2001, Engine and Standards

EPA launches Cleaner Trucks Initiative to update NOx standards for heavy-duty trucks

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has launched the Cleaner Trucks Initiative (CTI) to further decrease NO x emissions from on-highway heavy-duty trucks and engines. The US has made major reductions in NO x emissions, but it’s been nearly 20 years since EPA updated these standards.

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EPA Cleaner Standards 2001

US EPA extends E15 fuel waiver to MY 2001-2006 light-duty vehicles

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 21, 2011

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) waived a limitation on selling gasoline that contains more than 10% ethanol for model year (MY) 2001 through 2006 passenger vehicles, including cars, SUVs, and light pickup trucks. MY 2001 and newer medium-duty passenger vehicles (SUVs). Earlier post.) Vehicles that can use E15.

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2001 2006 EPA Light

CRC study finds some adverse results from use of mid-level ethanol blends in MY 2001-2009 engines; DOE and ethanol industry say study significantly flawed

Green Car Congress

MAY 17, 2012

The study claims mechanical damage and suggests degraded engine performance, emissions and durability on conventional vehicles from the use of E15 or E20 fuel. Three main engine wear mechanisms are impacted by ethanol fuels: abrasive wear, adhesive wear and corrosion. We believe the study is significantly flawed. Earlier post.)

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2001 2009 Engine Industrial

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Oak Ridge-GM prototype low-viscosity ionic liquid-additized engine oil delivers 2% fuel economy improvement over 5W-30

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 30, 2013

Prototype low-viscosity ionic liquid-additized engine oil demonstrated a 2% improved fuel economy compared to Mobil 1 5W-30 engine oil (3.93% over the 20W-30 baseline oil) in standard fuel efficiency engine dynamometer tests.

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Swiss team concludes that particulate filters should be mandatory for GDI engines

Green Car Congress

MAY 24, 2017

Based on a three-year study of toxic and environmentally relevant pollutants from gasoline direct injection (GDI) engines, Swiss researchers have concluded that some GDI engines emit just as many soot particles as unfiltered diesel cars did in the past. Further, the GDI particles carry numerous carcinogenic substances.

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ASTM Begins Work on E15 Blending Standard in Anticipation of US EPA Action

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 9, 2010

ASTM is developing a revision to D4806-10, the standard specification for denatured fuel ethanol for blending with gasolines for automotive engines, in anticipation of E15 blends. The new work item (WK29816) may respond to additional changes if required by US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) actions.

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EPA Standards 2001 Gasoline

U-M study finds current CAFE standards create profit incentive for larger vehicles

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 7, 2011

The current vehicle footprint-based Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards create a financial incentive for automakers to increase vehicle size, except under certain limited conditions of consumer preference for vehicle size, according to a study by University of Michigan researchers Kate Whitefoot and Steven Skerlos.

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NREL review of E15 effects on MY2001 and later cars finds no meaningful differences with E10

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 13, 2013

A review of 43 studies of the effects of E15 (15% ethanol blends) on Model Year 2001 and newer cars by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) found that the studies reviewed showed no meaningful differences between E15 and E10 in any performance category. Fuel system and engine durability.

2001

2001 Minnesota Cars Emissions

CWI ISL G Near Zero natural gas engine certified to near zero NOx; 90% below current standard

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 6, 2015

(CWI) announced that its new ISL G Near Zero (NZ) natural gas engine is the first mid-range engine in North America to receive emission certifications from both US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Air Resources Board (ARB) in California that meet the 0.02 g/bhp-hr) since 2001. as the current 0.20 g/bhp-hr NO x ISL G.

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GM opens new US$200M diesel engine facility in Thailand; first to produce new 4-cylinder Duramax diesels

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 9, 2011

General Motors opened a new diesel engine plant in Rayong, Thailand. The new 54,275-square-meter facility, GM’s first diesel engine plant in the region, is the first-in-the-world to produce the all-new family of Duramax four-cylinder diesel engines. liter engine variants in line with changing market demand. liter and 2.8-liter

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SAE Hybrid Standards Committee: Works In Progress For 2009

Green Car Congress

APRIL 23, 2009

Active standards work. During the SAE 2009 World Congress in Detroit, Gary Kissel of General Motors presented an update of hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electric vehicle standards being revised or developed by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Hybrid Standards Committee. by Jack Rosebro. Click to enlarge.

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2009 Standards Hybrid Fuel Economy

Cummins Westport announces MY 2018 natural gas engine line-up; near zero NOx

Green Car Congress

MAY 1, 2017

Cummins Westport (CWI) announced its model year 2018 dedicated natural gas engines for regional haul truck / tractor, vocational and transit, school bus, and refuse applications at the Alternative Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo in Long Beach, California. The letter “N” denotes engines that are fueled by natural gas. Earlier post.)

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2018 Gas Engine EPA

BMW introducing new EfficientDynamics engine family; 3-, 4- and 6-cylinder, gasoline and diesel; first member a 1.5L, 3-cylinder TwinPower Turbo gasoline engine

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 14, 2012

While BMW is pushing toward the electrification of its vehicles in the long term, it still sees great potential for conventional engines. Building blocks for the new engine family include the TwinPower Turbo technology and VALVETRONIC. An essential feature of these engines however, is the VALVETRONIC throttle-free load control system.

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Gasoline Engine BMW Diesel

Junkyard Find: 2001 Oldsmobile Alero Sedan With Manual Transmission

The Truth About Cars

MAY 1, 2023

By 2001, the only members of the N-Body family (now renamed the GMX130 for its final generation) available with manual transmissions were four-cylinder-equipped Pontiac Grand Ams and Oldsmobile Aleros. Air conditioning and an AM/FM/CD radio were standard equipment on all 2001 Aleros.

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Environment Canada study finds vehicle exhaust a significant source of isocyanic acid; suggests consideration of new emission standard

Green Car Congress

JULY 12, 2013

For the tests, they used a turbo diesel (TDI) engine from a 2001 Volkswagen Jetta equipped with a diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC) and operating on ultra-low sulfur diesel. Air quality standards for HNCO do not exist. The 24 h average and 30 min point of impingement standards for CH 3 NCO are 1.0 functional group.

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Exhaust Canada Environment Emissions

Cummins Westport begins production of ISL G Near Zero NOx natural gas engine; first commercially available near zero NOx MidRange engine

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OCTOBER 14, 2016

(CWI) announced that orders are being processed and production of the ISL G Near Zero (NZ) NO x natural gas engine ( earlier post ) has commenced. Near Zero NO x Emissions standards eight years in advance of the 2023 California Near Zero NO x schedule and contributing to California Clean Air initiatives. g/bhp-hr) since 2001.

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2020 Ford Escape to offer hybrid and PHEV variants

Green Car Congress

APRIL 3, 2019

Escape, which debuted the world’s first hybrid SUV in 2005, brings back two hybrid choices for 2020—a standard hybrid and a plug-in variant—and introduces technologies ranging from drive modes and driver-assist features to electric vehicle ingenuity and on-board connectivity. The all-new 1.5-liter

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Escape 2020 Ford Hybrid

Mercedes-Benz to deliver 100 Citaro hybrid buses to Atac in Rome

Green Car Congress

JUNE 9, 2021

The current large order signals the return of EvoBus Italia to the capital; the company has already supplied buses to Atac: 450 Citaro between 2001 and 2005. When compared with conventional city buses with a combustion engine, the Citaro hybrid buses reduce fuel consumption and emissions by up to 8.5%.

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Mercedes Hybrid 2001 2005

New SoCalGas truck loan program for fleets interested in switching from diesel to near-zero natural gas trucks

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 25, 2018

SoCalGas is working in partnership with the truck’s owner, Rush Truck Centers, the only company with a 12-liter near-zero natural gas truck equipped with a Cummins Westport ISX12N engine ( earlier post ) and Momentum Fuel system available for rent in Southern California. g/bhp-hr) since 2001. g/bhp-hr optional standard.

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Gas Fleet Diesel Los Angeles

University of Wisconsin Researchers Investigating Dual-Fuel (Gasoline and Diesel) Partially Premixed Combustion for High-Efficiency, Ultra-Low Emission Combustion; 53% Thermal Efficiency

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 3, 2009

Low temperature combustion (LTC) strategies (MK, PCCI, HCCI) are one way researchers are looking to reduce engine-out emissions while maintaining high engine efficiency. SAE 2001-01-0655), and optimizing fuel reactivity (Bessonette et al., For a small engine to even approach these massive engine efficiencies is remarkable.

Wisconsin

Wisconsin Gasoline Diesel Universal

Toyota launches new Crown series sedans in Japan, including new hybrid models

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 25, 2012

Toyota, which had originally introduced a mild-hybrid version of the Crown in 2001, first introduced a full-hybrid model based on a THS (Toyota Hybrid System) II system in 2008. liter, 4-cylinder inline Atkinson cycle engine featuring next-generation D-4S4 technology with a high-torque motor to provide the drive performance of a 3.0-liter

Japan

Japan Toyota Hybrid NiMH

2014 Chevy Malibu using Johnson Controls AGM battery in Start Stop system

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 7, 2013

We offer Start Stop technology in some of our European products, but the new Malibu’s Start Stop system is the first standard in an automatic car for GM overall. In a Start Stop system, the car’s engine will shut off when the driver comes to a stop or idles. —Chevrolet spokesman Chad Lyons. million annually.

2014

2014 Chad Battery Batteries

Bob Lutz Joins Transonic Combustions Board of Directors

Green Car Congress

MAY 24, 2010

Transonic’s TSCi fuel injection system has demonstrated significant gains in fuel economy and lower emissions while running gasoline effectively within modern diesel architecture engines, with the long-term promise of running zero-net bio renewable fuels. from 1998 to 2001. Before returning to GM, Lutz was CEO of Exide Corp.

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Fuel Economy 2001 Chrysler General Motors

Honeywell Set to Turbocharge 70% of US Diesel Light Truck Segment With Launch of Ford 2011 Super Duty Truck

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FEBRUARY 11, 2010

liter Power Stroke engine in its F-250 and F-350 models uses Honeywell’s VNT DualBoost turbocharger, a design that uses a double-sided compressor wheel mounted on a single shaft. In addition to DualBoost, Honeywell also offers AVNT, a variable nozzle technology that was first introduced for light truck diesel engines in 2001.

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Light 2011 Diesel Ford

Dongfeng Motor Company Uses MathWorks Tools for Model-Based Design of Battery Management System for Hybrid Bus

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 6, 2009

The new battery management system has been installed in Dongfeng’s EQ6110 hybrid electric city bus, which delivers 30% better fuel efficiency than standard city buses while also lowering emissions. DFEV engineers are reusing the controller design for the company’s HEV sedan, which is currently in development. Click to enlarge.

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Design Hybrid Motor Motoring

New 450hp Small Block V8 for 2014 Corvette features direct injection, cylinder deactivation, continuously variable valve timing

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 24, 2012

The new Corvette LT1 engine, the first of the Gen 5 family of Small Block engines, combines several advanced technologies, including direct injection, Active Fuel Management and continuously variable valve timing to support a new advanced combustion system with an 11.5:1 —Tadge Juechter, Corvette chief engineer.

2014

2014 Oil Exhaust Engine

EPA Proposes to Streamline Approval Process for Fuel Conversion Systems

Green Car Congress

MAY 7, 2010

The proposed rule would cover conversions of light-duty vehicles and heavy-duty highway vehicles and engines, and would apply to all clean alternative fuels. While properly engineered conversion systems can reduce or at least not increase emissions, poorly designed systems can lead to much more pollution. Vehicle/Engine Age.

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Conversion EPA Fuel Clean Alternative

TRW’s Electric Park Brake technology gains momentum in NA market with awards from two major OEMs

Green Car Congress

APRIL 18, 2012

The EPB system functions as a conventional hydraulic brake for standard service brake applications, and as an electric brake for parking and emergency braking. Our latest ECU is compliant with the ISO 26262 safety standard and puts TRW in an excellent position to meet future requirements. Click to enlarge.

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Market North America 2001 Electric

Corning investing $170M to expand clean air products plant in Shanghai; increased substrate capacity for automotive emissions control

Green Car Congress

JULY 22, 2011

Corning Shanghai Company Limited, which is wholly owned by Corning Incorporated, is an advanced emissions control substrate facility that first began shipping product in early 2001. The company invented an economical, high-performance, cellular ceramic substrate in the early 1970s that is now the standard for catalytic converters worldwide.

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Emissions Clean Cleaning Production

FAA Awards Contracts for $125M to 5 Companies to Accelerate More Environmentally Friendly Aviation Technology; Renewable Fuels, Engines, Wings and Flight Management

Green Car Congress

JUNE 25, 2010

The CLEEN program helps develop environmentally friendly and energy efficient aircraft and engine technology that could be introduced into the commercial aircraft fleet. The five contracts are expected to total $125 million over the five-year span of the program.

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Engine Fuel Renewable Companies

When Does an AI Image Become Art?

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APRIL 29, 2025

In 2001, Harold Cohen produced AARON KCAT as part of his experiments in producing figures with the AI model. Do you collaborate with engineers as part of your work? Many artists also have a background in engineering, particularly when it comes to the older generation of digital artists. Paul: Yes, of course.

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Re-Charge 2007 New York City 2001

TRW Forecasts Electric Park Brakes on 1 in 5 European Passenger Cars by 2015

Green Car Congress

JULY 29, 2010

is forecasting —based on vehicle manufacturer data—that Electric Park Brake ( EPB ) technology will be standard on one in five of all European-built vehicles by 2015. —Josef Pickenhahn, TRW vice president, braking engineering. TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. Click to enlarge.

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2015 2001 Cars Electric

Cologne Bonn Airport switches to Neste MY Renewable Diesel in its entire diesel-powered ground fleet

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 31, 2023

For some vehicles, diesel propulsion is still the necessary standard, e.g. for the very large and heavy vehicles used by the airport’s fire department. This means that it is a drop-in replacement for fossil diesel, fully compatible with all diesel engines and current diesel fuel distribution infrastructure.

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Diesel Renewable Fleet Powered

Neste and Rolls-Royce partner to accelerate use of renewable diesel

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Neste and Rolls-Royce have agreed to build a strategic partnership on accelerating the use of renewable diesel as a lower-emission solution for diesel engines. EU RED II 2018/2001/EU for Europe and US California LCFS for the US), and the raw material mix used to manufacture the product for each market.).

Renewable

Renewable Diesel 2001 Singapore

Toyota introduces new 2020 Highlander and hybrid at New York International Auto Show; TNGA-K platform

Green Car Congress

APRIL 18, 2019

Just as the first RAV4 launched the compact crossover SUV segment 22 years ago, the original Highlander redefined the midsize family SUV when it arrived in 2001. liter DOHC four-cylinder engine with two electric motors in a system that’s more compact, and more efficient than before. The 295-horsepower 3.5-liter

Highlander

Highlander New York 2020 Toyota

EPA issues ANPR on Clean Trucks Initiative, seeking input from public and stakeholders

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 7, 2020

The eventual CTI rulemaking will establish new, more stringent emission standards for NO x and other pollutants for highway heavy-duty engines. This rulemaking will also offer opportunities to streamline and improve certification procedures to reduce costs for engine manufacturers.

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EPA Ozone Clean Cleaning

Volvo Trucks increases I-Shift gearbox shifting speed by up to 30%

Green Car Congress

MAY 6, 2022

The significant driveability improvement, which has been added to drivelines at all emission levels, is achieved by the new way in which the I-Shift gearbox interacts with the engine. When I-Shift was introduced in 2001, it was the first automated transmission designed for heavy duty trucks.

Volvo

Volvo 2001 Diesel Engine

CRC study finds that fuel systems in some modern vehicles fail with E15 use

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 30, 2013

The fuel pumps and level senders that failed or exhibited other effects during testing on E15 and E15a are used on a substantial number of the 29 million 2001 – 2007 model year vehicles represented by the components evaluated in the report. The subset of parts used in the current work represents approximately 29 million 2001-2007 vehicles.

Fuel

Fuel Vehicles 2001 Gasoline

Primus Green Energy to support gas-to-liquids research at Princeton University; comparing STG+ to other GTL platforms

Green Car Congress

MARCH 28, 2013

The fuels produced from the Primus STG+ technology are very low in sulfur and benzene compared to fuels produced from petroleum, and they can be used directly in vehicle engines as a component of standard fuel formulas and transported via the existing fuel delivery infrastructure. Primus Green Energy Inc.,

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TetraVitae Bioscience demos production of renewable n-butanol from a corn dry-mill

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 18, 2010

TetraVitae technology combines a proprietary organism and advanced process engineering. The products meet standard chemical industry specifications for solvents. Qureshi N, Blaschek HP (2001) Recent advances in ABE fermentation: hyper-butanol producing Clostridium beijerinckii BA101. Earlier post.). J Ind Microbiol Biotechnol.

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Renewable Production 2001 Illinois

ICCT study concludes no technical barriers to use of higher blends of ethanol

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 5, 2014

The paper was commissioned by the Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC) as part of a yearlong effort aimed at fostering “ constructive dialogue and action ” on reforming the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS2). Inventory of Federal Regulations Affecting Biofuels other than the Renewable Fuel Standard , Van Ness Feldman. Earlier post.).

Gasoline

Gasoline Exhaust Water Fuel

ZF to launch dual pinion steering systems in China; Electric Power Steering for enhanced safety and automated driving

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

The technology can deliver a fuel saving of up to four percent with a corresponding reduction in carbon dioxide emissions when compared to a conventional hydraulically powered steering system, important considerations as China implements new regulations to meet heightened air quality standards.

China

China Powered Power 2001

Ford now offering dual dry-clutch PowerShift and E85 options for new Focus in Europe

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 20, 2011

liter Duratec Ti-VCT gasoline engine can now be specified with a 6-speed Ford PowerShift automatic transmission with dual dry-clutch technology. Allows the clutches to disengage when the engine is at idle or during deceleration, thus reducing friction and improving fuel economy and NVH. Dual dry-clutch PowerShift. Earlier post.)

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Ford Europe Fuel Economy Sweden

FedEx Converts 92 Delivery Trucks to Hybrids, Expanding Hybrid-Electric Fleet by 50%

Green Car Congress

JULY 21, 2009

has added 92 hybrid-electric trucks to its delivery fleet by converting standard FedEx delivery trucks to hybrid-electric systems. The standard FedEx trucks used in the retrofit program were 2000 or 2001 models with 300,000 to 500,000 miles driven. FedEx Corp. The hybrid conversions were produced in Charlotte, N.C.

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Convert Fleet Hybrid Eaton

EPA launches Cleaner Trucks Initiative to update NOx standards for heavy-duty trucks

US EPA extends E15 fuel waiver to MY 2001-2006 light-duty vehicles

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CRC study finds some adverse results from use of mid-level ethanol blends in MY 2001-2009 engines; DOE and ethanol industry say study significantly flawed

Webinars

Oak Ridge-GM prototype low-viscosity ionic liquid-additized engine oil delivers 2% fuel economy improvement over 5W-30

Swiss team concludes that particulate filters should be mandatory for GDI engines

ASTM Begins Work on E15 Blending Standard in Anticipation of US EPA Action

U-M study finds current CAFE standards create profit incentive for larger vehicles

NREL review of E15 effects on MY2001 and later cars finds no meaningful differences with E10

CWI ISL G Near Zero natural gas engine certified to near zero NOx; 90% below current standard

GM opens new US$200M diesel engine facility in Thailand; first to produce new 4-cylinder Duramax diesels

SAE Hybrid Standards Committee: Works In Progress For 2009

Cummins Westport announces MY 2018 natural gas engine line-up; near zero NOx

BMW introducing new EfficientDynamics engine family; 3-, 4- and 6-cylinder, gasoline and diesel; first member a 1.5L, 3-cylinder TwinPower Turbo gasoline engine

Junkyard Find: 2001 Oldsmobile Alero Sedan With Manual Transmission

Environment Canada study finds vehicle exhaust a significant source of isocyanic acid; suggests consideration of new emission standard

Cummins Westport begins production of ISL G Near Zero NOx natural gas engine; first commercially available near zero NOx MidRange engine

2020 Ford Escape to offer hybrid and PHEV variants

Mercedes-Benz to deliver 100 Citaro hybrid buses to Atac in Rome

New SoCalGas truck loan program for fleets interested in switching from diesel to near-zero natural gas trucks

University of Wisconsin Researchers Investigating Dual-Fuel (Gasoline and Diesel) Partially Premixed Combustion for High-Efficiency, Ultra-Low Emission Combustion; 53% Thermal Efficiency

Toyota launches new Crown series sedans in Japan, including new hybrid models

2014 Chevy Malibu using Johnson Controls AGM battery in Start Stop system

Bob Lutz Joins Transonic Combustions Board of Directors

Honeywell Set to Turbocharge 70% of US Diesel Light Truck Segment With Launch of Ford 2011 Super Duty Truck

Dongfeng Motor Company Uses MathWorks Tools for Model-Based Design of Battery Management System for Hybrid Bus

New 450hp Small Block V8 for 2014 Corvette features direct injection, cylinder deactivation, continuously variable valve timing

EPA Proposes to Streamline Approval Process for Fuel Conversion Systems

TRW’s Electric Park Brake technology gains momentum in NA market with awards from two major OEMs

Corning investing $170M to expand clean air products plant in Shanghai; increased substrate capacity for automotive emissions control

FAA Awards Contracts for $125M to 5 Companies to Accelerate More Environmentally Friendly Aviation Technology; Renewable Fuels, Engines, Wings and Flight Management

When Does an AI Image Become Art?

TRW Forecasts Electric Park Brakes on 1 in 5 European Passenger Cars by 2015

Cologne Bonn Airport switches to Neste MY Renewable Diesel in its entire diesel-powered ground fleet

Neste and Rolls-Royce partner to accelerate use of renewable diesel

Toyota introduces new 2020 Highlander and hybrid at New York International Auto Show; TNGA-K platform

EPA issues ANPR on Clean Trucks Initiative, seeking input from public and stakeholders

Volvo Trucks increases I-Shift gearbox shifting speed by up to 30%

CRC study finds that fuel systems in some modern vehicles fail with E15 use

Primus Green Energy to support gas-to-liquids research at Princeton University; comparing STG+ to other GTL platforms

TetraVitae Bioscience demos production of renewable n-butanol from a corn dry-mill

ICCT study concludes no technical barriers to use of higher blends of ethanol

ZF to launch dual pinion steering systems in China; Electric Power Steering for enhanced safety and automated driving

Ford now offering dual dry-clutch PowerShift and E85 options for new Focus in Europe

FedEx Converts 92 Delivery Trucks to Hybrids, Expanding Hybrid-Electric Fleet by 50%

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