The Truth About Cars

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

At an event earlier this week in Los Angeles, the Genesis brand unveiled a revamped GV80 crossover plus a production version of the GV80 Coupe which jumps on the bandwagon occupied by cut-roofed rigs like the BMW X6 and Mercedes GLE Coupe. Around back, exhaust tips are tucked in the bumper while body-colored lines tie it all together.

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Los Angeles SUV Exhaust Mercedes 101

Green Car Congress

MARCH 19, 2015

The EcoFit Single Module is designed to be up to 60% smaller and 40% lighter compared to the EPA 2013 solution it supersedes, all while improving emissions reduction performance. EcoFit DPF systems use wall-flow substrates typically made of porous ceramic media that capture exhaust gas and remove PM or soot particles.

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Emissions Exhaust South Africa Diesel 150

The Truth About Cars

JANUARY 19, 2024

& That slight stretch was accompanied by a new chassis design, as the C-body (and all Cadillacs in 1957) adopted a tubular X-frame setup. Notably, the new design lacked side rails. But the frame design wasn’t the only update for the brand, as there was quite a list. The track front and rear was newly uniform, at 61 inches.&

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2013

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. Two pivotal factors are the three-port integrated exhaust manifold cylinder head and a twin-scroll turbocharger.

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Louisville Exhaust Future Fuel Economy 286

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

Projected conditions for internal combustion engines in 2025 push light-duty engine exhaust temperatures into the low end of gas turbine regimes, Haynes said. The increasing piston, cylinder, head, exhaust valve and turbocharger temperatures represent significant structural materials—and cost—challenges.

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Light Engine Exhaust San Diego 259

Green Car Congress

MAY 7, 2012

Designed to capture diesel engine soot particles while minimizing restrictions to exhaust flow, the DuraTrap AT LP 300/10 filter features thinner cell walls and an optimized material microstructure to enable better engine performance and fuel consumption. Corning’s DuraTrap AT LP 300/10 filter will be used in select 1.6-liter

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Diesel Exhaust Engine Emissions 225

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 28, 2020

The California Air Resources Board approved a new regulation designed to reduce pollution further from ocean-going vessels while docked at California’s busiest ports. The rule builds on progress achieved by the At-Berth Regulation adopted in 2007.

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Pollution California Los Angeles Long Beach 305

Green Car Congress

MAY 3, 2017

In addition, Constellium designed and produces the rear Crash Management System, including an integrated holder for the exhaust system. For the hood outer panel and fenders, Constellium provides Surfalex with high surface quality and specific hemming and roping properties, which allow sporty designs that are sharp, sleek and striking.

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BMW Exhaust Design Supplies 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 14, 2016

Key learnings from Volvo’s SuperTruck ( earlier post ) efforts played a critical role in the design and engineering of Volvo Trucks North America’s recently introduced 2017 powertrain, delivering improved fuel efficiency and performance to customers. Earlier post.). Wave Piston. for the D11 and 2.5% for the D13. for the D11 and 2.5%

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2017 Volvo Exhaust Engine 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 22, 2014

Two basic design approaches have emerged: the first is a structure with two opposed combustion chambers; the second, a structure with one combustion chamber and one gas spring chamber. In the latter approach, the gas spring chamber is responsible for returning the piston for the subsequent combustion event. Animation of Toyota’s FPEG.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 9, 2011

This new aftertreatment product is designed to meet upcoming emission regulations in China, India, and Russia. Cummins introduced the EcoFit Urea Dosing System at a customer appreciation event in Beijing, with nearly 100 customers in attendance. The EcoFit Urea Dosing System is a reductant delivery system that injects a solution of 32.5%

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Cars That Think

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

We also post a weekly calendar of upcoming robotics events for the next few months. Please send us your events for inclusion. The recent progress in commercial humanoids is just exhausting. Video Friday is your weekly selection of awesome robotics videos, collected by your friends at IEEE Spectrum robotics.

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JANUARY 10, 2018

At CES, NVIDIA outlined its functional safety architecture for NVIDIA DRIVE, its AI autonomous vehicle platform, which uses redundant and diverse functions to enable vehicles to operate safely, even in the event of faults related to the operator, environment or systems. It must also do so in a wide range of situations and weather conditions.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 18, 2024

However, the cars still create exhaust, which is still poisonous to the children riding behind these polluting engines. To the point where the original designer of the Autopia cars, Bob Gurr, who is now 92 and was interviewed by the LA Times, said “get rid of those God-awful gasoline fumes.”

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Gas-Electric Honda Pollution 2016 52

Green Car Congress

APRIL 12, 2019

The engine assembly training can also be easily adapted to other screw joint processes, thanks to an authoring tool developed by the BMW Group for designing training programs. An algorithm calculates the best fit, i.e. the ideal position of individual components in relation to each other, and highlights important design features.

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AUGUST 9, 2023

The special armoring for the roof and underbody has been designed to offer maximum protection against explosives in particular. Its BMW TwinPower Turbo technology includes an upgraded turbocharging system with electrically operated blow-off valve and indirect charge air cooling, along with a cross-bank exhaust manifold.

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BMW Production MPH Electric 370

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 16, 2015

The engine features four-valves per cylinder; Variable Valve Event & Lift (VVEL); and Direct Injection, and is rated at 390 hp (291 kW) @ 5,800 rpm and 401 lb-ft (544 N·m) of torque @ 4,000 rpm. 1 compression ratio is provided by a new piston design, aiding overall engine efficiency and performance (previous Titan: 9.8:1)

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 9, 2013

Designed by Fiat, which employs the engine in numerous applications including Class 2, 3 and 4 commercial vehicles, the 16-valve, dual-overhead cam I-4 has been adapted for the North American market with a wide range of modifications that enable regulatory compliance, while also enhancing performance. Further refinement in the 3.0L

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Green Car Congress

MAY 7, 2020

Steering-wheel design is a world of its own and a very special challenge that is often underestimated. —Hans-Peter Wunderlich, Creative Director Interior Design at Mercedes-Benz. The steering itself, however, was often exhausting, despite the large steering ratio and the protruding steering wheel diameter.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 14, 2015

The new Audi engine combines shorter intake events with a high geometric compression ratio; together with other refinements to the basic engine, the new combustion concept enables a reduction in combined cycle CO 2 emissions of up to 10-12 g/km compared to its predecessor. 3B designation. Audi says that the new 2.0L The basic Gen.3B

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Audi Exhaust Engine Gasoline-Electric 150

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 14, 2016

The X4 is designed for extremely high specific power, with an objective of 1.5 This is done by changing the locations of intake and exhaust ports asymmetrically which allows for the extraction of more energy during the expansion stroke. Three combustion events per rotor revolution result in high power density. Shkolnik et al.

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Engine Exhaust 2014 Diesel 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 18, 2016

The all-new Buick LaCrosse Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) made its global debut at the 2016 Buick Day event in Shanghai, where the award-winning Buick Avista concept was also shown for the first time in China. Both models will be appearing on the Buick stand at Auto China 2016 in Beijing, which begins on 25 April.

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Clean Fleet Report

JULY 30, 2022

Until then, we have included photos from the reveal event for a look at how a couple hundred members of the press were introduced to the all-new 2023 Honda Civic R Type. Clean Fleet Report wishes we could tell you more, but like us, you will have to wait a few more months to learn about what looks to be a great handling hot hatch.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 11, 2012

The system also includes FEV’s Full Engine Vibration Compensator (FEVcom), which has been designed into the range extender to reduce NVH. The automobile can thus be delivered with or without a range extender and allows for a modular design concept. The control shaft is driven by a wear-free, brushless electric motor.

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Range Gasoline-Electric Exhaust Engine 252

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 24, 2012

The LT1 camshaft design is based on the LS3’s cam tuning (14mm gross intake lift) and offers 62 crank degrees of cam phasing authority. LT1 lift events were optimized to incorporate the new high rocker ratio and splayed valve geometry. The deep-skirt design helps maximize strength and minimize vibration.

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2014 Oil Exhaust Engine 362

Green Car Congress

JUNE 24, 2014

MultiAir2 simultaneously controls both valve opening and closing events to more effectively manage combustion quality. This ensures the appropriate, effective compression ratio and efficient internal exhaust-gas recirculation (EGR) for improved fuel economy. This design feature reduces weight and affords packaging benefits.

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Fuel Economy Chrysler Jeep 2015 239

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

The two-stroke engine has been favored for small recreational vehicles because of its high power density, low cost and simple, lightweight design, Oh said. This is due to raw, externally premixed fresh charge comprising air, fuel and lube oil being short-circuited into the exhaust during the scavenging process.

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Engine Emissions Fleet Market 329

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 13, 2014

liter EcoBoost V6 features an entirely new design. Previous engine block design choices were high strength or compact or lightweight. liter EcoBoost and design an engine with compact structure and high strength and light weight. All-new aluminum cylinder heads feature water-cooled integrated exhaust manifolds.

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F-150 Ford Engine Fuel Economy 329

Baua Electric

APRIL 19, 2024

However, the cars still create plenty of exhaust noise and smell, which is still poisonous to the children riding behind these polluting engines. To the point where the original designer of the Autopia cars, Bob Gurr, who is now 92 and was interviewed by the LA Times, said “get rid of those God-awful gasoline fumes.”

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All-Electric Gas-Electric Honda Gasoline-Electric 52

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 28, 2009

Ti-VCT provides extremely precise variable—yet independent—control of timing for intake and exhaust valves. Independent adjustment of intake and exhaust valve timing allows maximum fuel economy at part-throttle, while delivering optimized power in full-throttle situations.

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Ford Fuel Economy Exhaust MPG 255

Green Car Congress

MAY 19, 2011

On the Glider, the heat of the exhaust gases is converted into electrical energy by a thermodynamic system that works like a compact, efficient steam engine based on the Rankine cycle. The Glider’s design also focuses on reducing resistance to motion, especially aerodynamic drag and rolling resistance. Iveco Glider.

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2011 Concept Exhaust Diesel 199

Green Car Congress

MAY 23, 2011

Honda will also be exploring the system’s potential to independently produce electricity for the household in the event of a disaster. The shorter intake stroke of the high-expansion ratio engine helps make possible a smaller intake system and a more lightweight and compact overall design. Click to enlarge. has been attained.

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Honda Gas-Electric Gas Engine 261

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 4, 2013

a new 5-liter V8 diesel engine designed to power pickup-and-delivery vehicles, other light- and medium-duty trucks, school buses and motorhomes. has been designed to fit where a comparable V8 or V10 gasoline engine was previously installed. The ceramic glow plugs are designed to last the life of the engine, with no maintenance.

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Diesel Light Commercial Vehicles 247

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

The only exhaust gas emitted was water vapor—1800 tonnes of it in all. The Vehicle Safety Technology Center (TFS) offers entirely new possibilities for testing vehicles with alternative powertrains, vehicle-to-vehicle tests or for the design of assistance systems and PRE‑SAFE.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

The new Dynamic Force engine gets it high power and efficiency from a combination of high compression ratio (13:1), Toyota D4-S fuel injection combining direct and secondary port injectors, high-speed combustion, VVT-iE intelligent variable valve-timing on the intake side and VVT-i on the exhaust. 2020 Toyota Corolla sedan, US market.

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2020 Toyota Hybrid 2019 276

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JUNE 2, 2014

Route 1 for Vehicle A includes rush-hour/non rush-hour driving, ‘R’ designates routes including a test with DPF regeneration event, ‘nd’ - no data available. Route 1 for Vehicle A includes rush-hour/non rush-hour driving, ‘R’ designates routes including a test with DPF regeneration event, ‘nd’ - no data available.

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Diesel Light Emissions Los Angeles 230

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 19, 2012

million contract for design and construction of the Next-Generation Combat Engine. It should also be of a scalable design to maximize value to the Government and military vehicles. Over the next few years, we look forward to collaborating with AVL on the final design of this Next-Generation Combat Engine.

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