CO2, Downsizing, Fuel and Gasoline

New Delphi Technologies 500+ bar GDi system cuts gasoline particulate emissions by up to 50%, reduces fuel consumption

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MAY 16, 2019

The industry has long recognized that increasing injection pressure to 500+ bar could substantially cut engine-out particulates while improving CO2 emissions and fuel economy. —Walter Piock, chief engineer, Gasoline Systems, Delphi Technologies. Delphi 500+ bar GDi injector. —Walter Piock.

Emissions

Emissions Gasoline Fuel Exhaust

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

variant but with fuel economy of a strong hybrid. HyBoost achieves this by combining aggressive 50% downsizing of the engine with an electric supercharger for transient low-speed performance, and a micro-hybrid stop-start and energy recuperation systems, Boggs said. Downsizing the 2.0-liter Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

Downsizing

Downsizing Prius Hybrid Emissions

ICCT: decline in diesel sales will have negligible impact on attainment of European CO2 emission standards

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MARCH 19, 2018

Other technologies—such as efficiency improvements in gasoline engines as well as the rollout of hybrid electric power trains—offer more compelling and cost-effective pathways to reducing CO 2 emissions from European passenger cars, the ICCT says. —The ICCT.

Diesel

Diesel CO2 Standards Emissions

Delphi Powertrain Study Concludes 3-Cylinder Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection Engine Offers a High-Value NOx and CO2 Solution for Cost-Sensitive Vehicle Segments

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APRIL 20, 2010

compacts under 1,400 kg in weight—a stoichiometric 3-cylinder turbocharged gasoline direct injection (GDI) engine offers an optimal combination of cost, lower emissions and reductions in fuel consumption, according to an analysis by Delphi Powertrain presented at the recent SAE 2010 World Congress. Earlier post.). Source: Kirwan et al.

Gasoline

Gasoline Downsizing Engine CO2

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 project aims to deliver full hybrid equivalent fuel economy and performance with less than 70 g/km CO 2 emissions as measured over the European Drive Cycle, but at a significantly lower cost. 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

NEXCEL testing demonstrates potential 2g/km CO2 reduction by ensuring precise oil-engine match

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AUGUST 16, 2018

liter gasoline, downsized 2.0-liter liter gasoline with GDi, and 2.0-liter Emissions improvements have been recorded across several popular engine types, including conventional 2.0-liter liter diesel.

Oil

Oil Engine CO2 Downsizing

Cummins ETHOS 2.8L optimized E-85 engine demonstrates 50-80% reduction in CO2 emissions in medium-duty truck

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JULY 14, 2014

Cummins has developed an E-85-specific engine and powertrain that reduce carbon dioxide emissions by as much as 80% compared with a baseline gasoline-powered medium-duty truck. is designed specifically to use E-85 (85% ethanol and 15% gasoline). as a means to increase fuel efficiency, and developing the integrated start/stop system.

Engine

Engine Emissions CO2 Gasoline

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. These include: Lower energy content than that of gasoline. Earlier post.)

Engine

Engine Fuel Ford Future

Study finds technology cost of achieving European 2020 LDV CO2 targets more than offset by resultant fuel savings

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MARCH 19, 2013

A report published by Cambridge Econometrics and Ricardo-AEA concludes that overall, the cost of technologies required to meet proposed European 2020 CO 2 regulations for vehicles (95 g/km for cars and 147 g/km for vans) will be more than offset by the resultant fuel savings. The project is taking a phased approach.

Cost Of

Cost Of 2020 Fuel CO2

Full lifecycle CO2 of new Mercedes C-Class 10% less than outgoing model

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MARCH 31, 2014

Over the entire lifecycle of the C 180, the lifecycle analysis yields a primary energy consumption of 521 gigajoules (corresponding to the energy content of around 16,000 liters of gasoline); an environmental input of approx. Natural gas and crude oil are strongly influenced by fuel consumption during the use phase. The new C-Class.

Mercedes

Mercedes CO2 2007 MPG

New Honda Earth Dreams Technology 1.6L diesel in Civic to deliver CO2 emissions of 95 g/km

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MARCH 7, 2012

By downsizing from the outgoing 2.2L engine and extensively reducing mechanical friction in each section, a friction level equivalent to present gasoline engine models was achieved. With these engines we aim to be Number 1 in fuel economy in each sector within 3 years. liter diesel engine. —Manabu Nishimae.

Honda

Honda Emissions Diesel CO2

U Toronto team assess the climate trade-off between reduced CO2 and increased Black Carbon from GDI engines

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JULY 14, 2016

The upside of gasoline direct injection (GDI) engines is widely seen as being improved fuel economy coupled with an increase in specific power (especially with turbocharging), enabling significant downsizing. The extent of fuel-air mixing can be affected by injection system design.

Climate

Climate Engine Carbon Fuel Economy

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

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JANUARY 17, 2011

Cheng of the Sloan Automotive Laboratory assessing the prospects for methanol as an alternative transportation fuel in the US concludes that methanol is a safe and viable transportation fuel, although it not as good as ethanol in terms of energy density and ease of handling. methanol using thermo-chemical processes.

Transportation

Transportation Fuel Coal Gasoline

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

Center for Automotive Research calls long-run economic risk to auto industry of mandating permanent fuel economy standards very serious; recommends periodic reviews

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JUNE 14, 2011

Based on the results of the study, CAR believes the economic risk to the auto industry connected to mandating permanent fuel economy standards in the long run is “ very serious ” The group recommends periodic review to assess the rate of technology development and cost reduction of advanced technologies leading up to 2025.

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy Economy Auto Industry Standards

BCG study finds conventional automotive technologies have high CO2 reduction potential at lower cost; stiff competition for electric cars

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JUNE 15, 2011

Based on our current projections, the well-to-wheel emissions advantage of EVs over ICE-propelled vehicles, currently estimated at 40 to 60 percent, will fall to 30 to 50 percent in 2020 as advances in ICE technologies narrow the gap and power generation from clean non-fossil fuels continues to grow slowly in most regions. Source: BCG.

CO2

CO2 Electric Cars 2020 United States

CPT developing 48-volt electric supercharger for micro-mild hybrids

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2011

The higher-voltage variant will support moves by European vehicle manufacturers announced earlier this year to introduce 48 volt passenger vehicle power networks to help meet the requirement for lower fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions. TDI models, but even lower CO 2 emissions and fuel consumption than the current production 1.4l

Volt

Volt Hybrid Downsizing Lead Acid

Frost Sullivan Projects That About 80% of European Vehicle Sales Will Be in the 150 g/km CO2 Band by 2015; EVs as a Strategy of Premium Automakers

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JANUARY 18, 2010

Downsizing, gasoline direct injection (GDI), and start-stop will be the key technologies helping original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) achieve emission targets by 2015. Tags: Climate Change Emissions Europe Fuel Efficiency Market Background Policy. ACEA says that the industry spends €20 billion (US$28.8

2015

2015 Downsizing CO2 Sale

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

The small size, multi-fuel capability and potential low cost of the ULRE could also help speed adoption of electric vehicles. BladeBoost - A Novel Rotary Supercharger for Ultra-Efficient Downsized Gasoline Engines. Low CO2 High Efficiency Diesel Fuel Injector Nozzle (LOCOFIN). GKN Eco-Trailer. EDS TurboClaw.

Carbon

Carbon Li-ion Downsizing Gas

Renault 2010 Environment Workshop, Part 1: Combustion Engine Technology and Product Plans

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JUNE 7, 2010

Renault’s ongoing downsizing strategy is aimed at reducing the cubic capacity of its engines in order to bring down fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions, without detracting from performance. Specific engine-mapping aimed at reducing fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions. New TCe gasoline engine family. Select Engines.

Environment

Environment Engine 2010 Parts

MCE-5 Development to Show Vehicle Equipped with Prototype Variable Compression Ratio Engine

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FEBRUARY 24, 2009

liter MCE-5 VCRi (variable compression ratio) gasoline engine. V6 engine), and 420 Nm (310 lb-ft) of torque at 1,500 rpm (comparable to a V8 gasoline engine). Fuel consumption on the NEDC is 6.7 Fuel consumption on the NEDC is 6.7 The four-cylinder 1.5L L/100 km (35 mpg US) with 158 g CO 2 /km.

Engine

Engine Vehicles Gasoline-Electric MPG

ICCT: 2025 target average of 70 g/km CO2 for new cars in EU feasible and economical; more so with electric drive

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NOVEMBER 22, 2016

The total technology cost increment would be between €1,000 and €2,150 [(2014€)], and the fuel cost savings would be on the order of €450 per year. The FEV data are combined with supplemental data to generate CO 2 cost curves for ten EU vehicle classes (diesel B, C, D, E, SUV, and LCV classes and gasoline B, C, D, and E classes).

CO2

CO2 Cars 2014 Exhaust

Controlled Power Technologies Packages Its Switched Reluctance Systems in ‘RegEnBoost’ System for Enhanced Support for Downsizing

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DECEMBER 11, 2009

CPT says that the RegEnBoost system enables a typical family-sized car to achieve less than 100 g/km CO 2 with a 1-liter gasoline engine, but when required can offer the same lively performance and in-gear acceleration of a 2-liter naturally aspirated powertrain.

Downsizing

Downsizing Power Powered Exhaust

Hyundai showcasing two new turbocharged GDI engines, 7-speed DCT at Frankfurt

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2015

At the IAA in Frankfurt, Hyundai Motor is showcasing two new turbocharged gasoline direct injected (T-GDI) engines. Hyundai Motor’s new downsized 1.0 T-GDI powerplants are part of a new generation of small turbocharged gasoline engines within the Hyundai engine line-up. The fuel economy-focused three-cylinder 1.0-liter

Hyundai

Hyundai Engine Fuel Economy Downsizing

EcoDynamics Kia Models Cut CO2 As Low As 94 g/km

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OCTOBER 4, 2010

To showcase its EcoDynamics range of fuel-saving vehicles, Kia Motors displayed three new low CO 2 models at the Paris Motor Show. A second new downsized engine for the Sportage is the 135 ps (133 hp, 99 kW), 1.6-liter liter Gamma gasoline engine.). Tags: Diesel Fuel Efficiency. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

Kia

Kia CO2 Diesel Concept

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JANUARY 28, 2009

EV - EVs have a rich History , having been more popular than gas vehicle in the early 1900s, These vehicles use electricity as their fuel source. HEV - The current generation of production Hybrids are 100% gas fueled vehicles with a few EV tricks like Regen Braking and no wasteful Idling. See SEVA:Electric vehicle.

PHEV

PHEV Prius Gasoline-Electric Plug-in

Opel to launch 3 new engine families, 13 new engines by 2016

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APRIL 10, 2013

liter gasoline and diesel engines, together with next generation five- and six-speed gearboxes. They will be joined by the end of this year by a new small-displacement gasoline engine family. SIDI Turbo gasoline engine. Opel—in which GM has said it will invest €4 billion (US$5.3 Compared to Opel’s previous 1.6-liter

Engine

Engine 2016 Fuel Economy Fuel

How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Has shown some concept fuel-cell PHEVs. General Motors Chevy Volt series PHEV, which it calls "extended range electric vehicle" (EREV), part of "E-Flex" multi-fuel platform. Company says its focusing on gasoline and hydrogen. Blue Concept PHEV Van with diesel or hydrogen fuel cells and rooftop photovoltaic.

Plug-in

Plug-in Plug Hybrid PHEV

Perhaps not what you thought

Electric Auto Association

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

The Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) program, implemented under President Barack Obama in 2012, called for annual increases of 5% to the average fuel economy of new vehicles through the 2025 model year. In 2019, fuel economy actually worsened, dropping slightly from 25.1 percent and extending the standards through 2026.

EPA

EPA Fleet Fuel Economy 2019

Perhaps not what you thought

Electric Auto Association

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

The Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) program, implemented under President Barack Obama in 2012, called for annual increases of 5% to the average fuel economy of new vehicles through the 2025 model year. In 2019, fuel economy actually worsened, dropping slightly from 25.1 percent and extending the standards through 2026.

EPA

EPA Fleet Fuel Economy 2019

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New Delphi Technologies 500+ bar GDi system cuts gasoline particulate emissions by up to 50%, reduces fuel consumption

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

ICCT: decline in diesel sales will have negligible impact on attainment of European CO2 emission standards

Delphi Powertrain Study Concludes 3-Cylinder Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection Engine Offers a High-Value NOx and CO2 Solution for Cost-Sensitive Vehicle Segments

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

NEXCEL testing demonstrates potential 2g/km CO2 reduction by ensuring precise oil-engine match

Cummins ETHOS 2.8L optimized E-85 engine demonstrates 50-80% reduction in CO2 emissions in medium-duty truck

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

Study finds technology cost of achieving European 2020 LDV CO2 targets more than offset by resultant fuel savings

Full lifecycle CO2 of new Mercedes C-Class 10% less than outgoing model

New Honda Earth Dreams Technology 1.6L diesel in Civic to deliver CO2 emissions of 95 g/km

U Toronto team assess the climate trade-off between reduced CO2 and increased Black Carbon from GDI engines

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

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

Center for Automotive Research calls long-run economic risk to auto industry of mandating permanent fuel economy standards very serious; recommends periodic reviews

BCG study finds conventional automotive technologies have high CO2 reduction potential at lower cost; stiff competition for electric cars

CPT developing 48-volt electric supercharger for micro-mild hybrids

Frost Sullivan Projects That About 80% of European Vehicle Sales Will Be in the 150 g/km CO2 Band by 2015; EVs as a Strategy of Premium Automakers

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

Renault 2010 Environment Workshop, Part 1: Combustion Engine Technology and Product Plans

MCE-5 Development to Show Vehicle Equipped with Prototype Variable Compression Ratio Engine

ICCT: 2025 target average of 70 g/km CO2 for new cars in EU feasible and economical; more so with electric drive

Controlled Power Technologies Packages Its Switched Reluctance Systems in ‘RegEnBoost’ System for Enhanced Support for Downsizing

Hyundai showcasing two new turbocharged GDI engines, 7-speed DCT at Frankfurt

EcoDynamics Kia Models Cut CO2 As Low As 94 g/km

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Opel to launch 3 new engine families, 13 new engines by 2016

How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Perhaps not what you thought

Perhaps not what you thought

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