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SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

turbocharged engine is available in the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu. engine that also is new in the 2013 Malibu—and builds on previous GM turbo engines with features that enhance efficiency, durability and refinement. Rotocast aluminum cylinder head with sodium-filled exhaust valves. New Ecotec 2.0L Click to enlarge.

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DECEMBER 5, 2013

This is the first Ford engine to utilize a low-inertia twin-scroll turbocharger that provides quicker boost response while enabling lower emissions and improved efficiency. The cylinder head features an integrated exhaust manifold that separates the inner and outer pairs of cylinders into each inlet passage to the turbo. Transmissions.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2013

Effect of ethanol energy fraction and PFI position on CO, NO x , HC, and opacity emissions. Limited operating range: The spontaneous ignition of the entire charge almost simultaneously results in a high rate of pressure rise, which limits high-load engine operations. Credit: ACS, Padala et al. Click to enlarge. —Padala et al.

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APRIL 1, 2012

Mexico-based steel-maker Tyasa is building a compact steel mill that incorporates a new electric arc furnace from Siemens that reduces CO 2 emissions by up to 30% compared to conventional electric arc furnaces. The new system, which recovers energy from the hot exhaust gas, also reduces costs by around 20%. Click to enlarge.

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JULY 24, 2014

The global market for sensors used in internal combustion engines (ICE) is on the road of steady growth for the next few years, propelled by increasing utilization in engine management and exhaust aftertreatment, according to a new report from IHS Technology. billion in 2013. IHS projects that sensor shipments for ICEs will top 1.34

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JUNE 23, 2014

In 2013, the Cummins-led team demonstrated a Tier 2 Bin 5 version of the engine on the dyno, and then on a vehicle, while development of the Tier 2 Bin 2 engine started. The approach that Cummins and partners have taken features: Replacing the aluminium V8 gasoline engine and emission control system with smaller diesel (2.8-liter)

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MARCH 18, 2014

Once the engine is in a warm mode, it is more fuel efficient, with improved emissions. The third circuit cools the charge air for more efficient combustion. The charge air intercooler is integrated into the intake manifold. Charge air cooling. Exhaust gas aftertreatment module close to engine. Click to enlarge.

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JUNE 5, 2017

Audi has detected anomalies in the NO x emissions in certain driving conditions of approximately 24,000 cars of the A7 and A8 model series with TDI diesel engines certified to EU5. In some situations, engine speed is unfavorably influenced by the transmission software, which can have a negative impact on the engine’s emissions.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2012

its 1999 study “Diesel Emissions and Lung Cancer: Epidemiology. have expertise in epidemiology and occupational health, biostatistics, emissions, and exposure assessment. be charged with the following: Review the findings of the 1999 HEI Special Report, Diesel Emissions and Lung. for quantitative risk assessment (QRA).

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

Researchers at the Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials (KIMM) have developed a new hybrid reactor for automotive exhaust aftertreatment that combines plasma and a honeycomb-structured monolith catalyst resulting in an enhanced synergistic effect of low-temperature catalytic activity. catalyst reactor. Credit: ACS, Kang et al.

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Engine Hybrid Exhaust Automobile 247

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2015

liter, four-cylinder diesels include software (a “defeat device”) that circumvents EPA emissions standards for NO x. Volkswagen would need to initiate the process that will fix the cars’ emissions systems. These inputs precisely track the parameters of the federal test procedure used for emission testing for EPA certification purposes.

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OCTOBER 4, 2012

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. has begun development on the ISB 6.7G, a mid-range 6.7-liter The ISB6.7

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Gas 2015 Engine Range 240

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AUGUST 19, 2013

At the upcoming 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show, the Toyota stand will be devoted entirely to hybrids, the company says. As of the end of July 2013, Toyota Motor Corporation has sold more 5.5 As of the end of July 2013, Toyota Motor Corporation has sold more 5.5 Teaser sketch of Yaris Hybrid-R concept. Click to enlarge.

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Hybrid Toyota Concept Motor 225

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APRIL 17, 2013

The Accord plug-in hybrid has an all-electric range of 13 miles (21 km); charge depleting (EV mode) combined fuel economy of 115 MPGe; charge sustaining (hybrid mode) combined fuel economy of 46 MPGe; and meets California LEV3-SULEV20 emissions standards. Valve train (exhaust). Emission regulation. VTEC & e-VTC.

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MARCH 4, 2013

A new report from the European Environment Agency (EEA) suggests that new road charges for heavy goods vehicles (HGVs or lorries) should reflect the varied health effects of traffic pollution in different European countries. This means charges should be much higher in some countries compared to others, according to the (EEA).

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MAY 27, 2014

In November 2013, Nissan introduced the new Skyline with Nissan’s novel one-motor two-clutch hybrid system in every grade. engine while reducing emissions. Earlier post.) Now, in Japan, Nissan Motor Co., The new turbocharged engine delivers power and acceleration performance equivalent to non-turbocharged 2.5L km/L (32 mpg US, 7.35

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Japan Nissan Fuel Economy Economy 262

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DECEMBER 8, 2017

and will increase fuel economy and reduce carbon dioxide emissions. The XL3 hybrid-electric system which is being used on the vans saves fuel through regenerative braking, a process by which the XL3 electric motor helps slow the vehicle when the driver brakes, charging the battery. The Governor announced the availability of $2.2

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New York City New York Hybrid Fuel Economy 150

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JUNE 24, 2013

The lower-weight body design—light-weight composite materials save 600 lbs (272 kg) of weight per vehicle—along with the engine, allows every Reach to significantly reduce fuel consumption and exhaust emissions compared to conventional walk-in vans. In 2008, FedEx Corp. In 2008, FedEx Corp.

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MARCH 22, 2012

liters to the recently announced 12-liter ISX12 G, which will begin production in 2013. The ISX15 G will be based on the ISX15 diesel engine and will build on Cummins technology with spark-ignited, stoichiometric cooled exhaust gas recirculation (SEGR) technology, first introduced on the 8.9 Earlier post.).

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Gas Engine Fuel Economy Exhaust 240

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NOVEMBER 14, 2013

The pantograph for rapid charging can be seen on the roof. The field test in Gothenburg began in June 2013 and includes three plug-in hybrid buses, the batteries of which are rapidly recharged at the terminals. The conventional hybrid offers up to 37% fuel savings compared to a diesel version and 40-50% lower exhaust emissions.

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Plug-in Volvo Plug MPG 362

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APRIL 12, 2013

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. liter EcoBoost such as an integrated exhaust manifold.

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Fusion Water Ford Engine 246

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JANUARY 11, 2017

Volkswagen AG has agreed with the US government to resolve criminal and federal environmental and other civil claims against the company relating to the diesel emissions cheating débâcle. From October 2011 until July 2013, Neusser served as the head of Engine Development for VW. This case has been assigned to US District Judge Sean F.

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United States Diesel EPA Emissions 150

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

Computer model of Cu-SSZ-13 shows nitric oxide (ball-and-stick) interacting with a positively charged copper ion (copper ball) at an unexpected angle (red dotted lines). Zeolites are crystalline alumino-silicate minerals that can accommodate metal ions—metal atoms with a slight charge—for catalytic applications.

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Li-ion Diesel 2013 Water 225

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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. All the engines comply with the future Euro VI emissions standard, which will be mandatory in the EU from 2013/14.

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Engine Mercedes Commercial Exhaust 299

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APRIL 19, 2017

The slim design, together with the physical separation of intake/exhaust, creates space for near-engine exhaust aftertreatment. kW charger allows much faster charging of the battery. l/100 km [28 mpg US]; CO 2 emissions combined: 195 g/km) and Mercedes-Maybach S 560 4MATIC (fuel consumption combined: 9.3

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Mercedes PHEV Hybrid MPG 170

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MAY 3, 2010

Azure will integrate its Force Drive battery electric drive train into Transit Connect vehicles in Europe to support the sale of the zero-emission battery-electric models in selected markets. The Transit Connect Electric will have a targeted range of up to 130 km/80 miles on a full charge and zero exhaust emissions.

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Transit Connect Connect Connected Europe 239

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APRIL 23, 2014

The system allows the driver to select from three different drive modes to maximize performance or efficiency, and is capable of delivering 26% lower CO 2 emissions (169g/km) and 6.4 The motor also acts as a generator, harvesting kinetic energy through regenerative braking, charging the battery when the vehicle is slowing.

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JUNE 16, 2017

At the same time, plans are under way to expand the demo arena with heavy vehicles for quiet and emission-free urban traffic. Tomorrow's quiet vehicles emitting no exhaust gases will make the city even more appealing for people to live in, work in and enjoy.

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OCTOBER 4, 2013

will serve customers in the United States and Canada, and will be certified to US EPA 2013 NO x and PM emissions levels. In cold weather, the advanced ceramic glow plug system significantly reduces start time and electrical current draw, reducing vehicle charging system requirements. Like the new 5.0L Cummins ISV5.0

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2013

In an open access paper in the journal Energies , they report that CO 2 emissions can be reduced to as low as 43g/km in a subcompact car configuration using the dual-fuel hybrid electric powertrain on the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC). This process is very sensitive to small changes in pressure, temperature or cylinder charge composition.

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APRIL 19, 2013

The team presented a paper on their work at the 2013 SAE World Congress in Detroit. US CAFE, California LEV 3 and pending US Tier 3), the combustion engine community is gearing up for an intensified push to deliver higher efficiency engines with lower fuel consumption and emissions. Earlier post.) Earlier post.). Part-load CO 2.

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Engine Fuel Ford Future 253

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

The ADEPT project was launched in 2013 to demonstrate the potential for 48V-based intelligent electrification to deliver full hybrid-scale fuel efficiency from a highly cost-effective package. The supporting systems for electrical and vehicle integration include a 12V-48V DC-DC converter and a Ricardo hybrid supervisory controller.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2012

The power of both the gasoline engine and electric motor has been increased to 137 PS (128 hp, 96 kW) without compromising fuel economy or increasing exhaust emissions. The revised CR-Z will go on sale in January 2013. Updated CR-Z hybrid. Click to enlarge. The CR-Z’s 1.5-liter

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Li-ion Honda Hybrid Power 225

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NOVEMBER 19, 2012

This is an efficient method to manage engine temperature, Fascetti said, and enables faster warm-up, with reduced emissions. An integrated exhaust manifold on the engine supports a wider rpm range with the optimum fuel to air ratio. The exhaust gas is cooler, and the integrated head and exhaust manifold reduces weight.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2014

Tailpipe emissions of CO 2 from the combustion of ethanol and gasoline are similar on an energy basis—i.e., using ethanol does not affect a vehicle’s tailpipe CO 2 emissions per mile driven. Higher ethanol blending raises the octane rating, and provides much higher evaporative cooling of the intake charge. Earlier post.).

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AUGUST 4, 2011

Since this energy loss is primarily thermal in nature and can be attributed to the exhaust, cooling system, and engine and transmission surfaces, Mazda’s R&D team’s central focus is on improving the engine’s thermal efficiency cost-effectively. Extreme compression ratio rather than downsizing. Although downsizing—i.e., SKYACTIV-G.

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DECEMBER 15, 2016

The XLP will be an industry-first fleet-ready solution offered as a ship-thru upfit on half-ton pickup trucks from leading OEMs, and is targeted to provide a 50% improvement in miles driven per gallon for major fleets across the United States, as well as significant reductions in CO 2 emissions. —Clay Siegert.

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