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MAY 11, 2011

Modelled results of fuel consumption in 2011 Nissan Sentra. The Sentra model was simulated through a standardized Federal Test Procedure-75 (FTP-75) drive cycle for each SSC engine design. up to 54% increase in MPG) was achievable when compared to the model Nissan Sentra using a stock engine without fuel cutoff. Source: Scuderi.

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Although gasoline direct injection engines (GDI) are a favorable technology for reducing fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, recent studies have shown that GDI vehicles could emit more PM than traditional PFI (gasoline port fuel injection) vehicles as well as heavy-duty diesel trucks equipped with diesel particulate filters.

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AUGUST 1, 2011

Researchers at Okayama University (Japan) found that conventional combustion in a pilot-ignited, supercharged duel-fuel engine powered with different types of syngas at various equivalence ratios can be transformed into combustion with two-stage heat release. The H 2 and CO 2 content of syngas affected the engine performance and emissions.

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AUGUST 17, 2012

Under laboratory-simulated diesel exhaust conditions, this mixed-phase oxide material was superior to Pt in terms of cost, thermal durability, and catalytic activity for NO oxidation. Mullite is not only easier to produce than platinum, but also better at reducing pollution in diesel engines. Kyeongjae Cho. CO 2 + 2NO, NO 2 + C?CO

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APRIL 29, 2013

In its recently released Inventory of US Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks: 1990 – 2011 ( earlier post ), the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reported that methane (CH 4 ) emissions from the field production of natural gas have declined by 36% from 2007 to 2011 (from 83.1 Tg CO 2 eq) in 2011. Tg CO 2 eq (25%).

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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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MAY 18, 2011

liter gasoline engine. Mazda will unveil the engine at the Automotive Engineering Exposition that will be held from 18 – 20 May at the Pacifico Yokohama convention center near Tokyo, Japan. features a high compression ratio (for a regular gasoline mass production automobile engine) of 14.0:1 direct-injection 1.3-liter

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FEBRUARY 4, 2011

Researchers from the Center for Energy and Processes (CEP), MINES ParisTec, and Renault are exploring the non-catalytic reforming of diesel fuel with diesel engine exhaust gas (i.e. An alternative to the catalytic exhaust gas reforming of diesel fuel method is presented in this paper and consists of using an NTP torch.

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MARCH 28, 2010

The 2011 Chevrolet Cruze Eco. At the upcoming New York International Auto Show, Chevrolet will reveal the compact 2011 Cruze Eco—the high-efficiency model referenced last year that will deliver an estimated 40 mpg on the highway using a 1.4L Along with the Eco, the 2011 Cruze will be offered in LS, LT and LTZ trims.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2012

The TEG technology, which converts waste heat from gas exhaust into electric energy and has the potential to improve passenger car fuel efficiency by as much as 5%. With the addition of this project, Gentherm adds the US Army Tank Automotive, Research, Development and Engineering Center (TARDEC) to its passenger car key partners Ford and BMW.

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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 Power-dense small-displacement engines with turbocharging and variable valve timing, such as the Ecotec 1.4L Mike Katerberg, assistant chief engineer, Powertrain.

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JANUARY 17, 2010

BMW N55 inline six-cylinder gasoline engine with TwinPower Turbo and High Precision Injection and Valvetronic. BMW has announced substantial enhancements to the 2011 3 Series Coupe and Convertible, including style updates for 328i and 335i models and an all-new direct gasoline injection turbocharged engine with Valvetronic for 335i models.

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AUGUST 6, 2012

This increases flexibility in terms of engine design, promotes lower exhaust and fuel consumption levels, and results in even quieter operation. It can be used in diesel engines with up to 16 cylinders, as well as in on- and off-highway applications. billion), or 59% of total group sales, in fiscal 2011. billion (US$37.7

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MARCH 2, 2012

Renault is introducing three new Energy engines ( earlier post ) in its Mégane Collection 2012: the new turbocharged, gasoline direct-injection Energy TCE 115 di; the Energy dCi 130; and the Energy dCi 110, with NEDC fuel consumption of 3.5 16V engine. Versions of Mégane Collection 2012 powered by this engine consume 5.3

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MAY 19, 2011

At Challenge Bibendum 2011, organized by Michelin and held in Berlin from 18–22 May, Fiat Group company Iveco is featuring its concept Iveco Glider truck. Iveco Glider. Click to enlarge. Iveco’s Kinetic Energy Recovery System (KERS) recovers sufficient energy to drive most of the vehicle’s auxiliary electrical systems.

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gasoline unit that is the first member of a new family of 14 highly efficient engines to be launched by 2015. With a thermal efficiency of 37%, the engine delivers a combined-cycle fuel consumption of 4.1 Mass-produced gasoline engines on average have a thermal efficiency of between 30 and 35%, Toyota said.). A 4-cylinder, 1.33-liter

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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. Click to enlarge.

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

The concept of the Ricardo Split-Cycle engine. The recuperated engine uses isothermal compression via cryogenic injection to enable significant exhaust to compressed gas heat transfer. Recuperator to transfer heat from exhaust gas to compressed air. Source: Neville Jackson. Click to enlarge.

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APRIL 5, 2011

will exhibit its High Efficiency Combustion System (HECS) diesel engine at the 2011 SAE World Congress, 12-14 April at Cobo Center in Detroit. Flexible multiple injection and two-stage turbocharging improve low-end torque, in spite of the reduction in engine capacity. Implementation of a high-performance glow plug system.

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OCTOBER 20, 2010

liter engine will be one of the first on the market to combine gasoline direct injection (DI) with twin independent variable camshaft timing (Ti-VCT) and E85 flex fuel capability. liter DOHC I-4 engine with twin independent variable camshaft timing (Ti-VCT), direct gasoline injection and E85 flex fuel capability. Click to enlarge.

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APRIL 19, 2011

Paul Ferraiolo, Manager, Product Planning & Strategy, BMW NA with the new TwinPower Turbo 4-cylinder engine at a news conference in New York. Following the announcement in February of the return of a 4-cylinder engine to the US BMW line-up, BMW announced that the new 2.0-liter Click to enlarge. liter turbo inline-6, the new 2.0-liter

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DECEMBER 23, 2011

A study by Carsten Rollbusch at Robert Bosch GmbH’s Diesel Systems, Engineering Vehicle and Engine Test Laboratory in Germany has found that a reduced hydraulic injector nozzle flow rate is beneficial for part-load emission performance, while in full-load operation, the beneficial effect of reduced flow rates cannot be detected.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2011

turbocharged engine including the direct injection fuel system, continuous variable valve timing for both intake and exhaust valves and the turbocharger. The 2011 Buick Regal Turbo will feature the first flex-fuel capable direct-injected turbocharged engine in a production car. Click to enlarge.

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If successful, the program will then enter a second phase with the objective to bring a MicroPilot diesel-natural gas engine for the South East Asian and other markets to the start of production in 2017. This first phase of the program is targeted to commence in September 2014 and will last six months. —Clean Air Power CEO John Pettitt.

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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. liter V-8 gas engine average a 15% improvement in fuel economy versus 2010 models. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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JULY 12, 2013

Researchers at Environment Canada have found that vehicle exhaust is a significant source of isocyanic acid (HNCO), a toxic gaseous acid that is a product of various forms of combustion and a potential health concern. Automobile exhaust is also a known source of inorganic acids such as nitric (HNO 3 ) and nitrous (HONO) acids.

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APRIL 9, 2010

(MHI) has completed its first unit of the STG (Super Turbo Generating) System, a marine-use, high-efficiency, combined power generation system that utilizes waste heat and the exhaust gas from diesel engines. Møller - Mærsk A/S, a Danish shipping company, in 2011. Tags: Engines Ports and Marine Waste Heat Recovery.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2012

Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI), the world’s biggest shipbuilder and a leading marine engine manufacturer, announced the successful completion of a full-scale demonstration test of a ME-GI dual-fuel MAN B&W two-stroke engines in combination with Hi-GAS.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

has begun production and supply of the first EPA Tier 4 Interim and EU Stage IIIB certified engines and aftertreatment for early installation by off-highway equipment customers. engine is certified to a higher power output of 300 hp (224 kW), while the QSL9 engine increases output up to 400 hp (298 kW). Cummins Inc.

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JULY 17, 2010

liter direct-injection supercharged engine. liter engine, the HR12DDR, which aims to achieve the lowest level of fuel consumption in the world for gasoline-powered cars while delivering power output equivalent to that of a 1.5L engine and CO 2 emissions of 95 grams per kilometer (New European Drive Cycle). Click to enlarge.

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APRIL 25, 2010

has built and delivered 12 dimethyl ether (DME) feed pumps to Shanghai Diesel Engine Company. The company developed this first generation feed pump several years ago and has sold units into Korea, to the Korean Institute for Energy Research, and to a European engine manufacturer. Alternative Fuel Technologies, Inc.

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APRIL 12, 2013

EcoBoost engine. liter EcoBoost engine into its lineup. The new engine will be first introduced in China in the all-new Ford Mondeo, making its public debut later this month at Auto Shanghai 2013 ( earlier post ), with applications following in the Fusion sedan in North America this year, and later the new Mondeo in Europe.

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DECEMBER 19, 2012

The US Army Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center (TARDEC) has awarded Achates Power, Inc., developer of a two-stroke, compression-ignition (CI) opposed-piston (OP) engine ( earlier post ) and AVL Powertrain Engineering, Inc. Similar engine-out emissions levels. Less than 0.1%

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JUNE 23, 2011

The concept of the Ricardo Split-Cycle engine. The recuperated engine uses isothermal compression via cryogenic injection to enable significant exhaust to compressed gas heat transfer. LN 2 produced using the engine (efficiency of generation is a key parameter). Source: Neville Jackson. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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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 liter V-8 engine. liter four-valve Twin Independent Variable Camshaft Timing (Ti-VCT) V-8 engine in the new Mustang GT will deliver 412 hp (307 kW) and 390 lb-ft (529 N·m) of torque. The 2011 Mustang GT.

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JANUARY 16, 2012

The new Peugeot 208 B-segment supermini, which launches this spring in Europe, will be available in 3- and 5-door bodystyles with a range of gasoline and diesel engines including a new 3-cylinder gasoline engine range and the latest generation of Stop & Start System (e-HDi) diesel engines. New generation of 3-cylinder engines.

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JULY 6, 2010

liter V10 gas engine in 2012. n alternative fuels engine prep package will be available as well. The engine comes with hardened exhaust valves and valve seats for improved wear resistance and durability for gaseous fuel systems. liter Power Stroke V8 turbocharged diesel engine for the 2011 Ford F-Series Super Duty.

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