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NOVEMBER 7, 2013

the developer of the , is establishing a new subsidiary—Coates Engines, China Ltd.—in will own approximately 49% of Coates Engine China, Ltd. Comparison of CSRV and conventional poppet valves. This means the engine oil does not see the hottest parts of the engine—the exhaust poppet valves.

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JUNE 14, 2016

The EU is investing more than €3 million in innovative aero-engine technologies in the three-year ULTIMATE project, short for Ultra Low emission Technology Innovations for Mid-century Aircraft Turbine Engines. The combinations are integrated into optimized engine concepts promising to deliver ultra-low emission engines.

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APRIL 12, 2019

AR-based training at the BMW Group Production Academy: engine assembly. Using VR, planners in construction, plant engineering, logistics and assembly can now assess new production areas completely virtually together with production staff and test new processes in 3D. Target/actual comparisons in operations.

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OCTOBER 30, 2016

billion) in its strategic engine initiative. The optimization of advanced high-tech engines plays a key role in our road map towards sustainable mobility. The new engines] also need to be designed with a view to all current and future requirements. The result is a dynamic engine response with no turbo lag.

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Gasoline Mercedes Engine Diesel 150

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

Comparison of brake thermal efficiency and specific fuel consumption at rated power (ICOMIA Mode 5), hydrogen vs. gasoline engines. Such an engine could provide a cost-effective solution for small recreational vehicle- and motorcycle applications. The lost available energy also results in poor off-design point fuel efficiency.

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JUNE 17, 2016

At the upcoming IAA this fall, Mercedes-Benz Trucks will showcase the latest generation of the OM 470 six-cylinder in-line engine, which incorporates numerous new developments to achieve a further reduction in fuel consumption of up to 5%. All the heavy-duty engines benefit from new low-friction engine oils.

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Mercedes Engine Fuel Emissions 150

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NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Its characteristics include zero flaring during normal operations, the use of thermal efficient aero-derivative gas turbines for refrigerant compressors and generation, the use of Dry Low NO x technology to reduce NO x emission and waste heat recovery systems for the process.

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Mozambique Gas-Electric Gas Waste 273

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JUNE 10, 2022

Recent developments in high-efficiency engine design, alongside tightening vehicle emission regulations, demand improved engine exhaust catalysts. Current-generation NO x catalysts for small diesel engines perform optimally above 200 ?C. An open-access paper on the study appears in Nature Communications.

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Conversion Engine Exhaust Diesel 199

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

liter turbo engine that is mounted longitudinally at the front; this is the most powerful production four-cylinder in the world. They underline the high-end engineering competence of the Affalterbach-based developers. Also as in Formula 1, the battery is specifically designed for fast power delivery and take-up.

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Mercedes Hybrid Engine All-Electric 259

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FEBRUARY 5, 2016

A team at the Engine Research Center (ERC), University of Wisconsin-Madison has demonstrated the viability of reactivity-controlled compression ignition (RCCI) in a two-stroke engine. A paper on their work is published in Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part D: Journal of Automobile Engineering.

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Engine Wisconsin Automobile Gasoline 150

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APRIL 9, 2010

will publicly reveal the architecture of its High Efficiency Hybrid Cycle (HEHC) engine. The paper describes LiquidPiston’s third-generation engine prototype, which was first test-fired in January 2010. It provides an air-standard analysis of efficiency, including a comparison to conventional engine technologies.

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Congress 2010 Engine Exhaust 268

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MAY 9, 2015

TFSI gasoline engine with an electric biturbo ( earlier post ) that delivers 441 kW (591 hp) and 650 N·m (479.4 The five-cylinder, 2,480 cc engine produces 178 kW (239 hp) and 262 N·m (193 lb-ft) per liter of displacement. By comparison: The new Ford Shelby GT 350 will feature a naturally aspirated 5.2L

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Audi Engine Shelby Power 150

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NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Rosenbauer Deutschland, a company of the Rosenbauer Group, and the Berlin Fire Department plan jointly to develop a hybrid electric fire engine in the next two years. Consequently, the hybrid project vehicle is designed to help contribute towards reaching Berlin’s climate protection goals.

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Hybrid Climate Protection Concept Climate 259

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2011

The pair has received $850,000 in grants to support the fabrication and testing of a prototype of the K6 engine; Shedd says he expects to have a prototype running by late fall or early winter. The engine incorporates a modified Brayton cycle ( earlier post ) into a continuous combustion engine system. —Timothy Shedd.

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Engine Diesel Standards Exhaust 186

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

Promising avenues include weight savings and extension of the cruising range in comparison with battery-powered solutions; fuel cell concepts may represent an attractive option for long-distance hauling, which requires heavy loads and large cruising ranges. Exhaust pathway. A moisture exchange takes place above the membrane surface.

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Commercial Fuel Vehicles Water 223

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JANUARY 5, 2015

Comparison of DSF fuel economy gains and costs with competing technologies, from Tula’s 2013 SAE paper. In 2012, GM Ventures made an equity investment in Tula; in 2013, Tula engineers presented a paper on their technology at the 2013 SAE World Congress. Wilcutts et al. Click to enlarge.

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GM Engine Fuel Fuel Economy 150

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AUGUST 30, 2011

Despite improvements in engine efficiency—e.g., Despite improvements in engine efficiency—e.g., Finding ways of recovering this lost heat energy has been one of the major goals being pursued by engineers working on BMW EfficientDynamics for the future. Click to enlarge. Turbosteamer.

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Waste BMW Exhaust Gas-Electric 376

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DECEMBER 23, 2013

Further, they reported data for engine-out emissions and tailpipe emissions; operating temperatures (engine-out and catalyst); and ethanol concentrations used in the engine control strategy. These changes can have positive or negative effects that can depend on engine design, hardware, and control strategy.

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Emissions Ford Exhaust Engine 294

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OCTOBER 31, 2009

Schematic model of a wave disk engine, showing combustion and shockwaves within the channels. The wave disc engine, a new implementation of wave rotor technology, was earlier developed by the Michigan State group in collaboration with researchers from the Warsaw Institute of Technology. The Wave Disc Engine. Source: MSU.

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Michigan Engine Universal 2004 316

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JULY 14, 2009

has developed a Dual Injector system designed to improve fuel efficiency in small-displacement gasoline engines using port fuel injection (PFI). Fuel Injection Comparison. By widely applying the Dual Injector system on small-displacement engines, we hope to help reduce CO2 emissions and conserve rare metals.

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Nissan Engine Fuel Gasoline 150

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

The “one-liter” designation refers to the design target of fuel consumption of 1 liter per 100 kilometers (235 mpg US). TDI (the smallest diesel engine intended for production applications ever built by Volkswagen); a 10 kW motor; and 7-speed DSG installed at the rear. bar, also contributes to engine efficiency.

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Diesel Concept Design Hybrid 296

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JUNE 11, 2011

liter gasoline direct injection SKYACTIV engine ( earlier post ). By comparison, the Prius S model is rated at 35.5 liter direct engine features a compression ratio of 14.0:1. A cooled EGR system cools part of the exhaust gas and returns it to the combustion chamber in order to suppress knocking. km/L (84 mpg US, 2.8

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Mazda Japan Engine Price 199

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FEBRUARY 7, 2014

BlueDIRECT 2.0L, 4-cylinder direct injection engine operates in stratified lean-burn or homogeneous modes. The engine—which operates in lean-burn stratified or homogeneous mode, depending on the operating state—contributes to the CLA 250’s combined cycle fuel consumption of 5.4 Click to enlarge. l/100 km (43.6

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Fuel Economy Mercedes Diesel Fuel 236

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MARCH 17, 2014

Mass comparison, 4x4 crew cabs. The 2015 Chevrolet Colorado uses engineering techniques and lightweight materials to create fuel-efficient pickup capability in a mass-efficient mid-size package. —Jeff Luke, executive chief engineer. Click to enlarge. When it comes to building lighter pickups, there is more than one answer.

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Colorado 2015 GM Silverado 262

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JUNE 4, 2009

RAPTR is being designed to investigate R egenerative A ir P reheating and T hermochemical R ecuperation concepts for reducing losses from combustion irreversibility. Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) are investigating mechanisms for extending the efficiency of combustion engines closer to their theoretical potential.

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Engine Exhaust Concept Universal 150

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MAY 14, 2015

3B engine maintains the displacement of the 2.0L TFSI turbocharged gasoline direct injection engine introduced at the Vienna Motor Symposium last week is the first of the company’s EA888 Gen.3B TFSI turbocharged gasoline direct injection engine introduced at the Vienna Motor Symposium last week is the first of the company’s EA888 Gen.3B

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JUNE 29, 2015

Further, although compared with the previous model the car’s dimensions have grown, its weight has been reduced by up to 120 kilograms (265 lbs), depending on the engine. All engines comply with the Euro 6 emission limits, so that the TDI has been labeled a clean diesel. The entry-level gasoline engine is the 1.4 TFSI quattro.

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Audi Gas Engine MPH 150

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OCTOBER 28, 2010

Normalized fuel consumption reduction from TSCi over the mini-map operating points compared to production PFI SI engine. and ISFC reduction of 16% in comparison with an SI gasoline engine part load. The experimental engine was a 4-cylinder, 1.56 Click to enlarge. In the modeled results that showed a 21.6%

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NOVEMBER 7, 2011

Cummins is one year into a four year program (ATLAS, Advanced Technology Light Automotive Systems) to develop, in partnership with the US Department of Energy (DOE), a new light-duty diesel truck engine that will meet Tier 2 Bin 2 (SULEV) emission requirements while achieving at least a 40% fuel economy improvement (26.1 mpg US vs. 18.6

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Light Diesel MPG Nissan 199

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DECEMBER 2, 2009

Hyundai Motor America President and CEO John Krafcik introduces the all-new 2011 Sonata along with Hyundai’s Fluidic Sculpture design language. The Sonata will feature an all 4-cylinder engine lineup, launching with a naturally-aspirated version of the new Theta II GDI 2.4-liter Comparison of 4-cylinder Mid-size Sedans.

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2011 Hyundai Engine Auto 186

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JULY 30, 2015

The software-enabled powertrain technology integrates advanced digital signal processing with advanced powertrain controls to create a variable displacement engine. DSF allows the engine’s cylinders to fire or skip (deactivate) on a continuously variable basis. Comparison of DSF fuel economy gains and costs with competing technologies.

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2015 Fuel Economy 2013 2014 150

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AUGUST 2, 2017

With respect to the emissions updates, the OEMs must also provide proof that the changes do not negatively impact any other parameters relevant for type approval—such as pollutant and CO 2 emissions, fuel consumption, noise and engine power. The German KBA will also test exhaust emissions even with approved vehicles.

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Diesel Emissions Pollution Exhaust 150

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DECEMBER 31, 2014

For comparison, New York City in 2013 had a population of 8.4 The vehicle parc has contributed to the city’s deteriorating air quality, as exhaust from automobiles was responsible for 41% of smog, according to official statistics, causing the city’s PM 2.5 By the end of 2013, it had 10.63 million permanent residents. and from 5:30 p.m.

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Pollution New York City BYD 2013 218

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AUGUST 23, 2013

V6 TDI diesel engine. During his presentation at the TDI Efficiency Rally, UMTRI researcher Bruce Belzowski first presented a summary of his analysis of the total cost of ownership of diesels with a comparison to that of their gas vehicle counterparts. The engines are paired with 8-speed Tiptronic transmissions. Earlier post.)

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Diesel Audi Sale Fuel Economy 366

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MAY 8, 2014

Section of the MkII Clarke-Brayton split-cycle engine. Motiv Engines, LLC introduced the second-generation of its engine concept dubbed the MkII Clarke-Brayton Engine, which it intends to develop into a heavy-duty on-highway engine fueled by liquid natural gas (LNG). Note the three different cylinder sizes.

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Engine Concept Design Exhaust 345

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APRIL 1, 2013

EcoTec3 V-8 engine ( earlier post ) equipped with direct injection, cylinder deactivation (AFM) and variable valve timing to achieve EPA estimates of 16 mpg city (14.7 2WD Pickup truck fuel economy comparisons. V-8 engine, which is an $895 option, according to GM. The new engine family includes a 4.3L Click to enlarge.

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Sierra Fuel Economy Economy F-150 262

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JUNE 22, 2017

liter four-cylinder Dynamic Force Engine, new Direct Shift-8AT eight-speed automatic transmission and a new double wishbone rear suspension design are all representative technologies that have evolved through TNGA. liter inline-four-cylinder D-4S gasoline engine and a new 3.5-liter Dynamic Force engine. Click to enlarge.

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