Green Car Congress

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 Amminex direct ammonia delivery system (DADS) can further improve NO x conversion performance by reducing the time delay before NH3 introduction after cold start.

Fuel Economy 357

Fuel Economy Economy Gasoline Downsizing 357

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 28, 2014

Conversion efficiency is now the key. liter, normally-aspirated V8 engine used from 2006 to 2013 is replaced by a turbo 1.6-liter Energy can still be recovered from and deployed to the rear axle, however this is now termed MGU-K ( Kinetic) and is permitted twice the maximum power of the 2013 motor (120 kW versus 60 kW).

2014 252

2014 Mercedes Fuel Power 252

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Several after-market companies have done PHEV conversions of the Ford Escape hybrid and one has done a retrofit of the F-150 pickup -- see Where PHEVs Are and ICE-Conversions.) Hybrid Sonata model year 2011, possible PHEV version in 2013. Daimler/Mercedes Took over Daimler/Chrysler Sprinter PHEV program. No announced plans.

Plug-in 45

Plug-in Plug Hybrid Lithium Ion 45