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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. Ford intends to make Ti-VCT—which now ranges in announced applications from the 1.6L The 2011 Mustang GT.

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DECEMBER 6, 2011

With this move, Valeo becomes the first automotive supplier to offer its customers a range of electric superchargers. Unlike exhaust-driven turbochargers, electric superchargers are driven by an electric motor. VTES will be integrated into Valeo’s Powertrain Systems Business Group with immediate effect.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2010

The new system is expected to be in production vehicles by 2011. Eaton has developed a range of next-generation variable valvetrain systems for high-speed overhead camshaft engines. When alloy choice alone is not enough to handle thermal loads, Eaton offers a full range of internally cooled engine valves. —Dave Genise.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2013

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. millimeters from 64 millimeters, so exhaust gases have a larger surface area to spin the turbo, providing extra power. Ford introduced the 6.7-liter

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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. Click to enlarge.

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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. Awards Methodology.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2010

Targets to be verified include a projected driving range of approximately 200 kilometers (124 miles). Key to the projected longer range of 200 km are the Boston Power battery cells which have an energy storage density greater than the best currently used in EV applications, according to Saab. Earlier post.)

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FEBRUARY 5, 2015

The emissions report focuses on the low- and mid-range diversion scenarios—i.e., The mid-range estimate assumes that approximately 2% of annual vessel traffic through those canals is diverted through the Bering Strait in 2025, largely through the Northern Sea Route nearest to Russia. Mid-range emissions were concomitantly higher.

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MARCH 13, 2012

Together with the new heavy-duty OM 470 engine, Daimler is expanding its “BlueEfficiency Power” engine portfolio into a comprehensive range complying with the impending Euro VI emissions standard. 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.

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JULY 9, 2013

A team from the California Air Resources Board (ARB) reports on their evaluation of the in-use emissions performance of four different heavy-duty diesel engines certified to the MY 2010 or interim MY 2010 NO x standards over a wide range of driving conditions in California in a paper published in the ACS journal Environmental Science & Technology.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

A typical comparable V8 competitor reaches peak torque at higher engine speeds—around 4,000 rpm—and holds it for a much smaller range, Ford notes. Ti-VCT provides extremely precise variable and independent control of timing for intake and exhaust valves. The 2011 F-150 with EcoBoost will be available in early 2011.

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DECEMBER 23, 2011

Thus, the application of higher exhaust gas recirculation rates to decrease nitrogen oxide emissions is possible. —Rollbusch 2011. For each engine operating point, exhaust gas recirculation variations with different injection pressure levels and boost conditions were conducted. Carsten Rollbusch (2011).

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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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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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NOVEMBER 10, 2010

Audi held a TechDay in Ingolstadt focused on its efforts to electrify the driveline, and provided more details on the upcoming Q5 hybrid-electric vehicle ( earlier post ), the A1 e-tron range extended electric vehicle ( earlier post ) and the R8 e-tron battery-electric vehicle ( earlier post ). To be summarized in Part 2.). Click to enlarge.

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MARCH 13, 2010

Case Construction Equipment, part of the Fiat Group, will use two distinct technologies—cooled exhaust gas recirculation (CEGR) and selective catalytic reduction (SCR)—to address US EPA Tier 4 interim standards across its product line, which includes more than 90 equipment models, ranging from 11.3 hp) to 397 kW (532 hp).

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MAY 2, 2011

Range on a single tank is in excess of 1,200 kilometers (746 miles). The Panamera Diesel costs €80,183 (US$119,000) in Germany including VAT and country-specific equipment and will be available for delivery from August 2011. The Porsche Panamera Gran Turismo with a 3.0L diesel engine consumes 6.3 l/100 km (37.3 l/100 km (36.2

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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 four-cylinder, which features a variable intake manifold for optimal performance across the rpm range. I-4 VVT Turbo (LUJ) for Chevrolet Cruze. Click to enlarge. The Ecotec 1.4L

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MAY 3, 2011

Representation of the limited operating range of robust HCCI operation in a conventional 4-stroke SI engine. GM has been steadily working on extending the operating range of HCCI. GM has been steadily working on extending the operating range of HCCI. Peak valve lift of intake and exhaust valves was varied based on the strategy.

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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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MAY 3, 2010

Ford Motor Company and Azure Dynamics Corporation have signed a collaborative agreement to begin delivering a pure battery electric version of the Ford Transit Connect van to customers in Europe beginning in late summer 2011. It will be rechargeable using standard European 220/240-volt outlets within 6 to 8 hours.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

Aerodynamic improvements, weight savings and engine enhancements have reduced fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions across the range. This fell to 142 g/km in 2009, and then down to 125 g/km in 2011 after the pioneering full hybrid version was introduced. Toyota anticipates a 1/3 full hybrid, 1/3 gasoline, 1/3 diesel engine mix.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2012

The TriCore-based microcontroller are used in the central control units for combustion engines and gearboxes to control the injection, ignition or exhaust gas recirculation: Increasingly, they are also being used in hybrid and electric vehicle drives. On average, each vehicle contains chips worth about US$300.

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MAY 18, 2011

to the Japanese market in the facelifted Mazda Demio (known overseas as the Mazda2) during the first half of 2011. Mazda has applied for more than 130 patents in relation to the engine as of the end of February, 2011. Maximum torque (net). 112 N·m @4,000rpm. Mazda plans to introduce the SKYACTIV-G 1.3 It will be the first 1.3-liter

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FEBRUARY 18, 2011

Air Resources Board, was filed in the US District Court, Eastern District of California, Sacramento Division, on 11 February 2011. In 2008, ARB adopted the Statewide Truck and Bus rule, which came into effect on 1 January 2011. The California Dump Truck Owners Association (CDTOA) is a 501(c)(6) trade association incorporated in 1941.

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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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MARCH 1, 2013

The Alternative Fuel Effects on Contrails and Cruise EmiSSions (ACCESS) research involves flying the DC-8 as high as 40,000 feet while an instrumented NASA Falcon HU-25 aircraft trails behind at distances ranging from 300 feet to more than 10 miles. The flight campaign began 28 Feb. and is expected to take as long as three weeks to complete.

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APRIL 26, 2011

The eight-page guide, “Plugging In: A Consumer’s Guide to the Electric Vehicle,” defines and briefly compares driving range, charging times, fuel requirements and effects of weather and driving conditions. It also highlights vehicles available for purchase today and models scheduled to be available later in 2011 and in 2012.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

2011, for engines over 173 horsepower (129 kW), with particulate matter reduced by 90% and oxides of nitrogen by almost 50% compared with the current Tier 3 and Stage IIIA standard. liter and 9-liter engines are among the most widely used in the off-highway industry within their power range. Cummins Inc.

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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. Gross vehicle weight ratings for Class 6 and Class 7 medium-duty trucks range from 20,500 to 30,000 pounds for this engine application.

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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. 208 gasoline range. 208 diesel range.

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DECEMBER 19, 2012

As outlined in the solicitation ( TARBAATOPIC27 ), to serve a wide range of US combat and tactical vehicles, the engine must deliver superior fuel efficiency, high power density and low heat rejection and will be multi-fuel capable. Foster (2011) Thermodynamic Benefits of Opposed-Piston Two-Stroke Engines (SAE 2011-01-2216 ).

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JANUARY 13, 2010

Blue-Will serves as a test bed of new ideas that range from roof-mounted solar cells to drive-by-wire steering, lithium polymer batteries and touch-screen controls, and foreshadows future hybrid production vehicles from Hyundai. Hyundai says that vehicle range is 652 miles (1,049 km). Earlier post.).

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JANUARY 11, 2011

Daimler staged the debut of the diesel-powered all-wheel-drive 2012MY S350 BlueTEC 4MATIC at the 2011 North American International Auto Show— the return of the diesel-powered S-Class sedan to the US market. AdBlue, an aqueous urea solution, is injected into the exhaust flow. Powered by a 3.0-liter Powered by a 3.0-liter

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MARCH 22, 2013

Scania customers now have a choice of nine Euro 6 outputs, ranging from the 250 hp 9-liter unit to the 580 hp V8. The exhaust brake output is 320 kW at 2,400 r/min. The 450 and 490 hp engines are based on further refinements of the 440 and 480 hp units, which have been proven in the hands of operators since early 2011.

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MAY 2, 2011

When a vehicle is running, the engine exhaust gas states have a wide range of variance. Mu (2011) Study of working fluid selection of organic Rankine cycle (ORC) for engine waste heat recovery. A paper on their work appears in the journal Energy. Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) can be used to recover low-grade waste heat.

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FEBRUARY 17, 2011

The refreshed 2012 Mazda3, making its debut at the 2011 Canadian International AutoShow, will offer the option of Mazda’s new SKYACTIV-G gasoline engine and SKYACTIV-Drive automatic transmission ( earlier post ) when it is launched later this fall. 2012 Mazda3. Click to enlarge. SKYACTIV-Drive AT. Click to enlarge.

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