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APRIL 22, 2021

Allison’s eGen Flex system is capable of improving fuel economy by up to 25% versus a conventional clean diesel bus, and has the ability to operate accessories such as air conditioning and electric heat at optimal efficiency with electric power.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2013

Ricardo and dual-fuel engine specialist Clean Air Power (CAP) entered into an agreement for the development of the dual-fuel engine business. This agreement will combine Ricardo’s system integration expertise with CAP’s dual-fuel technology of compression ignited diesel engines that use natural gas with diesel pilot ignition.

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MAY 23, 2013

Ricardo released an analysis of two years of on-the-ground testing of the Ricardo-engineered Fuel-Efficient Ground Vehicle Demonstrator (FED) showing that, when compared to the US military’s regularly outfitted M1151 HMMWV (“Humvee”), the FED experienced a 72% improvement in fuel economy. Earlier post.)

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JULY 26, 2019

Duramax turbo-diesel engine delivers an EPA-estimated 33 mpg highway and 23 city in rear-wheel-drive models. EPA-estimated fuel economy for four-wheel drive models is 29 mpg highway/23 city. As such, engineers had a clean sheet to leverage the efficiency and balance of an inline-six-cylinder architecture. Turbo-Diesel.

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2009

Audi announced pricing for the 2010 A3 TDI, its second US clean diesel offering launched this year. L/100km) highway cycle fuel economy—the highest highway fuel economy in the luxury car category, according to US Environmental Protection Agency estimates. Earlier post.)

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JULY 5, 2017

The defect leads to lower fuel economy, non EPA-compliant emissions levels, and costly and frequent vehicle repairs, the complaint charges. When the SCR system breaks down, the filter gets clogged, requiring more fuel to be injected to burn it off, according to the complaint. 2013-2017 RAM 3500 with Cummins diesel (2WD, 4WD).

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MARCH 30, 2016

For years, Volkswagen promoted its TDI models under the "clean diesel" banner, portraying them as environmentally superior, due to their high fuel economy while (supposedly) meeting strict new emissions standards.

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JULY 5, 2011

Six new corporate partners have joined the National Clean Fleets Partnership. Ryder recently celebrated the opening of its first natural gas vehicle maintenance facility, which will deploy hundreds of heavy-duty liquefied natural gas (LNG) trucks, include two LNG fueling stations and two additional maintenance facilities. Earlier post.)

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AUGUST 23, 2013

Audi of America introduced four new TDI clean diesel models for the US market this year—the Audi A8, A7, A6, Q5—along with an updated Q7 TDI, all equipped with a second-generation 3.0L V6 TDI diesel engine. ” One of our primary goals and objectives is to level the playing field for clean diesel vehicles.

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DECEMBER 26, 2013

Volkswagen Group of America reported that it has sold 100,000 TDI Clean Diesel vehicles from the Volkswagen and Audi brands this year—the first time it has reached this mark in a calendar year. Volkswagen is responsible for more than 75% of the diesels sold in the passenger car and SUV segments in the United States.

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MAY 17, 2012

Propel Fuels launched the company’s first Clean Mobility Center in Fullerton, California. The Clean Mobility Centers introduce renewable fuels (E85 Flex Fuel, biodiesel blends) alongside the conventional fuels (gasoline, diesel) that drivers use today. —Air Resources Board Chairman Mary D.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

Three new Audi TDI clean diesel models far exceeded their EPA fuel economy ratings in completing the “Truth in 48” cross-country efficiency drive that covered more than 2,850 miles between Southern California and New York. gallons of clean diesel fuel driving from coast to coast. Earlier post.).

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MARCH 14, 2013

The new SuperTruck achieved a 54% increase in fuel economy. and Peterbilt Motors Company, a division of PACCAR, released test results showing their demonstration SuperTruck tractor-trailer achieved a 54% increase in fuel economy, averaging nearly 10 mpg US (23.5 Click to enlarge. Cummins Inc.

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JUNE 10, 2014

liter clean diesel engine making use of the company’s next-generation SKYACTIV technology. liter diesel unit in the Mazda Hazumi concept at the Geneva Motor Show in March. clean diesel engine available in models such as the Mazda CX-5, the SKYACTIV-D 1.5 diesels use a compression ratio of 14:1.) SKYACTIV 2.2

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NOVEMBER 13, 2012

GE and Clean Energy Fuels are collaborating to expand the infrastructure for natural gas transportation in the United States. As part of the collaboration, Clean Energy Fuels will initially purchase two MicroLNG plants from GE Oil & Gas. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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APRIL 28, 2015

In a policy update, the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) reports that Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) and Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry (METI) have finalized new proposed fuel economy standards for light- and medium-duty commercial vehicles with gross vehicle weights less than 3.5

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MAY 22, 2021

According to dozens of automotive story headlines, the internal combustion engine, running on gasoline or diesel, is dead or dying as customers, auto companies and investors flock to electric powertrains. A workhorse diesel gets cleaner and more efficient. Running dDSF also saved 20 percent in fuel. The Test Procedures.

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JUNE 12, 2012

is pricing the Beetle TDI Clean Diesel coupé starting at $23,295. liter turbocharged, direct-injection Clean Diesel engine that produces 140 hp (104 kW) and 236 lb-ft (320 N·m) of torque. liter turbocharged, direct-injection Clean Diesel engine that produces 140 hp (104 kW) and 236 lb-ft (320 N·m) of torque.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2013

A poll conducted online by Harris Interactive on behalf of Audi of America found that a majority of American drivers would support government initiatives aimed at spurring clean diesel vehicle sales in the US. But, we argue that diesel needs an even playing field set by state and federal governments. —Scott Keogh.

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JULY 12, 2023

The project team expects that when fully developed the engine can achieve up to 20% fuel economy improvement over the baseline and can deliver an unadjusted corporate average fuel economy and combined 35 MPG, for a full-sized pickup truck, alongside diesel-like torque from a gasoline engine.

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FEBRUARY 11, 2020

From May 2020, the new BMW X5 xDrive40d (combined fuel consumption: 6.4 – 5.9 l/100 km; combined CO 2 emissions: 167 – 154 g/km) and the new BMW X6 xDrive40d (combined fuel consumption: 6.2 – 5.8 With up to 10 injections per cycle, the injectors feed fuel to the combustion chamber at a pressure of up to 2,700 bar.

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JULY 11, 2017

The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT), one of the organizations at the root of uncovering the Volkswagen diesel emission scandal ( earlier post ), has published a new analysis of developments and trends in advanced diesel engine technology. —Isenstadt and German (2017). Background.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2012

Audi of America is introducing four new TDI clean diesel models for the US market at the Los Angeles Auto Show. liter V6 TDI clean diesel models will include the Audi A8, A7, A6, Q5 and an updated Q7 TDI. Each TDI vehicle delivers up to 30% better fuel economy and 30% lower carbon dioxide emissions than gasoline engines.

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APRIL 22, 2016

PHEVLERs [ 3 ] are a disruptive technology that will help revolutionize both the clean transportation and the clean stationary energy sectors of our economy. PHEVLERs Provide Value to the Drivers PHEVLERs use the Existing Energy Infrastructure PHEVLERs use Clean Fuels to Reduce Air Pollution. He has a Ph.D.

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MARCH 17, 2010

The study offers two main insights on the nature of clean energy jobs in the automobile sector: First, the paper documents that saving oil will directly create good jobs by driving demand for specific additional manufactured components. It will also include entirely new systems like hybrid drive trains and advanced diesel engines.

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JANUARY 28, 2012

Communities and utilities receiving the new technology were partially funded under the Wisconsin Clean Transportation Program jointly administered through the Wisconsin State Energy Office and the US Department of Energy Wisconsin Clean Cities Program. ComEd received a $1.5

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JUNE 28, 2013

TCO for selected gas and diesel vehicles over a 3 year timeframe. Diesel vehicles generally saved owners between $2,000 to $6,000 in total ownership costs during a three to five year period when compared to similar gasoline vehicles, according to data compiled by the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI).

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AUGUST 6, 2013

Main modules of development for the EA288 diesel engine. Oliver Schmidt, General Manager, Energy and Environmental Office, Volkswagen Group of America confirmed that the new EA288 diesel engine will power the 2015 Golf, Beetle, Passat, Jetta, which are due in dealer showrooms in the second half of 2014. Diesel Engines'

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MARCH 5, 2014

This compact and lightweight clean diesel engine is designed for combustion efficiency, just like the larger displacement SKYACTIV-D 2.2. Conventional diesel engines generally have a high compression ratio; hence, the compression temperature and pressure at piston top dead center (TDC) are extremely high. Earlier post.)

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JANUARY 6, 2017

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and California Air Resources Board (CARB) approved a remedy proposed by Volkswagen that will reduce the excess NO x emissions from the Generation 3 (MY 2015) diesel 2.0 billion partial settlement with Volkswagen to resolve alleged Clean Air Act violations from the sale of 2.0 liter vehicles.

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AUGUST 15, 2017

turbo-diesel engine. GM expects that number to top the segment in highway fuel economy, with greater highway mileage than the 2017 Toyota RAV4 hybrid (30 mpg) and Nissan Rogue hybrid (35 mpg FWD). A 577-mile cruising range (FWD) also means the Equinox diesel can drive farther between fill-ups. Earlier post.). The engine.

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JUNE 21, 2012

Clean diesel vehicles (such as the Volkswagen Golf Clean Diesel, pictured) are in demand – with sales set to increase from 9.1million in 2012 to 12.1million annually by 2018.

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FEBRUARY 8, 2013

With the new 2014 Chevrolet Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel ( earlier post ) now part of its North American lineup, GM is initially looking to the pool of diesel enthusiasts for its first buyers, said James Bell, GM’s Head of Consumer Affairs. Audi has introduced diesel on every vehicle in its line-up. —James Bell.

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JANUARY 31, 2016

The Maryland Transit Administration is now in line to receive $97,845,148 to invest in 172 40-foot advanced clean diesel buses after receiving approval from the Maryland’s Board of Public Works. The board also approved an $840,500 MTA to retrofit 41 Hybrid Beltless Alternators on model year 2012 New Flyer Diesel Electric Hybrid buses.

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JUNE 5, 2018

With our new mild hybrid powertrain system for our best-selling model, we are further expanding the company’s electrification strategy to make clean technologies accessible for even more customers. litr†e diesel engine. Under acceleration the MHSG supports the engine with up to 12 kW and thereby reducing fuel consumption.

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APRIL 27, 2012

turbodiesel engine on Cruze—one of the top-selling gasoline-powered cars in the US in 2011 and General Motors’ best-selling model globally—will establish Chevrolet as the only domestic automaker offering an American-manufactured diesel-powered compact car with a European-American developed engine. Earlier post. ).

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OCTOBER 7, 2014

In addition, its diesel version is the top selling passenger car diesel in the market here, with about 29% share, according to figures compiled by Baum & Associates and hybridcars.com. TDI Clean Diesel EA288 engine ( earlier post ) with an EPA-rated highway fuel economy rating of 46 mpg with the manual transmission (45 mpg automatic).

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