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SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

Comparison of brake thermal efficiency and specific fuel consumption at rated power (ICOMIA Mode 5), hydrogen vs. gasoline engines. Such an engine could provide a cost-effective solution for small recreational vehicle- and motorcycle applications. Oh and Plante. Click to enlarge. —Oh and Plante. g/kWh with a 3.3% kW) rating.

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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 Motor Corporation will showcase the world premiere of its next-generation engine lineup and automatic transmissions at the 41 st Tokyo Motor Show, to be held from Saturday, 24 October through 4 November.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2010

The AVEC axial engine technology in a 60 hp (45 kW) application targeted at UAVs. Axial Vector Energy Corporation (AVEC) and Kirloskar Oil Engines (KOEL) have signed a binding memorandum of understanding (MOU) for a joint venture for the mass production of the Axial Vector axial-type, multi-fuel engines ( earlier post ).

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

This combined combined aggressive 50% downsizing of the engine with an electric supercharger for transient low-speed performance and a 12+X volt micro-hybrid stop-start and energy recuperation systems. version of its vehicle (a 2009 Ford Focus) but with fuel economy and CO 2 emissions approaching those of a Prius.

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JUNE 7, 2010

In terms of powertrain technologies, Renault focused on the introduction of new technologies for internal combustion engines and conventional transmissions, as well as outlining its commitment to electric powertrains. Select Engines. dCi engines. Specific engine-mapping aimed at reducing fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions.

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JANUARY 11, 2014

This gasoline reduces gas pollutants emitted from the exhausts of engines manufactured after 2009 by up to 60% for nitrogen oxides (NO x ), 45% for carbon monoxide (CO) and 55% for hydrocarbons (HC). Petrobras was the first to remove lead completely from Brazilian gasoline in 1989.

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AUGUST 30, 2011

Despite improvements in engine efficiency—e.g., Despite improvements in engine efficiency—e.g., Finding ways of recovering this lost heat energy has been one of the major goals being pursued by engineers working on BMW EfficientDynamics for the future.

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MAY 5, 2010

Axial Vector Energy Corporation (AVEC) has developed a new hybrid electric drive train comprising a small axial-type, multi-fuel AVEC engine ( earlier post ), an AVEC generator/motor and an all new electric clutch. If the batteries are low in charge, the AVEC engine starts, engages the generator and stays on until the batteries are charged.

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JUNE 24, 2015

Alphabet Energy, founded in 2009 at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, announced the availability of its thermoelectric generator PowerModule as a standalone product, available to meet the specific application needs of a range of industries, including transportation. —saving 52,500 liters of diesel fuel per year, per engine.

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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. Vehicle/Engine Age.

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OCTOBER 30, 2014

The aim for 2014 was to raise the engine efficiency from around 29% for the previous normally aspirated 2.4-liter Previous Formula One regulations have concentrated on a simple mechanical limitation such as engine capacity. This led to very high-revving engines with limited relevance to road cars. Earlier post.). hp and 34.4

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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. gasoline) engines, with a higher charge mass and higher temperature spread, can deliver improved thermal efficiency and better fuel economy. Lean-burn (i.e.,

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MARCH 30, 2011

systems that alter a conventionally-fueled vehicle or engine to enable it to run on an alternative fuel. The updated final rule covers alternative fuel conversion of light-duty vehicles and heavy-duty highway vehicles and engines. The revised procedures will vary based on the age of the vehicle or engine being converted.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2016

A study of emissions from gasoline direct injection (GDI) vehicles in an urban near-road environment in Toronto over a wide range of weather conditions (February 2014 to January 2015) found that—other than for NO x and CO—the GDI engines had elevated emissions compared to the Toronto fleet.

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JUNE 8, 2009

The first registrant in the Challenge is Libralato Engines, developer of a novel rotary engine (cutaway shown) promising a 5.5% The LowCVP Technology Challenge is supported by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and with an associated media partner, Cleantech Investor. Libralato Engines. Click to enlarge.

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JUNE 7, 2010

Ford will begin offering an alternative-fuels engine prep package for its 6.8-liter liter gas engines to fleet operators such as Verizon and Schwan’s Home Delivery Service. liter four-cylinder gas engine. liter V-10 engine is well suited to CNG/LPG conversion. liter F-450 and F-550 Super Duty chassis cab. liter and 6.8-liter

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MAY 4, 2009

Conceptual schematic of direct thermoelectric generator mounted in a vehicle’s exhaust stream. engine with an Atkinson-cycle engine, as used in Ford’s Escape hybrid SUV. One of the goals of the study was to investigate what the expected output of a TE generator could be for such an engine. Adapted from Hussain et al.

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JUNE 26, 2013

mpg US), or 99 g/km CO 2 —made its debut in autumn 2009. The BlueMotion model also incorporates the features that are standard for all new Golf models: the Stop/Start system and battery regeneration mode; inner-engine modifications with the TDI; a wider spaced 6-speed manual gearbox; and tires with extremely low rolling resistance.

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APRIL 8, 2009

The E 250 BlueTEC combines a four-cylinder CDI engine and SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction) emissions technology to comply with US Tier 2 Bin 5 emissions standards. The engine delivers 150 kW (204 hp) of power and develops torque of 500 Nm (369 lb-ft) at 1600-1800 rpm. L/100km) in city traffic and 39 mpg US (6.0

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OCTOBER 12, 2009

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. Even a highly efficient combustion engine converts only about one-third of the energy in the fuel into traction actually propelling the car.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

From the top-of-cab solar panels powering its battery and interior lights, to its ultra-light aluminum frame and highly advanced 425 horsepower 11-liter proprietary engine, the SuperTruck concept vehicle allowed Volvo engineers to push the boundaries of heavy truck efficiency. Earlier post.). for the D11 and 2.5% for the D13.

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AUGUST 18, 2009

liter clean diesel engine (European specifications). liter diesel engine mated to a selective catalytic reduction (SCR) system. liter diesel engine mated to a selective catalytic reduction (SCR) system. The diesel CX-7 will be launched in Europe in October 2009, with Australian sales following in November. Earlier post.).

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JANUARY 25, 2011

two-cylinder TDI engine (35 kW / 47 hp), E-motor (20 kW / 27 hp), 7-speed dual-clutch transmission (DSG) and lithium-ion battery. The XL1’s body electrical system is supplied with the necessary 12 Volts through a DC/DC converter. liter TDI common rail engine in terms of cylinder spacing (88 mm), cylinder bore (79.5

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JANUARY 22, 2014

JATOP, which kicked off in fiscal 2007, was a five-year collaborative research program conducted by the oil and auto industries, and was the successor to the JCAP (Japan Clean Air Program), which was conducted between fiscal 1997 and fiscal 2006 with the main goal of improving air quality by reducing motor vehicle exhaust emissions.

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AUGUST 30, 2011

These partnerships will be supported with funding through the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada and the Canada Foundation for Innovation. Project: Development of a Multi-Chamber Catalytic Converter. These university-industry partnerships will receive more than C$16 million (US$16.4

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NOVEMBER 3, 2009

The Toyota Surfrider Camry Hybrid CNG and two modified Prius gas-electric hybrid vehicles are on display in the Environmental Lifestyle Zone of the Toyota vehicle display at the 2009 SEMA Show. To convert the stock Camry Hybrid to a CNG vehicle, the gasoline fuel system was replaced with a CNG system in the spare tire well area.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2015

According to the charges, the software, when it detected regulatory testing on a dyno, ran a different, more emissions-stringent engine calibration to meet test requirements than when it detected regular use. The engines at the core of this evolving debacle began with a 2.0-liter Earlier post.) able to be sold in all 50 states) diesel.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2013

While the driver and passenger sat in a tandem arrangement for optimal aerodynamics in the L1, the 1-liter car presented in 2002 and in 2009 ( earlier post ), in the XL1 two occupants sit slightly offset, side by side, nearly as in a conventional vehicle. XL1’s engine. Click to enlarge. Powertrain. The powertrain consists of a 0.8-liter,

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JUNE 24, 2013

Rear view, with engine compartment with air intake labeled. With XL1, the engineers and designers successfully came up with a body design that delivers more everyday utility than the two previous prototypes. more features makes a heavier car, which requires more power, which requires a larger engine, etc.). Click to enlarge.

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MAY 7, 2009

Beginning in the second quarter of 2009, Audi will add a start-stop system and an on-board computer with an efficiency program to what it calls its modular efficiency platform. The start-stop system shuts down the engine once the car has come to a stop, the gear lever stands at idle and the driver releases the clutch pedal. Start-stop.

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APRIL 27, 2011

The inaugural study examines attitudes of US consumers toward four primary alternative powertrain technologies: hybrid electric vehicles; clean diesel engines; plug-in hybrid electric vehicles; and battery electric vehicles. Diesel engine vehicles: 31%. Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles: 37%. Battery electric vehicles: 26%.

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AUGUST 13, 2009

The ActiveHybrid X6 will reach US BMW Centers in fourth-quarter 2009, and the ActiveHybrid 7 will arrive in the US in Spring 2010. Power is transmitted via an 8-speed automatic transmission with the electric motor positioned between the engine and the torque converter. Earlier post.) Components of the BMW ActiveHybrid 7.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2009

At the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show, Ford of Europe introduced the new 2010 Focus ECOnetic. When equipped with a new optional Ford Auto-Start-Stop system that was previewed on the Ford iosis MAX Concept at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show, the 2010 Focus ECOnetic is targeting average combined cycle fuel consumption of 3.8L/100km

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APRIL 24, 2009

California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger dropped by the FEV booth to see the H3 ReEV after his remarks at the SAE 2009 World Congress opening ceremony. FEV, a powertrain and engineering company, works closely with OEMs on a variety of projects—many of which it has to keep confidential. Click to enlarge. Supported battery development.

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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., diesel particulates, black carbon soot, NO x and carbon monoxide (CO) are eliminated.

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JULY 22, 2011

The project’s front end engineering design (FEED) study was launched in June 2010 by Fluor, Siemens and Selas Fluid Processing Corporation, a Linde Group subsidiary. 469, Texas legislation enacted in 2009 to promote carbon capture power projects with low emissions. The project is supported by H.B. Natural gas would be used to.

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MAY 4, 2009

As of 31 March 2009, there were approximately 575,000 motorcycles registered in California with a model year of 2000 or newer. g/km, depending on-engine size, and CO was set at 17.0 The smaller engine group (280cc - 699cc) was required to meet a 1.0 Motorcycle smog check proposed for California ( LA Times , 3 May 2009).

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