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Study quantifies impact of fuel composition on PM emissions from gasoline direct injection engines

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Researchers from Tsinghua University and Peking University have investigated the effects of fuel properties on particulate emissions gasoline direct injection engines (GDI). in Chinese cities is 61 μg/m 3 —about 3 times as high as global population-weighted mean, highlighting a high health risk. emissions in 2014.

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BYD debuts DM-i PHEV technology and 1.5L Xiaoyun Engine; 43% BTE

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After defining new performance standards for PHEVs with its DM-p technology, BYD is prioritizing ultra-efficient fuel consumption with the DM-i technology. With a Brake Thermal Efficiency (BTE) of 43%, it stands as the highest thermally efficient gasoline engine in production. Among these, the path for PHEVs shows immense potential.

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Rheinmetall Automotive books €200M order in China for lightweight pistons

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(KSHP) (belonging to Rheinmetall Automotive AG) has received an order from one of the world’s biggest car producers with a lifetime volume totaling more than €200 million for modern lightweight pistons for gasoline engines with ring carrier and coolant gallery technology. Lightweight gasoline piston with ring carrier and coolant passage.

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Since 2018, Bosch has won electromobility orders amounting to ~€13 billion

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Bosch is aiming to achieve a leading position in the market with its 48-volt battery, and recently concluded a long-term cooperation agreement with the Chinese company Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. For this reason, Bosch is working to improve the efficiency of both gasoline and diesel engines. Earlier post.).

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BorgWarner supplying turbochargers for first GDI engine designed by BYD Auto in China

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liter gasoline direct-injection (GDI) engine, the first developed in-house by a domestic Chinese company. To withstand the high exhaust temperatures of gasoline engines, the pneumatically actuated KP39 turbocharger is equipped with a water-cooled bearing housing. liter engine as powerful as a naturally aspirated 2.4-liter

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Tsinghua/Argonne Study Finds That Mass Use of EVs in China Could Result in Higher CO2 and Criteria Pollutant Emissions Than Conventional and Hybrid Gasoline Vehicles Due to Coal-Fired Generation of Electricity

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Fuel-cycle SO 2 emissions of EVs compared to those of gasoline ICEVs and HEVs in China, current (left) and future (right). The study examined the fuel-cycle CO 2 , SO 2 , and NO x emissions of EVs in China in both current (2008) and future (2030) periods and compared them with those of conventional gasoline vehicles and gasoline hybrids.

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IDTechEx calculates ~31 GWh of electric vehicle markets beyond cars in 2021

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However, the certification standards are not yet fully in place, and significant technological and funding issues create uncertainty. Health and safety concerns, like the impact of diesel particulate exhaust emissions on construction worker health, and noise, could be equally important drivers. Electric Two-wheelers - 9 GWh.

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