind the Renault logo. Click to enlarge. liter gasoline turbocharged engine mated to dual-clutch transmission EDC. The KWID CONCEPT is also Z.E

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JULY 4, 2010

to eliminate turbo lag—in support of aggressive engine downsizing. CPT recommends a combination of the highly dynamic electric supercharger in series with a conventional exhaust-driven turbocharger to optimize the overall response of the system, compared to other air charging methods. Boost pressure is directly controlled by the ECU.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2018

Although GDI vehicles offer the potential of improved fuel economy, less fuel pumping, and charge air cooling, they tend to produce higher particulate matter (PM) emissions when compared with the traditional port fuel injection engines. liter downsized turbocharged centrally-mounted direct injection engine.

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MAY 26, 2015

The second-generation hybrid system has been thoroughly enhanced from its predecessor: The downsized GDI engine features an aluminum block and head, a compression ratio of 13.5:1, In charge sustaining mode, the Sonata PHEV is expected to return 40 mpg (5.88 Battery charge mode. Charge by ISG. Charge by traction motor.

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APRIL 4, 2013

Ford’s EcoBoost technology combines direct fuel injection, turbocharging and variable valve timing to enable a downsized engine to gain fuel economy by up to 20% over larger engines with no loss of performance.

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EV Central

JANUARY 4, 2024

2 GTI to ride on downsized versions of the concept’s large 20-inch alloy wheels and for the wider front fenders to be dropped. 2 GTI will pack but when it arrives the VW hot hatch should be capable of achieving around 400km on a single charge. GTI hot hatch gets the green light for 2026 launch appeared first on EV Central.

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MAY 7, 2009

The two companies had earlier agreed to jointly develop and marketing hybrid vehicle technology for passenger cars and light commercial vehicles in 2005. The additional system weight due to wiring, battery, and the cooling system is offset by downsizing the combustion engine, and by omitting the 24 V battery, and starter.

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OCTOBER 16, 2013

Early versions of direct injection employed a stratified injection strategy which included late fuel injection and charge air motion to produce a stoichiometric air/fuel mixture in the vicinity of the spark plug and, thereby, avoid pumping losses from the need to throttle the engine at light load. Fuel injectors were side-mounted.

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DECEMBER 17, 2015

The engine should yield fuel efficiency gains of more than 50% compared to a downsized, turbo-charged gasoline direct injection engine, while reducing the overall cost of the powertrain system, said Fabien Redon, Vice President, Technology Development at Achates Power. Earlier post.) Earlier post.). Earlier post.). Fabien Redon.

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JANUARY 17, 2011

Multiple ways exist for introduction of methanol into the fuel infrastructure (light blends or heavy blends) and into vehicles (light duty or heavy duty applications). Preignition was avoided using a combination of intake air temperature control and latent heat cooling of the charge air from the vaporization of the fuel.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 4, 2011

At the workshop, Kiyoshi Fujiwara, Mazda Executive Officer in charge of project planning and development, suggested unofficially that Mazda engineers think they ultimately may be able to approach 60% thermal efficiency with combustion engines for light duty vehicles. Extreme compression ratio rather than downsizing.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2009

In a series hybrid vehicle, the Range Extender engine is attached to an electricity generator and provides an efficient source of energy to power the electric motor directly or charge the vehicles battery. Attached to the engine via the crankshaft, the generator sustains vehicle operation beyond the range provided by the batteries.

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NOVEMBER 28, 2016

The intended application is light-, medium-, and heavy-duty markets including hybrid architectures. Thrust 1 builds on the significant amount of work carried out over the past several decades, focused on building advanced boosted, downsized, and downspeeded spark ignition engines. Fuel impacts on catalyst light-off temperatures.

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AUGUST 16, 2016

Develop and demonstrate an off‐board bi‐directional DC charging system for plug‐in electric vehicles and evaluate impact of grid services on PEV batteries. Develop a high‐efficiency, bi‐directional wireless charging system for medium‐duty plug‐in electric delivery vehicles and evaluate impacts on PEV batteries in this use case.

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JUNE 14, 2011

CAR did not assume any downsizing of the vehicle sales fleet or significant reduction in performance by vehicles in any segment as a means for increasing fuel economy standards by 2025. CAR then forecasts the US market for light vehicles, the US production of such vehicles and. use of stop/start technology. gallon US in 2009 dollars.

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MAY 6, 2013

Charging takes place at all times via a two-stage exhaust-gas turbocharger system. This downsizing enables lower fuel consumption, accompanied by low emissions and optimum weight. Intelligent generator management has the alternator giving priority to charging the battery during braking and coasting.

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JANUARY 26, 2010

Based on test work already carried out, Ricardo estimates that a fuel economy improvement of up to 30% is possible with no loss of power or performance, using a downsized EBDI engine in place of currently available gasoline powertrain technology. liter EBDI engine—resulting in up to a 16.8% fuel economy improvement.

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NOVEMBER 4, 2011

Homogenous charge compression ignition (HCCI) assisted with controlled boost, external EGR and fueling strategies for operation range extension. Two-stage boost—a small supercharger for HCCI, and a regular turbocharger for downsizing. Future work will see the validation of the ECU integrated sub-system controls on Prototype 1.

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APRIL 27, 2010

The chassis and suspension components were downsized based on the revised vehicle curb weight, maintaining the baseline carrying capacity and incorporating the mass of the hybrid drive system. Electrical/Lighting. The lighting technologies section reviewed included diodes, xenon and halogen. Closures/Fenders. Electrical.

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OCTOBER 27, 2023

A sizeable 142kWh battery pack was claimed to cover about 320km between charges. Expect EV range of up to 800km and fast charging capability. Longer term, the company also wants to have bi-directional charging as part of its ute sales pitch. seconds and up to 450km between charges.

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JULY 7, 2014

Package efficiency improvements include downsizing the Power Control Unit (PCU) with a double-sided inverter cooling system. The PCU also includes a DC-DC converter to provide 12-volt power for vehicle ancillaries, including the lights and audio system. A buzzer and a light help warn the driver of impending collision.

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