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FEV’s 698 cm 3 Extremely Downsized Engine. will show its Extremely Downsized Engine (EDE) at next week’s 2010 SAE World Congress in Detroit. FEV developed its EDE in anticipation of stringent new emissions laws due to take effect in both Europe and the US. Click to enlarge.
’s decision to cut stop producing the Colt subcompact there highlight the a downsizing trend in Europe for Japanese carmakers as the new-vehicle market there shrinks. in 2010, with a total of 13,360,599 new units registered throughout the year, according to figures from the European Automobile Manufacturers’s Association (ACEA).
This marks Toyota’s first downsizing of its HSD technology. Toyota aims to bring full hybrid technology to every main European model as early as possible in the 2020s, and introduced the Auris HSD to the C-segment in 2010, equipped with the same powertrain as the Prius. Earlier post.). Today that figure has doubled, to 16%.
The transportation sector was responsible for over 7 million tons of NO x emissions in the US in 2014, with 50% of this sector’s NO x attributed to heavy-duty on- and off-road vehicles and equipment. CO 2 and NO x certification test data for heavy-duty diesel engines certified from 2002 through 2019. Source of data: US EPA (2019).
To achieve its goals, Peugeot is relying on a new products strategy that includes electric propulsion (the i0n i-MiEV-derived electric car) and E-Vivacity scooter from 2010; diesel hybrid in the 3008 from 2011 ( earlier post) ; e-HDi (microhybrid) from 2011 on the entire diesel range; and a plug-in diesel hybrid in 2012. Earlier post.).
Renault held a “2010 Environment Workshop” last week to showcase its progress across its range of vehicles’ full lifecycle through the Renault eco² program. Renault’s engineers worked particularly hard on tuning the 85hp and 105hp dCi engines to optimize CO 2 emissions without detracting from performance. Select Engines. dCi engines.
compacts under 1,400 kg in weight—a stoichiometric 3-cylinder turbocharged gasoline direct injection (GDI) engine offers an optimal combination of cost, lower emissions and reductions in fuel consumption, according to an analysis by Delphi Powertrain presented at the recent SAE 2010 World Congress. Earlier post.).
The H2-DI engine was estimated to exceed 2016 CAFE targets with engine out Tier 2 Bin 2 (SULEV) emission levels. The team sees further potential for fuel economy improvement with engine downsizing. These results exceed the US Department of Energy (DOE) 2010 efficiency goals (45% peak, 31% BTE at WWMP). NO x emissions results.
DOT’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is proposing Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA), as amended by the Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA), and EPA is proposing national greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards under the Clean Air.
Source: Stone (2010). In a 2010 paper, Roger Stone, Engineering Director, Torotrak noted that conventional turbo- and supercharging technologies are more than capable of delivering the required peak power and torque levels from downsized engines but suffer from a number of. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)
Exxon Mobil Corporation’s new The Outlook for Energy: A View to 2040 , released last week, projects that global energy demand in 2040 will be about 30% higher than it was in 2010 as population grows to 9 billion and global GDP doubles. By 2040, heavy duty fuel demand will be up about 60 percent versus 2010. billion units.
Highly turbocharged alcohol-fueled direct-injection spark-ignition (DISI) engines operated at a high compression ratio could be as or more efficient than diesel engines while also providing advantages of lower vehicle cost, lower emissions and higher power, according to a recent modeling study by Leslie Bromberg and Daniel Cohn at MIT.
The diversified manufacturer also said that in addition to boosting engine performance, its superchargers can provide up to a 5% fuel savings and reduce emissions compared to competing technologies. —Julie Tolley, general manager, Fuel Emissions and Powertrain Controls, Eaton’s Vehicle Group. —Dave Genise.
l/100 km) highway or better; and to reduce the average CO 2 tailpipe emissions of its US fleet by 15%. Opel also estimates it will reduce the average carbon tailpipe emissions from its fleet by 27% by 2020. Manufacturing energy use and emissions. since 2010, making progress toward its 20 percent reduction commitment by 2020.
PM mass emissions rates for the FTP and US06 drive cycles as function of vehicle mileage. Homogeneous GDI provides fuel efficiency benefits from charge air cooling, more facile turbocharging, and the downsizing that these permit. These efforts are yielding reductions in PM emissions, but this is still a work in progress.
Develop and demonstrate technologies including engine downsizing, electrification of auxiliary systems such as oil and water pumps, waste heat recovery, improved aerodynamics and hybridization. 38,831,115. Daimler Trucks North America, LLC. 39,559,868. Navistar, Inc. 37,328,933. 14,458,572. Cummins Inc. 15,000,000. 15,000,000. 15,000,000.
The challenge comprises six individual challenges across three areas: Ever-better cars, quantified as reducing global average new-vehicle CO 2 emissions by 90% by 2050 compared to Toyota’s 2010 global average; ever-better manufacturing (zero CO 2 emissions at all plants by 2050); and enriching the lives of communities.
liter ELC-Hybrid to downsized 1.4L VTES + SpeedStart. CPT and AVL’s most recent work assesses the potential of a VTES equipped downsized ELC-Hybrid vehicle in combination with the CPT SpeedStart Integrated Starter Generator ( earlier post ) and the UltraBattery. Click to enlarge. —Guy Morris.
EcoBoost technology combines direct fuel injection, variable cam timing and turbocharging to reduce fuel consumption, CO 2 emissions and cut vehicle weight, while giving drivers the performance of a bigger engine. By 2013 Ford expects to be producing approximately 1.5
liter D3 turbodiesel, cuts CO 2 emission by about 10 g/km—about 0.4 Continuously reducing CO 2 emissions from conventional powertrains is an important part of our DRIVe Towards Zero emissions. Continuously reducing CO 2 emissions from conventional powertrains is an important part of our DRIVe Towards Zero emissions.
As part of the new plan, Valeo will devote two-thirds of its advanced research investment to developing technology solutions for downsized internal combustion engines and for hybrid and electric vehicles. Valeo expects to double its sales for technologies linked to CO 2 emissions reduction to €1 billion (US$1.4 billion) in 2020.
With the present engine EVO Electric is confident that 185 gCO 2 /km can be achieved on the new European drive cycle (NEDC); progressing beyond that would require replacing and downsizing the engine. EVO Electric is actively working on a number of range extender engines that could fulfill this purpose.
” The more weight we can take out of our vehicles though use of alternative materials, and other lightweighting strategies that we have, that enables us to further downsize the engine—which is the biggest lever you can pull in the vehicle. liter EcoBoost I-4, expected to deliver 30% better fuel economy than the 2010 model.
million) in 22 studies and projects to develop new technology that will speed up the reduction of CO 2 emissions from road vehicles. The work will help to accelerate the reduction of carbon emissions and deliver mass-market low carbon road vehicles within 5 to 15 years. 2nd Generation Zero Emissions 12t Battery Electric Truck.
Right : Comparison of CO 2 -emissions and performance of the GT2-concept. FEV) a leading developer of advanced powertrain and vehicle technologies, will show its GT2 2-Stage Turbocharging System at the upcoming 2010 SAE World Congress, 13-15 April in Detroit. Left : Full load engine torque curves. Source: FEV. Click to enlarge.
The original project target was Tier 2 Bin 2 emissions, but in August 2013, it was agreed to shift that to the Tier 3 target—essentially the same with combined NO x and NMOG emissions, but more strict with CO and PM. Emission standards (g/mi). Emissions Engines Fuel Efficiency' Earlier post.). Tier 2 Bin 2.
Some of the best passenger vehicles today, the ones called PZEVs, are pretty close to zero emissions. Under California’s vehicle emissions ratings, PZEVs (Partial Zero Emission Vehicles) meet SULEV (Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle) tailpipe emission standards and also have zero evaporative emissions.
Chrysler’s new powertrain strategy is relying on the rapid transfer of Fiat Group technology for Multiair; Gasoline Direct Injection; turbocharging and alternative fuels to support rapid downsizing and improvement of fuel economy, along with the simplification of the company’s engine line-up, according to Paolo E. Earlier post.)
Fiat’s two-cylinder TwinAir engine family made its debut with the TwinAir 85 HP in the Fiat 500 in 2010. CO 2 emissions (g/km), combined cycle. Fiat had previewed the two-cylinder at the Geneva show earlier that year. Earlier post.). Acceleration (1 person + 30 kg) 0-100 km/h (s). FUEL CONSUMPTION IN L/100 KM. Extra-urban.
Our policy leaders continue to pursue prescriptive technology policies in the hopes of solving all of our energy and emissions problems. The quickest and most cost-effective way to achieve our energy usage goals is through faster adoption of fuel-efficient downsized gasoline and diesel engines.
The more efficient combustion engine technologies, with their enabling of downsizing, come in compatibly with hybridization, with hybridization and electrification playing a larger role over time. V6 EcoBoost engine in the 2010 MY Ford Taurus SHO and Flex as well as the Lincoln MKS luxury sedan. Planning background. —Dan Kapp.
Since 1990, however, the ESCII (2010 = 100) has remained essentially static, changing by less than 1%. tCO 2 /toe); in 2010 it was 56.7 Engine downsizing and weight reduction represent around 30% of that potential collectively. In 1990 the underlying carbon intensity of supply was 57.1 tCO 2 /TJ (2.39 tCO 2 /TJ (2.37
The new sensor, which is located in front of the diesel particulate filter (DPF) and used to control temperature for DPF regeneration, helps reduce harmful diesel emissions and improves fuel efficiency by enabling more precise control of aftertreatment systems. It will also be installed to vehicles sold in Japan and Europe in 2010.
This combination allows for just 87 g/km of CO 2 emissions. Our customers are downsizing their engines to meet stringent CO2 requirements. This is Delphi’s first diesel Common Rail program with Volkswagen and it is on a vehicle that is now the most economical five-seater with the lowest emissions and the 2010 World Car of the Year.
Ford revealed further details of the upcoming four-cylinder versions of its turbocharged, gasoline direct-injected EcoBoost engine family (earlier post) at the Frankfurt Motor Show, prior to their first European production applications in 2010. The all-new EcoBoost 1.6-liter liter and 2.0-liter The line-up will comprise 1.6-liter With the 2.0-liter
Hyundai staged the global debut of its i-flow diesel hybrid concept car at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show. This translates into fuel savings and emissions cuts of 5% during summer and up to 9% during winter. At the 2010 Geneva Motor Show, Hyundai revealed the latest additions to its growing collection of eco-focused Blue Drive innovations.
The new Solaris Urbino 18 DIWAhybrid features a 150 kW electric motor supporting the downsized diesel engine. This allows electric energy to be recuperated, reducing the use of the driving brake, minimizing brake wear and tear and lowering resulting particulate emission. Its five 125 V modules have a total storage capacity of 0.5
Jaguar expects the C-X75 to deliver CO 2 emissions of less than 99 g/km while being able to achieve in excess of 200 mph. The road-going supercar will use a downsized, highly-boosted gasoline engine with one electric motor at each axle. million) depending on local market and taxes.
Then, Chrysler announced that it intended to apply to the US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Transportation Electrification stimulus program for a federal grant, which would enable Chrysler to establish a nationwide demonstration fleet of zero-emission electric minivans that could be used by the US Postal Service for mail delivery.
The Astra powertrain line-up features eight engines with high specific power outputs (from 70 kW/95 hp to 132 kW/180 hp), low fuel consumption and reduced CO 2 emissions. All engines meet the Euro 5 emission norms. Continuing Opel’s strategy of downsizing, a new 103 kW (140 hp) 1.4 liter gasoline and the 1.3 turbo diesel.
Eaton is supplying a number of leading-edge technologies that improve fuel economy and reduce emissions to Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) teams. SuperTruck II is a continuation of the DOE’s SuperTruck initiative, which launched in 2010 with the goal to improve heavy-duty truck freight efficiency by 50%.
This three-cylinder Ford EcoBoost engine was first previewed in the Start concept vehicle displayed at the Beijing Motor Show in 2010, and represents the next addition to the global family of Ford EcoBoost engines. The B-MAX is powered by a three-cylinder 1.0-liter Earlier post.). Like the 1.6- Like the 1.6-
To meet long-term greenhouse gas emissions targets as well as air quality objectives, the internal combustion engine will be further improved, being accompanied by the development and progressive implementation of breakthrough technologies, such as electrified propulsion. implement the 2020 CO 2 targets for cars and vans.
Source: DeCicco 2010. CO 2 emissions, with AC, would reach 104 g/mi in 2035. In short, attaining or even approaching the fuel efficiency horizon projected here will yield substantial benefits for reducing oil consumption and limiting GHG emissions from the transportation sector. Click to enlarge. L/100km) by 2035.
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