Cleaner, Exhaust and Gasoline

CMU study finds SOA levels in cities like LA will remain high despite cleaner cars; nonlinear relationship between SOA and NOx

Green Car Congress

JUNE 22, 2017

The findings of a study by researchers at Carnegie Mellon University, with colleagues at UC Berkeley, suggest that changing atmospheric NO x levels over the next two decades will likely significantly reduce the effectiveness of stricter new gasoline vehicle emissions standards in reducing concentrations of secondary organic aerosol (SOA).

Cleaner

Cleaner Los Angeles Exhaust Gasoline

Mazda announces SKYACTIV-X: gasoline Spark Controlled Compression Ignition

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AUGUST 8, 2017

As part of the new technology to achieve this vision, the company disclosed plans to introduce a next-generation gasoline engine called SKYACTIV-X in 2019. This new proprietary combustion engine combines the advantages of gasoline and diesel engines to optimize environmental performance, power and acceleration performance. Yamasaki, Y.,

Mazda

Mazda Gasoline Fuel Economy Gasoline-Electric

Corning expands light-duty vehicle exhaust filter capacity in Germany

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NOVEMBER 1, 2014

Corning Incorporated has boosted its light-duty vehicle filter capacity at its manufacturing facility in Kaiserslautern, Germany for both gasoline and diesel engined vehicles. For gasoline vehicles, direct injection (GDI) engines are growing in popularity as drivers demand more fuel efficiency and engine power.

Germany

Germany Exhaust Light Fuel Economy

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

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MAY 2, 2016

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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Exhaust Emissions Belgium Gasoline-Electric

FEV testing finds Transient Plasma ignition system increases fuel efficiency and decreases emissions

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JUNE 9, 2022

liter, direct and port fueled injection, inline 4-cylinder gasoline engine commonly used in the Camry line of vehicles. The “Dynamic Force Engine” achieves one of the world’s best thermal efficiencies of 40% in gasoline powered vehicles according to Toyota.

Emissions

Emissions Fuel Gasoline-Electric Gasoline

HEI launches two new non-tailpipe particulate emission studies

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JANUARY 8, 2023

Emissions from automobile exhaust systems have decreased in recent years due to the introduction of cleaner fuels and new control technologies on internal combustion engines, as well as increases in numbers of hybrid and electric vehicles.

Emissions

Emissions Pollution Exhaust London

KAUST team develops computational model for simulating soot production in gasoline direct injection engines

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MAY 30, 2017

Researchers at KAUST have developed a computational model capable of simulating soot production inside gasoline direct injection (GDI) engines. Particulate matter emissions are presently a concern in gasoline fueled direct-injection spark-ignition (DISI) engines. —Park et al.

Gasoline

Gasoline Engine Production Fuel

PowerDriver simulations predict thermoelectric exhaust waste heat recovery output of 300W, -2.5% in fuel consumption; prototyping begins

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AUGUST 22, 2013

The European Union-funded PowerDriver project—a two-year, €3-million (US$4-million) research project initiated in February 2012 to turn exhaust gas waste heat into electricity using thermoelectric generator (TGEN) technology—has completed simulation work on on a potential automotive application.

Exhaust

Exhaust Waste Land Rover Fuel

DENSO Develops Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor With Improved Temperature Detection Accuracy

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APRIL 21, 2009

DENSO Corporation has improved the temperature detection accuracy of its newly developed diesel exhaust temperature sensor. To improve the sensor’s temperature accuracy, DENSO increased the probe length to almost twice that of the conventional product and extended the sensing tip into the exhaust pipe. Click to enlarge.

Exhaust

Exhaust Gas Cleaner Emissions Downsizing

UK government launches new clean air strategy; ending sales of conventional diesel and gasoline LDVs by 2040

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MAY 22, 2018

To work with international partners to research and develop new standards for tires and brakes to address toxic non-exhaust emissions of micro plastics from vehicles which can pollute air and water. Ending the sale of new conventional diesel and gasoline cars and vans by 2040.

Clean

Clean Cleaning Diesel Gasoline

Mazdas new SKYACTIV gasoline and diesel engines are steps on the road to its Ideal Engine; focus on compression ratio

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AUGUST 4, 2011

However, while Mazda plans to offer hybrid vehicles in the medium-term, its engineers are pushing hard to increase the efficiencies of both the gasoline and diesel platforms, moving toward what they call “the ideal Internal Combustion Engine.” Energy balance in an internal combustion engine. air-to-fuel ratio. combustion duration.

Mazda

Mazda Engine Gasoline Diesel

SEAT introducing first natural-gas-fueled SUV at Paris show: Arona TGI

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2018

The new Arona TGI marks the fourth vehicle in SEAT’s line-up to benefit from the cleaner, cheaper fuel, joining the Leon, Ibiza and Mii. liter TSI gasoline version, but integrates components that allow it to run on compressed natural gas. SEAT is actively boosting CNG as the fuel forms a sustainable additional alternative.

Gas

Gas SUV Fuel Gasoline

NR Canada seeking commercialization partner for methane oxidation catalyst

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JANUARY 8, 2020

The ideal licensee would be primarily engaged in manufacturing engine parts and systems, such as catalytic converters and engine exhaust control systems, for the on-road vehicle, off-road vehicle and stationary power sectors. This catalyzes the oxidation of methane to carbon dioxide and water using excess oxygen in the exhaust stream.

Canada

Canada Commercial Exhaust Gas

Federal-Mogul develops advanced high-temperature gasket technology to support cleaner, more fuel-efficient engines

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NOVEMBER 17, 2010

Federal-Mogul Corporation has developed a portfolio of advanced High Temperature Alloy (HTA) materials that help to ensure reliable long-term exhaust sealing, even on the most demanding powertrain applications with fluctuating high temperatures and dynamic mechanical loads. New sealing systems are required.

Cleaner

Cleaner Engine Exhaust Fuel

Transient Plasma Systems says advances are bringing plasma ignition technology closer to commercialization

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DECEMBER 20, 2021

Advanced ignition technologies, such as those offered by TPS, have been widely recognized as enablers to achieving higher combustion efficiency and lower emissions for gasoline-powered engines. We feel confident that our technology is ready to usher in the benefits of lower emissions, and lead the industry’s push toward cleaner mobility.

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Commercial Los Angeles Exhaust Ozone

Cummins Agrees to Pay $1.6 Billion in U.S. Emissions Fines

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DECEMBER 22, 2023

We can visibly see them emitting more pollution than vehicles equipped with gasoline engines, though Europe had previously championed diesels as the cleaner option and even subsidized them due to diesel emitting less carbon dioxide. Viewed from an emissions standpoint, it’s hard to make a case for diesel motors.

Emissions

Emissions Diesel Installation Pollution

Toyota’s new three-way catalyst reduces precious metal usage by 20%; improving uniformity of flow with FLAD

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FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Toyota Motor Corporation announced the commercial availability of a new, smaller three-way catalyst for the treatment of NO x , CO and unburned hydrocarbons from gasoline engines that uses 20% less precious metal in approximately 20% less volume, while maintaining the same exhaust gas purification performance. Click to enlarge.

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Exhaust Toyota Gas Lexus

SEAT pushes forward with CNG line-up

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APRIL 9, 2019

SEAT, a member of the Volkswagen Group, continues to spearhead the introduction of compressed natural gas (CNG) technology, giving customers the widest choice of vehicles that are cleaner, more sustainable and offer even greater efficiency. A CNG vehicle reduces CO 2 emissions by about 25% compared to a gasoline-driven equivalent.

Gasoline-Electric

Gasoline-Electric Gasoline Gas Gas-Electric

Taxi version of Mercedes-Benz B-Class with natural gas drive coming soon

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

The Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive offers a reduction in CO 2 emissions of more than 16%, markedly cleaner exhaust gases than with gasoline or diesel fuel and fuel costs which are some 50% lower than those for a comparable gasoline-engine model. kg/100 km, corresponding to CO 2 emissions of 117 g/km.

Taxi

Taxi Mercedes Gas Cleaner

Mayor of London expanding Ultra Low Emission Zone London-wide; new £110M scrappage scheme

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NOVEMBER 26, 2022

Vehicles must meet strict emission standards to drive in the ULEZ area: Euro 4 for gasoline cars and vans (widely available since 2006). car exhaust emissions in outer London by nearly 16%, benefitting five million outer London residents. Map of the current Low Emission Zone (LEZ) and ULEZ boundaries. Source: Transport for London.

Scrappage

Scrappage London Emissions Pollution

California ARB fines two companies $507K for selling illegal aftermarket parts for cars & trucks

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JUNE 19, 2017

Derive paid $281,840 to resolve the sale of diesel and gasoline aftermarket parts illegally sold by Bully Dog in California from 2010 through 2012. The affected parts replaced original emission components on cars and trucks such as the intake and exhaust systems, or employed different engine calibration software to increase vehicle power.

California

California Parts Companies Pollution

Empa recommends buying diesel vehicles only if Euro 6d-TEMP or Euro 6d

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 22, 2017

These will plug the gaps in the existing legislation and will help to ensure that diesel vehicles in particular become considerably cleaner as regards their NO x emissions. million passenger vehicles with gasoline engines and 1.3 However, the new regulations also permit existing vehicles to continue to be sold for some time.

Diesel

Diesel Buy Vehicles Exhaust

Canada aligns with US on light-duty vehicle GHGs, Tier 3 regulations and heavy-duty vehicle fuel efficiency

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2014

Canadian Environment Minister Leona Aglukkaq announced developments on three new regulatory initiatives to further support Canada’s efforts to curb greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and to provide cleaner air through lower air pollutant emissions from cars and trucks. GHG regulations.

Canada

Canada Light Vehicles Fuel

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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MAY 25, 2010

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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Coal Gasoline-Electric Gasoline China

UK unveils new plan to cut NO2; sale of new conventional gasoline and diesel cars to end by 2040; focus on local action

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JULY 26, 2017

Among the many policy and funding details in the UK Plan for Tackling Roadside Nitrogen Dioxide Concentrations , produced by Defra and the Department for Transport is the cessation of the sale of all new conventional gasoline and diesel cars by 2040. —Transport Secretary Chris Grayling.

Gasoline

Gasoline Diesel Pollution Legal

Small-displacement two-stroke H2 engine could address performance and emissions cost-effectively for recreational market; potential for Asian motor vehicle fleet

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

Comparison of brake thermal efficiency and specific fuel consumption at rated power (ICOMIA Mode 5), hydrogen vs. gasoline engines. This is due to raw, externally premixed fresh charge comprising air, fuel and lube oil being short-circuited into the exhaust during the scavenging process. Oh and Plante. Click to enlarge. g/kWh with a 3.3%

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Engine Emissions Fleet Market

New 2019 Toyota Avalon hybrid boosts fuel economy 10% to 44 mpg combined

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APRIL 23, 2018

liter four-cylinder Dynamic Force Engine is more fuel efficient, runs cleaner, and is more powerful than previous iterations, and excels at dissipating thermal inefficiencies. The VVT-iW system is employed on the intake cycle, with VVT-i (Variable Valve Timing - Intelligent) activated on exhaust. The new TNGA 2.5-liter and stroke (3.3

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy MPG 2019 Economy

Revised Nissan Juke offers 1.2 DIG-T turbocharged engine

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MARCH 5, 2014

Three engines are available for new Juke, with changes to the two gasoline options: one is new and the other extensively revised. Its lower weight, standard automatic Stop/Start feature and more fuel-efficient operation translates into cleaner and more economical performance. Engines and drivetrains. The existing 1.5 l/100km (42.8

Nissan

Nissan Engine Downsizing Europe

New Ford Focus in Europe delivers fuel economy improvements up to 19% with new 1.5L TDCi; 1.5L EcoBoost, Enhanced Transitional Stability

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

liter EcoBoost gasoline engine and new Focus also will be available for the first time with Ford’s 1.5-liter liter EcoBoost gasoline engine, including a 99 g/km CO 2 1.0-liter liter EcoBoost gasoline engine, including a 99 g/km CO 2 1.0-liter The new Focus will be the first vehicle in Europe to offer Ford’s new 1.5-liter

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy Ford Europe Fuel

EPA report shows progress in reducing urban air toxics across US; 50% reduction from mobile sources since 1990

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 22, 2014

Between 1990 and 2012 the EPA issued 97 technology-based standards covering 174 major source categories—including gasoline distribution facilities, chemical plants, petroleum refineries and utilities—that have resulted in significant improvements in air quality across the nation.

EPA

EPA Congress Pollution Gasoline-Electric

Model Fuels Consortium and Reaction Design developing predictive modeling software for soot particle size and number

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NOVEMBER 15, 2011

The software will be used to develop cleaner-burning engines and potentially fuels in advance of impending regulations in the US and Europe, which call for limits on the size and number of soot particles emitted by passenger cars. This can shave days, weeks or months from a design cycle to get cleaner cars more quickly on the road.

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Design Fuel Cleaner San Diego

Audi takes aggressive stance with diesel in the US; four new models and new 3.0L diesel engine; challenge to policymakers

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NOVEMBER 29, 2012

By Audi’s calculations, the 22,000 current owners of the two Audi TDI models in the US have saved 4,583,773 gallons of gasoline and counting—equating to more than $26 million dollars at the filling station—and prevented more than 22,000 tons of carbon dioxide from entering the atmosphere. —Scott Keogh.

Diesel

Diesel Audi Engine Cleaner

Audi testing find e-ethanol and e-diesel produced by Joule often perform better than conventional counterparts

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FEBRUARY 3, 2014

During each of up to 3,000 revolutions per minute in the research engine, a minute amount of fuel shoots into the glass cylinder, is compressed and ignited, and the exhaust gas then expelled. As a result, the synthetic fuels assure a more effective mixture preparation process, cleaner combustion and lower emissions.

Audi

Audi Diesel Fuel New Mexico

Reaction Design to add advanced soot particle-size prediction capability to FORTÉ

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MARCH 6, 2012

Founded in 2005 by Reaction Design, the MFC is an industry-led project for the development of cleaner burning, higher-mileage vehicles. In the past decade, engine exhaust regulations have been focused on limiting the total amount of soot (and NO x ) emissions.

Design

Design Emissions Engine 2005

Next Generation Ford EcoBoost to Offer Cooled EGR; Exploring More Advanced Turbocharging, Ethanol Options

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APRIL 14, 2010

The next generation of Ford’s EcoBoost turbocharged, direct-injection gasoline engines will introduce cooled EGR (exhaust gas recirculation), enabling higher compression ratios, according to Ford executives speaking at the SAE 2010 World Congress in Detroit. Whitaker et al. , SAE 2010-01-0585. Terrence Alger, Jess Gingrich, Imad A.

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Ford Congress 2010 Gasoline

Opel introducing new CNG Zafira Tourer with 329-mile natural gas range, lower fuel consumption

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 9, 2011

Like the previous model, the Zafira Tourer features Opel’s monovalentPlus system and has a 14-liter gasoline reserve, giving it an extra 150 km (93 miles) of range. This reduces harmful emissions, leading in turn to cleaner exhaust gases. For example, in Germany CNG is 50% less expensive than gasoline.

Gas

Gas Miles Range Carbon Fiber

Euro 6 regs in full effect; ACEA launches clean diesel campaign in support of technology-neutral policies

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

To mark this occasion the automotive and motor trading industries have launched an online clean diesel campaign to raise awareness among consumers and policy makers about clean diesel—a three-part solution comprising cleaner diesel fuel, advanced engines and effective emissions control technology. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

Clean

Clean Cleaning Diesel Land Rover

TNGA-based 2019 Toyota Avalon features new hybrid system

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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. liter four-cylinder Dynamic Force Engine is more fuel efficient, runs cleaner, and is more powerful than previous iterations, and features enhanced thermal management. A new TNGA 2.5-liter inches; bore remains at 3.44

2019

2019 Toyota Hybrid Nickel Metal Hydride

Additional details on Honda’s new 1.6L diesel

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NOVEMBER 16, 2012

liter i-DTEC engine to the level equivalent of a gasoline engine. This improves the fuel mixing with the air resulting in a cleaner and more efficient combustion helping to achieve the low emissions and fuel consumption. Reduced mechanical friction. For example, a shorter and thinner piston skirt was used. Honda’s 1.6 Click to enlarge.

Diesel

Diesel Engine 2000 Emissions

Universities of Birmingham and Warwick launch new fuels lab

Green Car Congress

APRIL 2, 2011

The UK Universities of Birmingham and Warwick launched a new lab to support investigations into the dynamic aspects of combustion of alternative fuels, as well as gasoline and diesel, with the aim of reducing harmful vehicle exhaust emissions, particularly greenhouse gasses.

Universal

Universal Fuel Land Rover Alternative Fuels

Use of Supercritical Diesel Fuel for Improved Efficiency and Reduced Emissions

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AUGUST 4, 2009

Heat required to bring the fuel to SC states is recovered from the exhaust gas of the engine. Given the high reactivity of diesel fuels compared to gasoline, the ignition and combustion of pre-mixed fuel-air charges poses a challenging control problem. Earlier post.). DEER 2009). the elimination of after-treatment systems.

Diesel

Diesel Fuel Emissions 2009

Mazda unveiling KAI Concept with SKYACTIV-X SPCCI engine; more details on the technology

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OCTOBER 25, 2017

At the Tokyo Motor Show, Mazda is introducing the KAI CONCEPT compact hatchback ( earlier post ), powered by the next-generation SKYACTIV-X spark-controlled compression-ignition (SPCCI) gasoline engine ( earlier post ), SKYACTIV-Vehicle Architecture and a more mature expression of the KODO design language. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

Mazda

Mazda Engine Concept Fuel Economy

Diesel-Fueled Cyclone External Combustion Engine Shows Near-Zero NOx

Green Car Congress

MARCH 31, 2009

Unlike conventional diesels, Cyclone Engines do not require any exhaust after-treatment. The Cyclone Engine burns its fuel at approximately 2,000 °F (1,093 °C), whereas NO x forms at temperatures above 2,300 °F (1,260 °C)—ranges typical for both diesel and gasoline-powered internal combustion engines.

Diesel

Diesel Engine Fuel Exhaust

ISE Corp. Introduces CNG Series Hybrid System for Transit Buses

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MAY 13, 2010

ISE currently delivers gasoline, diesel and fuel cell series hybrid systems for the transit industry. In addition, ISE’s CNG Hybrid System will fully comply with EPA 2010 standards for NO x and particulate emissions (PM) without the added cost and complexity of today's diesel exhaust aftertreatment systems. Emissions Reductions.

Hybrid

Hybrid ISE Corporation Energy Storage Exhaust

CMU study finds SOA levels in cities like LA will remain high despite cleaner cars; nonlinear relationship between SOA and NOx

Mazda announces SKYACTIV-X: gasoline Spark Controlled Compression Ignition

Corning expands light-duty vehicle exhaust filter capacity in Germany

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

FEV testing finds Transient Plasma ignition system increases fuel efficiency and decreases emissions

HEI launches two new non-tailpipe particulate emission studies

KAUST team develops computational model for simulating soot production in gasoline direct injection engines

PowerDriver simulations predict thermoelectric exhaust waste heat recovery output of 300W, -2.5% in fuel consumption; prototyping begins

DENSO Develops Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor With Improved Temperature Detection Accuracy

UK government launches new clean air strategy; ending sales of conventional diesel and gasoline LDVs by 2040

Mazdas new SKYACTIV gasoline and diesel engines are steps on the road to its Ideal Engine; focus on compression ratio

SEAT introducing first natural-gas-fueled SUV at Paris show: Arona TGI

NR Canada seeking commercialization partner for methane oxidation catalyst

Federal-Mogul develops advanced high-temperature gasket technology to support cleaner, more fuel-efficient engines

Transient Plasma Systems says advances are bringing plasma ignition technology closer to commercialization

Cummins Agrees to Pay $1.6 Billion in U.S. Emissions Fines

Toyota’s new three-way catalyst reduces precious metal usage by 20%; improving uniformity of flow with FLAD

SEAT pushes forward with CNG line-up

Taxi version of Mercedes-Benz B-Class with natural gas drive coming soon

Mayor of London expanding Ultra Low Emission Zone London-wide; new £110M scrappage scheme

California ARB fines two companies $507K for selling illegal aftermarket parts for cars & trucks

Empa recommends buying diesel vehicles only if Euro 6d-TEMP or Euro 6d

Canada aligns with US on light-duty vehicle GHGs, Tier 3 regulations and heavy-duty vehicle fuel efficiency

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

UK unveils new plan to cut NO2; sale of new conventional gasoline and diesel cars to end by 2040; focus on local action

Small-displacement two-stroke H2 engine could address performance and emissions cost-effectively for recreational market; potential for Asian motor vehicle fleet

New 2019 Toyota Avalon hybrid boosts fuel economy 10% to 44 mpg combined

Revised Nissan Juke offers 1.2 DIG-T turbocharged engine

New Ford Focus in Europe delivers fuel economy improvements up to 19% with new 1.5L TDCi; 1.5L EcoBoost, Enhanced Transitional Stability

EPA report shows progress in reducing urban air toxics across US; 50% reduction from mobile sources since 1990

Model Fuels Consortium and Reaction Design developing predictive modeling software for soot particle size and number

Audi takes aggressive stance with diesel in the US; four new models and new 3.0L diesel engine; challenge to policymakers

Audi testing find e-ethanol and e-diesel produced by Joule often perform better than conventional counterparts

Reaction Design to add advanced soot particle-size prediction capability to FORTÉ

Next Generation Ford EcoBoost to Offer Cooled EGR; Exploring More Advanced Turbocharging, Ethanol Options

Opel introducing new CNG Zafira Tourer with 329-mile natural gas range, lower fuel consumption

Euro 6 regs in full effect; ACEA launches clean diesel campaign in support of technology-neutral policies

TNGA-based 2019 Toyota Avalon features new hybrid system

Additional details on Honda’s new 1.6L diesel

Universities of Birmingham and Warwick launch new fuels lab

Use of Supercritical Diesel Fuel for Improved Efficiency and Reduced Emissions

Mazda unveiling KAI Concept with SKYACTIV-X SPCCI engine; more details on the technology

Diesel-Fueled Cyclone External Combustion Engine Shows Near-Zero NOx

ISE Corp. Introduces CNG Series Hybrid System for Transit Buses

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