2012, Comparison, Exhaust and Oil

Study finds high exhaust temperatures within NTE operation for heavy-duty diesels with aftertreatment systems contribute to high nanoparticle concentrations

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JANUARY 15, 2012

The transient results illustrate the gradual formation of the nucleation mode particles with continuous increase in exhaust temperatures. The particle number count under those conditions increased by more than an order of magnitude in comparison to DPF-out particle concentrations. Credit: ACS, Thiruvengadam et al. Click to enlarge.

Exhaust

Exhaust Diesel West Virginia 2007

Study finds biodiesel from algae, yeast and bacteria can displace both petroleum diesel and soybean biodiesel

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NOVEMBER 23, 2012

Biodiesel (fatty acid methyl ester) derived from oleaginous microbes—microalgae, yeast, and bacteria—can effectively displace both petroleum diesel and biodiesel produced from plant oils, according to the findings of a new study by a team from Utah State University. Plant-based oils, commonly used to produce biodiesel (e.g.,

Diesel

Diesel Oil Fuel Exhaust

EEA report: EVs are better for climate and air quality

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NOVEMBER 26, 2018

For local air quality, electric vehicles also offer clear benefits, mainly due to zero exhaust emissions at street level. BEVS can offer local air quality benefits due to zero exhaust emissions, e.g., nitrogen oxides (NO x ) and particulate matter (PM). g CO 2 /km) since 2012. of all new registrations in the EU.

Climate

Climate Pollution Gasoline-Electric 2017

Small-displacement two-stroke H2 engine could address performance and emissions cost-effectively for recreational market; potential for Asian motor vehicle fleet

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

Comparison of brake thermal efficiency and specific fuel consumption at rated power (ICOMIA Mode 5), hydrogen vs. gasoline engines. This is due to raw, externally premixed fresh charge comprising air, fuel and lube oil being short-circuited into the exhaust during the scavenging process. Oh and Plante. Click to enlarge.

Engine

Engine Emissions Fleet Market

Study finds biodiesel use in HD trucks in Canada will result in very minimal changes in air quality and health benefits

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NOVEMBER 7, 2013

vegetable oils and animal fats)—will likely be used to meet a large fraction of the renewable content requirement, the authors note. However, the impact of these changes in HDDV exhaust emissions on ambient atmospheric pollutant concentrations and, more importantly, on human health outcomes across Canada have not been evaluated.

Canada

Canada 2006 Exhaust Pollution

Audi banking on Gen 2 3.0L TDI diesel for US sales; calls for a “fair shot” for diesel

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AUGUST 23, 2013

During his presentation at the TDI Efficiency Rally, UMTRI researcher Bruce Belzowski first presented a summary of his analysis of the total cost of ownership of diesels with a comparison to that of their gas vehicle counterparts. marketshare in 2012 to 1.25 Changes in the exhaust manifolds and turbo from Gen 1 to Gen 2.

Diesel

Diesel Audi Sale Fuel Economy

Mercedes brings lean-burn, stratified BlueDirect to CLA-Class for 7% boost in fuel economy; new all-wheel A-Class diesels

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FEBRUARY 7, 2014

liter, four-cylinder engine of the new CLA 250 is a member of the BlueDIRECT family of gasoline engines, and was first applied in combination with exhaust-gas turbocharging and external high-pressure exhaust gas recirculation in the E 250 Coupé introduced last year ( earlier post ). (It Source: Vent et al. Click to enlarge.

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy Mercedes Diesel Fuel

GM: new Sierra 5.3L V-8 EcoTec3 highway fuel economy tops Ford EcoBoost V-6

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APRIL 1, 2013

2WD Pickup truck fuel economy comparisons. Announced in December 2012, the new EcoTec3 engines feature three advanced technologies—direct injection, cylinder deactivation and continuously variable valve timing (CVVT)—to make the most of power, torque and efficiency across a broad range of operating conditions. Fuel economy.

Sierra

Sierra Fuel Economy Economy F-150

Neste files patent on gasoline fuels with high bioenergy content

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AUGUST 22, 2015

The NEXBTL process hydrotreats, deoxygenates and isomerizes vegetable oils or waste fats to produce drop-in renewable diesel and jet fuels; renewable isoalkane; renewable propane; and renewable naphtha. Neste began sales of NEXBTL Naphtha in 2012. Fuel comparison. Earlier post.). The patent. Bioenergy E eqv %. Volume v/v%.

Gasoline

Gasoline Fuel Renewable Emissions

Norway-US Project Developing Diesel/Biodiesel, Cool Flame Reformer and Solid-Acid Fuel Cell APU

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OCTOBER 12, 2010

The conditions whether cool flames can be stabilised or not is related to the heat release of the pre-reactions in comparison to the heat losses of the system. Due to the unit’s high efficiency, CO 2 emissions are substantially lower than in conventional combustion engines, and no other demonstrable exhaust is discharged—i.e.,

Norway

Norway Diesel Fuel Hydrogen

KSPG showcases numerous system and components for fuel efficiency at NAIAS; new steel pistons

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JANUARY 20, 2014

For the new, high-performance generation of diesels, KSPG is exhibiting components for the exhaust gas system, steel pistons, and ultramodern high-duty plain bearings. Also being displayed are oil, coolant and vacuum pumps addressing growing cooling requirements and stiffer challenges posed by today’s generations of engines.

Fuel

Fuel Exhaust Diesel Engine

Scania unveils Euro 6 heavy-duty engines

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APRIL 2, 2011

Comparison of emission standards. Multi-wheelers (8x2 and 8x4) will follow during 2012. 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. Click to enlarge. Injection system.

Engine

Engine Exhaust Emissions North America

Pinnacle 4-stroke opposed-piston SI engine shows fuel economy improvements of between 30-60% at light loads, 12-30% at medium loads over conventional

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APRIL 24, 2012

Comparison of ISFC (@42.9 The company presented these latest test results in a paper at the SAE 2012 World Congress in Detroit. The test engine for the paper was a 250cc single-cylinder unit with dual-camshaft-actuated reciprocating sleeve valves for induction and exhaust. SAE Paper 2012-01-0378 ([link]. Willcox, M.,

Light

Light Fuel Economy Engine Fuel

Study finds that optimizing engine parameters for renewable diesel can reduce PM and NOx both by more than 25%

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MAY 19, 2012

A team of researchers in Finland reports that by adjusting engine parameters for the use of hydrogenated vegetable oil (HVO) renewable diesel fuel across a range of loads (50%, 75%, and 100%), particulate matter and NO x emissions can both be reduced by more than 25% relative to the values from using HVO with standard engine conditions.

Engine

Engine Diesel Renewable Emissions

3rd generation Mercedes-Benz M-Class SUV offers completely reworked 3.0L diesel for US

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JUNE 9, 2011

Comparison of the ML350 BlueTEC diesels. Comparison of the ML350 gasoline engines. The fuel economy is supported by a package of BlueEFFICIENCY measures including the new seven-speed automatic transmission with a more fuel-efficient torque converter, friction-optimized bearings and a transmission oil thermal management system.

Mercedes

Mercedes Diesel SUV Fuel Economy

Prius c hybrid goes on sale in US with entry MSRP of $18,950; new transaxle, motor technology

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FEBRUARY 8, 2012

It features a high-expansion ratio Atkinson cycle, Variable Valve Timing-intelligent (VVT-i) system, Electric Throttle Control System-intelligent (ETCS-i) and Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system employing a newly designed, highly efficient EGR cooler from Denso ( earlier post ). Click to enlarge. Battery pack.

Prius

Prius Hybrid Motor Motors

NHTSA Modeling and Technology Projections Underlying the Proposed CAFE Target of 34.1 mpg by MY 2016

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2009

In developing technology inputs for MY 2012-2016 standards, NHTSA and EPA reviewed, as requested by President Obama in his January 26 memorandum, the technology assumptions that NHTSA used in setting the MY 2011 standards and the comments that NHTSA received in response to its May 2008 NPRM. Technologies. Engine technologies.

2016

2016 MPG Fuel Economy EPA

Review: Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD with bi-fuel CNG option

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JULY 14, 2014

Emissions reductions (%) of new NGVs compared to new gasoline and diesel vehicles (2012). The only reason we used gasoline was for comparison; it wasn’t necessary. The intake ports that feed the combustion chambers, as well as the D-shaped exhaust ports, are designed for excellent high-rpm airflow. HD truck (vs. CNG vs gasoline.

Silverado

Silverado Chevrolet Fuel Gasoline-Electric

Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

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JULY 17, 2015

The alternative-fuel car evolved to reduce exhaust emissions and other problems derived from burning fossil fuels. Appendix B: Car of the Future: A Comparison of Alternative Vehicles. by Professor Andrew Alfonso Frank. CTO Efficient Drivetrains Inc. and UC-Davis Emeritus and Catherine JJ DeMauro. Conclusions. slow charge.

PHEV

PHEV Plug-in Renewable Energy

EV Driven

Study finds high exhaust temperatures within NTE operation for heavy-duty diesels with aftertreatment systems contribute to high nanoparticle concentrations

Study finds biodiesel from algae, yeast and bacteria can displace both petroleum diesel and soybean biodiesel

EEA report: EVs are better for climate and air quality

Small-displacement two-stroke H2 engine could address performance and emissions cost-effectively for recreational market; potential for Asian motor vehicle fleet

Study finds biodiesel use in HD trucks in Canada will result in very minimal changes in air quality and health benefits

Audi banking on Gen 2 3.0L TDI diesel for US sales; calls for a “fair shot” for diesel

Mercedes brings lean-burn, stratified BlueDirect to CLA-Class for 7% boost in fuel economy; new all-wheel A-Class diesels

GM: new Sierra 5.3L V-8 EcoTec3 highway fuel economy tops Ford EcoBoost V-6

Neste files patent on gasoline fuels with high bioenergy content

Norway-US Project Developing Diesel/Biodiesel, Cool Flame Reformer and Solid-Acid Fuel Cell APU

KSPG showcases numerous system and components for fuel efficiency at NAIAS; new steel pistons

Scania unveils Euro 6 heavy-duty engines

Pinnacle 4-stroke opposed-piston SI engine shows fuel economy improvements of between 30-60% at light loads, 12-30% at medium loads over conventional

Study finds that optimizing engine parameters for renewable diesel can reduce PM and NOx both by more than 25%

3rd generation Mercedes-Benz M-Class SUV offers completely reworked 3.0L diesel for US

Prius c hybrid goes on sale in US with entry MSRP of $18,950; new transaxle, motor technology

NHTSA Modeling and Technology Projections Underlying the Proposed CAFE Target of 34.1 mpg by MY 2016

Review: Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD with bi-fuel CNG option

Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

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