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JUNE 24, 2013

The lower-weight body design—light-weight composite materials save 600 lbs (272 kg) of weight per vehicle—along with the engine, allows every Reach to significantly reduce fuel consumption and exhaust emissions compared to conventional walk-in vans. In 2008, FedEx Corp.

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MAY 25, 2010

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. Generation mix of the six interprovincial power grids in 2008. and NO x emissions. Credit: ACS, Huo et al.

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AUGUST 4, 2011

However, while Mazda plans to offer hybrid vehicles in the medium-term, its engineers are pushing hard to increase the efficiencies of both the gasoline and diesel platforms, moving toward what they call “the ideal Internal Combustion Engine. This corresponds to a 23% reduction in fuel consumption and, therefore, CO 2 output.).

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

The Ingenium petrol engine features technologies such as an electrohydraulic valvetrain, integrated exhaust manifold and twin scroll turbocharger with ceramic ball bearing technology. Since 2008, Jaguar Land Rover has doubled the number of powertrain engineers and invested in the research of a range of future powertrain solutions.

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MARCH 2, 2009

Of that 10% improvement, about 6% can be attributed to the new hybrid system (including the larger combustion engine) and about 4% to efficiency improvements in other aspects of the vehicle, such as better aerodynamics, said Chief Engineer Akihiko Otsuka. Hybrid Synergy Drive. Click to enlarge.

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MAY 30, 2009

Tougher environmental regulations for nitrogen oxides and particulate matter in vehicle exhaust are set to be implemented in Japan from 2010. it plans to release hybrid vehicles early in the next decade. it plans to release hybrid vehicles early in the next decade. With the help of Toyota Motor Corp.,

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

The National Academies have released a third review of the 21 st Century Truck Partnership (21CTP); the review follows the Phase 1 and Phase 2 reviews by the National Research Council in 2008 and 2012 ( earlier post ) and assesses the progress the partnership has made. The 50% BTE and the 4.85

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FEBRUARY 17, 2011

Mazda has stated that its goal is to improve fuel efficiency by 30% by 2015 (compared to 2008 levels). Mazda then plans gradually to introduce electrical devices such as idle-stop, regenerative braking and hybrid systems to further improve fuel efficiency and reduce CO 2 emissions. SKYACTIV-Drive AT. Click to enlarge.

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MARCH 14, 2009

The variable combustion strategy that we developed for hydrogen engines resulted in the best fuel economy while achieving very low emissions even without an exhaust after-treatment system. Rousseau, Thomas Wallner, Sylvain Pageri, Henning Lohse-Busch (2008) Prospects on Fuel Economy Improvements for Hydrogen Powered Vehicles.

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MARCH 30, 2023

Lamborghini presented Revuelto, its super sports V12 hybrid plug-in HPEV (High Performance Electrified Vehicle). This technology was developed and used by Lamborghini in its first structural applications as far back as 2008. The Revuelto introduces a hybrid architecture and a new generation of V12. Earlier post.)

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FEBRUARY 18, 2021

The crossover Peugeot 3008 PHEV became the first plugin hybrid to win the Monthly Best Seller trophy in France, by beating both the Zoe and its 208 EV sibling, all thanks to a record 1,410 registrations, making it an historic 1-2 win for Peugeot at home, and relegating the Renault EV to the 3rd spot for the first time in 8 years!

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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. According to statistics compiled by the German Motor Vehicle Registration Authority cited by BMW, the average fuel consumption of all BMW and MINI vehicles registered in Germany in 2008 is 5.9

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JANUARY 16, 2012

Its latest generation engine technology and the use of the e-HDi micro-hybrid Stop & Start System on virtually all versions, add to the vehicle’s improvements in terms of weight reduction and aerodynamics. The 208 achieves average CO 2 emissions of 34 g/km lower than the 207. L/100km) and doesn’t exceed 99 g CO 2 /km. 208 gasoline range.

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MARCH 6, 2013

The 2008 on display in Geneva. On starting, with the engine cold, the coolant only circulates in the cylinder head to heat it on contact with the exhaust. The aluminium alloy cylinder head has four valves per cylinder, multipoint indirect injection, continuously variable timing at the inlet and at the exhaust (VTT).

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NOVEMBER 23, 2011

The Phase 2 review follows on the original NRC Phase 1 review of the Partnership conducted in 2007 and resulting in a report issued in 2008. HYBRID VEHICLES. Six new stretch technical goals have been established by the 21CTP for heavy-duty hybrid vehicles. Earlier post.). Recommendation 4-3. Finding 4-6. Recommendation 4-5.

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NOVEMBER 22, 2013

At the Tokyo Motor Show, Mazda is showcasing the recently-released Mazda Axela (known as Mazda3 overseas) with a variety of engine types at the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show, including a CNG concept and hybrid variants. SKYACTIV-HYBRID, the Mazda hybrid system. The SKYACTIV-HYBRID-dedicated 2.0-liter Mazda hybrid system.

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AUGUST 10, 2009

We also expect a lot of hybrids and electrification. Without direct injection, if you try to do scavenging of fresh air into the cylinder, what happens is you mix the fuel with the air and so you are exhausting a lot of hydrocarbons into the exhaust. Cooled exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) under boosted conditions.

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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. Energy Environ. doi: 10.1039/b927199f. 2007.12.028.

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2009

In response to a Board directive in April 2008, ARB staff developed a plan to further reduce emissions from locomotives and railyards. Diesel exhaust contains a variety of harmful gases and more than 40 other known cancer-causing substances. ARB Chairman Mary Nichols.

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Green Cars News

APRIL 22, 2009

Following the announcement of the financial incentive scheme for electric and hybrid cars the smart ed* looks set to go from strength to strength. The top selling electric car in 2008, the smart ed continues to outsell the competition so far in 2009. Economical to run: 85.6

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OCTOBER 19, 2015

Researchers at Iowa State have developed a new hybrid optimization control method to improve diesel engine emissions and performance. The hybrid method was also able to locate the improvements using similar dynamometer time, indicating that the hybrid method is more efficient and more effective, the researchers said.

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Plug In Partners

APRIL 2, 2008

Water Supply, Researcher Says By Jennifer Bogo Popular Mechanics March 7, 2008 "A 30-mile commute in a gasoline-powered car would require the withdrawal of 18.9 The same commute in a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV), meanwhile, would take a whopping 318 gallons. But wait, aren’t PHEVs the environmentally friendly choice ? “If

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AUGUST 30, 2009

An unmodified Volkswagen Golf 5 FSI was operated successfully on HE15 (15% hydrous ethanol blended with gasoline), meeting European exhaust emission standards in testing conducted by the Netherlands research organization TNO Automotive and by SGS Drive Technology Center of Austria. Brewster, S.C.,

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MAY 28, 2009

Then in the Spring of 2008.we HCCI offers the benefit of reduced fuel consumption while emitting only low levels of NO x , therefore avoiding the expensive exhaust aftertreatment systems which are necessary for most lean combustion engines. we demonstrated to the press idle to 55 mph.

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Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

Since the Obama administration took office, the US has gradually been pouring more and more cash into advanced vehicle technologies including the development of plug-in hybrid and full battery electric vehicles. By contrast, the hybrid Prius is almost 0.42miles per MJ. The Green Piece Article: Tuesday 22, 2009.

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JANUARY 28, 2009

Batteries Included $142,000 Grant 2006 Archive GM Plug-in Series Hybrid? The following lists are not exhaustive or fully comprehensive, but we have tried to include a representative list of resources for each category. 1 Point Reyes EVs Did You Know? 100K Mile Club Newsletter Vol. 1 $100,000 Grant Moving in the Right Direction?

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2009

In the past, the baseline was the manufacturers’ confidential plans for each model year; in the new analysis, the baseline is each manufacturer’s MY 2008 fleet. The technologies considered by the NHTSA and EPA fall under the five broad categories of engine, transmission, vehicle, electrification/accessory, and hybrid technologies.

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MAY 14, 2009

The series hybrid-electric drive system also uses an optimized engine management program developed by Revolve Technologies. An investor group acquired Roush Technologies from its US parent late in 2007, and changed the name to Revolve in December 2008. The Wrightbus series hybrid system uses a standard 2.4

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AUGUST 17, 2015

Published surveys of the ethanol industry showed that 2008 ethanol plants use 30% less energy to convert corn to ethanol than 2001-era plants. 2010) “2008 National dry mill corn ethanol survey.” Technology Innovation at the Biorefinery. The use of fossil energy at the biorefinery is a significant contributor to the CI of ethanol.

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MAY 3, 2009

In this study, BMW focused on Rankine A (exhaust gas only) and Rankine B (exhaust gas and coolant). Test results presented in 2008 showed that in 100 kph (62 miles/hour) constant-speed driving, the use of the Rankine cycle improved the thermal efficiency of the engine by 3.8%. Adapted from Ringler et al. 2009) Click to enlarge.

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MAY 30, 2021

On the other hand, the gasoline-powered vehicles were also in trouble because of the trail of exhaust gas, the gear shifting, and the cranking required to start the engine. If the number of hybrid and electric vehicles fueled by rechargeable lithium batteries grows, the lithium industry will benefit. The Great Fall.

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Green Cars News

APRIL 29, 2009

The Toyota Prius will, this summer, take its advanced hybrid power technology and environmental leadership on to a higher level. The new, third-generation Prius will arguably become the world’s most technically advanced mainstream car, and will also help demonstrate the real world benefits of Toyota’s Hybrid Synergy Drive.

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Green Cars News

MAY 3, 2009

Honda is also looking into use of a Rankine cycle co-generation unit in an effort to boost efficiency of a hybrid vehicle by capturing waste heat exhaust. It presented test results in 2008 that showed that at 62mph consistent driving speed, the use of the Rankine cycle improved thermal efficiency by 3.8 per cent. .

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Plug In Partners

JUNE 14, 2007

It is anticipated that approximately 6000 Air Cars will be cruising the streets of India by 2008. If the manufacturers have no surprises up their exhaust pipes the car will be practical and reasonably priced. A recent survey question asked by Toyota was: “In the future, what direction would you like to see hybrids go?"

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2013

Two German investors, Ingo Voigt and Fritz Nol, announced their intent to buy Fisker Automotive, the failing plug-in hybrid car company, on 11 September. The company lost about $1 billion between 2008 and 2012, according to a Reuters article. Hybrids Plug-ins Policy' by Keith Patterson. DOE auctioning off the Fisker loan.

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APRIL 10, 2010

The first auction for allowances was held on September 25, 2008. Since September 2008, RGGI has raised $583 million for the states in these quarterly auctions of permits with between 65 and 70 percent of cap-and-trade proceeds going back into the clean energy economy. The program then reduces the cap by 2.5 Another six U.S.

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