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Ricardo: achieving light-duty diesel RDE NOx compliance in urban driving is possible, at a price

Green Car Congress

JUNE 11, 2016

A range of aftertreatment technology options are available to automakers seeking to achieve compliance with the impending EU Real Driving Emissions (RDE) regulations, according to the results of a Ricardo research project presented recently at the SIA Powertrain international conference and exhibition in Rouen, France. liter diesel engine.

Light

Light Diesel Price Exhaust

ICCT working paper highlights benefits of current and emerging light-duty diesel technology; “promising pathway for compliance”

Green Car Congress

JULY 11, 2017

Diesel vehicles have had a rough time penetrating the US light-duty vehicle market, reflecting outdated negative perceptions, higher fuel prices for diesel than for gasoline, the cost of complying with stringent US emission standards, and rapidly improving gasoline engines. —Isenstadt and German (2017). Background. Click to enlarge.

Diesel

Diesel Light Fuel Economy 2017

National Research Council Study Finds That Available Technologies Can Result in Significant Fuel Savings for Passenger Vehicles Over the Next 15 Years, But at Higher Purchase Prices for Consumers

Green Car Congress

JUNE 4, 2010

Various combinations of commercially available technologies could greatly reduce fuel consumption in passenger cars, sport-utility vehicles, minivans, and other light-duty vehicles over the next 15 years without compromising vehicle performance or safety, according to a new report by the National Research Council.

Purchase

Purchase Lithium Ion Fuel Available

Rare Rides Icons: The Lincoln Mark Series Cars, Feeling Continental (Part XLIII)

The Truth About Cars

JUNE 8, 2023

Other dimensions of the Mark VIII were larger in all directions, a stark contrast to the extreme downsizing implemented on Mark VI, a measure pushed further by the tidy proportions of the Mark VII.& Worth a quick comparison, the equivalent Thunderbird weighed 3,536 pounds with a V6 engine or 3,725 with the V8.

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Parts Mercury 2003 2004

Pinnacle Engine pre-production prototype opposed piston engine shows about 27% fuel consumption improvement across different scooter cycles compared to conventional engine

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 25, 2012

Fuel mass flow comparison shows Pinnacle engine ahead at just about all points in the map. We did another study with FEV, projecting our data onto a turbo downsized application; we get nearly 50% improvements in common automobiles. Click to enlarge. The work on the TP90 is for that partner. —Monty Cleeves.

Engine

Engine Fuel Fuel Economy Production

Advanced Turbocharged, Direct Injected Gasoline Engines Poised to Take on Diesels in US and in Europe for Reduced Fuel Consumption and Emissions

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 10, 2009

Additionally, suggested one of the speakers, advanced SIDI (spark-ignited, direct-injection) engines can take light-duty market share back from diesels in Europe based on the same trends. Comparison of Emission Standards (g/mi). . don’t think we expect to see a large market share of light duty diesel in the short term.

Gasoline

Gasoline Diesel Engine Emissions

Taking another look at methanol as an alternative transportation fuel for the US

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 17, 2011

In comparison, they noted, the technology for bio-chemical ethanol production from cellulosic biomass is not sufficiently developed yet. Multiple ways exist for introduction of methanol into the fuel infrastructure (light blends or heavy blends) and into vehicles (light duty or heavy duty applications).

Transportation

Transportation Fuel Coal Gasoline

Ricardo and Growth Energy Collaborate On First Vehicle-Based Demonstration of Ricardos Ethanol Boosted Direct Injection (EBDI) Engine Technology

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 26, 2010

Based on test work already carried out, Ricardo estimates that a fuel economy improvement of up to 30% is possible with no loss of power or performance, using a downsized EBDI engine in place of currently available gasoline powertrain technology. Comparison of different ethanol blend levels in EBDI engine. Click to enlarge.

Engine

Engine Energy Fuel Economy Gasoline

Ford Unveils Ford Fiesta for North America at Los Angeles Auto Show; 1.6L I4 with Ti-VCT Delivers Estimated 40 mpg Highway

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 2, 2009

Fiesta—available in four- and five-door bodystyles—will offer North American buyers a new choice of 15 class-exclusive technologies and projected highway fuel economy of 40 mpg, besting the Honda Fit, Nissan Versa and Toyota Yaris and Corolla. Fiesta four-door sedan. Click to enlarge. The Ford Fiesta’s 1.6-liter

Los Angeles

Los Angeles North America Ford MPG

KPMG survey finds global auto execs expect ICE dominance for some time; ICE downsizing and PHEVs to receive greatest investment over next 5 years; mobility-as-a-service in cities

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 10, 2013

Even in the BRICs, ICE downsizing has become a big deal. The survey found that most companies are hedging their bets and spreading funding across a wide range of areas, with ICE downsizing and plug-in hybrids expected to receive the greatest investment over the next 5 years. —“14 th Annual Global Automotive Executive Survey”.

Downsizing

Downsizing Global Auto Brazil

NRC releases second report on 21st Century Truck Partnership

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 23, 2011

Research funding should be commensurate with well-formulated goals that are strategic to reducing the fuel consumption of heavy-duty vehicles while improving safety, and all projects should be prioritized so that the 21CTP R&D program can be implemented within the available budget. Finding 3-7. Two of the project teams (Cummins, Inc.

EPA

EPA Fuel Engine Hybrid

Pinnacle 4-stroke opposed-piston SI engine shows fuel economy improvements of between 30-60% at light loads, 12-30% at medium loads over conventional

Green Car Congress

APRIL 24, 2012

Comparison of ISFC (@42.9 The results represent a light-load indicated efficiency improvement of 15-30% (up to 40.9%). For a comparison engine, Pinnacle used a 200 cc, conventional two-valve, air-cooled, carbureted model. MJ/kg) (4000 RPM) between 250cc Pinnacle and 200cc poppet valve engine. Source: Pinnacle. Click to enlarge.

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Light Fuel Economy Engine Fuel

EV ute overload: The electric pickups coming soon

EV Central

OCTOBER 27, 2023

As a visual and performance statement it naturally draws comparisons with the Cybertruck. However, despite work continuing on the electric LandCruiser Toyota execs have also warned that the earliest the vehicle will be available would be around 2026 , possibly later. Less expensive and powerful Hummers will launch later.

F-150

F-150 Hummer Australia Silverado

Rotrak testing prototype variable drive supercharger in vehicle on dyno

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 26, 2012

Rotrak combines a Rotrex centrifugal supercharger and traction epicyclic with a Torotrak variable ratio full-toroidal traction drive to deliver performance and customer satisfaction levels not available from current pressure-charging solutions, according to the company. Supercharger for Radical Engine Downsizing Applications.

Downsizing

Downsizing Vehicles Fuel Economy 2010

2018 VW Tiguan and new 2.0 TSI B-cycle engine gives VW a strong offering in compact SUV segment

Green Car Congress

JUNE 27, 2017

This is the only engine/transmission combination available in the Tiguan in the US. Put another way, the rightsizing approach combines the fuel economy benefits of downsizing with the power of a larger-displacement unit. This technology stops the engine during idle when the brake pedal is held (such as when waiting at a red light).

2018

2018 Engine SUV MPG

Volkswagen introduces new 1L, 3-cylinder gasoline Golf; 54.7 mpg

Green Car Congress

JUNE 2, 2015

Despite its efficiency, the Golf TSI BlueMotion with the 85 kW / 114 hp downsized 999 cc EA211-series engine reaches 100 km/h in 9.7 A 6-speed manual or 7-speed DSG (with automatic gear changes) are available; both consume just 4.3 Golf Comparisons. seconds and goes on to a top speed of 204 km/h (127 mph).

Gasoline

Gasoline MPG Exhaust Engine

NHTSA Modeling and Technology Projections Underlying the Proposed CAFE Target of 34.1 mpg by MY 2016

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 21, 2009

On 15 Sep, NHTSA and the US EPA proposed a joint rulemaking on fuel economy and greenhouse gas emissions for light duty vehicles: an average new car 34.1 Three of the NHTSA scenarios for penetration of technologies for light trucks for MY 2016. This reduces pumping losses at lighter loads in comparison to a larger engine.

2016

2016 MPG Fuel Economy EPA

Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2015

Appendix B: Car of the Future: A Comparison of Alternative Vehicles. Gasoline/diesel fueling stations to replenish the liquid fuel for these engines are readily available. More information on e-mile comparisons is given by Reference Nº 2. How PHEV enhances The Electric Infrastructure. Distributed Solar and Wind with the PHEV.

PHEV

PHEV Plug-in Renewable Energy

3rd generation Mercedes-Benz M-Class SUV lineup on average consumes 25% less fuel than previous models; pilot for the energy-transparent vehicle development tool

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 11, 2011

On the diesel side—now available solely as BlueTEC units with SCR aftertreatment technology) , the focus is on downsizing and the new version of the V6 CDI engine. If the flap is closed, the whole exhaust stream flows through the HP turbine, so that the exhaust-gas energy is available solely for the HP turbine drive.

Mercedes

Mercedes SUV Fuel Energy

EV Driven

Ricardo: achieving light-duty diesel RDE NOx compliance in urban driving is possible, at a price

ICCT working paper highlights benefits of current and emerging light-duty diesel technology; “promising pathway for compliance”

National Research Council Study Finds That Available Technologies Can Result in Significant Fuel Savings for Passenger Vehicles Over the Next 15 Years, But at Higher Purchase Prices for Consumers

Rare Rides Icons: The Lincoln Mark Series Cars, Feeling Continental (Part XLIII)

Pinnacle Engine pre-production prototype opposed piston engine shows about 27% fuel consumption improvement across different scooter cycles compared to conventional engine

Advanced Turbocharged, Direct Injected Gasoline Engines Poised to Take on Diesels in US and in Europe for Reduced Fuel Consumption and Emissions

Taking another look at methanol as an alternative transportation fuel for the US

Ricardo and Growth Energy Collaborate On First Vehicle-Based Demonstration of Ricardos Ethanol Boosted Direct Injection (EBDI) Engine Technology

Ford Unveils Ford Fiesta for North America at Los Angeles Auto Show; 1.6L I4 with Ti-VCT Delivers Estimated 40 mpg Highway

KPMG survey finds global auto execs expect ICE dominance for some time; ICE downsizing and PHEVs to receive greatest investment over next 5 years; mobility-as-a-service in cities

NRC releases second report on 21st Century Truck Partnership

Pinnacle 4-stroke opposed-piston SI engine shows fuel economy improvements of between 30-60% at light loads, 12-30% at medium loads over conventional

EV ute overload: The electric pickups coming soon

Rotrak testing prototype variable drive supercharger in vehicle on dyno

2018 VW Tiguan and new 2.0 TSI B-cycle engine gives VW a strong offering in compact SUV segment

Volkswagen introduces new 1L, 3-cylinder gasoline Golf; 54.7 mpg

NHTSA Modeling and Technology Projections Underlying the Proposed CAFE Target of 34.1 mpg by MY 2016

Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

3rd generation Mercedes-Benz M-Class SUV lineup on average consumes 25% less fuel than previous models; pilot for the energy-transparent vehicle development tool

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