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APRIL 6, 2010

Researchers from the Berner Fachhochschule and EMPA, a Swiss research and services group, are developing a thermoelectric generator for vehicle waste heat recovery that is integrated in the muffler, rather than being installed as a separate thermoelectric generator (TEG) unit on the exhaust line. Click to enlarge. MRS 2010 Spring, DD2.6:

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Fuel Economy San Francisco Economy Exhaust 218

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APRIL 27, 2018

liter engine in the Grandland X delivers fuel economy improved by up to four percent. This has been achieved through the reduction in displacement and friction, the optimized combustion system with patented piston geometry and the increased exhaust gas recirculation (enabled by a high-efficiency heat exchanger). With the new 1.5-liter

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Diesel Exhaust Engine Fuel 236

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AUGUST 23, 2011

The 2012 Camry again offers three powertrain choices, all of which have been enhanced for 2012 to provide better fuel economy and more responsive performance: a revised 2.5L, 4-cylinder gasoline engine; an enhanced 3.5-liter The projected city/highway/combined fuel economy for the LE model equates to 5.47, 6.03 Click to enlarge.

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Fuel Economy Camry Hybrid Economy 2012 199

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AUGUST 12, 2015

liter MultiJet II diesel engine, available with 185 hp (138 kW) and 200 hp (149 kW) outputs, and offering a significantly wider spread of torque from low rpm, greater power, improved performance and better fuel economy than the out-going two-liter 170 hp automatic engine. Combined fuel economy and emissions are 49.5 The new 2.2

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Jeep Diesel Europe MPG 150

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

The Ram 1500 now owns the half-ton pickup segment’s top two spots in the EPA’s 2014 highway fuel-economy rankings. In addition to superior fuel economy, it delivers peak torque of 420 lb-ft (569 N·m), not matched by full-size trucks equipped with V-6 engines. The all-new 3.0-liter

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2014 MPG Chrysler Fuel Economy 326

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 19, 2023

A report from the Arizona Public Interest Research Group (PIRG) found that switching to electric fleets could save $14 million in pollution-related expenses over the lifetime of the municipal vehicles—and that’s just in Arizona. Electric vehicles produce no emissions and don’t rely on fossil fuels extracted from the ground.

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Vehicles Tax Credit Arizona Pollution 84

Green Car Congress

APRIL 18, 2019

The fourth-generation Highlander offers the choice between a powerful V6 or new-generation hybrid powertrain, with the gas version offering a manufacturer-estimated 22 MPG combined fuel economy and the Hybrid offering an manufacturer-estimated 34 MPG combined fuel economy.

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Highlander New York 2020 Toyota 287

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 12, 2009

The remaining two-thirds are lost as waste heat going into the environment through the car’s exhaust emissions and through the radiator. Use of the thermal energy contained in the car’s exhaust gas also offers major saving and comfort potentials.

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BMW Fuel Exhaust CO2 218

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 23, 2013

Do they receive HOV access for their improved fuel economy and ultra low emissions? —Anna Schneider, VP Industry and Government Relations, Volkswagen Group of America. Schneider leads all advocacy efforts for the Group at the federal and state level. TDI clean diesel represents almost 25% of Audi and Volkswagen US sales.

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Diesel Audi Sale Fuel Economy 366

Green Car Congress

JULY 15, 2015

Bernie Porter, head of MAHLE’s Calibration and Controls Engineering group, said the company developed the software to use in research on its REEV test vehicle. MAHLE optimized the operating strategy of the range extender for minimal fuel consumption in driving operation while complying with limits for exhaust, noise, and vibration emissions.

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Plug-in Plug Hybrid Energy 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 15, 2009

BorgWarner’s new electric butterfly EGR valve technology will debut with a leading commercial engine manufacturer in 2010. BorgWarner is introducing an electric butterfly EGR (exhaust gas recirculation) valve for diesel applications. Click to enlarge.

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2010 Diesel Engine Exhaust 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 8, 2010

EADS Innovation Works is presenting a concept helicopter with a diesel-electric hybrid propulsion system at the ILA Berlin Airshow 2010, 8-13 June. The diesel-electric hybrid concept is one of the projects grouped under the name of eCO2avia by EADS Innovation Works.

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Diesel Concept Engine Hybrid 275

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JUNE 2, 2015

Until now, the Golf BlueMotion was only available in diesel (TDI) and natural gas (TGI) versions. Crankshaft group has low mass and low friction. The crankshaft group—crankshaft, pistons and connecting rods—is distinguished by low moving masses and low friction. Exhaust manifold integrated in cylinder head.

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Gasoline MPG Exhaust Engine 150

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APRIL 1, 2010

Estimated highway fuel economy is 22 mpg city and 34 mpg US (6.9 Twin-scroll turbocharger designs have two exhaust gas inlets divided by split walls inside the turbine housing, with both gas passages controlled by a waste-gate. four-cylinder more power than many V6 engines, all on regular fuel.

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Hyundai Exhaust Waste Fuel Economy 199

Green Car Congress

MAY 1, 2018

Low cobalt active cathode materials for next-generation electric vehicle batteries. Plug-in electric drive vehicle extreme fast charging research. Solutions may incorporate localized energy storage or electricity generation schemes, but should strive to keep both installation and operations costs low.

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Vehicles Engine Fuel Grid 170

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OCTOBER 30, 2016

There will be world premieres for new advanced technologies, such as the Integrated Starter-Alternator (ISG); the 48 V electrical system; and the electric auxiliary compressor (eZV). Dr Thomas Weber, Member of the Daimler Board of Management with responsibility for Group Research at Daimler AG and Mercedes-Benz Cars Development.

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Gasoline Mercedes Engine Diesel 150

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JUNE 17, 2013

E-Thrust is a “series hybrid” electrical distributed propulsion system concept using one gas power unit providing the electrical power for six fans for lower fuel consumption, fewer emissions and less noise. E-Fan: electric aircraft in progress. Click to enlarge. E-Fan in the hangar. Click to enlarge.

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Hybrid Re-Charge Electrical Electric 334

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MARCH 9, 2015

All the powertrains deliver comparable or more power along with improvements in fuel economy. These fuel economy figures better all non-BEV compact SUVs on the market, while offering comparable cargo volume—30.4 Quick comparison of fuel economy and cargo. EA288 diesel improves EPA estimated fuel economy from 42 mpg (5.6

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MPG Diesel America Fuel 150

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DECEMBER 5, 2012

natural gas vehicle. natural gas vehicle, previewed in a concept form in 2011 ( earlier post ) and revealed in its production version at the Geneva auto show in March this year, in Europe. The natural gas version produces its 50 kW output at 6,200 rpm and reaches its maximum torque of 90 N·m (66 lb-ft) at 3,000 rpm.

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Gas CO2 Vehicles Gas-Electric 291

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JANUARY 9, 2012

The new Dart, the first Chrysler Group vehicle based upon a Fiat architecture, offers buyers a choice of three powertrains, three transmission choices, 12 exterior colors, 14 interior colors and 5 trim levels, and is intended to give the company an attractive entry in the important compact market. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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Dodge MPG Price Fuel Economy 240

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JUNE 18, 2013

At the company’s 61 st Automotive Press Briefing in Boxberg, Germany, Bosch senior executives outlined the company’s view on the general future of automotive technology—“ efficient and increasingly electrical ”, and provided a thumbnail of the way they see—and thus are developing products for—sector-specific technology trends.

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Future Gasoline-Electric Vehicles Gasoline 291

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MAY 25, 2014

Carbon dioxide recycling in the methanol economy Source: Olah et al. There is an interesting potential for circular economy and industrial symbiosis concepts, which could be explored in large-scale demonstration sites, the report finds. 2009, earlier post. Click to enlarge. —Methanol report.

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Transportation CO2 Carbon Hydrogen 244

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DECEMBER 1, 2014

At the 2 nd International Conference Automotive 48 V Power Supply Systems , held last week in Düsseldorf, Germany, Controlled Power Technologies (CPT), a major sponsor of the event, together with leading car makers and Tier 1 suppliers, argued the need for an internationally agreed 48V electrical standard.

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Standards International Vehicles Hybrid 257

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JANUARY 15, 2013

liter V6 gas engine. liter V6 gas engine. The full hybrid system combines a powerful electric motor with a newly developed 2.5 liter, four-cylinder Atkinson cycle engine featuring a new D-4S fuel injection system, Dual VVT-I and a high-efficiency Exhaust Gas Recirculation system. Engine/Transmission.

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Lexus MPG Hybrid Japan 225

Green Car Congress

JUNE 28, 2013

The new turbo-diesel is designed and produced by VM Motori, a Chrysler Group diesel engine supplier since 1992. A key enabler is the engine’s cooled Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system, which is controlled by electric valves instead of the conventional pneumatic variety. The engine, with its 16.5:1

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Chrysler 2014 Diesel Exhaust 268

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 1, 2022

It is rare when we post a review of a car that is only available in one of the 50 United States, but such is the case with the 2022 Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV), which is only sold in California. Those lucky enough to live in California have the opportunity to own one of the nicest electric cars on the road.

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Toyota Hydrogen Lexus Gasoline-Electric 82

Green Car Congress

JULY 26, 2013

A new study by an expert working group at the UK’s Royal Academy of Engineering examines a wide range of possibilities for future, lower-emitting and cost-effective ship powering options. Gas turbines have been successfully used in niche areas of the marine market and represent a proven high power density propulsion technology.

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Engine Future Carbon Power 225

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NOVEMBER 17, 2015

TDI quattro plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ); the Audi A7 h-tron quattro fuel cell vehicle ( earlier post ); the Audi e-tron quattro concept battery-electric SUV ( earlier post ); the Audi TT clubsport turbo concept ( earlier post ); the Audi RS 5 TDI competition concept ( earlier post ); and the Audi R18 e-tron quattro ( earlier post ).

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Audi PHEV Diesel Fuel 150

Green Car Congress

MAY 3, 2009

In this study, BMW focused on Rankine A (exhaust gas only) and Rankine B (exhaust gas and coolant). System A used exhaust gas only as the heat source; System B used exhaust gas and coolant. Energy utilization vs. complexity of different heat recovery systems. Adapted from Ringler et al.

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Waste BMW Power Powered 150

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 16, 2022

This two row SUV has all the on-road ride comfort expected from a Grand Cherokee with the ability go up-to 25 miles on electricity. This Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) still has all the off-road ability of a non-electrified Grand Cherokee, but when the battery has a charge does so in complete silence.

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Jeep PHEV Gasoline-Electric Plug-in 82

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MARCH 18, 2024

If there was ever a car on the road fitting the bill as future, it is the 2024 Toyota Mirai Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV). An alternative fuel Lexus with a Toyota badge For now, Californians have the opportunity to own a very nice electric car powered by compressed hydrogen gas. No plugging in to an electrical outlet.

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Toyota Hydrogen Lexus California 64

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2010

The all-new electronic limited slip differential, Ultra Posi is designed for front and rear-wheel drive vehicles, performs comparably to four-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive systems and provides up to a 10% savings in fuel economy, Eaton says. Electronic Fuel Vapor Management Valve for Hybrid-Electric Vehicles.

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Eaton Emissions Fuel Range 218

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AUGUST 14, 2014

Other projects focus on advancing lightweight materials research to help electric vehicles increase their range and reduce battery needs, and developing advanced climate control technologies that reduce energy used for passenger comfort and increase the drive range of plug-in electric vehicles. Chrysler Group LLC. Eaton Corp.

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Plug-in Li-ion Plug Vehicles 299

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FEBRUARY 8, 2012

Estimated EPA fuel economy ratings are 53/46/50 mpg US city/highway/combined (4.4/5.1/4.7 The adoption of a cooled-EGR system reduces cooling loss and pumping loss; with lower exhaust heat, heat efficiency was enhanced and, consequently, fuel efficiency was enhanced as well. Maximum hybrid system output is 73.6

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Prius Hybrid Motors Motoring 356

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 25, 2022

fuel economy at 19 mpg city/26 highway/21 combined, with one mile more on the highway for the FWD model. The best fuel economy comes from the Blazer FWD with the 2.0L Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer.

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Chevrolet MPG SUV Fuel Economy 87

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AUGUST 10, 2011

This project will develop boron-based lubricant additives to achieve higher fuel economy, longer durability, and better environmental compatibility in future and legacy engines. Increased availability of low cost carbon fiber can enable vehicle weight reduction and improvement in fuel economy. Chrysler Group LLC. 3,500,000. .

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Carbon Fiber Lithium Ion Li-ion Vehicles 268

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JUNE 25, 2009

In all, the reduction in average CO 2 emissions achieved by the BMW Group, as calculated by the German Motor Vehicle Registration Authority, is four times greater than the average figure for all car makers operating in the German market. The engine will meet the Euro 5 standard in Europe and ULEV II in the US.

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BMW 2009 Engine Gasoline-Electric 199