Green Car Congress

MARCH 2, 2013

Comparison of proposed Keystone XL route to previously proposed project segment. The US Department of State (DOS) has released its Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) in response to TransCanada’s May 2012 application for the Keystone XL pipeline that would run from Canada’s oils sands in Alberta to Nebraska.

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Climate Change Oil-Sands Nebraska Climate 250

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 29, 2012

When we take the new DNA—electric drive, diverse energy sources, self-driving and driverless, connected and coordinated, vehicles with a specific purpose—we can put them all together to rethink the entire system. As a point of comparison, the California ARB ZEV regulation is mandating 15% compliant new production by 2025.

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Automobile Transportation Power Powered 210

Green Car Congress

JULY 11, 2013

Renault’s comparison of the carbon footprint of EV and ICE vehicles over production, operation and end of life. The publication gives the opportunity for an “apples-to-apples” comparison between the environmental impacts of the two types of powertrains: same manufacturer, same model, same boundary conditions. Click to enlarge.

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Li-ion Gasoline-Electric Ozone Diesel 364

Green Car Congress

APRIL 22, 2013

The small end of the connecting rod in the FEV systemis equipped with an eccentric sleeve housing the wrist pin. By rotating the eccentric sleeve, the effective connecting rod length, and thus the compression ratio, can be varied. In comparison, naturally aspirated engines have a higher compression ratio in the order of 1 to 1.5

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Fuel Economy Economy Fuel Downsizing 218

Cars That Think

JANUARY 11, 2022

In the energy industry, for example, drill rigs for oil and gas exploration are now equipped with sensors to achieve optimal, safe performance at the lowest cost possible. The sensors must operate under harsh environmental conditions. IEEE P2520: Standard for Testing Machine Olfaction Devices and Systems.

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Standards Industrial Industry Production 145

Green Car Congress

JUNE 27, 2014

As a comparison, the 2015 Ford Transit Connect small van, when equipped with the 1.6-liter As a subjective aside, the short-wheelbase Transit Connect with the EcoBoost is a blast to drive; we’re assuming the same can hold true for the comparable ProMaster City.). The Transit equipped with the 2.5L

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2015 Transit Connect Engine Turkey 278

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 5, 2014

Gas chromatography comparison of Conoco fuel and a Conoco-CoolPlanet blend. The output of these processing stations is connected to an array of catalysts. Cool Planet’s biogasoline blendstock is 100% compatible with pump gasoline. Source: Cool Planet. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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Conversion Renewable Water Gasoline 308

Green Car Congress

JULY 26, 2010

The Explorer V6 has been engineered for durability with a chain-driven camshaft, high-strength forged powder metal connecting rods with floating pins, fully counterweighted forged steel crankshaft, a die-cast aluminum deep-sump oil pan and four-bolt main bearing caps with side bolts through the engine block.

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2011 Ford SUV Fuel Economy 186

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2011

The company says that some of the most promising projects are the Turbosteamer ( earlier post ); the Thermoelectric generator (TEG) ( earlier post ); engine encapsulation; and a waste heat exchanger for oil heating. Research project Turbosteamer: comparison of the heat exchanger generation 1 (top) and generation 2 (bottom).

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Waste BMW Exhaust Gas-Electric 376

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

The mechanical connection of the fully variable all-wheel drive makes this possible by means of a propeller shaft and the drive shafts of the front wheels. For comparison, conventional batteries without direct cooling of the cells achieve about half this figure. Charging is via the 3.7

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Mercedes Hybrid Engine Exhaust 259

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 2, 2013

The prototype part should also capture expected performance challenges such as interaction of bearings, journals, oil passages, and life cycle fatigue requirements. Cabin Preconditioning strategies shall address improving the energy efficiency of thermally preconditioning the passenger cabin while the vehicle is connected to the grid.

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Li-ion Fuel Vehicles Lithium Ion 240

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 15, 2012

Environmental costs are often not shown on financial statements because the bearers of such costs can be either particular individuals or society at large, are often both non-monetary and problematic to quantify for comparison with monetary values.

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Climate Change Water Climate Global 310

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 2, 2015

We have a clutch that engages and connects the two, that gets the engine going. Once the oil pressure builds up to a sufficient level, we run the engine at zero load, at which point we disconnect the two again. The coolant loop for the TFSI also incorporates the oil cooler for the S tronic. Connected and safety technologies.

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Audi Plug-in Plug Hybrid 150

Cars That Think

JANUARY 28, 2023

This is due to the 30 to 40 percent increase in emissions EVs create in comparison to manufacturing an ICE vehicle, mainly from its battery production. Dronning Louise’s Bro (Queen Louise’s Bridge) connects inner Copenhagen and Nørrebro and is frequented by many cyclists and pedestrians every day.

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Climate Change Climate San Diego Emissions 138

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 18, 2022

The “wet” part of a DCT means it uses oil to improve lubrication and cooling. A “dry” DCT does not use oil, but is the more fuel efficient of the two types. Note: For our purposes here, a continuously variable transmission (CVT) does not have gears, so is not part of this comparison. The light show.

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Hyundai MPG Clean Cleaning 80

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 19, 2016

We have a PHEV system that has incredible efficiency, but it is also one of the highest performing vehicles on the road with extraordinarily connected feel to it. GM eliminated mechanical oil pumps on the system; the TPIM contains a 2 kW electric oil pump driver. As a comparison, the 3,543-lb Volt accelerates from 0-60 mpg in 8.4

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Cadillac Volt PHEV Design 150

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 30, 2016

In comparison with the previous V6, the CO 2 emissions from the engine have been reduced by around 15%. The stepped bowl has a positive effect on the combustion process, the thermal loading of critical areas of the pistons and the introduction of soot into the engine oil. The water pump is chain-driven by the timing assembly.

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Gasoline Mercedes Engine Diesel 150

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 1, 2014

Incremental well-to-wheels GHG emissions from WCSB Oil Sands Crudes Compared to Well-to-Wheels GHG Emissions from Displacing Reference Crudes Click to enlarge. Domestic production of crude oil has increased significantly, from approximately 5.5 million bpd in 2010 to 6.5 million bpd in 2012 and 7.5 million bpd by mid-2013. million bpd.

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Oil-Sands Nebraska Oil Montana 220

Green Car Congress

JULY 8, 2015

Their results showed that in comparison with gasoline mode, CO emitted in methanol mode decreased 11.2%. The BIT researchers estimated that a 30% fuel-cost saving could be attained if methanol was burnt even though the price of crude oil has decreased by more than 50%. —Wang et al.

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Renewable Carbon Water Fuel 150

Green Car Congress

MAY 17, 2015

Combining Volvo’s new design language, advanced safety and in-car connectivity technologies, and the new strategic Drive-E powertrains, the XC90 is the first product based on Volvo’s new strategic Scalable Product Architecture (SPA). Bottom) Acceleration comparison of the new XC90 T8 PHEV, the older V8-powered XC90, and the Tesla Model S 85.

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Volvo Plug-in PHEV Engine 150

Get Electric Vehicle

JUNE 7, 2023

It typically consists of numerous individual battery cells connected to provide the required voltage and capacity. Additionally, EVs have fewer moving parts and require less maintenance since they don’t have components like oil filters, spark plugs, and timing belts that need regular servicing or replacement.

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Electric Vehicles Vehicles Electric Electrical 52

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 2, 2010

This represents an overall rise in power output and torque in comparison to the predecessor models, with major increases in some instances. The oil pump is a controlled vane-type pump featuring electrical actuation, for example. 203 g/km (BlueEFFICIENCY 195 g/km). 195 g/km (BlueEFFICIENCY 182 g/km). 195 g/km (BlueEFFICIENCY 182 g/km).

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Mercedes Fuel Diesel Engine 210

Green Car Congress

MARCH 6, 2014

The two-piece housing design has been retained: the torque converter housing is made of lightweight aluminium, while the transmission housing with weight-optimized plastic oil pan is made of an even lighter magnesium alloy. The purpose of the multi-disc clutches is to transfer the drive torque between two components as a friction connection.

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Mercedes Fuel Oil Fuel Economy 312

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 15, 2016

Connecting rod length. The cylinder spacing was reduced from 94 to 90 mm in comparison with the previous engine. mm) result in an advantageous individual cylinder volume of just under 500 cc and ensure an optimal connecting rod ratio with regard to combustion and friction. Valves per cylinder. Displacement per cylinder.

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Diesel Mercedes Fuel Exhaust 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 27, 2017

The EA888 Gen3B retains many key features of its predecessors, from chain-driven double overhead camshafts to the twin balance shafts that not only counteract second-order internal forces but provide oil scavenging and crankcase breathing pathways. By comparison, the 2017 Tiguan with 2.0L inch capacitive touchscreen display.

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2018 Engine SUV MPG 314

Green Car Congress

JUNE 29, 2015

The Audi TFSI intake valves close much earlier than usual; in connection with increased pressure in the intake manifold, this reduces throttling losses. They are permanently active but only one of them is connected to the engine. Internal connectivity. The Miller cycle uses a higher expansion ratio than compression ratio (i.e.,

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Audi Gas Engine MPH 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 8, 2009

As a point of comparison, the 2009 Cadillac Escalade 2WD two-mode hybrid carries an EPA rating of 20 mpg city, 21 mpg highway (11.8 The newly developed regulated oil pump adjusts the flow rate to the engine’s actual requirements, thus minimizing the necessary delivery rate and helping reduce fuel consumption and emissions.

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New York Hybrid Mercedes SUV 150

EV Central

JUNE 28, 2022

Hyundai calls the 6’s flowing exterior shape ‘Emotional Efficiency’ and says it results in the lowest aerodynamic coefficient of drag (Cd) ever offered by the brand, a slippery 0.21 (by comparison, the Tesla Model 3 has a Cd of 0.23 and the just-arrived Mercedes-Benz EQS electric limousine 0.20).

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Hyundai Tesla Australia Kia 98

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 4, 2014

Consisting of a pair of chain-driven counter-rotating shafts located in the oil pan, the balancing system helps quell the inherent second-order harmonic vibrations that normally impact inline 4-cylinder engines. To reduce piston-sliding friction, the cylinder bores are offset by 8.0 mm from the crankshaft. Weight savings.

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Fuel Economy 2015 Honda Fuel 311

Green Car Congress

JUNE 2, 2015

Golf Comparisons. The crankshaft group—crankshaft, pistons and connecting rods—is distinguished by low moving masses and low friction. The aluminium pistons and forged connecting rods were weight-optimized such that the 1.0 Other new options are Volkswagen Media Control and App Connect.

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Gasoline MPG Exhaust Engine 150

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 9, 2009

The position of the oil filler manifold has been modified, the conventional torque converter is replaced by a two-mass flywheel, and the exhaust system has been modified for an optimum acoustic effect when the combustion engine fires and cuts in in the all-electric mode.

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BMW Nickel Metal Hydride Hybrid MPH 170

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

The “wet” part of the Santa Fe’s DCT means it uses oil to improve lubrication and cooling. A “dry” DCT does not use oil, but is the more fuel efficient of the two types. Note: For our purposes here, a continuously variable transmission (CVT) does not have gears, so is not part of this comparison.

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Hyundai MPG Fuel Economy Clean 69

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 7, 2012

Forecast full fuel cycle emissions comparison for EVs versus ICEVs based upon Victoria’s expected electricity grid mix. EV uptake in Victoria creates a significant risk of environmental impacts from battery production being transferred elsewhere, however it reduces the existing risk in relation to oil extraction processes.

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Gas-Electric Emissions Gas Grid 225

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 10, 2009

Comparison of fuel consumption of Omnivore, homogeneous Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) and Spray-Guided GDI engines. Two pegged half-keystone compression rings in upper section, unpegged Napier and U-Flex oil control rings in lower section for oil control and containment. Wet sump with plain bearings and electric oil pump.

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Fuel Economy Engine Light Fuel 218

Green Car Congress

MAY 4, 2015

kg), for a power-to-weight ratio of 478 W/kg; by comparison, Wrightspeed’s new Fulcrum microturbine offers a power-to-weight ratio of 750 W/kg. Its multi-fuel capabilities allow it to burn diesel, CNG, LNG, landfill gases, biodiesel, kerosene, propane, heating oil, and others. The 65 kW Capstone unit weighs 300 lbs (136.1

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Range Extended Range Gas-Electric Electric 150

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 22, 2011

The average recommended increases over fiscal year (FY) 2009 appropriations ranged from 186% for solar photovoltaic to 963% for utility-scale storage (where the base for comparison is small and the potential is large). Experts in each of the technology areas covered recommended large increases in federal ERD&D investments.

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Energy Clean Cleaning Carbon 231

Green Car Congress

APRIL 23, 2015

The drive unit contains two newly developed electric motor-generators for propelling the vehicle and other duties; power electronics to supply and control them; a system of gears, clutches, and hydraulic controls to combine and deliver the mechanical power from the motor-generators and the engine; and an electric oil pump. Click to enlarge.

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Volt GM 2016 Extended Range 150