2004, Convert and Exhaust

DOE awards $1.5M to Gentherm (Amerigon) for thermoelectric-based energy recovery system for heavy-duty vehicles; expands existing LDV program

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2012

The TEG technology, which converts waste heat from gas exhaust into electric energy and has the potential to improve passenger car fuel efficiency by as much as 5%. TEG & Exhaust System in Lincoln MKT. The US Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded Gentherm (formerly Amerigon) a $1.55-million Click to enlarge. Passenger car TEG.

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Fuel Economy Energy Waste Vehicles

EPA updates rules to ease commercialization of alternative fuel conversion systems

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MARCH 30, 2011

EPA evaluated the requirement and determined that it is appropriate to introduce new flexibilities for all clean alternative fuel converters and to expand the compliance options for certain categories of conversions. The revised procedures will vary based on the age of the vehicle or engine being converted. Certification application.

Alternative Fuels

Alternative Fuels Conversion EPA Fuel

EPA Proposes to Streamline Approval Process for Fuel Conversion Systems

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MAY 7, 2010

The new options would reduce some economic and procedural impediments to clean alternative fuel conversions while maintaining environmental safeguards to ensure that acceptable emission levels from converted vehicles are sustained. EPA expects the streamlined approach to result in a cost savings for many converters. Intermediate age.

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Conversion EPA Fuel Clean Alternative

Small-displacement two-stroke H2 engine could address performance and emissions cost-effectively for recreational market; potential for Asian motor vehicle fleet

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

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. Even with the move to four-stroke engines, additional complexity will be necessary—possibly exhaust after-treatment—in order to fully meet regulations.

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Engine Emissions Fleet Market

BMW Outlines Intelligent Heat Management Applications for Reducing Fuel Consumption and CO2; New Thermoelectric Generator Unit Integrated with EGR

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OCTOBER 12, 2009

Even a highly efficient combustion engine converts only about one-third of the energy in the fuel into traction actually propelling the car. The remaining two-thirds are lost as waste heat going into the environment through the car’s exhaust emissions and through the radiator.

BMW

BMW Fuel Exhaust CO2

California Legislature Considering Bill Requiring Smog Testing for Motorcycles

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MAY 4, 2009

grams per kilometer (g/km) HC+NO x beginning with 2004 models and a Tier II standard of 0.8 On average, motorcycles sold in California by major manufacturers in 2004 achieved emissions of 0.92 g/km HC+NO x , compared to the 2004 Tier I standard of 1.4 The smaller engine group (280cc - 699cc) was required to meet a 1.0

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Motorcycles California 2006 2004

Norway-US Project Developing Diesel/Biodiesel, Cool Flame Reformer and Solid-Acid Fuel Cell APU

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OCTOBER 12, 2010

The reformer converts hydrocarbons into hydrogen, CO 2 and heat. Due to the unit’s high efficiency, CO 2 emissions are substantially lower than in conventional combustion engines, and no other demonstrable exhaust is discharged—i.e., 2004) High-Performance Solid Acid Fuel Cells Through Humidity Stabilization. Boysen et al.

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Norway Diesel Fuel Hydrogen

Toyota Previews Generation III 2010 Prius Hybrid

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MARCH 2, 2009

The complex engine coolant heat storage system utilized by the Gen II Prius has been replaced by an exhaust heat recirculation system that shuttles catalyst heat to a heat exchanger which interfaces with the engine cooling system, reducing engine-on time and improving cabin heater system performance. Click to enlarge.

Prius

Prius 2010 Toyota Hybrid

SUTD team proposes low-temperature thermionic converter with graphene cathode; about 45% efficiency

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MARCH 9, 2015

from engine exhaust or industrial processes. Thermionic energy converters are heat engines that convert heat directly to electricity at very high temperatures. A basic thermionic converter consists of two electrodes separated by a vacuum or a vapor. Thermionic emission and TICs. Click to enlarge. W/cm 2 at 26.6%

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Convert Waste Emissions Conversion

Manchester team proposing graphene-based ballistic rectifier for waste heat recovery

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JUNE 3, 2016

Researchers at the University of Manchester (UK) have developed a graphene-based nano-rectifier (“ballistic rectifier”) that can convert waste heat to electricity. Rectifying diodes let electrical current flow in only one direction; mainly used for power supply operation, they convert AC to DC current. —Song et al. Singh et al.

Waste

Waste 2015 Universal Convert

Plug In America - Links and Resources

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

JANUARY 28, 2009

The following lists are not exhaustive or fully comprehensive, but we have tried to include a representative list of resources for each category. Romm, 2004 "Out of Gas, The End of the Age of Oil", by David Goodstein, 2004 "Hubbert's Peak: The Impending World Oil Shortage", by Kenneth S.

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Plug-in America Plug EV1

Porsche 919 Hybrid LMP1 Le Mans prototype makes its debut at Geneva Show

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MARCH 6, 2014

The first system is the innovative recovery of thermal energy by an electric generator powered by exhaust gases. The second hybrid system is a motor on the front axle utilizing brake recuperation to convert kinetic energy into electric energy. Click to enlarge. The 470 hp, 4.0-liter

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Porsche Hybrid Gasoline-Electric Carbon Fiber

Audi highlights its range of electrification efforts; Q7 diesel PHEV, A7 fuel cell PHEV, BEV, 48V and more; 750 Wh/l by 2025

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NOVEMBER 17, 2015

Under a venture with the motto “From Road to Grid”, Audi is therefore currently working on a concept to convert old batteries into stationary energy stores. The plate has an integrated primary coil and an inverter (AC/AC converter). An AC/DC converter inverts the current, which is then fed into the high-voltage electrical system.

Audi

Audi PHEV Diesel Fuel

The next-generation Toyota Prius

Green Cars News

APRIL 29, 2009

And when operating in EV mode at speeds up to 30mph, it uses no fuel and produces zero exhaust emissions. Adopting the Atkinson cycle and a new, cooled exhaust gas recirculation system brings significant gains in fuel efficiency and emissions reduction. As a result the exhaust temperature is lower than that of conventional engines.

Prius

Prius Toyota Fuel Economy Petrol

Ford Making Aggressive Push With EcoBoost and Technologies Such as Ti-VCT for Improved Fuel Economy; Roadmap for Future Generations of EcoBoost Highlights Role as Company Strategy as Well as Product

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DECEMBER 20, 2009

This technology also optimizes phasing on both intake and exhaust camshafts by spinning them ever so slightly to advance or retard valve timing, resulting in improved throttle response at initial throttle tip-in, reduced emissions at part throttle and enhanced efficiency at higher rpm. Gains in new vehicle fleet economy by OEM, 2004-2009.

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy Economy Ford Downsizing

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DOE awards $1.5M to Gentherm (Amerigon) for thermoelectric-based energy recovery system for heavy-duty vehicles; expands existing LDV program

EPA updates rules to ease commercialization of alternative fuel conversion systems

EPA Proposes to Streamline Approval Process for Fuel Conversion Systems

Small-displacement two-stroke H2 engine could address performance and emissions cost-effectively for recreational market; potential for Asian motor vehicle fleet

BMW Outlines Intelligent Heat Management Applications for Reducing Fuel Consumption and CO2; New Thermoelectric Generator Unit Integrated with EGR

California Legislature Considering Bill Requiring Smog Testing for Motorcycles

Norway-US Project Developing Diesel/Biodiesel, Cool Flame Reformer and Solid-Acid Fuel Cell APU

Toyota Previews Generation III 2010 Prius Hybrid

SUTD team proposes low-temperature thermionic converter with graphene cathode; about 45% efficiency

Manchester team proposing graphene-based ballistic rectifier for waste heat recovery

Plug In America - Links and Resources

Porsche 919 Hybrid LMP1 Le Mans prototype makes its debut at Geneva Show

Audi highlights its range of electrification efforts; Q7 diesel PHEV, A7 fuel cell PHEV, BEV, 48V and more; 750 Wh/l by 2025

The next-generation Toyota Prius

Ford Making Aggressive Push With EcoBoost and Technologies Such as Ti-VCT for Improved Fuel Economy; Roadmap for Future Generations of EcoBoost Highlights Role as Company Strategy as Well as Product

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