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APRIL 3, 2014

The aim is to recover waste heat from the exhaust gases of internal combustion engines in both stationary installations (generators, cogeneration installations) and transport, particularly rail and maritime. Created in 2009, Enogia specializes in ORC (Organic Rankine Cycle) systems converting waste heat into electricity.

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AUGUST 31, 2016

The Volvo Group’s team of researchers and engineers will use alternative engine designs and an integrated system approach to build a lightweight tractor-trailer concept that exceeds the freight efficiency goal of 100% improvement on a ton-mile-per-gallon basis compared with a 2009 baseline. exhaust aftertreatment system catalysts).

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MARCH 19, 2019

SuperTruck II is a partnership between the DOE, truck manufacturers and equipment suppliers seeking to improve freight efficiency to more than 100% over an equivalent 2009 model, and to improve engine brake thermal efficiency performance to 55% or greater. Department of Energy’s (DOE) SuperTruck II program. Earlier post.).

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AUGUST 30, 2011

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. Click to enlarge.

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JULY 19, 2013

has paid $422,500 in penalties for supplying gasoline and diesel fuel in violation of California regulations designed to protect air quality. Chevron paid $25,000 in penalties for supplying and selling more than 36,000 gallons of diesel fuel in August 2009 that did not meet a required minimum cetane number. Chevron USA Inc. In all, 15.9

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MARCH 23, 2009

Although production will initially focus on external fuel cells for recharging, the company plans to commercialize mobile handsets and PCs with built-in fuel cells by the end of fiscal 2009. This prototype is designed to operate for approximately 5 hours from a 70 cc cartridge, but operating time could vary depending on the PC applications.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2009

The engine block is newly designed to reduce mechanical friction and achieve an optimal air-fuel mix, and a direct fuel injection system is employed due to the wide variety of spray profiles that are possible, enabling the maximum expansion ratio to be achieved. liter SKY-D engine. Click to enlarge. Advanced diesel Mazda SKY-D engine.

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NOVEMBER 26, 2013

They tested these fuels in a 2009 Honda Odyssey (a Tier 2 Bin 5 vehicle) over triplicate LA92 cycles, and determined emissions of oxides of nitrogen, carbon monoxide, non-methane organic gases (NMOG), unburned alcohols, carbonyls, and C 1 ? The 12% i-butanol/7% ethanol blend was designed to produce no increase in gasoline vapor pressure.

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DECEMBER 4, 2013

Investigators tested heavy-duty diesel engines from the three major manufacturers of these engines (Cummins, Detroit Diesel, and Volvo), and subjected them to well-established federal test procedures, and to a much more rigorous 16-hour operation cycle designed especially for ACES. In 2010, EPA’s stringent NO x limit of 0.20 g/hp-hr in 2010.

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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. Now, almost any owner of exhaust heat can generate valuable electricity.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2013

The program has leveraged state funds to provide about $210 million in private financing since 2009 to help truck owners purchase cleaner trucks, exhaust retrofits and truck efficiency upgrades. The rebate and voucher incentive programs are designed to accelerate the number of advanced-technology vehicles purchased.

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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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AUGUST 4, 2009

Energy & Fuels 2009. Heat required to bring the fuel to SC states is recovered from the exhaust gas of the engine. George Anitescu from Syracuse presented the work in a poster at the DEER 2009 conference in Dearbon, Michigan. To attenuate that risk, the researchers use a diluent such as CO 2 , H 2 O or exhaust gas.

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

The two-stroke engine has been favored for small recreational vehicles because of its high power density, low cost and simple, lightweight design, Oh said. This is due to raw, externally premixed fresh charge comprising air, fuel and lube oil being short-circuited into the exhaust during the scavenging process. g/kWh with a 3.3%

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2015

The NOV alleges that Volkswagen and Audi cars from model years 2009-2015 equipped with 2.0-liter, Affected diesel models include: Jetta (Model Years 2009 – 2015). Beetle (Model Years 2009 – 2015). Audi A3 (Model Years 2009 – 2015). Golf (Model Years 2009 – 2015). collectively referred to here as Volkswagen).

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NOVEMBER 19, 2012

An integrated exhaust manifold on the engine supports a wider rpm range with the optimum fuel to air ratio. The exhaust gas is cooler, and the integrated head and exhaust manifold reduces weight. Ultra-low friction design leverages optimized bearing sizes and coated pistons. Scavenging. Click to enlarge.

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DECEMBER 10, 2016

Between 2009 and 2013, transthoracic echocardiography including an evaluation of pulmonary pressure was conducted in 16,295 individuals and correlated with average air pollution in Brussels on the same day and in the last five and ten days. The volunteers were exposed to ambient air or dilute diesel exhaust with a PM 2.5

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Pollution 2016 Exhaust Ozone 150

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JULY 6, 2009

The three-star label identifies engines that meet the Air Resources Board’s Personal Watercraft and Outboard marine engine 2008 exhaust emission standards or the Sterndrive and Inboard marine engine 2003 exhaust emission standards. Engines meeting these standards have 65% lower emissions than One Star-Low Emission engines.

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MAY 23, 2009

Before realizing the design of a hybrid pneumatic engine (HPE) in hardware, the researchers evaluated the different pneumatic engine modes (motor mode and pump mode) associated with both two-stroke and four-stroke implementations of the pneumatic concept. The engine has two intake and two exhaust valves per cylinder. Dönitz et al.

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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. Toyota also teamed with Street Image to further modify the Camry Hybrid CNG Show Car for the 2009 SEMA Show. Toyota Prius Aerius and Aemulus.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2015

liter engines for MY 2009-2015 vehicles. liter engines, on 25 September EPA initiated testing of all 2015 and 2016 light duty diesel models available in the US using updated testing procedures specifically designed to detect potential defeat devices. This yields higher levels of NO x from the engine and reduced exhaust temperatures.

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EPA 2016 2014 Emissions 150

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2014

Renault Trucks’ heavy-duty Optifuel Lab 2 laboratory vehicle brings together various technologies designed to reduce fuel consumption in heavy-duty trucks and to prepare the way for future production models. Based on a Renault Trucks T, Optifuel Lab 2 is an ongoing version of the Optifuel Lab 1 introduced in 2009. Waste heat recovery.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

As from 21 June 2009 this also applied for all new vehicles having been type-approved in the past. In the new real-life test scenario, the refrigerant is dynamically dispersed at high pressure near hot components of the test vehicle’s exhaust system. The report was the third SAE report to evaluate the new refrigerant. Earlier post.).

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MAY 12, 2010

Earlier, at the SAE 2009 World Congress, FEV had displayed a 295 cc Wankel genset for extended range electric vehicles. Modern engine management with electronic throttle, inlet pipe injection and three-way catalyst ensure that the exhaust gas emission limits will be met. Earlier post.).

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OCTOBER 30, 2014

Mercedes-AMG High Performance Powertrains (HPP) for the design of the PU106A Hybrid Formula One Power Unit. In other words, of the energy available in a gallon of gasoline, a third is lost as waste heat, another third disappears out of the exhaust with only the remaining third available for useful work. Earlier post.). hp and 34.4

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MARCH 30, 2011

While properly engineered conversion systems can reduce or at least not increase emissions, poorly designed systems can lead to much more pollution. Exhaust, Evap, and OBD testing. MY 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and < useful life mileage. Exhaust and Evap testing + OBD scan tool test and attestation.

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MAY 7, 2009

Ilmor Engineering will present a new cutaway version of the Ilmor 5-stroke concept engine at the upcoming Engine EXPO 2009, 16-18 June, in Stuttgart, Germany. Ilmor is a UK-based independent engine design, development, testing and manufacturing company, founded in 1984 by Mario Illien, Paul Morgan and Roger Penske. Click to enlarge.

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APRIL 12, 2013

liter engine benefits from signature EcoBoost turbocharging, direct fuel injection and variable valve timing, and has been designed to be even more fuel efficient and offer high levels of refinement, quietness and performance. liter EcoBoost such as an integrated exhaust manifold. liter V6 EcoBoost in 2009. Ford added the 2.0-liter

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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. 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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BMW Fuel Exhaust CO2 218

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OCTOBER 11, 2016

Royal Caribbean is making progress on energy efficiency and reduced emissions through such technologies as air lubrication, which sends billions of microscopic bubbles along the hull of a ship to reduce friction, and advanced emissions purification (AEP) scrubbers, which clean exhaust gases before they leave the ship.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2015

The 2016 Pilot, launching at Honda dealerships nationwide this summer, is the third generation of Honda’s three-row midsize SUV to be designed, developed and manufactured in the US. Honda gave the all-new 2016 Honda Pilot SUV its global premiere at the 2015 Chicago Auto Show. The 2016 Pilot features a new 3.5-liter,

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Fuel Economy Honda 2016 Economy 150

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NOVEMBER 28, 2009

The EU’s Clean Sky Joint Technology Initiative (JTI) ( earlier post ) has launched its second call for proposals (SP1-JTI-CS-2009-02). Topics in the second call include: Eco-Design, 5 topics, maximum funding €742.5K. 3D design of flap side edge activeflow control. Design, computation and drawing of lubrication system equipment.

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MAY 7, 2010

While properly engineered conversion systems can reduce or at least not increase emissions, poorly designed systems can lead to much more pollution. MY 2009, 2010, 2011 and < useful life mileage. Exhaust, Evap, and OBD testing 2. Exhaust and Evap testing + OBD attestation. current calendar year - 1. Intermediate age.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2010

This 118% increase in horsepower and 86% increase in torque have been achieved while also reducing exhaust emissions by 90 percent. In May 2009, Cummins outlined its progress in the development of Light Duty Efficient Clean Combustion (LDECC) technology for light-duty diesel engines. Project partners include Chrysler and BP.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2011

The Clean Air Act (CAA) allows areas such as these (designated and classified as “extreme” nonattainment under the CAA) to rely on the development and implementation of new and improved technologies given the relatively long time between SIP development and attaining clean air. For the SJV to attain 0.08

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OCTOBER 1, 2009

is securing funding to advance progress toward the company’s targeted 2011 first commercialization, including scale up and commercial plant design activities. Amyris Biotechnologies, Inc. Amyris is a synthetic biology company using a platform of engineered yeast to produce a portfolio of renewable chemicals and transportation fuels.

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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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