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ULEMCo delivers first hydrogen-diesel dual-fuel refuse trucks to Fife Council in Scotland

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ULEMCo, the developer of a hydrogen-diesel dual fuel conversion system for commercial vehicles, has delivered its first hydrogen dual-fuel refuse vehicles to Fife Council in Scotland. A diesel pilot injection initiates combustion of the hydrogen, which is stored onboard at 350 bar. InTech, doi: 10.5772/54613.

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Cummins progressing with lightweight downsized T2B2 diesel for pickup; 40% improvement in fuel economy over gasoline V8

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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. Exhaust system configuration. 2013) “Cold Start Concept (CSC): A Novel Catalyst for Cold Start Emission Control,” SAE Int. Weigert, E., Fuels Lubr.

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Audi’s new 3.0L diesel; ready for 48V mild hybrid system

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The latest analyses of A7 and A8 automobiles of model years 2010 through 2013 with V6 and V8 engines certified according to the EU5 emission standard have revealed that in certain situations, NO x emissions are between 20 and 100 percent above the limit. It stores nitrogen oxides until it is full. Both ports have lower flow resistance.

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Dearman-led consortium awarded $3.1M to develop waste-heat-recovery system using liquid air engine

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After each expansion cycle the heat exchange fluid is recovered from the exhaust and reheated to ambient temperature via a heat exchanger similar to a conventional radiator. Some of the heat that will inevitably escape down the exhaust will be converted into electricity using a thermoelectric generator (TEG). Earlier post. ).

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Volvo Trucks unveils new powertrains featuring increased power and 2.2 to 6.5% better fuel efficiency

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Volvo’s new powertrain offerings include multiple engine enhancements, such as turbo compounding for the Volvo D13 engine; the introduction of Volvo I-Shift with Crawler Gears automated manual transmission; and a one-box Exhaust Aftertreatment System (EATS). The system stores up to 4,500 different hills. Volvo engine enhancements.

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Mercedes AMG PETRONAS F1 team unveils 2014 challenger and PU106A Hybrid Power Unit; new fuel and lubricants

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Conversion efficiency is now the key. liter, normally-aspirated V8 engine used from 2006 to 2013 is replaced by a turbo 1.6-liter A sole single-stage compressor and single-stage exhaust turbine are used for pressure charging. —Andy Cowell Managing Director, Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains. The F1 W05.

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Audi highlights its range of electrification efforts; Q7 diesel PHEV, A7 fuel cell PHEV, BEV, 48V and more; 750 Wh/l by 2025

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While they store a high amount of energy compared to the other designs, their power output is comparatively low. Conversely, high coating thicknesses for the electrodes produce a high energy density. Because the exhaust system transports only water, it can be made of lightweight polymer. lb) of hydrogen per 100 kilometers (62.1

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