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DECEMBER 20, 2012

Lloyd’s Register has provided approval in principle (AIP) for the new “Clean Sky” bulk carrier design incorporating an LNG-as-fuel system. The Clean Sky design builds in flexibility by enabling owners to choose dual, or tri-fuel engines able to burn, heavy fuel oil (HFO) or diesel, as well as LNG. Draft, design: 12.20m.

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MARCH 12, 2010

The 2011 Ford Super Duty. Ford’s all-new 2011 Ford F-Series Super Duty trucks are equipped with new diesel and gasoline engine powertrains that deliver improvements in torque, horsepower and fuel economy. The second key component of the torque converter is the closed-piston design. Click to enlarge. axle to a 4.30

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JUNE 2, 2014

In addition, the inhomogeneity of the fuel mixture under stratified operation in GDI engines during the compression stroke tends to contribute to higher particulate emissions compared to the exhaust emissions from traditional PFI engines. The midsize sedans were a 2011 2.4L —Chan et al. Volvo S40 PFI vehicle (PFI#1).

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

2011 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. Toyota has significantly revised its Highlander and Highlander Hybrid crossover sport utility vehicles for 2011. liter V6 for 2011, replacing the previous 3.3-liter The 2011 Highlander Hybrid receives EPA estimated fuel economy ratings of 28 mpg city and 28 mpg highway (8.4 Click to enlarge.

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FEBRUARY 11, 2010

With Ford adopting Honeywell turbo technologies to boost its 2011 Super Duty Trucks, Honeywell says it will be turbocharging 70% of the US diesel light truck segment. General Motors uses Honeywell turbo technologies in its light duty diesel trucks as well. Ford’s new 6.7-liter Earlier post.)

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liter Power Stroke V8 turbo diesel in 2011. The advanced design places the exhaust inside the engine’s V-shape while the air intake is positioned on the outside of the V. Ford engineers built upon the benefits of this design as they upgraded the Power Stroke. Ford introduced the 6.7-liter Earlier post.) GT37 turbo.

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DECEMBER 28, 2009

Ford has officially announced the 2011 Ford Mustang with an all-new advanced naturally-aspirated 5.0-liter Ti-VCT provides extremely precise variable—yet independent—control of timing for intake and exhaust valves. The 2011 Mustang GT. The 400hp naturally-aspirated 5.0L Click to enlarge. liter V-8 engine. Earlier post.).

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OCTOBER 13, 2012

designed for Diesel Fuel (DF-2) operating with reduced performance with JP-8. The fact that none of the engines that use JP-8 are designed—including their fuel systems—and calibrated for JP-8. Fuel lubricity (which relates to mechanical wear in the system, including high pressure common rail pumps).

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NOVEMBER 15, 2011

The Model Fuels Consortium (MFC) II ( earlier post ), led by Reaction Design, a leading developer of combustion simulation software, is developing software that its members can use to simulate accurately the formation of soot particulates. —Ellen Meeks, vice president of product development at Reaction Design. aromatics).

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AUGUST 3, 2010

Fuel economy is expected to improve at least another 2%, making the 2011 F-Series Super Duty 6.7-liter In an industry-first customer loyalty program, Ford will provide the power upgrades free of charge to all current owners of a 2011 Super Duty diesel pickup. This testing opened the door for the 2011 Super Duty’s increased capability.

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DECEMBER 2, 2009

Hyundai Motor America President and CEO John Krafcik introduces the all-new 2011 Sonata along with Hyundai’s Fluidic Sculpture design language. Hyundai introduced its all-new 2011 Sonata at the Los Angeles Auto Show, marking the North American debut of the latest version of the midsize sedan. 2011 Sonata.

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DECEMBER 27, 2012

Ford is embracing the use of “3D printing”—additive manufacturing—in its design work. Explorer: Brake rotors for the 2011 Explorer built in Chicago. F-150: Exhaust manifolds for the 3.5-liter Many of the components for the Ford 3.5-liter liter EcoBoost built in Cleveland and used in F-150.

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MARCH 13, 2012

Mercedes-Benz unveiled a new generation of medium-duty engines with the series designation OM 93x. The OM 471 engine, presented in 2011 and also part of the portfolio, is already in service on long-haul operations in the new Mercedes-Benz Actros. The engines also feature a cooled exhaust gas recirculation system.

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AUGUST 23, 2012

Technology designed to reduce emissions and make heavy-duty truck engines compliant with the 2010 EPA regulations apparently is resulting in more heavy-duty truck owners experiencing problems with the engine, according to the study. mpg in 2011. Overall Scores. Based on scale of 1,000). Caterpillar. Industry Average. The 2012 U.S.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2014

Global automotive supplier DENSO has developed a new exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve unit that is the first to integrate an air intake throttle valve and an EGR valve; the new unit is half the size of conventional models and requires fewer components, thus reducing costs. DENSO’s new EGR valve unit is designed for LPL EGR systems.

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JUNE 20, 2011

billion in 2011 to $98.5 The 2011 award winners are: Greener synthetic pathways: Genomatica, San Diego, Calif. Genomatica has been producing BDO at pilot scale in 3,000 liter fermentations since the first half of 2010, and is moving to production at demonstration scale in 2011. billion by 2020.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

Tenneco and Gentherm (formerly BSST/Amerigon) are part of a US Department of Energy (DOE) consortium actively developing a thermoelectric generator (TEG) for capturing waste exhaust heat in vehicles and converting it to electrical energy to be used to power electrical systems within the vehicle. —Gentherm President and CEO Daniel R.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2010

kWh lithium-ion battery pack is accommodated in a modified floor-pan, mainly in space within the car’s wheelbase previously occupied by the exhaust system and fuel tank. Another benefit is the use of air, instead of liquid, cooling which contributes to lower cost and further weight-saving in the pack’s design.

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JULY 27, 2010

2011 Ecotec 1.4L The 2011 Chevrolet Cruze is powered by a new generation of small-displacement four-cylinder engines, including the Ecotec 1.4L The compressor wheel is being driven by hot exhaust gases coming out of the exhaust manifold. I-4 VVT Turbo (LUJ) for Chevrolet Cruze. Click to enlarge. turbo and the Ecotec 1.8L.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2015

MARPOL Annex VI sets limits on NO x and SO x emissions from ship exhaust, and prohibits deliberate emissions of ozone-depleting substances. ECAs can be designated for SOX and PM, and/or NOX, subject to a proposal from a Party to Annex VI. Annex VI defines two sets of emission and fuel quality requirements: global requirements; and.

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APRIL 1, 2010

In addition to the debut of the 2011 Sonata Hybrid ( earlier post ), Hyundai unveiled its first four-cylinder turbocharged gasoline direct-injection (GDI) engine with the Sonata 2.0T A twin-scroll turbo recovers even more energy from the exhaust than a single-scroll turbocharger thanks to a divided manifold. Click to enlarge.

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JULY 6, 2010

The engine comes with hardened exhaust valves and valve seats for improved wear resistance and durability for gaseous fuel systems. This Ford-designed and Ford-manufactured transmission was designed to manage the significantly increased torque—735 lb-ft (997 N·m) produced by the new 6.7-liter

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2014

Our ambition is to become a global design, development and delivery partner of compression-ignited natural gas engines and we are excited about the potential of this latest success to open the door to other OEMs partnerships. —Clean Air Power CEO John Pettitt. and Kawahara, N. and Kawahara, N.

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MAY 18, 2011

features a number of new technologies, such as piston cavities that are specially designed to support optimized combustion, and multi-hole injectors that enable precise fuel injection control. to the Japanese market in the facelifted Mazda Demio (known overseas as the Mazda2) during the first half of 2011. The SKYACTIV-G 1.3

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NOVEMBER 29, 2009

The 2011 Cruze. GM unveils the US production version of the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze compact sedan at the LA Auto Show on 2 December. The 2011 Chevrolet Cruze will be offered in LS, LT and LTZ trims. Enhanced with its exhaust-driven turbocharger, the Cruze’s Ecotec 1.4L Engines for the 2011 Cruze. Click to enlarge.

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MAY 18, 2010

The vans have specially designed engines for the gaseous fuels and come direct to the customer with the fully integrated and warranted dedicated gaseous fuel system in place. V8 engine receives hardened exhaust valves and intake and exhaust valve seats for improved wear resistance and durability for gaseous fuel systems.

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OCTOBER 20, 2010

The engine is rated at 160 hp (119 kW) and torque at 146 lb-ft (198 N·m), up from 140 hp and 136 lb-ft in the 2011 Ford Focus. As a DOHC design, the 2.0-liter liter I-4 uses two camshafts: one to open the intake valves and one to open the exhaust valves. L/100km) with automatic transmission.

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JUNE 8, 2011

The report, being released as part of the LowCVP Annual Conference 2011 on 9 June, highlights the increasing importance of accounting for whole life carbon emissions to compare the greenhouse gas emissions of low carbon vehicles. This work dispels the myth that low carbon vehicles simply displace emissions from the exhaust to other sources.

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DECEMBER 19, 2012

million contract for design and construction of the Next-Generation Combat Engine. It should also be of a scalable design to maximize value to the Government and military vehicles. Over the next few years, we look forward to collaborating with AVL on the final design of this Next-Generation Combat Engine. Herold, Michael H.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2012

The ME-GI engine, unveiled in May 2011, is a gas-injection, dual-fuel, low-speed diesel engine that, when acting as main propulsion in LNG carriers or any other type of merchant marine vessel, can burn gas or fuel-oil at any ratio, depending on the energy source available on board and dictated by relative cost and owner preference.

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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 is demonstrating market acceptance for its renewable chemicals and diesels, and expects to commercialize its first renewable product starting 2011.

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APRIL 25, 2010

is a research & development organization engaged in the design, development and prototype manufacturing of advanced fuel systems for use with DME. The company’s ultima goal is series production of DME fuel systems for the global automotive market by 2011. Alternative Fuel Technologies, Inc.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2010

2011 Duramax 6.6L V8 Turbo with 2011 Allison 1000 6-Speed Automatic for Silverado HD. The original Duramax turbodiesel featured first-in-class common rail fuel injection and aluminum heads with a six-bolt-per-cylinder design. A new, higher-strength piston design eliminates bushings to provide lower reciprocating weight.

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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. Category Applicability Example for 2011. MY 2010, 2011, 2012 and < useful life mileage. Exhaust, Evap, and OBD testing. Demonstration. Notification. Intermediate age.

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JULY 3, 2012

The plug-in hybrid bus is based on the existing Volvo 7900 hybrid bus design, but with the addition of a larger, energy-optimized battery and the ability to connect to the Opbrid B?sbaar The hybrid offers up to 37% fuel savings compared to a diesel version and 40-50% lower exhaust emissions. sbaar ultra-fast charging station.

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MAY 8, 2014

The exhaust-turbocharged V6 will come in two versions: 160 kW (218 hp) and 200 kW (272 hp). The crankcase and the newly designed cylinder heads have separate coolant loops. The exhaust gas after?treatment TFSI followed in 2011. New generation of the 3.0L Audi V6 TDI with 160 kW (218 hp) and 200 kW (272 hp).

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NOVEMBER 4, 2011

Hakan Yilmaz, Global Technology Management, Gasoline Systems, for Bosch presented an overview of and update on the project at the 2011 DEER conference in Detroit in October. Multi-hole direct injection with individual nozzle geometry design for improved mixture preparation and combustion efficiency. HCCI range extension with boosting.

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