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Since 2013, the share of premium gasoline in total motor gasoline sales in the US has steadily increased to 11.3% Turbochargers work by using a turbine driven off the exhaust gas to pressurize the intake air. By MY 2013, higher-octane gasoline-fueled LDVs accounted for 14.2% In MY 2010, 12.5%

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2012

2013 Nissan Sentra. Nissan’s all-new 2013 Sentra, featuring a new 1.8-liter The new Sentra has a strong family resemblance to the recently introduced 2013 Nissan Altima, both in exterior and interior styling cues and its “class-above style” against competitive vehicles in the compact sedan segment. Click to enlarge.

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JUNE 2, 2014

In addition, the inhomogeneity of the fuel mixture under stratified operation in GDI engines during the compression stroke tends to contribute to higher particulate emissions compared to the exhaust emissions from traditional PFI engines. Ford Focus wall-guided, stoichiometric GDI vehicle (GDI#2) and a 2013 2.0L —Chan et al.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

Source: Crane (2013).Click Tenneco and Gentherm (formerly BSST/Amerigon) are part of a US Department of Energy (DOE) consortium actively developing a thermoelectric generator (TEG) for capturing waste exhaust heat in vehicles and converting it to electrical energy to be used to power electrical systems within the vehicle.

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JANUARY 9, 2012

2013 Cadillac ATS. On the eve of the Detroit Auto Show, Cadillac introduced the 2013 ATS, a new rear-drive compact luxury sports sedan developed on an all-new, lightweight vehicle architecture. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.) GM says the ATS will be able to deliver peak highway fuel economy of more than 30 mpg.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2013

Featuring a twin-scroll turbocharger and a three-port integrated exhaust manifold (IEM), the 2.3-liter Class-exclusive Active Grille Shutters are designed to help improve MKC fuel efficiency at highway speeds. Two pivotal factors are the three-port integrated exhaust manifold cylinder head and a twin-scroll turbocharger.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2016

CDTi Whisper Diesel ( earlier post ) in Europe, and is derived from a common Italian-German-American medium diesel engine design, according to GM. CDTi was unveiled in 2013 at the Geneva Motor Show in the Zafira Tourer. liter diesel engine to be offered in the US in the 2018 Equinox ( earlier post ) is similar to Opel’s 1.6L

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OCTOBER 12, 2012

Exagon intends to build a small production series of the Furtive eGT starting in 2013. It is designed for use without a clutch, either in manual mode with the steering-wheel mounted paddles or in automatic mode. The air in the cabin is recycled automatically to reduce the nuisance caused by exhaust gases from other vehicles.

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APRIL 19, 2011

The all-new 2013 Chevrolet Malibu made its global debut with simultaneous introductions in the United States and China—two of the nearly 100 countries on six continents where it will be sold. 2013 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ. 2013 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ. Product highlights for North American models include a new 2.5L

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JUNE 9, 2019

The new X40DF in its standard configuration is designed to run on LNG, offering the first two-stroke dual-fuel engine for smaller vessels. Key benefits of the X82-D include reduced engine length and weight, due to shorter cylinder distance with adapted bearing, and structural design for reliability.

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Tritium’s chargers have been operating in the field since 2013 across an array of conditions from the Nordics to Australia. The modifications made during this project influenced the design of Tritium’s latest charging products with inclusions such as additional safety standards and filtration capabilities.

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MARCH 22, 2014

liter diesel, prominently showing the closely attached exhaust aftertreatment system. The Group was responsible for 79% of all light-duty passenger diesel sales in the US in 2013; worldwide, every fourth car sold by the Group is a diesel, said Dr. Johannes Arning, of Volkswagen’s Powertrain Product Management group. The EA288 2.0-liter

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MARCH 3, 2013

Researchers from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia and Imperial College London have designed an active control turbocharger consisting of a mixed-flow turbine with pivoting nozzle vanes to adapt to the pulsating exhaust flow. Results of their study showed that engine power increased by between 3.58% and 7.76% between 800 and 1400 rpm.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2012

diesel exhaust, and analyze such data as needed. the design of new studies that would provide a stronger basis for risk assessment. years provided information on the hazards associated with exposure to diesel exhaust, including the risk of lung cancer. Risk Assessment. encountered in everyday, nonoccupational environments.

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APRIL 2, 2014

A producer of exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valves and tubes as well as engine thermostats for both on- and off-road applications, Wahler’s customers include leading automotive manufacturers from around the world. BorgWarner announced the acquisition of all shares in Wahler on December 20, 2013. Earlier post.).

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JULY 16, 2014

Europe is the world’s fastest growing hybrid market; sales increased by 34% in 2013, with the region accounting for 12% of total global hybrid sales. The Yaris Hybrid sold 49,774 units in 2013, and the Valenciennes French factory has recently produced its 100,000 th Yaris Hybrid. A 4-cylinder, 1.33-liter liter gasoline engine and 1.4-liter

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DECEMBER 5, 2013

The cylinder head features an integrated exhaust manifold that separates the inner and outer pairs of cylinders into each inlet passage to the turbo. Keeping the exhaust pulses separated from the next cylinder in the firing order eliminates mixing losses and maximizes pulse energy to the turbine wheel. Larger exhaust valves.

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Ford Exhaust Fuel Economy Engine 355

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DECEMBER 27, 2012

Ford is embracing the use of “3D printing”—additive manufacturing—in its design work. Escape: EcoBoost four-cylinder engines in the 2013 Escape built at Louisville Assembly Plant. F-150: Exhaust manifolds for the 3.5-liter Many of the components for the Ford 3.5-liter

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Oil-Sands Ford F-150 Escape 252

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2016

Under the terms of the agreement, Ricardo will support Quanchai in the design and development and calibration of a new diesel engine family, of sizes ranging from 2.5- Essentially, Ricardo explained, the design creates two annular contra-rotating vortices in the piston bowl, one atop the other. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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OCTOBER 10, 2014

The California Energy Commission has issued a funding notice ( PON-14-501 ) to support the applied research and development of advanced high-energy ignition systems capable of overcoming the challenges of igniting natural gas fuel under high boost pressures with heavy exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) for spark-ignited Class 3-8 engines.

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OCTOBER 4, 2012

liter natural gas engine designed to meet the increasing demand for on-highway vehicles powered by natural gas. diesel engine and will use Cummins Westport’s proven spark-ignited, stoichiometric cooled exhaust gas recirculation (SEGR) technology. Firing pressure are higher, so your ignition systems need to be designed differently.

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OCTOBER 19, 2014

The new clean diesel bus technology of today is the result of an interconnected system of clean fuels, advanced engine design and exhaust or aftertreatment technologies working together to reduce emissions to near-zero emissions. Share of fuels and engines in the public transit bus fleet in 2013 according to APTA.

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Claims state that Cummins may have installed the units on roughly 630,000 motors equipped to Ram 2500 and 3500 pickups from the 2013-2019 model years. It apparently performed the same function but was of a different design as the unit installed on older trucks. This leaves the impacted manufacturers with a few options.

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JULY 5, 2017

The affected vehicles are the 2013-2017 RAM 2500 with Cummins diesel (2WD, 4WD) and. 2013-2017 RAM 3500 with Cummins diesel (2WD, 4WD). The mechanic also told him that upwards of 25% of the fuel is being diverted through the exhaust system to heat up the emissions, according to the filed complaint.

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Fuel Economy Chrysler Diesel Emissions 170

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OCTOBER 16, 2012

The roll-out of the new engine family—developed in Ruesselsheim, Germany—will begin in early 2013. The structural design considers the engine’s use in a variety of vehicle applications, allowing minimum integration effort and consistent part interchangeability. Each has a dedicated top land including a small bowl.

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DECEMBER 31, 2014

By the end of 2013, it had 10.63 For comparison, New York City in 2013 had a population of 8.4 increase from 2013. The vehicle parc has contributed to the city’s deteriorating air quality, as exhaust from automobiles was responsible for 41% of smog, according to official statistics, causing the city’s PM 2.5 to 7:30 p.m.

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JUNE 5, 2017

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. The variable turbine geometry (VTG) is designed for low-loss flow.

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JUNE 29, 2012

For the 2013 XF and XJ lineup, Jaguar is adding two new downsized forced induction gasoline powerplants: 3.0-liter The turbine housing for the low inertia turbocharger is integrated with the lightweight, thin-walled exhaust manifold, shortening the engine and catalyst warm up times and reducing emissions. liter V6 Supercharged and 2.0-liter

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JANUARY 26, 2012

The CX-5 will be the first model of the company’s new-generation products that adopts SKYACTIV Technology throughout the vehicle ( earlier post ), in the powertrain, body and chassis, while fully embracing Mazda’s new design theme, “KODO - Soul of Motion.”. Earlier post.). Mazda says that the SKYACTIV-D 2.2 Earlier post.)

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DECEMBER 16, 2011

The turbo engine is an all-aluminum, dual overhead cam, four-valve design with forged steel connecting rods. The exhaust valves have sodium-filled stems that promote valve cooling. An advanced, electronically controlled turbocharger uses a twin-scroll design to increase power. GM now has two different 2.0L Earlier post.)

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JUNE 26, 2014

liter EcoBoost also was awarded the International Paul Pietsch Award 2013 for technological innovation in Germany; the Dewar Trophy from Royal Automobile Club in Great Britain; and the Breakthrough Award from Popular Mechanics in the United States. TSI ACT also took the Best New Engine award in 2013. Ford vehicles equipped with the 1.0-liter

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MARCH 19, 2015

The EcoFit Single Module is designed to be up to 60% smaller and 40% lighter compared to the EPA 2013 solution it supersedes, all while improving emissions reduction performance. EcoFit DPF systems use wall-flow substrates typically made of porous ceramic media that capture exhaust gas and remove PM or soot particles.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2014

Until now, turbulent fluctuations in the exhaust gas stream have not been fully understood as one of the major sources of noise. From 23 to 28 September 2013, engine tests supported by Hamburg Airport and Lufthansa Technik (LHT) were conducted in the LHT soundproof hangar using DLR’s A320-ATRA research aircraft.

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Engine Exhaust Chevron Light 231

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JANUARY 14, 2013

LS7 engine from the 2013 Corvette Z06 from 1,000 to 4,000 rpm. The LT1 is backed by a choice of active exhaust systems that are less restrictive than the previous generation, due in part to an increase in diameter from 2.5 An available dual-mode active exhaust system offers a 27% improvement in airflow. Click to enlarge.

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OCTOBER 28, 2013

The Performance Sonic RS concept features engine performance, suspension/brakes and appearance upgrades developed by Chevrolet Performance engineers and designed to be installed by Chevrolet dealers. Features include: A Stage Kit, cold-air induction and a high-flow exhaust system allow the 1.4L turbocharged engine.

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MARCH 18, 2014

This powerplant shares only the bore spacing with the previous diesel engine that had the same designation. The engineers integrated the oil and vacuum pump in one module; it is designed as a compact dual pump. Exhaust gas aftertreatment module close to engine. Integrated thermal management. The system is modular.

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APRIL 1, 2013

In addition to highway fuel economy estimates that are 2 mpg higher than a 2013 Ford V8 pickup equipped with a 5.0L Ti-VCT V-8 and 3 mpg higher than a Ram V8, Sierra’s new V-8 highway fuel economy estimates also measure higher than those of the 2013 Ford F-150 EcoBoost V-6 (23 mpg for the Sierra, 22 mpg for the Ford EcoBoost F-150), GM noted.

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