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MAY 7, 2010

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to make it easier for manufacturers to gain approval to sell fuel conversion systems. 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. Exhaust, Evap, and OBD testing 2.

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with technologies such as direct fuel injection, variable valve timing, exhaust-driven turbochargers, brake energy regeneration and Auto Start Stop function—about 60% of the generated energy is still lost, half of it being exhaust heat, with the remaining half as heat absorbed by the engine cooling system.

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DECEMBER 22, 2009

million Air Force research grant to develop advanced jet fuels and combustion technologies. A major focus of the program will be on the development, validation and field testing of synthetic fuels from a variety of feedstock, to include biofuels from renewable domestic energy sources such as seed and plant oils, animal fats and algae.

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JANUARY 5, 2011

ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Company has filed a US patent application (# 20100326387 , published 30 December 2010) on methods using a wide range of fuel-alcohol blends to expand the operating envelope of engines operating in advanced combustion modes. reduced maximum rates of pressure increase during HTHR.

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OCTOBER 10, 2014

The California Energy Commission has issued a funding notice ( PON-14-501 ) to support the applied research and development of advanced high-energy ignition systems capable of overcoming the challenges of igniting natural gas fuel under high boost pressures with heavy exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) for spark-ignited Class 3-8 engines.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2014

This method of driving does not consume fuel and gives off no CO 2 emissions, making it ideal for urban environments. The Combined mode is designed for transition phases in urban environments, such as standing starts and acceleration. It draws on the two energy sources in proportions adjusted to achieve optimal fuel consumption.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

The new additions will support the company’s long-term commitment to reduce vehicle emissions and improve fuel economy across its range through the introduction of more efficient engines along with alternative powertrains, lighter vehicles and improved vehicle energy conservation. billion) Engine Manufacturing Centre.

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JULY 14, 2009

has developed a Dual Injector system designed to improve fuel efficiency in small-displacement gasoline engines using port fuel injection (PFI). Fuel Injection Comparison. This speeds up fuel vaporization, reducing the amount of unburned fuel and reducing hydrocarbon emissions. Click to enlarge.

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AUGUST 30, 2009

Under the Proalcool Program, sugar companies were ordered to increase production and the state-run oil company, Petrobras, was required to make álcool (ethanol) available at its fuel stations. The production and consumption of hydrous ethanol fuel followed an expected pattern. of water.

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AUGUST 14, 2012

Union Pacific Railroad is investing $20 million to test new technology designed to reduce diesel emissions from freight locomotives in California. One locomotive in this series of 25 will be based in Roseville to test the combined use of exhaust gas recirculation (EGR), diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC), and diesel particulate filtering (DPF).

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2009

Grail Engine Technologies , the designer of a two-stroke engine using forced semi-homogeneous charged compression ignition (FS-HCCI) combustion, has adopted the Pulstar pulse plugs from Enerpulse ( earlier post ). HCCI is a combustion regime in which well-mixed fuel, exhaust gas and air are compressed to the point of auto-ignition.

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JULY 6, 2009

The two new outboards, the 200 Pro XS and the 125 hp, use Orbital FlexDI direct injection fuel systems ( earlier post ), and are reported as having best in class fuel economy. A four-star label identifies engines that meet the Air Resources Board’s Sterndrive and Inboard marine engine 2009 exhaust emission standards.

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DECEMBER 2, 2010

Cargotec has introduced a hydraulic hybrid drive terminal tractor offering customers improved performance, significant savings in fuel costs and even greater reductions in NO x and particulate matter emissions. Cargotec’s drive to reduce fuel consumption and emissions using hybrid technology has been underway for some time.

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OCTOBER 25, 2017

At the Tokyo Motor Show, Mazda is introducing the KAI CONCEPT compact hatchback ( earlier post ), powered by the next-generation SKYACTIV-X spark-controlled compression-ignition (SPCCI) gasoline engine ( earlier post ), SKYACTIV-Vehicle Architecture and a more mature expression of the KODO design language. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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JUNE 26, 2012

million ) European Field Operational Test (euroFOT) project—which began in June 2008 and involved 28 companies and organisations—was led by Aria Etemad from Ford’s European Research Centre in Aachen, Germany. Fuel Efficiency Advisor (FEA). The €22-million (US$27.4-million SafeHMI was tested by BMW and Daimler.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2012

Delphi Automotive has begun production of its advanced common rail technologies for heavy-duty diesel fuel injection equipment (FIE) that will meet the requirements of Euro VI and other demanding global emissions standards. The systems were previewed as a development project at the IAA in 2008. billion (US$4.7

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JUNE 2, 2011

3-cylinder EcoBoost was designed at Ford’s Dunton Technical Centre in the US, the company’s global center of excellence for small-capacity engines. unit features: An offset crankshaft that helps improve fuel economy. Faster cylinder block warm-ups save fuel, especially in cold weather. “The 1.0-liter The new 1.0L

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JANUARY 16, 2012

With five models, four of which are equipped with the new generation Stop & Start System (e-HDi), the diesel range starts at 87g/km of CO 2 (delivering fuel economy of 69 mpg US or 3.4 Designed by the PSA Group and produced at its Trémery factory in France, the 1.0 L/100km) and doesn’t exceed 99 g CO 2 /km. mpg US or 4.3 L/100km).

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JANUARY 24, 2011

Under a Joint Development Agreement (JDA) signed in March last year ( earlier post ), Toray, in addition to developing optimal carbon fiber intermediate materials for CFRP, has been working on the design and molding processes, with Daimler taking responsibility for designing parts and developing technologies for joining of the parts.

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Steering-wheel design is a world of its own and a very special challenge that is often underestimated. —Hans-Peter Wunderlich, Creative Director Interior Design at Mercedes-Benz. The steering itself, however, was often exhausting, despite the large steering ratio and the protruding steering wheel diameter.

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MARCH 23, 2009

will begin its promised mass-producution of compact direct methanol fuel cells (DMFC) for devices such as cellular phones and notebook computers starting as early as next month. The Japanese firm, said to be first to turn out portable fuel cells on such a scale, is installing an assembly line at a Yokohama facility. Source: Toshiba.

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AUGUST 10, 2009

Customers are now beginning to demand more fuel efficient vehicles, and recent legislation is mandating 40% improvement in.fuel economy between now and 2016. Many improvements in fleet fuel economy in Europe have been achieved through increased diesel market share, with the diesel market share in Europe now above 50%. John Kirwan.

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JUNE 22, 2015

The PureTech family of 3-cylinder engines offers high levels of performance, cutting fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions by an average of 18% compared with its predecessors. It is wonderful recognition of the technological progress we’ve made through R&D as part of our ongoing drive to lower fuel consumption. liter and 1.2-liter

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NOVEMBER 17, 2009

A vehicle equipped with a GDI engine will get about 10% better mileage than a vehicle equipped with a conventional multi-point fuel injected engine, according to Hyundai. Theta II GDI, a high pressure fuel pump injects the fuel at pressures of up to 150 bar, in precise amounts and intervals. Hyundai had shown a 2.0-liter

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AUGUST 20, 2011

Ford is offering two additional, more fuel efficient, powertrain options for the Focus in Europe: the Ford PowerShift automatic with dual dry-clutch technology, and the Flexifuel derivative capable of utilizing E85 fuel. with PowerShift has cut CO 2 emissions by 19% to 149g/km, and now achieves an average fuel consumption of 6.4

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NOVEMBER 3, 2009

Toyota Motor Sales (TMS) USA has partnered with the Surfrider Foundation to create a specially modified Camry Hybrid fueled by compressed natural gas (CNG). Metal Crafters also built the CNG Camry Hybrid concept in 2008. Surfrider Camry CNG Hybrid. Click to enlarge. The CNG Camry Hybrid retains the 2.4-liter, coefficient of drag.

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JUNE 4, 2009

RAPTR is being designed to investigate R egenerative A ir P reheating and T hermochemical R ecuperation concepts for reducing losses from combustion irreversibility. Today’s engines can deliver a fuel efficiency of 40-42%, with corresponding loss of initially available fuel energy of 58-60%. The RAPTR experimental device.

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MAY 25, 2010

Fuel-cycle SO 2 emissions of EVs compared to those of gasoline ICEVs and HEVs in China, current (left) and future (right). The study examined the fuel-cycle CO 2 , SO 2 , and NO x emissions of EVs in China in both current (2008) and future (2030) periods and compared them with those of conventional gasoline vehicles and gasoline hybrids.

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JANUARY 11, 2010

The new Focus will be one of up to 10 unique models to be built from Ford’s new global C-car platform, which is expected to generate total sales in all regions of 2 million units annually by 2012—a doubling Ford’s 2008 C-car volumes. Duratec I-4 unit while contributing to projected fuel economy gains of more than 10%.

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MARCH 6, 2013

The 2008 on display in Geneva. The PSA Peugeot Citroën Group designed the new generation of 3-cylinder gasoline engines, which, while maintaining comparable output to 4-cylinder engines, are more compact and lightweight (a 21 kg reduction of the 1.2-liter Finally, the exhaust line has a special intermediate silencer.

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The allegations cover roughly 482,000 diesel passenger cars sold in the United States since 2008. Only then did VW admit it had designed and installed a defeat device in these vehicles in the form of a sophisticated software algorithm that detected when a vehicle was undergoing emissions testing. Beetle (Model Years 2009 – 2015).

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NOVEMBER 23, 2011

The purpose of the 21CTP is to reduce fuel consumption and emissions; increase heavy-duty vehicle safety; and support research, development, and demonstration to initiate commercially viable products and systems. Among the findings and recommendations, by area, from the new report are: ENGINE SYSTEMS AND FUELS. Earlier post.).

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MAY 20, 2011

The Board of Royal Dutch Shell plc has made the final investment decision on the Prelude Floating Liquefied Natural Gas (FLNG) Project in Australia (100% Shell); Shell will now start detailed design and construction of what will be the world’s first FLNG facility. Engineers have designed components that will stack vertically to save space.

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MARCH 7, 2009

GM has produced more than 5 million flex-fuel vehicles capable of handling ethanol blends of up to 85% (E85), but still has remaining questions over the impact of mid-range blends on durability and catalyst lifetime in non-E85 gasoline vehicles, for example. OPEI fully supports congressional efforts to increase the use of cellulosic fuels.

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OCTOBER 10, 2009

A pilot project by We Energies, Alstom and The Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) testing an Alstom advanced chilled ammonia process ( earlier post ) has demonstrated more than 90% capture of carbon dioxide from the flue stream of a coal-fueled power plant in Wisconsin (the Pleasant Prairie Carbon Capture Pilot Plant ).

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MARCH 6, 2010

For offsets to be credible, a ton of CO 2 -equivalent emissions from an offset project should equate to a ton reduced from a covered emission source, such as a smokestack or exhaust pipe. A renewable energy offset project could provide the financial support to make renewable energy sources more economically competitive with fossil fuels.

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OCTOBER 15, 2010

Professor Stan Golunski, Deputy Director of the newly established Cardiff Catalysis Institute , in collaboration with engineers at Brunel and Birmingham Universities, is investigating the feasibility of an on-board exhaust gas reforming system to improve combustion and recover waste heat. —Tsolakis and Golunski. Energy Environ.

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