Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 28, 2017

Researchers in China have developed a novel free-piston linear generator (FPLG) to recover exhaust waste heat efficiently from a vehicle engine. Therefore, it is necessary to recover exhaust energy of vehicle engine, and many strategies and methods have been adopted to reduce the energy waste and improve the fuel utilization efficiency.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 2, 2015

Fraunhofer researchers in Germany have developed a process for the conversion of CO-rich exhaust gases from steel plants into fuels and specialty chemicals. In addition to the exhaust gases, syngas—similar gas mixtures from home and industrial waste incineration—can also be used for the engineered process.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 27, 2018

Crown and Corolla Sport, as the first generation of “Connected Cars,” come standard with an on-board Data Communication Module (DCM) that links to a Controller Area Network (CAN). Connected Car Service using MSPF. Importantly, we will also use connectivity to change the way we work with our dealers across the country.

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Connect Connected Japan Toyota 186

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Alfa Laval offers a range of oil-fired and oil and exhaust gas-fired boilers for ships. The company’s Aalborg OL large-capacity boiler is being readied for any marine fuel under discussion, including LNG and methanol. Top-fired and available in two different design pressures, the Aalborg OL is a vertical, two-drum cylindrical boiler.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 27, 2012

A team of researchers in Germany has found that the mutagenicity of diesel engine exhaust (DEE) is eliminated in the gas phase by a Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC), but only slightly reduced in the particle phase. Total particle mass (TPM) was reduced by 50% with the DOC in common diesel fuel and by 30% in the other fuels.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

As the first fully connected integral system solution, the third generation of the Sprinter demonstrates the development of the division from purely a vehicle manufacturer into a provider of complete transport and mobility solutions, the company said. An LTE-capable module creates the necessary internet connection. billion (US$3.1

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 3, 2016

The Energy Department’s Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) announced up to $32 million in funding for 10 innovative projects as part of the Next-Generation Energy Technologies for Connected and Autonomous On-Road Vehicles (NEXTCAR) program. Earlier post.) NEXTCAR Awards. Organization. Description. General Motors.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 1, 2020

But, in many high-use areas and remote locations, upgrading grid connections to meet future charging demand is not practical or commercially viable. It operates at high temperatures—above the temperature for spontaneous reaction from any fuel—to enable combustion without a flame. —IPG CEO Toby Gill.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 21, 2018

Daimler is currently systematically preparing for series production of the Mercedes-Benz GLC F-CELL; the company had shown preproduction models of the hydrogen fuel cell SUV at the IAA International Motor Show in Frankfurt last September ( Earlier post.). The PEM fuel cell is structured like a sandwich. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 11, 2019

liter V-6 EcoDiesel is also expected to lead the segment on fuel economy. Pricing and fuel economy ratings will be announced closer to the truck’s on-sale date. liter EcoDiesel V-6 delivers increased torque and horsepower, along with fuel economy and minimal levels of noise, vibration and harshness (NVH). liter EcoDiesel.

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JULY 11, 2020

The expected fuel economy ratings will deliver the highest driving range on one tank of fuel yet for Gladiator. To handle greater torque loads, the EcoDiesel V-6 connects to a newly added TorqueFlite 8HP75 eight-speed automatic transmission, calibrated for low RPM shifts and the on- and off-road rigors of Jeep Gladiator duty.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 8, 2019

Ram Truck announced EPA fuel economy ratings for the 2020 Ram 1500 powered by the new 3.0-liter Ram 1500’s unsurpassed 29 mpg highway fuel economy rating for 4x4 models is significant in that 4x4 models represent more than 80% of the U.S. The 2020 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel also leads all trucks in fuel range. full-size truck mix.

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MPG 2020 EPA Fuel Economy 223

Green Car Congress

JUNE 2, 2014

Although gasoline direct injection engines (GDI) are a favorable technology for reducing fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, recent studies have shown that GDI vehicles could emit more PM than traditional PFI (gasoline port fuel injection) vehicles as well as heavy-duty diesel trucks equipped with diesel particulate filters.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 23, 2021

For hydrogen, the platinum group metals used in PEM electrolysers and fuel cells are critical. There is no immediate concern for copper resources, but the average ore grade is declining as higher grade deposits become exhausted. Some of the most critical materials include cobalt, lithium, nickel, indium, silver, and tellurium.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 13, 2017

An evaluation of the implementation possibilities of power-to-fuel (PTF) technologies by a team from Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH in Germany recommends the PTF products DME, OME 3-5 and n-alkanes as suitable diesel alternatives for the transportation sector. A paper on the Jülich study is published in the journal Fuel. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 4, 2023

We contend it’s not combustion-engine technology causing green-house gas emissions in the product-use phase; it is the fuel used in the ICE that defines the vehicle emissions. We support a pragmatic approach of complementary technologies that provide solutions for different transportation sectors.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 20, 2014

Further, at low loads, the ESTEC engine improves fuel consumption by 11% in the JC08 mode. Improving the vehicle fuel economy is a must due to the climate change and energy issues. Additionally, the intake manifold, EGR cooler and EGR valve are directly connected to reduce the chance of condensation from the cooler. Kurauchi, T.

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The Driven EV News

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

New study shows how diesel fuel exhaust can decrease the functional connectivity of a human brain – even after just two hours of exposure. The post World-first study shows car pollution can dull human brains within hours appeared first on The Driven.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 4, 2019

In comparison to the predecessor, the new OM 654 diesel engine range reduces emissions and fuel consumption while also optimizing noise and vibration comfort. In the smallest version, the engine produces 100 kW (136 hp) and 330 N·m of torque (combined fuel consumption 7.0-5.8 l/100 km, combined CO 2 emissions 186-153 g/km).

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Mercedes Diesel Engine Exhaust 186

Green Car Congress

JUNE 24, 2014

Funding through the organizations’ Connecting through Research Partnerships (“Connect”) program has been granted for $125,000 for this project. One of the main groups of pollutants resulting from fuel combustion is the oxides of nitrogen, or NO x. Tonzetich in the UTSA Department of Chemistry.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 9, 2012

The VEMB system uses a concentric camshaft, blow-down manifold and scavenge manifold to separate the exhaust event into two phases: high-energy blow-down to the turbo without pumping losses, and high-hydrocarbon scavenge to the EGR system. to 2 ratio points and maintain the same knock limit for an additional 3-4% improvement in fuel economy.

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Open Source Civic EV Kit

JUNE 30, 2008

I spent most of this afternoon and evening removing the fuel tank and exhaust system. I pried off the rubber rings holding the exhaust system to the car so I didn't have to cut them. Death to the catalytic converter and the last of the exhaust system! Okay, now for the fuel tank.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 27, 2014

Among the technologies Delphi will unveil is the next-generation fuel injection system for commercial vehicles applications. The system, which builds on the performance of its 2700 bar F2 common rail technologies, includes a patented fuel injector and will help vehicle manufacturers meet future legislated emissions and fuel efficiency levels.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 5, 2013

liter continues to take advantage of technologies including direct fuel injection, twin independent variable camshaft timing and turbocharging to produce bigger-engine power and torque with improved fuel efficiency. Forged-steel connecting rods. Larger exhaust valves. Revised exhaust camshafts. New Ford Mustang.

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Ford Exhaust Fuel Economy Engine 355

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 3, 2017

produces 310 lb-ft of torque from just 2,000 RPM and 250 hp on 93-octane fuel (227 hp with 87-octane gasoline). Mazda’s Dynamic Pressure Turbo varies the degree of exhaust pulsation depending on engine speed. This reduces interference between exhaust pulses and maximizes the energy of each pulse to obtain a high turbine driving force.

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Engine Exhaust Los Angeles Mazda 170

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 24, 2017

Drive Modes will also adjust Fiesta ST’s Electronic Sound Enhancement (ESE) technology and active exhaust noise control valve. liter EcoBoost engine uses technology including turbocharging, high-pressure fuel injection and Twin-independent Variable Cam Timing to deliver optimized performance and fuel efficiency. The all-new 1.5-liter

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Ford Exhaust Engine EPA 207

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 15, 2019

engine include a compacted graphite iron engine block that increases peak cylinder pressure capability; and a new cast-iron cylinder head containing high-temperature capable exhaust valves actuated by all-new hydraulic lash adjusters in the block eliminating the need for valvetrain adjustment service intervals.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 30, 2020

The K5 Blazer-E is a functional proof of concept of the upcoming Electric Connect and Cruise package Chevrolet Performance plans to sell in the second half of 2021. Learnings from those vehicles helped inform Chevrolet’s Electric Connect and Cruise strategy. liter) V-8, three-speed automatic, fuel system and exhaust.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 8, 2019

This means that the turbocharger and the exhaust manifold are now positioned at the rear, on the side of the firewall when viewed from behind. Furthermore, the new arrangement allows much improved air ducting with shorter distances and fewer diversions - both on the intake and exhaust side. Larger exhaust valves. Turbocharger.

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Mercedes Exhaust Oil-Sands Engine 277

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 19, 2016

Xebec’s Fast Cycle PSA units are based on proprietary rotary valve technology; one rotary feed valve is connected to the bottom of each bed and one rotary product valve is connected to the top of each bed. Other flows are similarly connected through the rotary valve for exhaust, purge, equalizations, etc.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

An AC/DC converter connects the conventional 12-volt electrical system. It helps out whenever the exhaust gas flow provides too little energy to drive the turbocharger, i.e. when starting off and accelerating in the low-rev range up to 1,650 rpm. At its core is a belt alternator-starter (BAS) connected to the crankshaft.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 19, 2022

As an added value, all 2023 Corolla Hybrid models include Safety Connect and Service Connect up to 10-year trial subscriptions. The revised hybrid system boosts output to 134 hp (up from 121) and 156 lb-ft (212 N·m) of torque (up from 146 lb-ft / 200 N·m), while EPA-estimated combined fuel economy reaches 47 mpg.

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Hybrid Toyota Fuel Economy Economy 459

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 14, 2016

The PowerCard generates power from exhaust source temperatures ranging from 400-600 °C using Alphabet Energy’s proprietary thermoelectric materials: tetrahedrite and magnesium silicide stannide. connected, semiautonomous) while also achieving fuel efficiency standards (e.g., The PowerCard. Source: Alphabet Energy.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 7, 2013

Proposed strategy for connecting automated network generation and optimization. Researchers at the University of Minnesota are proposing a novel strategy that simultaneously identifies (a) the most desirable biomass-derived chemical products for an application of interest, such as fuels, and (b) the corresponding synthesis routes.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 29, 2011

Designed to be the most fuel-efficient Chrysler flagship sedan yet, the new 2012 Chrysler 300 Luxury Series combines an eight-speed automatic transmission with the 292 hp (218 kW) 3.6-liter Best-in-class V-6 AWD fuel economy (18 mpg city, 27 mpg highway / 13.0 Best-in-class combined fuel economy (23 mpg with RWD, 21 mpg with AWD / 10.2

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2013

Ford says the engine can deliver up to 15% better fuel economy than comparable six-cylinder engines. Featuring a twin-scroll turbocharger and a three-port integrated exhaust manifold (IEM), the 2.3-liter Class-exclusive Active Grille Shutters are designed to help improve MKC fuel efficiency at highway speeds.

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Louisville Exhaust Future Fuel Economy 286

Green Car Congress

JUNE 19, 2017

Utilized in a Chinese passenger car for the first time, BorgWarner’s R2S turbocharging technology optimizes performance, provides an enhanced driving experience and reduces fuel consumption for Great Wall’s Haval H8 and H9 SUVs.

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