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NOVEMBER 20, 2014

Mitsubishi Concept XR-PHEV on stage in LA. MMNA) gave the Mitsubishi Concept XR-PHEV ( earlier post ) plug-in hybrid its North American debut at the 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show. The powertrain features a front engine/front-wheel drive gasoline-powered 1.1-liter Click to enlarge. Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

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MARCH 5, 2014

SKYACTIV-D Technology Concept. Misfiring is avoided by adopting a variable valve lift (VVL) system for the exhaust valves. The exhaust valves are opened slightly during the intake stroke to recycle host exhaust gas back into the cylinder, increasing the air temperature. Source: Mazda. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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APRIL 9, 2014

2014-01-1190. Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) announced preliminary test results of its Dedicated-Exhaust Gas Recirculation (D-EGR) demonstration vehicle ( earlier post ) at the SAE 2014 World Congress in Detroit. With D-EGR, one or more cylinders have their exhaust connected directly to the intake system. and 1.4.

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2014

This first phase of the program is targeted to commence in September 2014 and will last six months. Clean Air Power will continue to be supported by Ricardo as part of the co-operation agreement signed in September 2013. —Clean Air Power CEO John Pettitt. and Kawahara, N.

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JUNE 8, 2019

liter M 139 engine is the world’s most powerful turbocharged four-cylinder engine in series production. With this engine, Mercedes-AMG has even exceeded the previously most powerful M 133 by 30 kW (41 hp). This product policy logic has already proved successful in the V8-powered AMG Performance models. Turbocharger.

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MAY 9, 2015

At the Wörthersee festival, Audi is showcasing the Audi TT clubsport turbo technology concept equipped with a new 2.5 Power is transferred via a manual six-speed transmission. The 2014 Ford Shelby GT500 is powered by an aluminum 5.8-liter Turbochargers are typically driven by energy from the exhaust—i.e.,

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FEBRUARY 18, 2014

Controlled Power Technologies (CPT) will deliver two technical papers at SAE World Congress in April on its SpeedStart torque assist and kinetic energy recovery system ( earlier post ) and TIGERS turbine integrated gas energy recovery system ( earlier post ) for 48V mild hybrid vehicles. Earlier post.) Earlier post.) SpeedStart.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

TEG component (cartridge) and TEG architecture concept. Gentherm is supplying modular, cylindrical-shaped thermoelectric cartridges that convert waste heat from the exhaust into electricity. We are now working closely with Tenneco to integrate our thermoelectric cartridges into a new and innovative exhaust system design.

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APRIL 8, 2009

The E 250 BlueTEC concept. At the New York International Auto Show, Mercedes-Benz showcased a concept E 250 BlueTEC designed for the North American market. The engine delivers 150 kW (204 hp) of power and develops torque of 500 Nm (369 lb-ft) at 1600-1800 rpm. Click to enlarge. L/100km) in city traffic and 39 mpg US (6.0

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Mercedes Diesel Concept Exhaust 150

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JANUARY 26, 2012

The vehicle meets Euro 6 exhaust standards. The market launch of the first BMW M Performance Automobiles also marks the premiere of the most powerful diesel engine ever fitted in one of the brand’s models. Playing a central role in this increase in power is M Performance TwinPower Turbo technology. Average fuel consumption is 6.3

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BMW Diesel Exhaust Engine 325

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NOVEMBER 6, 2017

In 2014, Porsche unveiled a unique drive concept for its Le Mans Prototype—a compact, highly efficient two-litre, V4 turbocharged gasoline engine (500 hp/370 kW) supplemented by brake and exhaust gas energy recovery systems. —Michael Steiner, Board Member for Research and Development at Porsche AG. Earlier post.).

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AUGUST 8, 2017

This new proprietary combustion engine combines the advantages of gasoline and diesel engines to optimize environmental performance, power and acceleration performance. 2015) “Development of Dynamic Models for an HCCI Engine with Exhaust Gas Rebreathing System,” SAE Technical Paper 2015-01-1803 doi: 10.4271/2015-01-1803. Yamasaki, Y.,

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MAY 12, 2012

The Directorate for Engineering is now seeking proposals (NSF 12-559) for awards totalling up to $12 million for FY 2012, 2013, and 2014, pending availability of funds. Within the US alone, almost 12 million barrels of oil are consumed per day in ground transportation vehicles that are powered by the internal combustion engine (ICE).

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JUNE 23, 2014

Lightweight steel pistons provide reduced friction & compression height with increased power density. Exhaust system configuration. Michael Ruth (2014) “ATP-LD; Cummins Next Generation Tier 2 Bin 2 Diesel Engine” DOE 2014 Annual Merit Review, Project ACE061. Weigert, E., Fuels Lubr.

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DECEMBER 20, 2013

The Department Of Energy (DOE), Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) intends to issue, on behalf of its Vehicle Technology Office (VTO), a program-wide Funding Opportunity Announcement (DE-FOA-0000991) for fiscal year 2014 on or about January 2014. kW, specific power of 14.1 kW/kg, power density of 13.

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JUNE 27, 2013

2014 Mazda3. Mazda unveiled the redesigned 2014 Mazda3 (known as the Axela in Japan) in a series of launch events world-wide. For the North American market, the 2014 Mazda3 will be offered with two engine choices: the currently-offered SKYACTIV-G 2.0-liter liter gasoline engine, as fitted to the CX-5 and 2014 Mazda6.

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OCTOBER 25, 2013

All model variants come with extensive BMW EfficientDynamics technology as standard and meet the stipulations of the EU6 exhaust standard. The engine powering the BMW 220i Coupe sources significantly higher output from its 2.0-liter The BMW 228i Coupe in the US will be powered by a 240 hp (179 kW) version of the 2.0-liter

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AUGUST 6, 2014

Graphic from GM, Edwards AMR 2014 presentation. Detailed analytical tools, such as computational fluid dynamics, become attractive to reduce the number of probable injector concepts for a given combustion system. Source: Edwards, AMR 2014 presentation. Simulation of injector. Click to enlarge. Optimizing injector design.

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Engine GM Ford 2014 335

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MARCH 22, 2016

Among the new features in the R18 are a more radical aerodynamics concept, including a new safety cell; a Li-ion battery replacing the flywheel energy storage system; and a revised V6 TDI diesel engine. The FIA WEC regulations have been providing automobile manufacturers with incentives to build increasingly efficient race cars since 2014.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2014

BMW X5 plug-in hybrid prototype at Efficient Dynamics Innovation Days 2014. At BMW’s Efficient Dynamics Innovation Days 2014 in Germany, the company provided the first opportunities for test-driving the BMW X5 eDrive plug-in hybrid (PHEV) prototype ( earlier post ). Its power is supplied by the lithium-ion high-voltage battery pack.

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JUNE 28, 2013

Currently, Westport exclusively installs the natural gas Westport WiNG Power System on the Ford F-250 through F-550 series at its assembly center in Louisville, KY. BAF has been producing a broad list of natural gas vehicle conversions for more than a decade and recently produced its 20,000th compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicle conversion.

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OCTOBER 9, 2013

First introduced in 2005, the most recent version of the DL06 is certified to Tier 4 interim exhaust emissions regulations, and is equipped with cooled EGR to reduce NO x emissions and a DPF to minimize particulate. Hoerter, C., Andersson, P.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2013

The first engine utilizing this technology, the Wärtsilä RT-flex50DF, will be available for delivery in the third quarter of 2014. Since low pressure gas technology is the standard for all 4-stroke engine makers today, the merit of this concept is clearly proven. —Martin Wernli, Vice President, 2-stroke, Wärtsilä Ship Power.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

One of its outstanding features is the in-line six, which meets the EU Stage V emission standard for locomotives without the need for an exhaust after-treatment system (EATS). The MAN D3876 LE63x meets EU Stage V for locomotives without the need for exhaust after-treatment systems.

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MARCH 4, 2012

Soon we’ll be talking about such concepts as swarm intelligence and piloted driving. Its pioneering vehicle in this field is the Audi A3, with the market launch of a plug-in version slated for 2014. This will be followed by the next-generation Audi A4 and Audi Q7 plug-in cars—starting in 2014 and in successive years.

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AUGUST 29, 2013

liter TSI four-cylinder engine in the 2014 Jetta and Passat, followed by the 2014 Beetle. In a presentation at Volkswagen of America’s 2014 line drive in St. Key advances for Gen 3 are in weight reduction, friction reduction, and the internal exhaust cooling system. The resulting boost in driving performance is manifest.

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JANUARY 29, 2014

Renewable electricity could also be used to produce hydrogen, which in turn can be used to power fuel cells, providing auxiliary or propulsion power. LNG engines currently being produced cover a broad range of power outputs. Engine concepts include gas-only engines; dual fuel 4-stroke; and 2-stoke.

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JUNE 9, 2014

A complex set of rules assesses the various technical concepts. In addition to the new, more efficient internal combustion engine, the 2014 R18 powertrain concept, for the first time, features the integration of two hybrid systems: ERS-K and ERS-H. when the boost pressure limit has been reached. Diesel Hybrids Motorsport'

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MARCH 27, 2013

2014 Jeep Cherokee. Chrysler introduced the new 2014 Jeep Cherokee mid-size SUV at the New York International Auto Show. Powered by the choice of two new engines mated to the nine-speed, the Cherokee features expected highway fuel economy ratings of up to 31 mpg US (7.6 Click to enlarge. The 16-valve, 2.4-liter 4x4 systems.

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Jeep 2014 MPG Chrysler 294

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JULY 13, 2011

New Panamax is the term for the size limit of ships that will be capable of traveling through the Panama Canal after its planned expansion is completed in 2014: 366m in LOA, 49m in width and 15.2m Concept of the UST. The ship is projected to respond to anticipated growth in demand for ships in the New Panamax category. in LOA, 32.2m

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

The Audi engineers have also further improved the crash safety through the intelligent composite concept in the TT Roadster. A powerful TFSI ensures efficient drive in the TTS Roadster. The switchable flaps in the exhaust system underscore the sporty sound. With the 2.0 The aluminum A?pillars speed S tronic.

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Audi MPG Diesel Engine 231

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JULY 17, 2014

Audi has built two technology studies with the “electric biturbo” technology it is developing ( earlier post ): the Audi A6 TDI concept is equipped with a new 3.0 a single turbo with supplementary electric compressor), while the Audi RS 5 TDI concept with a 3.0 Drivetrain of the RS 5 TDI concept with biturbo. Click to enlarge.

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MAY 9, 2013

Example power cycle of the cryogenic (e.g., A new new forum for the advocacy and development of liquid air as an alternative technology to harness waste and surplus energy within power and transport—the Liquid Air Energy Network (LAEN)—has formed in the UK. liquid air) Dearman piston engine. Source: Dearman Engine Company.

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JANUARY 26, 2023

Rahman, a power expert and professor of electrical and computer engineering at Virginia Tech , is the former chair of the IEEE ad hoc committee on climate change. Countries that continue to burn coal should do so in high-efficiency power plants, he said. One type is the ultrasupercritical coal-fired steam power plant.

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OCTOBER 2, 2014

Hyundai Motor is showcasing two new turbocharged gasoline direct injected (T-GDI) engines at the Paris Motor Show 2014. In addition, Hyundai is premiering at the Paris show its first 7-speed dual-clutch transmission, fitted into the i30 CNG natural gas concept car, which contributes to improved fuel efficiency. Click to enlarge.

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JUNE 23, 2014

Progressively demonstrate the project objectives via concept analysis/modeling, single-cylinder engine, multi-cylinder engine, and vehicle-level demonstration—the point at which the development team is now. I4 / 25 bar BMEP; during the concept evaluation in 2010 and 2011, the research team revised the architecture to 2.3L

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Fuel Economy Economy Ford Engine 247

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2012

The more powerful version of the 2.0 TFSI, the most powerful gasoline engine in the lineup, produces 132 kW (180 hp) and 250 N·m (184 lb-ft) of torque. The exhaust manifold is integrated into the cylinder head—a similar solution is also used in the two smaller TFSI engines. Average fuel consumption is 4.2

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