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Fiat introducing new 2-cylinder 0.9L Turbo TwinAir in 2014 MiTo mini

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Turbo TwinAir 105 HP engine for the 2014 Alfa Romeo MiTo sport mini. The gasoline engine delivers 105 hp (72 kW) at 5500 rpm and maximum torque of 145 N·m (107 lb-ft) at 2000 rpm/min, with combined cycle fuel consumption of 4.2 liter unit, the 2014 MiTo offers 4 other gasoline engines: 70 HP 1.4; Click to enlarge.

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SwRI develops D-EGR demonstrator highlighting fuel-efficient, cost-effective engine; 10% and above fuel economy improvements

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The demonstrator will be present at the upcoming SAE 2014 High Efficiency IC Engine Symposium in Detroit in April; SwRI engineers are presenting a paper (2014-01-1190) at the SAE 2014 World Congress on the development of the demonstrator’s engine. L GDI Engine,” (SAE 2014-01-1190 ). In 2013, SwRI reported a 2.0-liter

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EEA finds only mixed progress for Europe’s transport sector in meeting environment, climate goals; GHG emissions up 25% since 1990

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Among the key findings, provisional data shows that in 2016, greenhouse gas emissions in the transport sector (including international aviation but excluding maritime shipping) across the EU-28 were 25% higher than in 1990, confirming an upward trend in emissions since 2014. The share of renewable energy in transport in the EU rose from 6.7%

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SwRI D-EGR gasoline demo vehicle delivers diesel efficiency at lower cost; potential for LEV III/Tier 3 emissions

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2014-01-1190. Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) announced preliminary test results of its Dedicated-Exhaust Gas Recirculation (D-EGR) demonstration vehicle ( earlier post ) at the SAE 2014 World Congress in Detroit. D-EGR brake specific fuel consumption (BSFC) at 2000 rpm 2 bar BMEP dropped 14.3% mpg) and a 9.2%

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U Toronto study measures GDI emissions in urban near-road environment

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A study of emissions from gasoline direct injection (GDI) vehicles in an urban near-road environment in Toronto over a wide range of weather conditions (February 2014 to January 2015) found that—other than for NO x and CO—the GDI engines had elevated emissions compared to the Toronto fleet. —Zimmerman et al.

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Damen delivers hybrid tugboat to Royal Netherlands Navy; up to 30% lower fuel consumption, 40% fewer emissions

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Compared with other tugs, hybrid versions use up to 30% less fuel and produce 40% fewer exhaust emissions. Rolls-Royce supplied Damen with a total of ten MTU Series 4000 engines and five MTU Series 2000 engines, in addition to azimuth thrusters for the propulsion system of the workboats.

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ICCT study confirms feasibility of implementing IMO Tier III NOx standards using SCR; fuel efficiency gains as well

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That amendment will be considered at MEPC-66 in April 2014. That model showed a total (undiscounted) operation cost of between $104,000 and $224,000 per year, or approximately $900 to $2000 per tonne of NO x reduced. sulfur fuel that will be made available in sulfur emission control areas.

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