CO2, Downsizing, Emissions and Ford

HyBoost concept achieving close to Prius-level CO2 emissions; aggressive downsizing with advanced boosting and micro-hybrid system

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NOVEMBER 1, 2011

version of its vehicle (a 2009 Ford Focus) but with fuel economy and CO 2 emissions approaching those of a Prius, according to David Boggs, Ricardo Technical Specialist, Engines, in a presentation at the recent 2011 Directions in Engine-Efficiency and Emissions Research Conference (DEER) hosted by the Department of Energy in Detroit.

Downsizing

Downsizing Prius Hybrid Emissions

ALABC: 48V mild hybrids can meet emission targets with CO2 reductions of 15-20%

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JANUARY 27, 2016

Current mild-hybrid vehicle projects, in partnership with Ford and Hyundai/Kia, that utilize advanced 48V lead-carbon batteries, can reduce CO 2 emissions by 15-20%, according to the latest data from the Advanced Lead Acid Battery Consortium (ALABC), presented at the Advanced Automotive Battery Conference (25-28 January, Mainz).

Emissions

Emissions Hybrid CO2 Downsizing

Ford / AVL study concludes mid-level ethanol blend attractive as a long-term future fuel for use in optimized engines in US

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APRIL 19, 2013

A study by a team from Ford Motor Company and AVL has concluded that a mid-level ethanol blend—greater than E20 but less than E40—appears to be attractive as a long-term future fuel for the US for use in engines optimized for the higher octane blend. Downsizing/downspeeding. Earlier post.) Earlier post.). (As

Engine

Engine Fuel Ford Future

ADEPT project to apply gasoline engine HyBoost system to diesel; 48V architecture; full hybrid fuel economy at much lower cost

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

The Ricardo-led Advanced Diesel Electric Powertrain (ADEPT) project will apply 48V “intelligent electrification” concepts, mild hybridization and waste heat recovery in a Ford Focus diesel demonstrator. version of its vehicle (a 2009 Ford Focus) but with fuel economy and CO 2 emissions approaching those of a Prius.

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy Diesel Economy Gasoline

Ford B-Max: class-leading economy and space

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FEBRUARY 17, 2012

The new Ford B-Max-set to debut at next month’s Geneva Motor Show-is to offer emissions from as low as 104g/km CO2, thanks to the use of efficient new engines. Ford say its downsized and optimised engines will mean that its new compact family vehicle will will deliver best in class fuel economy for both in [.].

Economy

Economy Ford Downsizing Fuel Economy

HyBoost Project Aiming for 30-40% CO2 Reduction Without Performance Compromise

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NOVEMBER 30, 2009

The HyBoost project ( earlier post ), a two-year collaborative research program led by Ricardo in partnership with Controlled Power Technologies, the European Advanced Lead Acid Battery Consortium, Ford, Imperial College London, and Valeo, aims to demonstrate a very cost-effective, ultra-efficient gasoline engine in a C-segment passenger car.

Lead Acid

Lead Acid CO2 Exhaust Gasoline-Electric

UK Technology Strategy Board Awards More Than 12M to 22 Projects to Speed Up Development of Low-Carbon Technology for Vehicles; Includes Gas Turbine Range Extender and Li-S Battery Cells

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JANUARY 22, 2010

million) in 22 studies and projects to develop new technology that will speed up the reduction of CO 2 emissions from road vehicles. The work will help to accelerate the reduction of carbon emissions and deliver mass-market low carbon road vehicles within 5 to 15 years. 2nd Generation Zero Emissions 12t Battery Electric Truck.

Carbon

Carbon Li-ion Downsizing Gas

HyBoost engine close to matching Toyota Prius

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NOVEMBER 2, 2011

The HyBoost demonstrator is showcasing the positive effects of engine downsizing by achieving comparable performance to the conventional 2.0litre version of its vehicle (a Ford Focus) while producing fuel economy and CO2 emissions close to those of a Toyota Prius.

Prius

Prius Toyota Engine Downsizing

CPT presenting two papers at SAE World Congress on SpeedStart and TIGERS for 48V mild hybrid systems

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FEBRUARY 18, 2014

For the ADEPT project, the consortium comprises CPT, the European Advanced Lead Acid Battery Consortium (EALABC), Faurecia Emissions Control Technologies, Ford and the University of Nottingham. The management of the project is being handled by Ricardo. —Nick Pascoe, CPT’s chief executive.

Congress

Congress Hybrid Exhaust Gas-Electric

Ford introduce the EcoBoost petrol engine

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2009

Now at the Frankfurt Motor Show Ford has announced a new family of petrol engines offering the opportunity to down size engine capacity without suffering a reduction in performance. In fact, fuel consumption and CO2 emissions are reduced by up to 20 per cent compared to a conventional petrol engine. litre and 2.0

Petrol

Petrol Ford Engine Downsizing

HyBoost project could cut emissions by 40 per cent

Green Cars News

DECEMBER 1, 2009

A new project has set the ambitious goal of reducing carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by 30-40 per cent. The research is being led by Ricardo, with partners including Controlled Power Technologies, Ford, Imperial College London, Valeo and the European Advanced Lead Acid Battery Consortium.

Emissions

Emissions CO2 Lead Acid Petrol

Taking another look at methanol as an alternative transportation fuel for the US

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JANUARY 17, 2011

It is a high octane fuel with combustion characteristics that allow engines specifically designed for methanol fuel to match the best efficiencies of diesels while meeting current pollutant emission regulations. A bridging option is to use methanol derived from natural gas, with a CO2 intensity that is no worse than conventional fuels.

Transportation

Transportation Fuel Coal Gasoline

Could E85 be a cheaper alternative to diesel?

Green Cars News

APRIL 27, 2009

At the 2009 SAE World Congress, a Ford study revealed that a separate E85 direct injection boosting system combined with a petroleum port fuel injection makes an engine more efficient in its use of petroleum - and can be viewed as a more cost effective alternative to diesel.

Diesel

Diesel Congress Petrol Downsizing

How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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APRIL 21, 2009

Ford Escape PHEV-40 around 2012. Several after-market companies have done PHEV conversions of the Ford Escape hybrid and one has done a retrofit of the F-150 pickup -- see Where PHEVs Are and ICE-Conversions.) Mazda Ford Partner was reported to be developing Series PHEV based on Mazda 5 MPV platform. Establishing dealer network.

Plug-in

Plug-in Plug Hybrid PHEV

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HyBoost concept achieving close to Prius-level CO2 emissions; aggressive downsizing with advanced boosting and micro-hybrid system

ALABC: 48V mild hybrids can meet emission targets with CO2 reductions of 15-20%

Ford / AVL study concludes mid-level ethanol blend attractive as a long-term future fuel for use in optimized engines in US

ADEPT project to apply gasoline engine HyBoost system to diesel; 48V architecture; full hybrid fuel economy at much lower cost

Ford B-Max: class-leading economy and space

HyBoost Project Aiming for 30-40% CO2 Reduction Without Performance Compromise

UK Technology Strategy Board Awards More Than 12M to 22 Projects to Speed Up Development of Low-Carbon Technology for Vehicles; Includes Gas Turbine Range Extender and Li-S Battery Cells

HyBoost engine close to matching Toyota Prius

CPT presenting two papers at SAE World Congress on SpeedStart and TIGERS for 48V mild hybrid systems

Ford introduce the EcoBoost petrol engine

HyBoost project could cut emissions by 40 per cent

Taking another look at methanol as an alternative transportation fuel for the US

Could E85 be a cheaper alternative to diesel?

How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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