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The importance of considering non-exhaust traffic emissions; the role of EVs

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the criteria pollutants and CO 2 that emerge with the exhaust from the tailpipe. However, there is more than 15 years of research showing that the contribution of non-exhaust primary particles to the total traffic generated primary particles is significant in urban areas. Further, a 2013 review by Denier van der Gon et al. Background.

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DOE awards $1.5M to Gentherm (Amerigon) for thermoelectric-based energy recovery system for heavy-duty vehicles; expands existing LDV program

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The TEG technology, which converts waste heat from gas exhaust into electric energy and has the potential to improve passenger car fuel efficiency by as much as 5%. TEG & Exhaust System in Lincoln MKT. The US Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded Gentherm (formerly Amerigon) a $1.55-million Click to enlarge.

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MAHLE acquires thermoelectric generator start-up O-Flexx

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Thermoelectrics can be utilized to convert heat into electrical energy, turning previously unused waste heat into a valuable source of energy. In vehicles with a combustion engine, heat from exhaust gases can be converted into electrical energy, increasing the efficiency of the combustion engine.

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Green Technology Patents Represent More Than Half of GM 2009 Filings

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One of GM’s innovations involves the creation of a shape memory alloy (SMA) heat engine for power generation from waste engine heat. Among the most notable was the development of a new catalyst material for the purification of exhaust from diesel or other lean-burning engines. Source: GM. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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Volkswagen introduces new Coasting 2.0 micro hybrid system and new natural gas engine at Vienna Motor Symposium

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TGI is a new engine specification for the small car class in the Volkswagen Group. A key factor in its low emissions is the optimum conversion of the methane in the exhaust gas. In order to bring the catalytic converter quickly up to operating temperature and keep it there, Volkswagen has developed a lambda split process.

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More Details on the Lexus CT 200h Hybrid Powertrain; 42 mpg US Combined

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The new Lexus full hybrid targets class-leading emissions and also generates significantly less NO x and particulate emissions than an equivalent diesel engine vehicle, Toyota points out. As a result, the exhaust temperature is lower than that of conventional engines. seconds; its EPA estimated fuel economy rating is 42 mpg US (5.6

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US DOE awards more than $175M to 40 projects for advanced vehicle research and development

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This project will investigate the use of ionic liquids as a new class of multi-functional (anti-wear and friction modifier) lubricant additives to allow the use of lower viscosity engine oils, to improve engine efficiency. Oak Ridge National Laboratory (dba UT-Battelle, LLC). General Motors, LLC. GMZ Energy, Inc. Fleet efficiency.