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Study shows biodiesel blends in buses reduce PM, other harmful exhaust elements, EC and CO

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Before they can be used, however, it is essential to understand their physical properties, combustion chemistry, and characterization of the exhaust due to a number of issues associated with fuel properties—for example, a lower heating value and higher cloud point than regular diesel.

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The importance of considering non-exhaust traffic emissions; the role of EVs

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the criteria pollutants and CO 2 that emerge with the exhaust from the tailpipe. However, there is more than 15 years of research showing that the contribution of non-exhaust primary particles to the total traffic generated primary particles is significant in urban areas. Further, a 2013 review by Denier van der Gon et al. Background.

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Mercedes-Benz 2014 E250 BlueTEC sedan estimated EPA rated at 45 mpg highway, 28 mpg city

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The Mercedes-Benz 2014 E250 BlueTEC sedan, the first diesel E-Class to be available with 4MATIC, achieves an estimated EPA rating of 45 mpg US (5.2 2014 E250 BlueTEC. Fuel pressure for the BlueTEC direct fuel injection system is 2,000 bar, which makes possible even more power and lower exhaust emissions. l/100 km) in the city.

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Fraunhofer developing process to ferment steel exhaust gases to fuels and chemicals

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Fraunhofer researchers in Germany have developed a process for the conversion of CO-rich exhaust gases from steel plants into fuels and specialty chemicals. In addition to the exhaust gases, syngas—similar gas mixtures from home and industrial waste incineration—can also be used for the engineered process. Breitkreuz, K.,

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455 hp 2014 Corvette Stingray to deliver EPA-estimated 29 mpg highway

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The 2014 Corvette Stingray will deliver up to an EPA-estimated 17 mpg US (13.8 The LT1 delivers 460 hp (343 kW) with the available dual-mode exhaust. The 2014 Corvette Stingray coupe goes on sale this fall, with a convertible following by the end of the year.' l/100 km) in the city, and 29 mpg (8.1 Earlier post.).

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Refreshed 2014 Toyota Yaris features revamped 1.0L engine with switching between Atkinson and Otto cycles; new hybrid

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2014 Yaris Hybrid. Toyota’s refreshed 2014 Yaris for Europe offers a choice of four powertrains, including a thoroughly reworked 3-cylinder 1.0 This creates a higher expansion ratio for less compression, reducing pumping losses and converting combustion energy to engine power more effectively. Click to enlarge. lbs) lighter.

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IHS: automotive semiconductor market up 10% in 2014 to $29B; hybrids, connectivity and ADAS major drivers

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The automotive semiconductor market did exceptionally well in 2014, according to new analysis from IHS. improvement over 2014. The new concepts in emissions mitigation in the engine and in exhaust aftertreatment systems require advance sensors for their operation. in 2015, a 21% increase over 2014.

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