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SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

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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MPG Mercedes 2014 EPA 230

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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. If successful, the program will then enter a second phase with the objective to bring a MicroPilot diesel-natural gas engine for the South East Asian and other markets to the start of production in 2017. and Kawahara, N.

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MARCH 10, 2014

and Westport Innovations (NASDAQ: WPRT/TSX: WPT), are introducing an integrated powertrain package for the Cummins Westport ISX12 G natural gas engine that will provide customers with the first automated transmission to be paired with a spark-ignited natural gas engine in the North American market. Natural gas package.

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Eaton Gas Diesel Engine 344

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JULY 2, 2015

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.

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Exhaust Fuel Carbon Diesel 150

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2013

Fred Diaz, President and CEO - Ram Truck Brand and Chrysler de Mexico, introduces the 2014 Ram ProMaster at the Chicago Auto Show. The Chrysler Group’s 2014 Ram ProMaster van, developed from the Fiat Ducato, will mark the the North American introduction of the 174 hp (130 kW) 3.0-liter The 2014 Ram ProMaster also offers a 280 hp 3.6-liter

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2014 Chrysler Diesel Oil 291

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JULY 16, 2014

2014 Yaris Hybrid. Toyota’s refreshed 2014 Yaris for Europe offers a choice of four powertrains, including a thoroughly reworked 3-cylinder 1.0 In addition, the exhaust temperature is lower than that of conventional engines. Click to enlarge. mpg US), and CO 2 emissions reduced to 95 g/km in conjunction with a stop/start system.

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2014 Engine Toyota Hybrid 273

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

Mercedes-Benz is presenting the taxi version of the B 200 Natural Gas Drive at the Frankfurt International Motor Show. When running on natural gas, the fuel consumption of the 115 kW (156 hp) B 200 Natural Gas Drive stands at 4.2 From 2014 the B 200 Natural Gas Drive will also be available as a taxi version.

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Taxi Mercedes Gas Cleaner 210

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APRIL 22, 2014

Toyota’s FPEG features a hollow step-shaped piston, combustion chamber and gas spring chamber. The team presented two papers on the state of their work at the recent SAE 2014 World Congress in Detroit. The FPEG consists of a two-stroke combustion chamber, a linear generator and a gas spring chamber. Click to enlarge.

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2014

unveiled the first generation of its new, proprietary enhanced spark-ignited (ESI) natural gas system. Using 100% dedicated natural gas as fuel, Westport’s new technology optimizes the combustion and thermal efficiencies of the engine by taking advantages of the positive properties of natural gas. mono-fuel gas engine.

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Diesel Gas Fuel Economy Power 259

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NOVEMBER 19, 2012

The new 2014 Ford Fiesta on sale next year will be the first vehicle available in the United States with Ford’s 3-cylinder 1.0-liter An integrated exhaust manifold on the engine supports a wider rpm range with the optimum fuel to air ratio. The exhaust gas is cooler, and the integrated head and exhaust manifold reduces weight.

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North America 2014 Ford America 236

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OCTOBER 23, 2013

Panasonic Corporation and Tokyo Gas Co., The new units will be sold by Tokyo Gas from 1 April 2014. A pipe shaft is a space to store water and gas pipes that runs vertically through condominium floors. Tokyo Gas is aiming for sales of 500 units in FY 2015 (ending March 31, 2015). April 1, 2014 (scheduled).

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Gas Fuel Water Gas-Electric 199

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FEBRUARY 7, 2013

2014 Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel engine. Assembled in Lordstown, Ohio, the 2014 Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel has demonstrated an estimated 42 mpg (5.6 2014 Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel. It is mounted close to the exhaust outlet of the engine for quicker spool-up of the turbine and faster light-off of the exhaust catalyst.

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Chevrolet Diesel Clean Cleaning 239

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MAY 6, 2013

2014 Sprinter. Since 2010, all Sprinters in the US have been powered by BlueTEC diesel engines, marking the first use of BlueTEC technology, with its selective catalytic reduction (SCR) exhaust aftertreatment system, in the commercial van market here. The two overhead camshafts actuate 16 intake and exhaust valves.

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2014 Diesel Standards Exhaust 306

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NOVEMBER 2, 2015

liter engines for model years (MY) 2014 through 2016 that results in increased NO x emissions of up to nine times EPA’s standard. The vehicles covered by the new NOV are the diesel versions of the 2014 VW Touareg, the 2015 Porsche Cayenne, and the 2016 Audi A6 Quattro, A7 Quattro, A8, A8L, and Q5. Earlier post.).

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EPA 2016 2014 Emissions 150

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AUGUST 6, 2013

Oliver Schmidt, General Manager, Energy and Environmental Office, Volkswagen Group of America confirmed that the new EA288 diesel engine will power the 2015 Golf, Beetle, Passat, Jetta, which are due in dealer showrooms in the second half of 2014. The new EA288 will eventually replace all the 2.0-liter

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America Diesel 2014 Exhaust 207

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MARCH 22, 2012

has begun development of a 15-liter heavy-duty, spark-ignited natural gas engine to meet demand for on-highway applications. As natural gas production grows in North America and the fuel becomes more readily available, Cummins believes that there is a strong market for engines powered by an alternative to diesel fuel. Cummins Inc.

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MAY 24, 2017

In the spring 2014, the GasOMeP project (Gasoline Vehicle Emission Control for Organic, Metallic and Particulate Non-Legislative Pollutants) got underway. The carcinogenic potential in one cubic meter of exhaust gas from gasoline direct injectors is up to 1,700 times higher than the EU limit for clean air. —Norbert Heeb.

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Engine Exhaust Gasoline Diesel 271

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FEBRUARY 5, 2013

(CWI) is supplying engines for two of the largest natural gas transit fleet orders in North America to date, with combined orders of more than 900 ISL G engines. In January, LA Metro announced its plans to order 550 New Flyer Xcelsior natural gas buses, powered with the Cummins Westport ISL G 8.9 The Cummins Westport ISL G, an 8.9-liter

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San Diego Fleet Gas North America 199

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JUNE 14, 2013

Jaguar’s 2014 XF features a new four-cylinder, 2.2-liter ECO2 diesel also has new larger Exhaust Gas Recirculation valves and a revised cooling assembly which combine to reduce emissions figures by a further 6 g/km of CO 2 over the 2013 Jaguar XF. l/100km) with a CO 2 figure of 129 g/km. Jaguar’s new 2.2L

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MPG 2014 Diesel Exhaust 170

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MAY 5, 2015

liter V8-powered models to run on compressed natural gas or propane, making Ford the only manufacturer of a CNG/propane-capable half-ton pickup. liter V8 engine will be available to order this summer with a factory-installed, gaseous-fuel prep package that includes upgraded intake and exhaust valves and valve seats. liter V8 engine.

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F-150 2016 Ford Gas 150

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DECEMBER 5, 2014

Haldor Topsøe A/S has won the Danish Engineering Product Award 2014 (in Danish Ingeniørens Produktpris 2014) for its new ECO-Jet solution. Particulate filter systems are developed for diesel engine exhaust with a relatively low sulfur and ash content.

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Emissions Exhaust Fuel Power 186

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MARCH 18, 2014

liter EA288 diesel engine will power the 2015 Golf, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Passat, and Jetta, all of which are set to arrive in dealer showrooms in the second half of 2014. Exhaust gas aftertreatment module close to engine. In the MDB, the exhaust gas treatment systems starts right after the turbocharger.

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Diesel 2014 2015 Water 307

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MARCH 4, 2019

The integral technology approach featuring the new stepped recess combustion process, dynamic multi-way exhaust gas recirculation and engine-side exhaust-gas aftertreatment, combined for the first time with variable valve control, makes possible lower consumption and emissions values.

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Mercedes Diesel Engine Exhaust 186

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JANUARY 29, 2020

The results of a new analysis by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) show that, when combined with a trend toward higher methane leakage and combustion slip, there is no climate benefit from using liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a marine fuel—regardless of the engine technology. First, it contains very little sulfur.

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Mariner Climate Fuel Oil 427

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JUNE 28, 2013

Natural gas engine company Westport Innovations Inc. Westport believes that the amalgamation will create the largest product portfolio and largest market presence in the North American light duty natural gas vehicle (NGV) space. has acquired BAF Technologies, Inc. BAF) and its subsidiary, ServoTech Engineering, Inc.

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Clean Cleaning Gas F-150 186

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FEBRUARY 25, 2014

The demonstrator will be present at the upcoming SAE 2014 High Efficiency IC Engine Symposium in Detroit in April; SwRI engineers are presenting a paper (2014-01-1190) at the SAE 2014 World Congress on the development of the demonstrator’s engine. L GDI Engine,” (SAE 2014-01-1190 ). In 2013, SwRI reported a 2.0-liter

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Fuel Economy Engine Fuel Economy 277

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JUNE 2, 2014

Although gasoline direct injection engines (GDI) are a favorable technology for reducing fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, recent studies have shown that GDI vehicles could emit more PM than traditional PFI (gasoline port fuel injection) vehicles as well as heavy-duty diesel trucks equipped with diesel particulate filters.

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Environment Exhaust Gasoline Canada 230

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JANUARY 14, 2013

Among the many features of the new 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee—introduced at the Detroit Auto Show—two in particular contribute to significantly improved fuel economy and driving performance: an optional new 3.0-liter 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Click to enlarge. That powertrain delivers 30 mpg (7.8 Click to enlarge.

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Jeep MPG 2014 Fuel Economy 231

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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.

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Gasoline Emissions Diesel Exhaust 317

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MAY 27, 2011

(MHI) has achieved a turbine inlet temperature of 1,600 °C—which it calls the world’s highest—with the company’s advanced J-Series gas turbine. The gas turbine that marked the achievement is the 60 hertz (Hz) M501J, which MHI developed in the spring of 2009. 2 Power Station of Kansai Electric Power Co.,

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Gas Gas-Electric Mitsubishi CO2 220

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DECEMBER 8, 2014

Reactivity-controlled compression ignition combustion phasing (CA50—crank angle when 50% of fuel is burned) is most sensitive to variations in diesel fuel mass, level of exhaust gas recirculation, and charge gas temperature. International Journal of Engine Research doi: 10.1177/1468087414556135.

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Wisconsin Exhaust Diesel Gas 329

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JULY 27, 2014

Also at IAA, Delphi will showcase the new second-generation High Pressure Direct Injection (HPDI) natural gas injector for heavy-duty engine applications. Ethernet penetration in new vehicles will grow from 1% in 2014 to 40% in 2020 according to ABI research. Delphi co-developed the new HPDI injector with Westport.

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Gas Fuel Exhaust Diesel 231

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FEBRUARY 26, 2014

Pierburg GmbH, a member of the KSPG Group, has been awarded contracts worth a lifetime total of €250 million (US$342 million) for a newly developed compact exhaust-gas recirculation valve. The effect of exhaust-gas recirculation is based on a lowering of combustion temperatures in diesel and gasoline engines.

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Czech Republic Exhaust Gasoline-Electric Gas-Electric 199

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JUNE 20, 2014

The result of their work, presented in papers this spring at the SAE 2014 World Congress, the Vienna Motor Symposium, and the JSAE Annual Congress, is the new 1.3-liter To meet both performance and fuel consumption requirements, a 4-2-1 pipe exhaust manifold has been designed to reduce residual exhaust gas in combustion.

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Fuel Economy Economy Engine Toyota 278

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MARCH 4, 2010

TSCi combustion minimizes heat loss to the cylinder walls and in the exhaust. The TSCi injection system can also be supplemented by advanced thermal management, exhaust gas recovery, electronic valves, and advanced combustion chamber geometries. Source: Transonic. Click to enlarge.

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Fuel Economy Fuel Economy Engine 297

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APRIL 21, 2017

Onori notes that an integrated approach to reduce gasoline particulates is necessary because engine operating conditions determine oxygen and fuel content and temperature of the exhaust gas, which influence the output of the catalytic converter, which in turn governs soot accumulation and oxidation in particulate filters.

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Engine Exhaust Gasoline Seattle 150

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FEBRUARY 5, 2015

The world’s first carrier vessel for compressed natural gas (CNG) is to be powered by an integrated Wärtsilä propulsion system. The new vessel will feature a 9-cylinder Wärtsilä 34DF dual-fuel main engine operating primarily on gas. The order with Wärtsilä was placed during the fourth quarter, 2014. Earlier post.)

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