Cars That Think

JANUARY 20, 2024

The IMO’s previous goal was a 50 percent reduction by 2050 in comparison with 2008 levels. It was in service from 1962 to 1972, but its pressurized light-water reactor (LWR) proved too complex and expensive for the ship to operate profitably. At a July meeting of the International Maritime Organization , the U.N.

Molten Salt 141

Molten Salt Mariner South Korea Water 141

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 26, 2011

Comparison of the percent differential for WTW (well-to-wheel) GHGs from gasoline produced from WCSB oil sands using different production processes relative to gasoline produced from reference crudes. The proposed Project is not likely to impact the amount of crude oil produced from the oil sands. Click to enlarge.

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Oil-Sands Emissions Oil Oklahoma 253

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.

Climate Change 250

Climate Change Oil-Sands Nebraska Climate 250

Green Car Congress

MARCH 31, 2014

CO 2 emissions of the C 180 in comparison to its predecessor [t/car]. For example, the iron demand is less because the share of steel is less, while the bauxite demand increases because of the higher light alloy share. Natural gas and crude oil are strongly influenced by fuel consumption during the use phase. Click to enlarge.

Mercedes 252

Mercedes CO2 2007 MPG 252

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 25, 2010

The motor was cooled by engine oil and the PCU was cooled by a dedicated coolant loop. By comparison, a typical mass production hybrid or electric vehicle motor produces between 1.0 The rotor’s ceramic ball bearings were lubricated by high-temperature grease rather than oil, to simplify the. oil circuit and reduce losses.

Honda 410

Honda Motor Motors Motoring 410

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 17, 2020

In comparison, the first-gen Mirai was FWD, and the larger stack was placed under a raised section of the passenger compartment floor. An electric air compressor pressurizes the intake air, and a water-cooled intercooler reduces the temperature of the compressed air before it enters the FC stack.

Toyota 448

Toyota Design Electric Vehicles Fuel 448

Electric Auto Association

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022

Comparison vehicle based on size and price: VW GTI S DATA: MSRP for both vehicles is $25,600 (before incentives and resale value). There’s no oil to change, no filters to replace, and no spark plugs or wires to worry about. Austin Energy (Austin, TX) DTE Energy (Detroit, MI) Duquesne Light Co. gal would be $12,785.

El Paso 84

El Paso Electric Vehicles Vehicles South Dakota 84

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

For comparison, conventional batteries without direct cooling of the cells achieve about half this figure. Thanks to this individual solution, the battery system is particularly light and compact. The areas around the cylinders are mostly solid, and the cover plate is penetrated only by smaller ducts for the coolant and engine oil.

Mercedes 259

Mercedes Hybrid Engine Exhaust 259

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

The oil pump, designed to operate at a maximum oil pressure of 4.0 Its external water pump is controlled by engine management so that cooling is only activated while engine operating conditions require it. The TDI’s aluminium crankcase was also constructed with high precision to achieve very low friction losses. The E-motor.

Diesel 296

Diesel Concept Design Hybrid 296

Green Car Congress

JUNE 23, 2016

The impact of rising oil prices on North American light tight oil (LTO) production is said to be a “Catch 22”, the title of Joseph Heller’s popular 1961 novel set in WWII. Too many analysts continue to believe drilling and service has the same problem with rising oil prices. by David Yager for Oilprice.com.

Oil Prices 150

Oil Prices Oil Price Oil-Sands 150

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 30, 2016

The 48 V electrical system serves not only high power consumers, such as the water pump and air-conditioning compressor, but also the Integrated Starter-Alternator (ISG), which also supplies energy to the battery by means of highly efficient energy recovery. An additional bonus is the refinement of the six-cylinder in-line engine.

Gasoline 150

Gasoline Mercedes Engine Diesel 150

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 16, 2010

approximately 45% peak thermal efficiency for light duty and greater-than 50% peak thermal efficiency for heavy duty). AOI 3: Demonstration Project for a Multi-Material Light-Weight Prototype Vehicle as part of the Clean Energy Dialogue with Canada. AOI 2: Lightweighting Materials. Other novel technologies or battery components.

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Li-ion Carbon Fiber Vehicles Low Cost 231

Green Car Congress

JUNE 10, 2011

Transformation of the current approach to appliance standards to one based on full fuel cycle analysis will enable better comparison of different energy supply options in commercial and residential applications. Natural gas use in the transportation sector is likely to increase, with the primary benefit being reduced oil dependence.

MIT 210

MIT Gas Climate Gas-Electric 210

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 7, 2009

Background colors of the cells represent the crude oil price required for economic feasibility. These synthetic fuels are economically competitive with petro-diesel when the crude oil price (COP) is at or above $86 per barrel (based on a 20% rate of return, in January 2008 dollars, with a carbon price of zero). Tarka et al.

Carbon 186

Carbon Diesel Fuel Coal 186

EV Adoption

MARCH 3, 2021

The semi-conductor shortage, sourced largely from problems at the world’s biggest semi conductor maker, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), due to a reported water shortage, and a huge boost in home electronics demand due to Covid, has crippled car production in the US and in Europe and Asia for the last few months.

Volvo 95

Volvo All-Electric Tax Credit Fisker 95

Green Car Congress

MAY 17, 2015

1 Given that US EPA fuel economy figures for the vehicles are not yet available, we are using the ECE fuel consumption figures from Europe as a means to provide a comparison across vehicles, and are providing the estimated EPA figure where available. The water-cooled unit features a 10 gear ratio and has a disconnect clutch.

Volvo 150

Volvo Plug-in PHEV Engine 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

NOVEMBER 2, 2015

As a result, steering is light, and higher-speed cornering is firm, without any wallowing from the extra weight of the battery pack in the rear. 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. Besides a status light, there are also two buttons here.

Audi 150

Audi Plug-in Plug Hybrid 150

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 23, 2011

In spite of efforts to reduce the fuel consumption of light-duty and heavy- duty vehicles and to develop biomass-derived fuels, petroleum will remain the primary source of light-duty and heavy-duty vehicle fuel for many years to come. Finding 3-7. Navistar, Inc. Finding 8-6.

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EPA Fuel Engine Hybrid 199

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 10, 2009

Comparison of fuel consumption of Omnivore, homogeneous Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) and Spray-Guided GDI engines. Downsizing therefore isn’t vital and, due to the improved light-load efficiency and emissions performance we see with Omnivore, this technology approach and ‘upsizing’ could permit a more efficient engine. Fuel system.

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Fuel Economy Engine Light Fuel 218

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.

Audi 150

Audi Gas Engine MPH 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 At the front there are 13.4-inch

2018 314

2018 Engine SUV MPG 314

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 13, 2013

Comparison of Hg emissions in 2005 and 2010, by selected sector and region. The session is expected to culminate in the adoption of a new convention by the 147 states attending the session to reduce mercury emissions and releases to the air, water and land. Anthropogenic releases of mercury to water total 1000 tonnes at a minimum.

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Mercury Emissions 2013 Global 262

Green Car Congress

JUNE 9, 2011

Comparison of the ML350 BlueTEC diesels. Comparison of the ML350 gasoline engines. The fuel economy is supported by a package of BlueEFFICIENCY measures including the new seven-speed automatic transmission with a more fuel-efficient torque converter, friction-optimized bearings and a transmission oil thermal management system.

Mercedes 186

Mercedes Diesel SUV Fuel Economy 186

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 20, 2014

At the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, tier one supplier KSPG is showcasing systems for cars, light and medium-duty commercial vehicles and components for efficient fuel and emission reduction for both gasoline and diesel vehicles. In order to survive such heat, the valve is water-cooled by the cooling unit.

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Fuel Exhaust Diesel Engine 199

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 15, 2016

The cylinder spacing was reduced from 94 to 90 mm in comparison with the previous engine. Likewise, as in the previous engine, the oil pump is positioned next to the crankshaft, which facilitates installation in various vehicle architectures. Bore (82.0 mm) and stroke (92.3

Diesel 150

Diesel Mercedes Fuel Exhaust 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 2, 2015

Golf Comparisons. In addition, the engine has a map-controlled oil pump that only draws as much power as required at the specific operating point. Despite its efficiency, the Golf TSI BlueMotion with the 85 kW / 114 hp downsized 999 cc EA211-series engine reaches 100 km/h in 9.7 engine) introduced in 1975.

Gasoline 150

Gasoline MPG Exhaust Engine 150

Green Car Congress

MAY 11, 2015

In low rank coals, cross-linking reactions among oxygen functional groups form large-molecular-weight compounds at temperatures lower than the liquefaction temperature; the oxygen-functional-group-derived cross-links may change to stronger carbon−carbon covalent linkages, suppressing the formation of light hydrocarbons. for biomass wastes.

Coal 150

Coal Waste Oil Hydrogen 150

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. A variable-flow oil pump optimizes oil flow to the transmission’s moving parts while minimizing the load on the engine.

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Fuel Economy 2015 Honda Fuel 311

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

An electric water pump and variable pressure oil pump add to the efficiency of the engine, which also uses an OCV (oil control valve) dual Continuous Variable Valve Timing (CVVT) system. For low-speed and light throttle. More on driving comparisons between the two when drive impressions can be released next week.)

Plug-in 186

Plug-in Hyundai Hybrid Plug 186

Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2015

Appendix B: Car of the Future: A Comparison of Alternative Vehicles. The combination of harvesting whole forests and burning long-sequestered carbon sources such as coal or oil has impaired the Earth’s carbon cycle at an increasing pace. More information on e-mile comparisons is given by Reference Nº 2. Conclusions. slow charge.

PHEV 150

PHEV Plug-in Renewable Energy 150

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

An electric water pump and variable pressure oil pump add to the efficiency of the engine, which also uses an OCV (oil control valve) dual Continuous Variable Valve Timing (CVVT) system. For low-speed and light throttle. More on driving comparisons between the two when drive impressions can be released next week.)

Plug-in 150

Plug-in Hyundai Hybrid Plug 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 21, 2009

On 15 Sep, NHTSA and the US EPA proposed a joint rulemaking on fuel economy and greenhouse gas emissions for light duty vehicles: an average new car 34.1 Three of the NHTSA scenarios for penetration of technologies for light trucks for MY 2016. This reduces pumping losses at lighter loads in comparison to a larger engine.

2016 210

2016 MPG Fuel Economy EPA 210

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 1, 2013

The amount of nitrogen, phosphorus, light and carbon dioxide in each tank, as well as the water temperature, will be tightly controlled. Stability of the various combinations will be tested by measuring their response to changes in water temperature and the introduction of undesirable algae species.

Waste 186

Waste Grant Universal Climate Change 186

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 11, 2011

Data comparison with corresponding predecessor diesel model: ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC (predecessor model) ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC ML 350 CDI 4MATIC (predecessor model). Friction-optimized bearings and new transmission oil thermal management also help reduce fuel consumption. Earlier post.) Aerodynamics.

Mercedes 220

Mercedes SUV Fuel Energy 220

Drive Electric

AUGUST 9, 2022

ICEVs have been around for a while, and although they’ve had the time to perfect their manufacturing process and we’ve seen increased pressure on the importance of fuel economy and emissions, the thermal efficiency of the average light vehicle engine remains between 20-35%, and we’re not seeing much improvement beyond this.

Environment 98

Environment Electric Vehicles New Zealand Vehicles 98

Drive Electric

AUGUST 9, 2022

ICEVs have been around for a while, and although they’ve had the time to perfect their manufacturing process and we’ve seen increased pressure on the importance of fuel economy and emissions, the thermal efficiency of the average light vehicle engine remains between 20-35%, and we’re not seeing much improvement beyond this.

Environment 52

Environment Electric Vehicles New Zealand Vehicles 52