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OCTOBER 12, 2010

The power supply unit can run on biodiesel as well as regular diesel. In trials, a 250-W solid-acid fuel cell stack ran on both pure hydrogen and on hydrogen produced from diesel by the unit’s reformer, with only an insignificant difference in performance. 2006) Cool flame evaporation for diesel reforming technology.

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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. 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.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2012

A computer-controlled variable oil pump. A timing belt-in-oil for the primary cam drive system produces less noise (being sealed), and is maintenance-free. An integrated exhaust manifold on the engine supports a wider rpm range with the optimum fuel to air ratio. In Europe, where the diesel engine reins, the 1.0-liter

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JUNE 26, 2013

mpg US), or 99 g/km CO 2 —made its debut in autumn 2009. For emissions control, Volkswagen also employs a NO x storage catalytic converter and a diesel particulate filter close to the engine. Diesel Fuel Efficiency' Volkswagen launched the first generation of the Golf BlueMotion in 2007.At l/100 km (52.3 l/100 km (61.9

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NOVEMBER 7, 2013

The Government of Canada has mandated a 2% renewable content requirement in diesel fuel; biodiesel—a mixture of fatty acid alkyl esters produced via transesterification from a variety of feedstocks (e.g., —Rouleau et al. the 2008-2012 global recession).

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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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JANUARY 17, 2011

The Amminex ASDS is a gaseous Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) system—an alternative to liquid SCR systems—which delivers very precise amounts of ammonia from solid state storage (ammine complexes) to a catalyst in the exhaust line. the end-user will not have to do any refilling.

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Based on a Renault Trucks T, Optifuel Lab 2 is an ongoing version of the Optifuel Lab 1 introduced in 2009. We then multiplied the sources of electrical energy for power units by adding solar panels and installing an exhaust gas heat energy recovery system based on the Rankine cycle. and distributes it in real time. Driver aids.

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JULY 1, 2009

As the next steps in a strategy to cut harmful emissions from ocean-going vessels, the US Environmental Protection Agency is proposing new engine emissions and fuel standards for large marine diesel engines on US-flagged ships that would harmonize with international standards. Earlier post.)

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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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JANUARY 3, 2010

In a paper published online 30 December 2009 in the ACS journal Energy & Fuels , Christine Bachler, Sigurd Schober, and Martin Mittelbach show that SimDis can be used to characterize boiling behaviors of different kinds of biodiesel, with a good correlation between data obtained using SimDis and conventional distillation. Bachler et al.

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MARCH 3, 2010

In addition to the hybrid model, the Auris 2010 powertrain line-up also offers three gasoline and three diesel engines offering the performance and economy-enhancing benefits of Toyota Optimal Drive. liter diesel or gasoline hatchback. The overall Auris CO 2 average has been reduced from 152 g/km in 2007 to 142 g/km in 2009.

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JULY 30, 2009

The work of the consortium will be structured into a series of modules, the first of which will focus on the effect of downsized light duty gasoline and diesel engine technologies on lubricant soot levels and engine wear. Tags: Fuel Efficiency Lubricating Oils. The drive towards thinner, lower viscosity lubricants for reduced friction.

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JULY 2, 2009

All ocean-going vessels within 24 nautical miles of California’s coastline must now use cleaner burning diesel fuel in order to comply with a new state regulation aimed at reducing the emissions of oxides of sulfur and nitrogen and diesel particulate matter, starting 1 July. Earlier post.).

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NOVEMBER 20, 2009

The refinery has undergone several revamps and expansion projects to increase the total capacity to its current rate of 210,000 bpd, and is designed to process heavy, high-sulfur crude oil. At this point, we have exhausted all viable options. —Valero Chairman and CEO Bill Klesse. billion to $1.8 billion, or $2.00

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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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JUNE 7, 2010

dCi (type K9K) diesel is the brand’s best-selling engine with almost 900,000 units manufactured in 2009, in Valladolid (Spain) and Bursa (Turkey). Reduced transmission friction thanks to the use of low viscosity oils. liter diesel engine of equivalent power. Low pressure EGR (exhaust gas recirculation).

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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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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 4.5 / 52.3.

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MAY 5, 2010

Intake and exhaust valves open and close by a patent-pending method of rotating cam and trunions. engine and 100 kW generator—in 2009. In February, AVEC and Kirloskar Oil Engines (KOEL) signed a binding memorandum of understanding (MOU) for a joint venture for the mass production of the AVEC engines.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2009

Brown, analyzed the exhaust from more than 200 commercial vessels, including cargo ships, tankers and cruise ships, in the Gulf of Mexico, Galveston Bay, and the Houston Ship Channel. The researchers also examined the chemistry of particles in ship exhaust to understand what makes ships such hefty polluters. Earlier post.).

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liter diesels in the US have used a software defeat device to cheat on the results of NO x testing, and thus have violated the US Clean Air Act. able to be sold in all 50 states) diesel. TDI featured a common rail injection system and was the first of a new generation of diesels from Volkswagen. Earlier post.) Earlier post ).

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The first of these will be the new Ford C-MAX and Ford Grand C-MAX—unveiled at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show—for launch in Europe in the second half of 2010. Piston skirts are treated with a special low-friction coating, and the oil pump and its drive ratio are sized for the exact capacity requirements of the new 2.0-liter

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TDI diesel engine at the 35 th International Vienna Motor Symposium. The exhaust-turbocharged V6 will come in two versions: 160 kW (218 hp) and 200 kW (272 hp). The new V6 diesel features a number of advanced technologies. load oil pump have also been updated. The exhaust gas after?treatment Diesel Engines'

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The top selling electric car in 2008, the smart ed continues to outsell the competition so far in 2009. Exempt from London Congestion Charging & Vehicle Excise Duty, drivers of the smart ed can expect to achieve the equivalent of around 300 mpg whilst using no engine oil, oil filter, spark plugs or exhaust.

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BMW discussed the idea during its recent Innovation Days 2009 event and looked at projects including reducing cold starts; using waste heat for different heating applications; and the implementation of a thermoelectric generator for waste heat recovery. BMW hopes to fit a larger thermoelectric generator in the exhaust system in the future.

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AUGUST 29, 2013

Key advances for Gen 3 are in weight reduction, friction reduction, and the internal exhaust cooling system. In 2009, Gen 2 introduced a number of measures to optimize friction. Like its predecessor, the engine has a cast-iron cylinder block and an aluminum-alloy cylinder head which now has the exhaust headers cast integrally.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2011

liter turbo diesel engine available for Europe and other diesel markets. liter turbo diesel engine produces maximum power of 177 kW (241 hp DIN) at 4,000 rpm and torque of 550 N·m (406 lb-ft) at 1,800-2,800 rpm. liter turbo diesel engine is 8.3 Small Diesel Engine equipped on the Punto Evo. Engine block.

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JUNE 7, 2013

DME offers diesel-quality performance with a high cetane number and low auto-ignition temperature, but burns cleanly without producing any soot. Volvo has been testing Bio-DME in Sweden since 2009. It is an excellent compression ignition fuel which, like diesel, requires no separate ignition mechanism. DME and diesel.

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JANUARY 29, 2013

Volkswagen is offering the new Golf 4MOTION in Europe in three levels (Trendline, Comfortline, Highline) and with two turbo diesel engines. The Golf 4MOTION’s four-cylinder diesel engines (EA288) are new designs, and made their debut in 2012 with the Mk 7 Golf. Exhaust gas recycling with cooled low-pressure EGR is also used.

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TDI, a highly efficient, latest-generation V6 diesel engine, delivers 190 kW (258 hp) of power and 600 N·m (442.5 Making their world premiere in a diesel engine are active engine mounts in the Audi Q7 e-tron 3.0 Because the exhaust system transports only water, it can be made of lightweight polymer. litre V6 TDI engine.

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APRIL 2, 2011

Scania Euro 6 engines are currently approved for running on typical mixes of up to 8% approved biodiesel in normal diesel. The first V8 engine on this platform (730 hp, 3500 N·m) was launched in 2010, also equipped with Scania XPI and VGT, but with SCR exhaust aftertreatment like the other Euro 5 V8 engines. Basic engine.

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

In 2009, Volkswagen showed the second generation Golf BlueMotion, also in Geneva; its fuel consumption had been reduced to 3.8 To reduce emissions values further, Volkswagen has also implemented an oxidation catalytic converter, a diesel particulate filter and a NO x storage catalytic converter. l/100 km (52.3

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AUGUST 31, 2009

liter Power Stroke V-8 turbocharged diesel engine. liter Power Stroke V-8 turbo diesel engine. The inboard exhaust design reduces overall exhaust system volume. Reduced exhaust system surface area also minimizes heat transfer to the engine compartment and improves NVH. Click to enlarge. All-new design.

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At the recent SAE 2009 World Congress, Ford engineers presented six papers detailing aspects of the EcoBoost technology, including a discussion of the development and optimization of the EcoBoost Combustion System—a key to the performance of the engine. Some of the droplets may escape into the exhaust system and result in high UHC emissions.

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

Because the exhaust gases form part of the active aerodynamic package, Jaguar has utilized a specialized zirconia-molybdenum coating. This advanced heat-resistant coating is regularly used in Formula One cars and is applied in a plasma spray to the carbon-fiber diffuser to protect it from the exhaust gases.

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AOI 8: Development of High-Performance Low-Temperature Catalysts for Exhaust Aftertreatment. ($3M). These new exhaust aftertreatment technologies and catalysts must have light off temperatures of 150 °C and conversion efficiencies near 90%, to fully meet topic objectives. 50% Fuel Economy Improvement - Diesel Engine. EPA Tier 3.

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