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SEPTEMBER 21, 2015

Last Friday, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and California Air Resources Board (ARB) charged that Volkswagen (Jetta, Beetle, Golf, Passat) and Audi (A3) passenger cars equipped with 2.0-liter According to the charges, Volkswagen admitted to the software device. Earlier post.) Earlier post.) Volkswagen planned to use both.

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Diesel Engine Emissions Exhaust 150

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MARCH 22, 2014

liter diesel, prominently showing the closely attached exhaust aftertreatment system. For example, depending on the emission requirements, 3 different types of exhaust gas recirculation (EGR ) can be used: cooled high-pressure EGR without low-pressure EGR; cooled low-pressure EGR without high-pressure EGR; or. The EA288 2.0-liter

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Diesel Engine Exhaust Water 384

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

This compact design has numerous advantages: The electric motor acts directly on the rear axle and can therefore convert its power more directly into propulsion for that extra boost when moving off, accelerating or overtaking. Charging is via the 3.7 kW on-board AC charger, at a charging station, wallbox or household socket.

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Mercedes Hybrid Production MPH 221

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Power delivery and torque build-up occur very spontaneously and without delay: as in Formula 1, the electric support of the exhaust gas turbocharger eliminates the turbo lag of the combustion engine, while at the same time the electric drive pushes powerfully from a standstill. Charging is via the 3.7

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Mercedes Hybrid Engine All-Electric 259

Green Car Congress

JUNE 23, 2014

So far this year, the team has integrated the T2B2 aftertreatment in the dynamometer environment and is in the process of convert the demonstration vehicle to the T2B2 configuration. Taking learnings from LTD and LDECC programs to utilize PCCI (pre-mixed charge compression ignition) and high charge flow operation.

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Fuel Economy Economy Gasoline Downsizing 357

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APRIL 23, 2018

inches) and high compression ratio (14:1); multi-hole direct fuel injectors; a variable cooling system; cooled Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system; and a full variable oil pump. The PCU’s DC-DC converter—which converts a direct current from one voltage level to another—is optimized to reduce overall power consumption.

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Fuel Economy MPG 2019 Economy 186

Green Car Congress

MAY 7, 2010

The new options would reduce some economic and procedural impediments to clean alternative fuel conversions while maintaining environmental safeguards to ensure that acceptable emission levels from converted vehicles are sustained. EPA expects the streamlined approach to result in a cost savings for many converters. Intermediate age.

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Conversion EPA Fuel Clean Alternative 230

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OCTOBER 10, 2012

Starting from a energy-based powertrain simulation model validated on experimental data from the PHEV, the researchers conducted a first- and second-law analysis to identify the potential for engine waste heat recovery, considering a variety of driving cycles and assuming the vehicle operating in charge-sustaining (HEV) mode. Skarke et al.

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Waste PHEV Fuel Exhaust 312

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 5, 2017

All-electric drive EV Drive operation occurs when starting from a stop, during light cruising and acceleration, and when braking. This allows the gas engine-generator motor combo to supplement the battery by providing added electrical power to the propulsion motor or, alternatively, to charge the battery. EV Drive Operation.

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Motor Motors Motoring 2018 150

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

This system, as well as the intelligent charging via an electric auxiliary compressor and an exhaust gas turbocharger, all have the same goal: to enhance the hallmark AMG performance and driving dynamics, but also to reduce fuel consumption and emissions. The EQ Boost starter-generator can do even more. EQ Boost starter-generator.

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Mercedes Hybrid SUV Exhaust 186

Green Car Congress

JUNE 24, 2013

The lower-weight body design—light-weight composite materials save 600 lbs (272 kg) of weight per vehicle—along with the engine, allows every Reach to significantly reduce fuel consumption and exhaust emissions compared to conventional walk-in vans. The Reach van, with its four-cylinder, 3.0-liter In 2008, FedEx Corp.

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Fleet Fuel New York City Isuzu 240

Green Car Congress

MARCH 30, 2011

The updated final rule covers alternative fuel conversion of light-duty vehicles and heavy-duty highway vehicles and engines. Previous EPA regulations required vehicle and engine conversion systems to be covered by a certificate of conformity to gain a regulatory exemption from potential tampering charges. Certification application.

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Alternative Fuels Conversion EPA Fuel 210

Blink Charging

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Most charging of EVs happens at home and/or at work and the price for electricity is much less than that of gasoline. Over a three-year period, they compared data like purchase price, maintenance costs and fueling/charging costs. With an EV, you are also able to control when you charge your vehicle.

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Maintenance Gasoline-Electric Purchase Gasoline 63

Green Car Congress

JULY 1, 2010

Unlike vehicles without the Start-Stop system, the BlueMotion Technology models have an extra battery data module (for acquiring momentary battery charge status); a reinforced engine starter; a DC/DC converter; and a durable deep-cycle glass mat battery on board. at traffic lights). SCR catalytic converter. TDI Engines.

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MPG Fuel Battery Batteries 210

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

Based on a Ford Focus, this ADEPT prototype incorporates a 48V electrical architecture, a SpeedStart 10kW (later to be upgraded to 12.5kW) belt integrated starter generator and TIGERS turbine integrated exhaust gas energy recovery system, both switched reluctance machines supplied by CPT, and an advanced lead carbon battery pack provided by EALABC.

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Diesel Downsizing Lead Acid Gasoline-Electric 231

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JANUARY 16, 2018

The VVT-iW system is employed on the intake cycle, with VVT-i (Variable Valve Timing - Intelligent) activated on exhaust. A new torque converter provides a wider range of lock-up operation (versus the outgoing 6-speed automatic transmission) to imbue a more enveloping and direct driving feel. inches; bore remains at 3.44

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2019 Toyota Hybrid Nickel Metal Hydride 207

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

Combined with a cooled Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system, the adoption of the Atkinson Cycle offers significant gains in fuel efficiency and the reduction of emissions. This creates a high expansion ratio for less compression, reducing intake and exhaust energy losses and converting combustion energy to engine power more effectively.

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Lexus Hybrid MPG Exhaust 225

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OCTOBER 4, 2014

The piston crowns are dished to help maintain stable combustion and to optimize distribution of the stratified fuel charge from the direct injector in each cylinder. With exhaust passages cast directly into the cylinder head, the need for a traditional separate exhaust manifold is eliminated. Cylinder head and valvetrain.

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Fuel Economy 2015 Honda Fuel 311

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NOVEMBER 17, 2011

Spent exhaust gases are released through traditional lobes on the camshaft and exit through a cast stainless steel exhaust manifold. The turbocharger spins up to 230,000 rpm to convert exhaust heat and pressure to a rotational force that drives a compressor. A cooler air charge also reduces the potential for engine knock.

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2012 Exhaust Engine Oil 294

The Truth About Cars

JULY 25, 2023

For other options, such as accessing quiet mode for the exhaust or setting up auxiliary gauges, you’ll need to press a button marked with a prancing pony in order to work the menus. It makes 480 horsepower (486 with the optional active exhaust) and 415 lb-ft of torque (418 with the active exhaust). Torsen, or 3.73

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Ford Price Power Powered 84

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 7, 2009

In a series hybrid vehicle, the Range Extender engine is attached to an electricity generator and provides an efficient source of energy to power the electric motor directly or charge the vehicles battery. Integrated Exhaust Manifold. An integrated exhaust manifold has potential to: Reduce parts count: 18 fewer components resulting.

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Engine Range Exhaust Downsizing 240

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 2, 2024

A 48V lithium-ion battery is replenished through regenerative braking that converts kinetic energy into electric energy and stores it in the battery when applying the brakes or coasting. The rear has slim U-shaped LED tail lights that sit high above the twin rectangular exhaust ports. second range. coefficient of drag.

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Range Hybrid Land Rover Clean 82

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JULY 29, 2014

The new front-wheel drive Vito is a very light vehicle, and is being marketed at a very attractive price. Emission control comes via exhaust gas recirculation, a diesel particulate filter and an oxidation catalytic converter. The Vito also and incorporates a broad range of innovative safety and assistance systems. t and 3.05

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Mercedes MPG Diesel Standards 246

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 4, 2011

Since this energy loss is primarily thermal in nature and can be attributed to the exhaust, cooling system, and engine and transmission surfaces, Mazda’s R&D team’s central focus is on improving the engine’s thermal efficiency cost-effectively. SKYACTIV at Powertrains, Fuels & Lubes. Extreme compression ratio rather than downsizing.

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Mazda Engine Gasoline Diesel 322

Electric Vehicles India

MAY 25, 2022

EV version is expected to receive a new grille, a redesigned air dam, a new teal blue color, electric blue accents all around, and the absence of an exhaust pipe at the rear. Torque 110 Nm @ 3,500 rpm, Transmission Single Speed, Drivetrain FWD, Driving Range 280 km/charge, Performance (0-80 kph) 13.5 Power 57 bhp @ 3,000rpm, Max.

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India Electric Cars Sierra Cars 59

Green Car Congress

JULY 7, 2014

liter turbocharged gasoline engine has a combination water-cooled cylinder head, integrated exhaust manifold and twin-scroll turbocharger. To minimize turbo lag, the four-into-two exhaust manifold system pairs cylinders according to their expansion or compression stroke to reduce pumping losses and eliminate exhaust gas interference.

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North America Lexus America Fuel Economy 210

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 15, 2018

The battery pack includes a 3-kilowatt DC-to-DC inverter to maintain the battery’s state of charge and convert 48 volts to 12 volts to power the Ram 1500’s accessories and charge its conventional 12-volt lead-acid battery. Cooling air is drawn from inside the truck and vented via the built-in cabin exhausters.

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2019 Hybrid Fuel Economy Volt 240

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JUNE 2, 2017

The second component is a lithium-ion battery with 10 Ah charge capacity and a constant voltage of 48 volts. The 12-volt system is connected to the main electrical system via a DC/DC converter. In this vehicle, the alternator still operates on a 12-volt basis, and a DC converter couples the 48-volt electrical subsystem.

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Hybrid Volt Audi Lithium Ion 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

From the top-of-cab solar panels powering its battery and interior lights, to its ultra-light aluminum frame and highly advanced 425 horsepower 11-liter proprietary engine, the SuperTruck concept vehicle allowed Volvo engineers to push the boundaries of heavy truck efficiency. Click to enlarge.

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Volvo Fuel North America Waste 150

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 11, 2023

kWh battery is charged, there is no sound upon pressing the start button as the Escape PHEV defaults to electric mode. If it is cold outside or the battery charge is low, then the engine kicks-in as it does under heavy acceleration. EV Charge mode charges the battery while driving, generating electric-only miles.

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Escape PHEV Ford Gasoline-Electric 81

Green Car Congress

JULY 14, 2015

Full integration of the exhaust manifold in the cylinder head lets the 1.4 Moreover, due to the design of the exhaust manifold, Volkswagen was also able to opt for a compact single-scroll compressor as the exhaust gas turbocharger, thus reducing the weight of the cylinder head and turbocharger unit. Charging up.

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Plug-in Plug Hybrid Europe 150

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JULY 27, 2010

The compressor wheel is being driven by hot exhaust gases coming out of the exhaust manifold. A wastegate opens to regulate the compressor drive power by letting excess exhaust gases escape through the exhaust pipe. Sodium-filled exhaust valves are designed for the higher combustion temperatures of the turbo system.

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Chevrolet Engine Global Exhaust 249

Green Car Congress

APRIL 1, 2010

Twin-scroll turbocharger designs have two exhaust gas inlets divided by split walls inside the turbine housing, with both gas passages controlled by a waste-gate. A twin-scroll turbo recovers even more energy from the exhaust than a single-scroll turbocharger thanks to a divided manifold. Maximum boost from the turbocharger is 17.4

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Hyundai Exhaust Waste Fuel Economy 199

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 16, 2022

This Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) still has all the off-road ability of a non-electrified Grand Cherokee, but when the battery has a charge does so in complete silence. The Grand Cherokee 4xe does not have the ability to DC fast charge. For maximum efficiency, charge the battery whenever possible.

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Jeep PHEV Gasoline-Electric Plug-in 82

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

Our week of driving the Cruze Diesel bore that out; realized city fuel consumption, especially on a daily low-speed route of queuing at intersections, stop signs, stop lights, and chugging up hills (all with air-conditioning on), fell well short of the EPA estimate for the Cruze diesel. Diesel Engines Fuel Efficiency Transmissions'

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Diesel Fuel Economy MPG Economy 311

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 4, 2024

The classy exterior with narrow LED head and tail lights and four smooth corners is matched by an interior with premium materials and comfort. A 48V lithium-ion battery is replenished through regenerative braking that converts kinetic energy into electric energy and stores it in the battery when applying the brakes or coasting.

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Hybrid Land Rover Range PHEV 61

Green Car Congress

MAY 6, 2013

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. with a variable delivery rate.

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2014 Diesel Standards Exhaust 306