Carbon, CO2 and Downsizing

ICCT: decline in diesel sales will have negligible impact on attainment of European CO2 emission standards

Green Car Congress

MARCH 19, 2018

The combustion of 1 liter of diesel fuel produces approximately 11% more energy than gasoline fuel, but the diesel fuel also releases approximately 11% more CO2 due to its higher carbon content. —The ICCT.

Diesel

Diesel CO2 Standards Emissions

ALABC: 48V mild hybrids can meet emission targets with CO2 reductions of 15-20%

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 27, 2016

Current mild-hybrid vehicle projects, in partnership with Ford and Hyundai/Kia, that utilize advanced 48V lead-carbon batteries, can reduce CO 2 emissions by 15-20%, according to the latest data from the Advanced Lead Acid Battery Consortium (ALABC), presented at the Advanced Automotive Battery Conference (25-28 January, Mainz).

Emissions

Emissions Hybrid CO2 Downsizing

U Toronto team assess the climate trade-off between reduced CO2 and increased Black Carbon from GDI engines

Green Car Congress

JULY 14, 2016

The upside of gasoline direct injection (GDI) engines is widely seen as being improved fuel economy coupled with an increase in specific power (especially with turbocharging), enabling significant downsizing. The cO 2 emission factor was calculated assuming a fuel carbon content of 8887 g/gallon. mpg (10.99

Climate

Climate Engine Carbon Fuel Economy

UK Technology Strategy Board Awards More Than 12M to 22 Projects to Speed Up Development of Low-Carbon Technology for Vehicles; Includes Gas Turbine Range Extender and Li-S Battery Cells

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 22, 2010

This investment is part of our ongoing strategy to put the UK at the forefront of low carbon vehicle technology. The work will help to accelerate the reduction of carbon emissions and deliver mass-market low carbon road vehicles within 5 to 15 years. Other projects include: TSB Low-Carbon Vehicle Technology Awards.

Carbon

Carbon Li-ion Downsizing Gas

Cummins ETHOS 2.8L optimized E-85 engine demonstrates 50-80% reduction in CO2 emissions in medium-duty truck

Green Car Congress

JULY 14, 2014

Cummins has developed an E-85-specific engine and powertrain that reduce carbon dioxide emissions by as much as 80% compared with a baseline gasoline-powered medium-duty truck. The ETHOS 2.8L demo truck. Click to enlarge. as a means to increase fuel efficiency, and developing the integrated start/stop system. Earlier post.)

Engine

Engine Emissions CO2 Gasoline

Study finds technology cost of achieving European 2020 LDV CO2 targets more than offset by resultant fuel savings

Green Car Congress

MARCH 19, 2013

This first report (Phase I) examines only the impact of improving the efficiency of fossil-fueled vehicles, in which efficiency gains are delivered by the improvement of the internal combustion engine vehicle, including lightweighting, engine downsizing and hybridization. —“An Economic Assessment of Low Carbon Vehicles”.

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Cost Of 2020 Fuel CO2

Full lifecycle CO2 of new Mercedes C-Class 10% less than outgoing model

Green Car Congress

MARCH 31, 2014

In terms of carbon monoxide (CO) emissions during the operation of the vehicle, a significant improvement was achieved over the 2007 predecessor. Emissions of sulfur dioxide are on a par with those of the preceding model. The start/stop system as standard for all engine variants.

Mercedes

Mercedes CO2 2007 MPG

HyBoost Project Aiming for 30-40% CO2 Reduction Without Performance Compromise

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 30, 2009

This is to be achieved through the synergistic application of an extremely downsized gasoline engine coupled with electrified boosting and exhaust gas energy recovery; micro-hybrid functionality with stop/start, torque assist and regenerative braking; and a novel energy storage technology. The vehicle is to offer the performance of a 2.0

Lead Acid

Lead Acid CO2 Exhaust Gasoline-Electric

New micro hybrid cars could cut CO2 emissions

Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

A new generation of low voltage micro-hybrid technologies in vehicles could allow existing engine technology and transmission combinations to be downsized and support significant reductions in fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. Controlled Power Technologies and AVL have been working [.].

VRLA

VRLA CO2 Hybrid Emissions

VW puts emphasis on downsizing

Green Cars News

MAY 16, 2009

As part of its efforts to go green, Volkswagen is placing a clear emphasis on downsizing as it proved with two new engines at the 30 th Vienna Engine Symposium. Both engines show how Volkswagen reduces carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions and fuel consumption. It meets the EU5 exhaust emission standard.

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Downsizing CO2 Petrol Green Cars

CPT developing 48-volt electric supercharger for micro-mild hybrids

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 29, 2011

At 48 volts, a VTES electric supercharger will transform 7kW of battery power into a highly boosted charge of air for downsized gasoline and diesel engines. There will be no torque deficit or other tradeoffs from essential engine downsizing and higher gearing, which now dominates the development of internal combustion engines.

Volt

Volt Hybrid Downsizing Lead Acid

ADEPT project to apply gasoline engine HyBoost system to diesel; 48V architecture; full hybrid fuel economy at much lower cost

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

This combined combined aggressive 50% downsizing of the engine with an electric supercharger for transient low-speed performance and a 12+X volt micro-hybrid stop-start and energy recuperation systems. ADEPT will also use a carbon-enhanced capacitive lead-acid battery, offering a high power-to-weight ratio.

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy Diesel Economy Gasoline

Ford / AVL study concludes mid-level ethanol blend attractive as a long-term future fuel for use in optimized engines in US

Green Car Congress

APRIL 19, 2013

Given the properties of the fuel blend, improved fuel efficiencies can be generated by several approaches, including downsizing/downspeeding; increased compression ratio; reduced enrichment; and the leveraging of improved efficiency at part load. Downsizing/downspeeding. Volumetric fuel economy. Anderson, J. and Stein, R.,

Engine

Engine Fuel Ford Future

CPT presenting two papers at SAE World Congress on SpeedStart and TIGERS for 48V mild hybrid systems

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

As a reduced cost concept, it aims to make more intelligent use of electrical energy to achieve the desired reduction in fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. There is a continual drive within the auto industry for low carbon vehicle technologies. SpeedStart.

Congress

Congress Hybrid Exhaust Gas-Electric

Renault 2010 Environment Workshop, Part 1: Combustion Engine Technology and Product Plans

Green Car Congress

JUNE 7, 2010

Renault’s ongoing downsizing strategy is aimed at reducing the cubic capacity of its engines in order to bring down fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions, without detracting from performance. The downsizing process involved shortening the piston stroke by reducing the size of the crank pin and conrod assembly. Select Engines.

Environment

Environment Engine 2010 Parts

HyBoost project could cut emissions by 40 per cent

Green Cars News

DECEMBER 1, 2009

A new project has set the ambitious goal of reducing carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by 30-40 per cent. It hopes to produce a car that offers the performance of a 2.0litre model while keeping CO2 emissions below 100g/km.

Emissions

Emissions CO2 Lead Acid Petrol

Fiat launches turbo-charged engine

Green Cars News

MAY 30, 2009

However, there are also significant efficiency gains through the downsizing. Its fuel consumption is 30mpg and its emissions are 185g/km of carbon dioxide (CO2). Thanks to a new scavenging strategy the drive torque is comparable to one of an aspirated V6 engine which is almost twice its displacement.

Engine

Engine Downsizing Exhaust Charging

Lotus to introduce range extender

Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 8, 2009

Thanks to its high efficiency and low mass it will be possible to downsize expensive batteries while maintaining efficiency and range, according to Lotus. It features an innovative architecture that consists of an aluminium monoblock construction that reduces the engine mass and offers improved emissions and durability.

Range

Range Downsizing CO2 Green Cars

Fiat to launch MultiAir system

Green Cars News

JUNE 16, 2009

The MultiAir system, which was introduced at the Geneva Motor Show last year, is seen as a versatile technology that can be applied to all petrol engines.

Petrol

Petrol Downsizing Chrysler CO2

Controlled Power Technologies Packages Its Switched Reluctance Systems in ‘RegEnBoost’ System for Enhanced Support for Downsizing

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 11, 2009

This crucial difference means the technology is perfectly suited to maintaining vehicle performance and driveability—widely recognized as a critical marketing issue for any car maker contemplating radical engine downsizing. Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership Technology Challenge. They have also designed a 100 mpg UK (83 mpg US, 2.8

Downsizing

Downsizing Power Powered Exhaust

Chrysler outlines new strategy

Green Cars News

NOVEMBER 4, 2009

Rapid downsizing, improved fuel economy and simplification of the company’s engine line-up – they are the key elements of Chrysler’s new powertrain strategy. Its new V6 family will replace all existing V6 engines from 2.7-4.0litres 4.0litres with the first application to be the Jeep Cherokee in mid 2010.

Chrysler

Chrysler Dodge Petrol Downsizing

Will lighter cars backfire on industry?

Green Cars News

MAY 24, 2009

Robert O Grady suggests that the standards, which are designed to address climate change and reduce dependence on imported energy, ignore the criteria air pollutants currently regulated under the Clean Air Act such as smog, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulphur dioxide, nitrogen oxides and lead. To read the article in full, click here.

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Obama Industrial Industry Climate Change

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

JANUARY 28, 2009

utilizing these ideas and instructions in an attempting to enhance national security, reduce gas consumption, vehicle "emissions", your carbon footprint, or smog, you do so at your own risk & peril. Warranty: In performing some of these modifications you may void your warranty with the vehicles manufacturer.

PHEV

PHEV Prius Gasoline-Electric Plug-in

Expert group report finds alternative fuels could replace fossil fuels in Europe by 2050

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 31, 2011

This should include recognition of all alternative fuel pathways and all CO 2 abatement measures available, including application of carbon capture and storage (CCS). The main guidelines for this strategy are: Energy efficiency policies in the end-use transport sectors allow energy savings and reduction of CO2 emissions.

Alternative Fuels

Alternative Fuels Fuel Europe Gas-Electric

Audi to debut three vehicles at Frankfurt

Green Cars News

AUGUST 30, 2009

TFSI: Part of Audi’s philosophy in addressing efficiency is downsizing and so it’s no surprise to see a new turbocharged petrol direct injection 1.2 Both versions can reach 118mph and have an average fuel economy of 42.8mpg while emitting 127g/km of carbon dioxide (CO2).

Audi

Audi Vehicles Fuel Economy Downsizing

How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

What are we really doing and how big of a carbon footprint are we going to leave with this?" The resulting fuel efficiency improvements mean lower CO2 emissions and less fossil fuel consumption and, therefore, less pollution. We hope Ford will, and then move ahead! "Its Its still up in the air, thats why were doing all this research.

Plug-in

Plug-in Plug Hybrid PHEV

Perhaps not what you thought

Electric Auto Association

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

Vehicles with larger footprints are allowed to generate more CO2 than vehicles with smaller footprints. The framework is deliberately designed to prevent downsizing , even though manufacturing smaller vehicles is the best strategy for reducing CO2 emissions. The EPA’s rule change would delay their expiration for two years.

EPA

EPA Fleet Fuel Economy 2019

Perhaps not what you thought

Electric Auto Association

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

Vehicles with larger footprints are allowed to generate more CO2 than vehicles with smaller footprints. The framework is deliberately designed to prevent downsizing , even though manufacturing smaller vehicles is the best strategy for reducing CO2 emissions. The EPA’s rule change would delay their expiration for two years.

EPA

EPA Fleet Fuel Economy 2019

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ICCT: decline in diesel sales will have negligible impact on attainment of European CO2 emission standards

ALABC: 48V mild hybrids can meet emission targets with CO2 reductions of 15-20%

U Toronto team assess the climate trade-off between reduced CO2 and increased Black Carbon from GDI engines

UK Technology Strategy Board Awards More Than 12M to 22 Projects to Speed Up Development of Low-Carbon Technology for Vehicles; Includes Gas Turbine Range Extender and Li-S Battery Cells

Cummins ETHOS 2.8L optimized E-85 engine demonstrates 50-80% reduction in CO2 emissions in medium-duty truck

Study finds technology cost of achieving European 2020 LDV CO2 targets more than offset by resultant fuel savings

Full lifecycle CO2 of new Mercedes C-Class 10% less than outgoing model

HyBoost Project Aiming for 30-40% CO2 Reduction Without Performance Compromise

New micro hybrid cars could cut CO2 emissions

VW puts emphasis on downsizing

CPT developing 48-volt electric supercharger for micro-mild hybrids

ADEPT project to apply gasoline engine HyBoost system to diesel; 48V architecture; full hybrid fuel economy at much lower cost

Ford / AVL study concludes mid-level ethanol blend attractive as a long-term future fuel for use in optimized engines in US

CPT presenting two papers at SAE World Congress on SpeedStart and TIGERS for 48V mild hybrid systems

Renault 2010 Environment Workshop, Part 1: Combustion Engine Technology and Product Plans

HyBoost project could cut emissions by 40 per cent

Fiat launches turbo-charged engine

Lotus to introduce range extender

Fiat to launch MultiAir system

Controlled Power Technologies Packages Its Switched Reluctance Systems in ‘RegEnBoost’ System for Enhanced Support for Downsizing

Chrysler outlines new strategy

Will lighter cars backfire on industry?

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Expert group report finds alternative fuels could replace fossil fuels in Europe by 2050

Audi to debut three vehicles at Frankfurt

How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Perhaps not what you thought

Perhaps not what you thought

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