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NOVEMBER 2, 2012

Formed in 2007 by the CSIRO Australia to commercialize the UltraBattery ( earlier post ), Ecoult was acquired by the US-based East Penn Manufacturing Company Inc. UltraBattery concept. KIREIP will lower CO 2 emissions by 95% through the use of sustainable clean energy sources, including bio-diesel. The 3 MW / 1.6 The 3 MW / 1.6

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MARCH 31, 2014

In terms of carbon monoxide (CO) emissions during the operation of the vehicle, a significant improvement was achieved over the 2007 predecessor. Compared with the predecessor, primary energy savings of 8% (2013) and 25 percent (2007) are achieved over the entire life cycle. The new C-Class. l/100 km (31 mpg US and 31.8 l/100 km (36.8

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JUNE 4, 2023

Despite extremely low LME nickel exchange inventories, which are currently at the 2007 level and amount to less than 5 days of global use only, the LME nickel contract was down by 30% since the beginning of the year.

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JUNE 1, 2009

In January 2007, Volvo and Vattenfall launched a joint project with the aim of testing and developing plug-in technology. We are investing in an industrial joint venture to series-produce plug-in hybrid cars in Sweden in 2012, cars that can be powered by both electricity and diesel. Tags: Diesel Hybrids Plug-ins. Earlier post.)

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AUGUST 8, 2017

This new proprietary combustion engine combines the advantages of gasoline and diesel engines to optimize environmental performance, power and acceleration performance. SKYACTIV-X even equals or exceeds the latest SKYACTIV-D diesel engine in fuel efficiency. Earlier post.). Earlier post.). Yamasaki, Y., Umahashi, S., Uesugi, Y.,

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AUGUST 14, 2009

Engineers at GM’s R&D Center are developing a new low-cost concept for NO x control from lean-burn spark ignition direct injection (SIDI) engines: passive ammonia SCR. GM’s passive ammonia SCR concept places a conventional three-way catalyst upstream of an SCR catalyst. Lean-burn (i.e., a high air-to-fuel ratio) SIDI (e.g.,

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AUGUST 15, 2016

described the Teledyne Continental Motors (TCM) AVCR 1360-2 variable compression ratio (VCR) diesel engine, the culmination of fifteen years of VCR piston and high specific output research. There have been a number of concepts proposed to enable such VCR systems. In a 1976 SAE paper, Grundy et al. Earlier post.). Croguennec, S.

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DECEMBER 17, 2015

The Volkswagen Group is continuing its restructuring in the aftermath of the diesel engine emissions scandal. He has been Head of the Design Department at Porsche AG since 2004 and was also given responsibility for styling the 2007 Porsche Cayenne, the Panamera and the 918 Spyder. Wolfram Thomas takes charge of Group Production.

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AUGUST 21, 2011

Volkswagen has been teasing us with concept versions of its Up minicar since the Frankfurt Auto Show in 2007, but finally the production version has been revealed and will make its debut at Frankfurt again in September. is part of Volkswagen's drive towards greater efficiency in the absence of diesel and electric.

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JUNE 26, 2013

Volkswagen’s third-generation Golf TDI BlueMotion, introduced as a concept at the Mondial de l’Automobile in Paris last September( earlier post ), is rated with fuel consumption of 3.2 Volkswagen launched the first generation of the Golf BlueMotion in 2007.At Diesel Fuel Efficiency' l/100 km (73.5 l/100 km (52.3

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NOVEMBER 28, 2011

Andrea Catania and Alessandro Ferrari at the Poliotecnico di Torino have developed a new fuel injection system (FIS) concept that does away with the rail from the high-pressure circuit of standard common rail (CR) injection systems, replacing it with a new hydraulic layout for high-pressure fuel injection. doi: 10.4271/2007-01-1258.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2010

Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), also known as propane or autogas, can be used to replace gasoline and diesel. LPG is the fourth most common vehicle fuel in the US behind gasoline, diesel, and natural gas; it powers more than 14 million vehicles around the world, according to CleanFUEL. Renewable propane. Stored and transported like.

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Its dynamic concept car-like design, peppy performance and agile handling redefined Maruti’s image, attracting a younger, more dynamic audience. THE MISSES Maruti Baleno/Altura | 1999-2007 Maruti’s bold step into the premium sedan space back in 1999 was with the Baleno sedan. Like the larger XL-7, this too soon faded away.

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JUNE 16, 2017

The main focus will be on the delivery and joint assembly of components as well as joint product concepts. The diesel engines, which fulfill all legal requirements and the applicable emissions standards, will be integrated in the new GAZelle NEXT family, which includes drop-side trucks, full-metal vans and minibuses.

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JUNE 4, 2010

Using a 2007 base vehicle, the committee estimated the potential fuel savings and costs to consumers of available technology combinations for three types of engines over that timeframe: spark-ignition gasoline, compression-ignition (CI) diesel, and hybrid. Engines and Technologies. —“Assessment of Technologies”.

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JULY 13, 2011

Concept of the UST. In the world of LNG carriers, electric propulsion ships (DFE ships) using medium-speed diesel engines with gas-firing capability and two-cycle low-speed diesel main engine vessels (DRL ships) have been gaining power in place of conventional steam turbines. Click to enlarge. Sai Hiramatsu et al.

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JANUARY 22, 2010

The investment will be made in sixteen proof of concept studies, which will last up to one year, and six longer-running full research and development projects. Ptech Engines Ltd (lead), Tickford Powertrain Test Ltd, MUSI Engines Ltd, Concept Group International. Low CO2 High Efficiency Diesel Fuel Injector Nozzle (LOCOFIN).

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AUGUST 24, 2015

The expansion of the RFS in 2007 goes far beyond just replacing MTBE with ethanol as the required fuel oxygenate (and avoiding lawsuits ). It’s an easy concept: every fuel option receives a CI score and each year, fuel sellers must sell a fuel blend that matches that year’s carbon intensity requirement.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2015

Audi’s e-tron quattro battery-electric SUV concept, which made its formal debut at IAA in Frankfurt ( earlier post ), is a strong indicator of Audi’s series-production electric SUV due in 2018—especially in terms of the powertrain. The large battery block is bolted to the floor structure of the Audi e-tron quattro concept.

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OCTOBER 2, 2015

In addition, the power and efficiency of engines that use fuel with the additive is unchanged—at least in the diesel engines that have been tested so far. The concept of using ultralong polymers as fuel additives was tested in a full-scale crash test of an airplane in 1984. Credit: Caltech/JPL.

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AUGUST 1, 2013

One high-efficiency combustion concept under investigation is gasoline compression ignition (GCI)—the use of gasoline-like fuels to deliver very low NO x and PM emissions as well as high efficiency in a diesel compression ignition engine. direct-injection light-duty diesel engine. Earlier post.) —Adams et al.

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JULY 15, 2011

internal combustion engine vehicle (ICE); hybrid electric vehicle-gasoline (HEV-gas); hybrid electric vehicle-diesel (HEV-diesel); (hydrogen) fuel cell vehicle (FCV); battery electric vehicle (BEV); and sugar fuel cell vehicle (SFCV). The Sugar Fuel Cell Vehicle (SFCV). Energy Environ. 2, 272-282 doi: 10.1039/B818694D. 0000456.

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MAY 26, 2009

The emission-free fuel cell drive system of this compact family car has a diesel-equivalent consumption rating of 2.9 Daimler’s first fuel-cell drive concept went public in 1994 with the introduction of Necar 1, which was followed by 20 additional prototypes. L/100km (97 mpg US).

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2015

liter diesels in the US have used a software defeat device to cheat on the results of NO x testing, and thus have violated the US Clean Air Act. able to be sold in all 50 states) diesel. TDI featured a common rail injection system and was the first of a new generation of diesels from Volkswagen. Earlier post.) Earlier post ).

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DECEMBER 16, 2013

Mercedes-Benz has launched its new C-Class, featuring a lightweight design concept with weight savings of up to 100 kg (220 lbs); excellent aerodynamics and new, economical engines along with a hybrid model. A new small diesel engine with a displacement of 1.6 The US market launches with two C-Class models: C300 4MATIC and C400 4MATIC.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2015

million units of the first generation version since its introduction in 2007. The Tiguan GTE—a concept vehicle with a plug-in hybrid drive (160 kW / 218 PS of system power) ( earlier post )—offers an outlook on future development of the best-selling SUV. Four gasoline and four diesel engines. Tiguan GTE.

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MAY 28, 2009

In fall 2007, when we first introduced the full functional driving [HCCI] car to the press [ earlier post ], it operated in the classic HCCI mode—sort of the middle speed load range. To tackle that, GM adopted a stratified combustion concept combining the reforming strategy. GM already has a strong diesel HCCI effort underway.

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

At the Mondial de l’Automobile in Paris, Volkswagen is unveiling a new Golf BlueMotion concept car. This Golf concept, powered by another new 1.6-liter The first generation of the Golf BlueMotion made its debut five years ago at the Geneva Motor Show; the car was launched into the market at the end of 2007. Click to enlarge.

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AUGUST 4, 2016

The bulk of the experimental results presented in the ORNL study are from a 2007 GM DI 1.9-L L diesel engine modified to operate in the RCCI combustion mode. RCCI uses early direct injection (DI) of a high-reactivity fuel such as diesel fuel and a well-mixed low-reactivity fuel such as gasoline or methane. RCCI concept.

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MAY 21, 2009

Cummins is progressing in the development of Light Duty Efficient Clean Combustion (LDECC) technology for light-duty diesel engines. Cummins is also designing SOHC and DOHC variable valve actuation systems, implementing three different concepts; the Miller cycle is used for part of the regime. Tags: Diesel Emissions Engines.

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JUNE 25, 2009

liter twin turbo diesel with 2,000-bar injection pressure; and an 8-speed automatic transmission that can also be used in a hybrid application. This serves to analyse vehicle flow conditions under all kinds of circumstances, applying a concept already used for a number of years in motorsport. EfficientDynamics. Aerodynamic Test Center.

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AUGUST 30, 2009

The Cadillac Converj extended-range electric vehicle Concept uses the Voltec platform. GM expects HCCI, when combined with enabling technologies like variable valve actuation and advanced electronic engine controls, to provide a 12-15% improvement in overall fuel economy while being more affordable than hybrid or diesel technologies.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2012

Low emission, low temperature engine concepts of the future operate in regimes where combustion is poorly understood. diesel combustion by reducing temperature”, SAE Technical Paper 2001-01-0655, 2001.). Fahey (2007) S3D: Petascale Combustion. Click to enlarge. Opportunities. Dual-fuel Combustion. J H Chen et al.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2011

The concept of harmonizing specific aspects of the LCFS program with other low carbon fuel standard programs has been of interest for the staff since the inception of the program. The plan assumes carbon intensity will be reduced 10% from 2007 levels by 2023, with reductions beginning in 2014. Earlier post.). British Columbia.

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OCTOBER 12, 2009

In addition to the air flaps behind the BMW kidney grille already introduced in 2007 in the context of BMW EfficientDynamics, an engine on a prototype that is already developed is completely surrounded by fully clad walls and panels, the engineers using proven materials from the underfloor of the car for insulation purposes.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2010

The PROTON concept drivetrain. Lotus Engineering, the automotive consultancy division of Lotus Cars Limited, will showcase its latest series hybrid vehicle technology application in the PROTON Concept which will be unveiled at the 80 th International Geneva Motor Show. Click to enlarge. Robert Hentschel, Director of Lotus Engineering.

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DECEMBER 8, 2014

The ICCT team determined these factors on distinct levels of detail, characterized by technology parameters such as share of diesel engines in the fleet, vehicle size, share of hybrid systems, aerodynamic drag, and others. This study updates and refines an earlier analysis completed in 2007. Earlier post.) —Kühlwein et al.

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