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These tests resulted in the combined 115% freight efficiency improvement over a 2009 baseline truck. The Freightliner SuperTruck features a low-back-pressure, next-generation aftertreatment system that efficiently removes NO x from the exhaust stream. This reduces friction, and increases efficiency and fuel economy. mpg (19.26

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DECEMBER 4, 2009

A business-as usual emissions trajectory could exhaust the world’s 2000-2050 carbon budget as early as 2034. The PwC Low Carbon Economy Index frames decarbonization performance in terms of carbon intensity reduction per unit of energy, and finds that the global rate of carbon intensity reduction this century so far is around 0.8%

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FEBRUARY 13, 2015

Honda VCM deactivates the cylinder by using its VTEC (Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control) technology to keep the intake and exhaust valves in the closed position to halt fuel supply. This is the main reason why deactivating the cylinders contributes to improved fuel economy. This contributes to improved fuel economy.

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liter V6, while also improving fuel economy. The 2011 Highlander Hybrid receives EPA estimated fuel economy ratings of 28 mpg city and 28 mpg highway (8.4 The 2010 Highlander Hybrid carries an EPA fuel economy rating of 27 mpg city, 25 mpg highway. Among the changes, the Highlander Hybrid debuts a new, more powerful 3.5-liter

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AUGUST 28, 2009

The government of New Zealand will not proceed with developing and implementing fuel economy standards as proposed by the previous government. g/km in the first half of 2009. Emissions standards are important for ensuring we are in step with the rest of the world in reducing harmful exhaust emissions. Earlier post.)

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NOVEMBER 24, 2015

The unthrottled nature of the compression ignition process provides high engine efficiency while achieving compliant exhaust emissions with conventional, low-cost aftertreatment. This—in addition to the opposed engine architecture—could increase fuel efficiency by 40-50% over the comparable spark-ignited gasoline engine, Achates said.

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MARCH 14, 2009

As they put the engine through its paces, Argonne’s researchers evaluate the fuel economy and emissions generated by different combustion strategies. According to Lohse-Busch, these hydrogen-burning combustion engines represent the “ bridging technology to the hydrogen economy.”. SAE 2008-01-2378 ).

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2009

liter version of the new SKY-G gasoline direct injection engine and achieves fuel economy of 75 mpg US on the Japanese 10-15 cycle. Mazda SKY-G is a next-generation direct injection gasoline engine with significantly improved fuel economy and output performance due to enhanced thermal efficiency. The Kiyora Concept uses a 1.3-liter

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CARB, in partnership with CALSTART, launched HVIP and Low NO x Engine Incentives in 2009 to accelerate the purchase of cleaner, more-efficient trucks and buses in California. From its inception in 2009, more than $589 million has been allocated to HVIP. HVIP-funded vehicles may access infrastructure funded by any other funding sources.

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JUNE 25, 2009

For its Technology Day 2009 in Germany, BMW focused on describing its work with aerodyanmics, engines and transmissions in the context of its EfficientDyanmics development strategy. In cars featuring a manual gearbox, in turn, a gearshift point indicator facilitates the choice of the ideal gear for maximum fuel economy.

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MAY 5, 2009

At 32 mpg, the 2010 Equinox will offer best-in-segment highway fuel economy and have a highway driving range of up to 600 miles. GM’s biggest competitors in this segment and their 2009 EPA fuel economy estimates are the Honda CR-V (20/27) and the Toyota RAV-4 (22/28). The 2010 Equinox will likely carry a 32 mpg highway rating.

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Unlike exhaust-driven turbochargers, electric superchargers are driven by an electric motor. version of the vehicle but with fuel economy and CO 2 emissions approaching those of a Prius. VTES will be integrated into Valeo’s Powertrain Systems Business Group with immediate effect. Earlier post.).

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One response by automakers to increasingly stringent fuel economy requirements is the use of GDI engines, which offer up to a 25% improvement in fuel economy compared to port fuel injection (PFI) engines. Hence, GDI PM mass loadings and chemical composition may vary depending on the measurement environment or exhaust conditioning.

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This trend of increasing demand for higher octane gasoline is likely driven by changes in fuel requirements for light-duty vehicles (LDV) in response to increasing fuel economy standards, which will have widespread implications for future gasoline markets, according to EIA analysts. Click to enlarge. of new gasoline-fueled LDV sales.

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When the new upgraded Kia Sorento CUV goes on sale later this year in most markets, it will incorporate changes which include a completely new platform and enhanced powertrains for better fuel economy with lower emissions. The 2WD drivetrain offers a weight saving of approximately 60 kg, enhancing fuel economy.

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Ship engine exhaust emissions make up more than a quarter of nitrogen oxide emissions generated in the Australian region according to a recently-published study by CSIRO and the Australian Maritime College in Launceston. The authors commenced this study with measurements of ship exhaust emissions on the coastal cement carrier MV Goliath.

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Global powertrain supplier BorgWarner has acquired Dytech ENSA SL, a producer of exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) coolers, EGR tubes, and integrated EGR modules including valves for automotive and commercial vehicle applications, both on- and off-road. Dytech ENSA’s annual sales for 2009 were approximately $180 million. Euro-5 diesel.

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MAY 4, 2009

Conceptual schematic of direct thermoelectric generator mounted in a vehicle’s exhaust stream. The exhaust energy content of Atkinson-cycle engines, which are used in many hybrid powertrains, is lower than conventional IC engines due to the cycle’s inherently higher thermal efficiency. Indirect configurations are also possible.

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The CO 2 standards in EPA’s GHG program and the related compliance values in the report are different than CO 2 values reported in EPA’s “Trends” report or on new vehicle fuel economy labels. Trends” and fuel economy values are adjusted to reflect EPA’s best estimate of results from real-world driving.

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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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AUGUST 23, 2013

Do they receive HOV access for their improved fuel economy and ultra low emissions? For the second-generation, Audi further optimized the turbo with integral insulation and by moving away from flange-based mounting to the exhaust manifolds to an integrated component. Changes in the exhaust manifolds and turbo from Gen 1 to Gen 2.

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Under provisions of a fiscal 2009 tax reform bill, Japan will waive an automobile weight tax for people buying hybrid cars and electric vehicles. Other types of environmentally friendly cars will also receive 50-75% tax reductions depending on their fuel economies and exhaust emissions.

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liter EcoBoost such as an integrated exhaust manifold. liter EcoBoost, while delivering improved fuel economy and lower CO 2 emissions. liter V6 EcoBoost in 2009. The new aluminum-block, twin-cam 1.5-liter liter EcoBoost engine will include some of the innovative features introduced on the award-winning 1.0-liter

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BMW dedicated a portion of its recent Innovation Days 2009 event to the topic of Intelligent Heat management as a mechanism for reducing fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions. The remaining two-thirds are lost as waste heat going into the environment through the car’s exhaust emissions and through the radiator. Click to enlarge.

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Another paper presented at DEER 2009 by Christopher Gehrke of Caterpillar described their work with a pre-blended gasoline-diesel fuel with a derived cetane of 25-26 which did not have the same level of positive results as the UW approach. Here, the potential for fuel economy improvement would even be larger than in diesel truck engines.

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liter model but with significantly reduced real-world and drive cycle CO 2 emissions, and comparable improvements in fuel-economy. The HyBoost concept is based on a 2009 Ford Focus in which a 2.0L naturally aspirated four-cylinder gasoline engine has been replaced with a 1.0L three-cylinder EcoBoost engine.

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Carbon dioxide recycling in the methanol economy Source: Olah et al. 2009, earlier post. There is an interesting potential for circular economy and industrial symbiosis concepts, which could be explored in large-scale demonstration sites, the report finds. Click to enlarge. —Methanol report. Methanol islands. Goeppert, A.

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When fitted to the 7G-TRONIC seven-speed automatic transmission, the E 250 BlueTEC offers fuel economy of 28 mpg US (8.4 The power unit hardware incorporates features from the series production engines, such as four-valve technology, fourth-generation common-rail piezo direct injection, 2-stage turbocharger and exhaust gas recirculation.

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JANUARY 22, 2014

JAMA bases its postion on the results of study from the Japan Auto-Oil Program subsidized by Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI). Impact on exhaust aftertreatment systems. The JATOP study on biodiesel focused on 7 areas of potential impact stemming from the use of higher blend levels: Impact on fuel properties.

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While early R&D was largely component-based, as a result of US Department of Energy (DOE) American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funds in 2009, 21CTP was able to fund four SuperTruck projects. In terms of fuel economy, the truck achieved 10.7 A second truck has doubled fuel economy from a 2009 baseline of 6.1

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In 2009, Audi launched the A3 and Q7 TDI models in the US. TDI are still sparse at this time, Keogh said the block, heads, cooling system, engine management, turbo and exhaust components are all new. According to Keogh, recent fuel economy testing of the new flagship A8 TDI sedan delivered 28 mpg US (8.4 —Scott Keogh.

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The SuperTruck program was a five-year DOE research and development initiative to improve freight efficiency—meaning more payload carried while burning less fuel—by 50% compared to 2009 base model trucks. Earlier post.).

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gasoline) engines, with a higher charge mass and higher temperature spread, can deliver improved thermal efficiency and better fuel economy. Once the exhaust temperature gets too hot for SCR 1 to work, SCR 2, further away from the engine, picks up the slack. Passive NH 3 SCR for Lean-burn SIDI Engines (DEER 2009).

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liter turbocharged engine, VTES delivers in excess of a 50% increase in torque at engine speeds below 3,000rpm, more than compensating for insufficient power from the exhaust turbine. CPT will showcase VTES at the international supercharging conference held in Dresden 24-25 September 2009. When applied to a radically downsized 1.2-liter

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JULY 30, 2009

The new consortium has already generated interest from many leading oil companies, lubricant additive manufactures and automakers, and is currently open to applications from prospective members in advance of its first meeting of interested parties in October 2009.

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JANUARY 12, 2012

Of the energy output of fuel in a car engine, 33% is spent in exhaust, 29% in cooling and 38% in mechanical energy, of which friction losses account for 33% and air resistance for 5%. Worldwide, 208,000 million liters of fuel (gasoline and diesel) was used in 2009 to overcome friction in passenger cars. million TJ/a.

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This fell to 142 g/km in 2009, and then down to 125 g/km in 2011 after the pioneering full hybrid version was introduced. The new Auris’ powertrain line-up, which now features a choice of an improved full hybrid or two gasoline and two diesel engines offering the performance- and economy-enhancing benefits of Toyota Optimal Drive.

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