Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

The recuperated engine uses isothermal compression via cryogenic injection to enable significant exhaust to compressed gas heat transfer. A pilot simulation study of the Ricardo cryogenic split-cycle engine concept has predicted a thermal efficiency of 60%—significantly more fuel efficient than current engine technology.

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Engine Fuel Vehicles Waste 249

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 24, 2016

A research team from Empa (Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology) and the University of Applied Sciences Bern, Laboratory for Exhaust Emission Control, reports that ethanol blending appeared to reduce genotoxic emissions from a flex-fuel Euro-5 gasoline direct injection (GDI) vehicle (a Volvo V60 with a 1.6

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Gasoline Emissions Exhaust Vehicles 150

Green Car Congress

MAY 29, 2014

Other research has shown that carbonyls directly influence physiological response to diesel exhaust particles and can also contribute to secondary organic aerosol formation. In the Tianjin study, they team fueled a four-cylinder light-duty diesel engine fueled with CFT and DF, identifying 13 individual carbonyl compounds in the exhaust.

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Coal Diesel Emissions Fuel 210

Green Car Congress

MAY 23, 2014

. … Chemical analysis of the emissions shows that SOA is mainly produced via photo-oxidation of aromatic VOCs, present in gasoline, from the exhaust. Finally, we present the first online measurements of aged exhaust showing that SOA formation also produces reactive oxygen species (ROS) with potentially detrimental effects on our lungs.

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Pollution Exhaust Emissions Light 362

Green Car Congress

JULY 31, 2019

Even for consumer light-duty vehicles, particularly larger size passenger vehicles, limited access to charging infrastructure and/or the substantial recharge time may drive continued demand for alternatives. Source-to-Tank cost comparison of carbon-neutral transportation fuels. —Zhao et al. Zhao et al.

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Delaware Transportation Fuel Hydrogen 278

Green Car Congress

MAY 7, 2014

Iveco offers a complete range of light-, medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles as well as buses powered by natural gas. Exhaust gas is treated by a standard passive three-way catalyst that does not require the use of any additives. Natural gas PM emissions are 95% lower in comparison to diesel, and 35% lower in NO x.

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Gas Diesel Convert Exhaust 218

Green Car Congress

MAY 31, 2017

A joint study by Controlled Power Technologies (CPT) and Austria’s Technische Universität Wien (TU Wien) into 48V diesel mild hybrid technology verified a 9% reduction of NO x in raw engine-out emissions, while retaining the fuel economy and CO 2 benefits of diesel engine technology. —Paul Bloore.

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Fuel Economy Diesel Economy Engine 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 23, 2011

The recuperated engine uses isothermal compression via cryogenic injection to enable significant exhaust to compressed gas heat transfer. The feasibility study is part-funded by the UK Technology Strategy Board as one of the winning submissions for the recent “Disruptive technologies in low carbon vehicles” competition.

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Exhaust Concept Vehicles Engine 285

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 10, 2013

liter Volkswagen light-duty diesel engine and Klam dynamometer running at various throttle and brake settings over a 9-mode steady-state cycle to enable triplicate time-resolved measurement of particle number distributions with a scanning mobility particle sizer. In the experiments, they used a 4-cylinder, 1.9-liter

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B0 Diesel Emissions Exhaust 210

Green Car Congress

JULY 9, 2013

The new LT1 engine combines advanced technologies, including direct injection, Active Fuel Management (cylinder deactivation), continuously variable valve timing and an advanced combustion system that delivers more power while using less fuel. The LT1 delivers 460 hp (343 kW) with the available dual-mode exhaust. Earlier post.).

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MPG EPA 2014 Fuel Economy 239

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 29, 2015

Comparison between limit values for NO x , PM and CO 2 from EU type approval regulations (black clouds) to emissions in “real life” city traffic from the average Euro 6 diesel passenger car on the Helsinki city cycle. The type approval of light vehicles is conducted by driving the NEDC driving cycle (New European Driving Cycle).

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CO2 Diesel Exhaust Emissions 150

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 5, 2016

In comparison, average PN EFs from a PFI vehicle exhibited less spatial variability, with mean PN EFs 15 m from the roadway 17% lower than those measured 3 m from the roadway. Hence, GDI PM mass loadings and chemical composition may vary depending on the measurement environment or exhaust conditioning. —Zimmerman et al.

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Environment Emissions Exhaust 2014 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 7, 2013

Bosch, a leading supplier of technology for diesel engines, recently provided an overview of trends it sees in the diesel engine marketplace globally. According to Bosch, a realistic estimate is that diesel will be able to capture a 10% share of the light vehicle market by 2018.

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Diesel Global Market China 255

Green Car Congress

JULY 9, 2015

While cautioning that the results in no way constitute a complete and exhaustive comparison between NEDC and WLTP, the JRC team said, the data show some interesting trend—in line with other similar studies—in particular for CO 2 emission and fuel consumption. —Marotta et al. 5b01364.

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Emissions Vehicles Diesel Pollution 150

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 30, 2016

The scaling of state-of-the-art technologies and electrification options from 12 V to 48 V to high-voltage plug-in applications makes it possible to configure the appropriate powertrain for every vehicle. The still existing 12 V system supplies power to consumers such as lights, cockpit, infotainment and control units.

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Gasoline Mercedes Engine Diesel 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 9, 2010

It provides an air-standard analysis of efficiency, including a comparison to conventional engine technologies. Imagine what you could do with a light weight, quiet, 20 HP diesel engine the size of a shoe box.”. For instance, intake/compression, combustion, expansion/exhaust are occurring simultaneously in separate chambers.

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Congress 2010 Engine Exhaust 268

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 15, 2015

According to EU plans, the “New European Driving Cycle” (NEDC) will be replaced starting in 2017 with the more modern standard “Worldwide Harmonized Light Duty Vehicles Test Procedure” (WLTP). A partial comparison of WLTP to NEDC. SCR technology. —Opel Group CEO Dr. Karl-Thomas Neumann. Source: AVL. Click to enlarge.

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2016 Fuel Diesel 2017 150

Green Car Congress

JULY 16, 2013

As a comparison, in 2007, the first-generation Golf BlueMotion (Volkswagen’s most fuel-efficient version) was regarded as having sensational gas mileage at 52 mpg—4 mpg worse than the new GTD, which has 79 more horsepower and is 25 mph faster. By comparison, the earlier A6 Golf GTD posted 8.1 Variable valve timing.

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Diesel Exhaust MPH MPG 304

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Two technologies that have a positive effect on fuel economy are the respectable 0.34 A prominent black with chromed three-bar front grille, and the immediately recognizable VW logo badge, extends between the LED head and daytime running lights. mpg, just a touch below membership in the magic 30 MPG AWD Club. What’s a lumen?

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MPG SUV Fuel Economy Light 83

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 22, 2015

In a related paper published in the ACS journal Environmental Science & Technology , a team (Aakko-Saksa et al. Naphta is classified as light or heavy, and has numerous applications—including gasoline blending—depending upon, among other things, paraffin content (lean or rich), volatility, solvent properties, purity and odor.

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Gasoline Fuel Renewable Emissions 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 1, 2013

2WD Pickup truck fuel economy comparisons. Announced in December 2012, the new EcoTec3 engines feature three advanced technologies—direct injection, cylinder deactivation and continuously variable valve timing (CVVT)—to make the most of power, torque and efficiency across a broad range of operating conditions. Fuel economy.

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Sierra Fuel Economy Economy F-150 262

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 23, 2021

came to life with a throaty note that would grumble and pop from the active valve performance exhaust system. This adaptive system, which amplifies the sound, has exhaust settings such as sport and track, making for a pleasant reminder you are driving a high-performance car. Then, for comparison take a spin in the Mustang GT or Mach 1.

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Ford MPG Fuel Economy Shelby 86

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 16, 2023

The rack and pinion electric power steering was too light for our liking, even though it was progressive, tightening (or becomes heavier) on the open road, While lighter in town. The front end has rounded edges with LED lighting on all trim levels (the SEL gets dynamic cornering headlights). Very European.

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Fuel Economy MPG SUV Clean 81

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 23, 2013

During his presentation at the TDI Efficiency Rally, UMTRI researcher Bruce Belzowski first presented a summary of his analysis of the total cost of ownership of diesels with a comparison to that of their gas vehicle counterparts. Changes in the exhaust manifolds and turbo from Gen 1 to Gen 2. Earlier post.). TDI coming at Frankfurt.

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Diesel Audi Sale Fuel Economy 366

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 10, 2009

Additionally, suggested one of the speakers, advanced SIDI (spark-ignited, direct-injection) engines can take light-duty market share back from diesels in Europe based on the same trends. Comparison of Emission Standards (g/mi). . don’t think we expect to see a large market share of light duty diesel in the short term.

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Gasoline Diesel Engine Emissions 150

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 16, 2010

AOI 1: Advanced Fuels and Lubricants Technologies. The goal of this AOI is to support advanced fuels and lubricants technologies that will enable optimal performance of advanced combustion engines for passenger and commercial vehicle applications. Fuels and Lubricants for Advanced Combustion Regimes. AOI 2: Lightweighting Materials.

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Li-ion Carbon Fiber Vehicles Low Cost 231

Green Car Congress

JUNE 22, 2017

liter four-cylinder Dynamic Force Engine, new Direct Shift-8AT eight-speed automatic transmission and a new double wishbone rear suspension design are all representative technologies that have evolved through TNGA. Other important new technological innovations for the 2.5-liter Along with the new platform, an all-new 2.5-liter

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2018 Hybrid Camry Hybrid MPG 150

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 2, 2009

Fiesta—available in four- and five-door bodystyles—will offer North American buyers a new choice of 15 class-exclusive technologies and projected highway fuel economy of 40 mpg, besting the Honda Fit, Nissan Versa and Toyota Yaris and Corolla. Ford unveiled the North American 2011 Ford Fiesta at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The Ford Fiesta’s 1.6-liter

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Los Angeles North America Ford MPG 199

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 23, 2011

The initial report recommended continuation of the program, but with revisions and better balancing to match current funding and technology levels. the validation, demonstration, and deployment of advanced truck and bus technologies, and growing their reliability sufficient for adoption in the commercial marketplace. Earlier post.).

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EPA Fuel Engine Hybrid 199

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 12, 2021

The wide cascading grille shouts premium with a unique lighting signature of LED headlamps and daytime running lights in front of a long hood. Finished in Moonlight Cloud, which looked black in some light, our tester had an elegant look. The ambient lighting on the door trim and center console has 64 color options.

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Hyundai Fuel Economy SUV Fleet 105

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021

The grille is bordered by quad, horizontal LED head and daytime running lights, which sit above air scoops and a narrow black grille in the lower fascia. The dual-level, horizontal LED tail lights wrap from the fender to the hands-free power lift gate. Below in the lower fascia are dual horizontal exhaust ports.

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MPG Fuel Economy SUV Clean 66

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 13, 2017

six-piston) light-duty version of its opposed piston engine (OPE) in both diesel- and gasoline-fueled versions. Achates will demonstrate the engine in 2018 in a driveable light-duty truck. The current best guess is close to gasoline SI aftertreatment system cost, said Fabien Redon, Vice President, Technology Development.

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Light Engine Power Powered 150

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 27, 2021

Completing the stopping suite was brake assist, electronic brake distribution, vehicle stability control and smart stop technology–all standard equipment. Access to the cargo area, with tie downs, lights, a first aid kit and under-floor compartments, is through a power lift gate. Interior Small Details. Classic Lexus Exterior.

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Lexus Fuel Economy Hybrid MPG 84

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 2, 2010

Mercedes-Benz has revamped the Vito light van and Viano —a large capacity van based on the Vito. In addition to the new ECO Gear six-speed manual transmission, the BlueEFFICIENCY technology with ECO start/stop which comes as standard is an option. All engines comply with the Euro 5 emissions standard. The revamped Vito as a panel van.

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Mercedes Fuel Diesel Engine 210

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 20, 2012

A new study led by researchers at the University of Michigan compared regulated and unregulated emissions from both light-duty passenger car (1.7 They found that the level of emissions of regulated and unregulated pollutants in diesel exhaust depends on fuel, load, engine calibration, and exhaust aftertreatment technology.

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Pollution Diesel Emissions Engine 231

Green Car Congress

JUNE 29, 2015

The standard, start-stop system has also been further improved and comes with new features to reduce fuel consumption further: When the driver stops at a red light, the engine can already be deactivated below 7 kilometers an hour (4 mph); 3 km/h for the A4 3.0 The valve-drive module in the cylinder head is designed to be light and rigid.

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Audi Gas Engine MPH 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 24, 2013

The XL1 is aggressively optimized for efficiency in all areas of its design and technology—from materials (carbon fiber reinforced polymer monocoque); to powertrain (0.8L Comparison of electric drive fuel consumption (kWh/100 miles). By comparison, a Volkswagen Polo is slightly longer (156.3 Click to enlarge. inches tall.

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Plug-in Diesel Plug Hybrid 324