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has begun development on the ISB 6.7G, a mid-range 6.7-liter diesel engine and will use Cummins Westport’s proven spark-ignited, stoichiometric cooled exhaust gas recirculation (SEGR) technology. Exhaust aftertreatment will be provided by a simple, maintenance-free three-way catalyst (TWC). Cummins Westport Inc. The ISB6.7

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liter, 3-cylinder EcoBoost engine ( earlier post ) will be three models in the European product range: first the Focus, followed by C-MAX and the all-new Ford B-MAX. liter engine is the latest addition to Ford’s global family of EcoBoost engines, which currently range in capacity from 1.6 liters globally.

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The first study to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of lifetime exposure to new technology diesel exhaust (NTDE)—i.e., exhaust from heavy-duty diesel engines meeting EPA 2007 and later emissions requirements—has found no evidence of carcinogenic lung tumors. This phase was conducted at SwRI in 2012.

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FEBRUARY 17, 2011

2012 Mazda3. 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. New 16- and 17-inch alloy wheels complete the 2012 exterior updates.

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This technology enables the elimination of exhaust aftertreatment and provides a cost-effective, durable and high fuel economy solution for mid-range off-highway engine customers. The Twin Vortex Combustion System is capable of meeting Tier 4 interim/Stage 3B legislation without the need for any form of exhaust aftertreatment.

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JANUARY 10, 2011

The 2012 Sonic. Chevrolet displayed the all-new subcompact 2012 Sonic—called the Aveo in other parts of the world ( earlier post )— at the North American International Auto Show. The wide rpm range for the maximum torque helps the engine deliver a better driving experience and performance. Click to enlarge.

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MAY 30, 2013

and GAZ Group, the leader of the Russian commercial vehicles market, signed a multi-year development and supply agreement for a new range of GAZ Group medium-duty compressed natural gas (CNG) commercial vehicles. Euro-4 is achieved through use of an EGR (exhaust gas recirculation) system and catalytic converter with replaceable filter.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2009

Volvo Car Corporation is postponing its plans to produce a full hybrid based on a diesel engine and instead will introduce a series-produced plug-in diesel hybrid (PHEV) in Europe as early as 2012. The plug-in will support up to a 50 km (31 mile) all-electric range—sufficient to cover the daily transport needs of 75% of European drivers.

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MAY 9, 2012

The VEMB system uses a concentric camshaft, blow-down manifold and scavenge manifold to separate the exhaust event into two phases: high-energy blow-down to the turbo without pumping losses, and high-hydrocarbon scavenge to the EGR system. or so, according to Thomas, resulting in the total possible benefits ranging from about 6% to 17%.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2013

Researchers at the German Aerospace Center (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt; DLR) Institute of Vehicle Concepts in Stuttgart have developed a demonstrator multi-fuel free-piston linear generator (FPLG, or Freikolbenlineargenerator, FKLG in German) as a range extender for electric vehicles. Intake, exhaust and fuel injection.

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Their paper was presented at the ASME Internal Combustion Engine Division 2012 Fall Technical Conference by Marcello Canova, assistant professor at OSU; lead author was Philipp Skarke, from the University of Stuttgart Institute for Internal Combustion Engines and Automotive Engineering. Exhaust gas exergy map of EcoCAR engine.

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The new tank system can now hold 25 kg of natural gas, increasing the range in the CNG mode by 25%. In January 2012, Opel will introduce a new natural gas ecoFLEX version of the Zafira Tourer—itself recently introduced at the 64 th Frankfurt Motor Show in September. Click to enlarge. The Zafira Tourer 1.6 The vehicle uses 4.7

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MAY 28, 2013

Volvo Trucks has introduced new trucks with Euro 6 compliant engines ranging from the smallest medium-duty 5-liter engine to the heavy-duty 13-liter variant. For the heavy-duty engine range, the D11, D13 and the upcoming D16, Volvo Trucks has retained its SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction) technology. Click to enlarge.

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JUNE 2, 2011

An exhaust manifold cast into the cylinder head. The one-piece assembly lowers the temperature of the exhaust gases. liter EcoBoost engine will come in at the lower end of the global range and will take the place of a four-cylinder engine, again with no loss of performance or refinement.

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OCTOBER 14, 2011

BMW is applying a range of technologies to reduce fuel consumption and emissions. BMW will add further engines to the line-up in 2012, when the BMW ActiveHybrid 3 (using a powertrain similar to that of the ActiveHybrid 5, earlier post ) will also make its premiere. In spring 2012, BMW will launch three further engines for the series.

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JULY 24, 2013

The buses consume up to 50% less fuel and reduce exhaust emissions by the same amount. Depending on the capacity of the energy storage unit, the range is between several hundred meters and several kilometers. The project is the first of its kind in Vietnam. Vinamotor hybrid. Click to enlarge.

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OCTOBER 9, 2013

Wärtsilä dual-fuel main and auxiliary engines allow ships to operate on natural gas, which minimizes their environmental footprint and operational costs and also make it possible to operate without exhaust gas after-treatment. The Wärtsilä 20DF power spans the range from 1,056 kW (1,415 hp) to 1,584 kW (2,122 hpP) per engine.

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2013

At the Frankfurt Motor Show, Lexus introduced the fourth model—and the second hybrid—in the GS range, the GS 300h hybrid, which will be launched at the end of 2013. The new GS 300h is equipped with a second-generation Lexus Hybrid Drive system similar to that installed in the IS 300h.

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So when we started development of the second generation AYGO in 2012, I already had in mind the visual changes and innovations I wanted to pursue for this mid-lifecycle model change. regulations and reduce CO 2 emissions by 5 g/km across the entire model range. Through significant improvements to the 1.0-liter,

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DECEMBER 29, 2011

Designed to be the most fuel-efficient Chrysler flagship sedan yet, the new 2012 Chrysler 300 Luxury Series combines an eight-speed automatic transmission with the 292 hp (218 kW) 3.6-liter The 2012 Chrysler 300 is the first domestic luxury sedan to feature an eight-speed automatic transmission. L/100 km, respectively).

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MARCH 8, 2012

The new Yaris Hybrid—the first full hybrid vehicle to go on sale in the European B-segment—made its world debut at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. When used in combination with a cooled Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system, an Atkinson cycle engine offers significant gains in fuel efficiency and the reduction of emissions.

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MAHLE is investigating this powertrain technology using a range extender combustion engine and a demonstrator vehicle, both developed in house. The in-line two-cylinder design with integrated generator makes the range extender significantly smaller than the 1.2-liter liter in-line four-cylinder engine installed in the base vehicle.

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Delphi developed a multi-mode system that is compliant with latest charging standards, including the highly resonant technology to cover a full range of consumer devices. Delphi presented its first generation Tech Truck at IAA in 2012. Autonomous driving Emissions Engines Heavy-duty Vehicle Systems'

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The key NO x reduction technology for trucks is Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR), which requires the controlled dosing of a diesel exhaust fluid called AdBlue to enable effective NO x reduction. ACEA had raised its concerns in 2012 with the European Commission and the member states, but no action was taken.

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It also enables the size of catalytic convertors to be reduced by around 50%, offering engine and exhaust system designers greater freedom. Three-way catalytic converters (TWCs) are used in automobiles to convert hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide and nitrogen oxides in exhaust gas to carbon dioxide, water and nitrogen. WO 2013175239 A2.

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JANUARY 11, 2011

The 2012 S350 BlueTEC 4MATIC features a urea selective catalytic reduction emissions aftertreatment system. AdBlue, an aqueous urea solution, is injected into the exhaust flow. The 2012 S350 BlueTEC 4MATIC is equipped with the latest Mercedes-Benz 4MATIC all-wheel drive system. Powered by a 3.0-liter

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Using a simple engine/turbocharger model in GT-Power to perform a parametric study exploring the conditions for best engine efficiency, they found: Best engine efficiency in the mid-dilution range, a result of the tradeoff between fluid property benefits of lean mixtures and friction benefits of higher loads. Martz and Dennis N.

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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.

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Diesel particulate filters for original equipment applications remove particulate matter from engine exhaust gases in a closed system. However, there are substantial differences between gasoline and diesel exhaust; the engine-out particulate emissions are roughly 10-30 times lower compared to a modern light-duty diesel.

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Two-stage NO x exhaust gas treatment, which was introduced as a standard feature on diesel models in 2012, has been further developed. Thanks to the additional electric output, the combustion engine is able at constant speeds to run particularly frequently within an efficiency-optimized load range, thus reducing consumption peaks.

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AUGUST 7, 2013

In 2012, one of every two new diesel vehicles in the world (passenger cars and commercial vehicles) was registered in Europe. In 2012, the share of diesel engines in the large SUV segment stood at around 80%. In 2012, India accounted for 15% of the global market for diesel passenger cars, the second-largest market after Europe.

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lb-ft) of torque to the crankshaft in a broad engine speed range from 1,900 to 5,000 rpm. lb) less than the V8 engine in the predecessor model from 2012. It has been specifically designed for the partial-load range, which is the predominant operating mode during normal use. With the 2.9 mph) in just 4.1

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The V70 diesel PHEV is projected to support up to a 50 km (31 mile) all-electric range—sufficient to cover the daily transport needs of 75% of European drivers. Volvo concept of a range-extended architecture. a purely electric drive vehicle with a small range-extending ICE. Earlier post.). Earlier post.). Click to enlarge.

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MARCH 10, 2012

Highly aromatic (HA) oils used as extender oils or softeners in the tire-manufacturing process have concentrations of PAHs ranging between 10 to 30%. Non-exhaust traffic sources of particles. These non-exhaust vehicle sources include: brake lining, tire and road-surface wear, and resuspension of road dust. when complex.

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JUNE 5, 2013

CN implemented its natural gas test program in 2012. kgal of LNG could support a range of about 2,200 miles (3,540 km), with two locos per tender; a 53-foot intermodal unit-based tender (12.5 kgal) could offer similar range with 1 loco per tender. Pellerin noted that a 72-foot LNG tank car-based tender with 25.5

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Winter 2011-2012: Engine Bay and Under-car: The car is now completely gas-less. No engine, no fuel tank, no alternator, pumps, radiators, exhaust pipes, or muffler. It has been about 5 months since I posted my first blog about converting my car to electricity.

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Using transmission-electron-microscope (TEM) image analysis, they compared PM from a 2012 Ford Focus powered by a 2.0-liter The test vehicle was equipped with a three-way catalytic converter (TWC) and exhaust-gas recirculation. nm range and the mean diameter of primary particles varies between 24.6 —Saffaripour et al.

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