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APRIL 21, 2017

GDI engines have better fuel economy and lower carbon-dioxide emissions than more conventional port fuel injection engines; however, the technology results in higher fine-particle emissions. Onori will present aspects of her work on emissions controls at the upcoming 2017 American Control Conference in Seattle in May.

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OCTOBER 19, 2011

Hyundai Motor Group is showcasing at the11 th Hyundai-Kia International Powertrain Conference two new powertrains fully developed in-house: the Gamma 1.6 diesel engine, applies technologies such as low-pressure exhaust gas recirculation to meet coming Euro6 specifications, was also introduced during the conference.

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AUGUST 4, 2009

An experimental P-T diagram mapping the liquid, liquid-vapor, and SC regions for diesel fuel-CO 2 mixtures with different compositions and densities (numbers in red and black, respectively). The fuel may coke for temperatures higher than 750 K (at the right of the red line). Energy & Fuels 2009. Anitescu et. Earlier post.).

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OCTOBER 25, 2012

Hyundai Motor Group this week outlined its latest powertrain technologies and future plans at the 12 th Hyundai-Kia International Powertrain Conference, held near the Hyundai Motor Group R&D Center in Korea. Hyundai will continue its efforts to develop light-weight and fuel-efficient transmissions. Transmissions. The Kappa 1.0

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JUNE 11, 2016

A range of aftertreatment technology options are available to automakers seeking to achieve compliance with the impending EU Real Driving Emissions (RDE) regulations, according to the results of a Ricardo research project presented recently at the SIA Powertrain international conference and exhibition in Rouen, France. Click to enlarge.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2013

For such small vehicle applications, manufacturers are seeking a fuel-efficient means of reducing engine-out NO x to avoid the cost of implementing a 3-way catalyst and closed-loop-controlled fuel injection system. Further, Pinnacle noted, recently developed hardware designed for additional lean limit extension is under test.

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OCTOBER 4, 2012

diesel engine and will use Cummins Westport’s proven spark-ignited, stoichiometric cooled exhaust gas recirculation (SEGR) technology. Exhaust aftertreatment will be provided by a simple, maintenance-free three-way catalyst (TWC). Cummins Westport Inc. has begun development on the ISB 6.7G, a mid-range 6.7-liter The ISB6.7

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

At the 17 th Supercharging conference this week in Dresden, Controlled Power Technologies (CPT) will launch what it says is the first water-cooled electric supercharger developed for “quasi-continuous” boosting of commercial diesel engines, including those developed for off highway applications. Cobra electric supercharger. Click to enlarge.

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DECEMBER 6, 2011

Unlike exhaust-driven turbochargers, electric superchargers are driven by an electric motor. When coupled with an energy recovery system, electric superchargers can be used to create a cost-competitive hybrid solution that can deliver fuel savings of up to 20% in the standard European driving cycle, Valeo said. Earlier post.).

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JULY 28, 2015

liter MidRange, factory-built, dedicated natural gas engine ( earlier post ), to the Type C School bus market at the North American School Bus Show – STN Expo Conference and Trade Show in Reno, Nevada. greenhouse gas (GHG) and fuel-economy regulations. Cummins Westport Inc. is introducing its new 2016 ISB6.7 The ISB6.7 The ISB6.7

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FEBRUARY 15, 2016

BMEL’s central project-coordinating agency in the area of renewable resources, is funding a 3-year study of oxymethylene ethers (OME) as clean diesel fuels with €800,000 (US$894,000). As diesel fuels, they reduce the emission of carbon black and NO x. A promising concept for diesel fuels is the use of oxymethylene ethers.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

Reductions in fuel consumption and CO 2 from base 2.0-liter Based on a VW Passat family-sized saloon, the demonstrator currently incorporates a advanced, AVL-developed 2-liter gasoline engine already delivering a fuel consumption of 6.6 In effect, AVL has developed a gasoline engine with diesel-like fuel efficiency.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2010

Kreutz presented the paper at the 10 th International Conference on Greenhouse Gas Control Technologies ( GHGT-10 ) earlier this fall in The Netherlands. In CCTF, the source of CO 2 determines the net carbon intensity of the fuel, Kreutz says. of origin of the carbon, e.g. fossil fuels vs. biomass.) —Kreutz (2010).

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JUNE 14, 2016

at the ASME Turbo Expo 2016 conference this week in Seoul, South Korea. ​ In the coming decades the ubiquitous turbofan powered tube and wing aircraft configuration will be challenged by diminishing returns on investment with regards to fuel efficiency. Core exhaust loss. Bypass flow loss.

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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. The stoichiometric air-fuel ratio of ethanol is 9.0, Earlier post.)

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NOVEMBER 19, 2009

The unveiling ceremony was concurrent with the first day of the “Sixth International Conference on Internal Combustion Engines” in Tehran, organized by IPCO. Fuel consumption for the diesel is approximately 30% less and emissions approximately 40% less than gas engines with the same specification, according to the company.

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OCTOBER 9, 2011

Inputs into the model include exhaust mass flow rate and temperature downstream of the catalytic converter, ORC component size and geometry. The evaporator was a shell-and-tube type design with exhaust gas passing through the tubes. Using the simplest ORC design (exhaust gas alone as the source of thermal input—i.e.,

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MARCH 13, 2023

Car exhaust is the largest source of greenhouse gas in the State of Maryland. ” Moore drove off from a Monday press conference in a Ford Mustang Mach-E, which was the Detroit-based automaker’s initial EV rollout several years ago. 35 percent of new car sales will be free of fossil fuels by 2026.

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AUGUST 10, 2009

Tim Johnson, from Corning, in his review of diesel emission control technology at the conference, started as is his practice by a quick regulatory review. Customers are now beginning to demand more fuel efficient vehicles, and recent legislation is mandating 40% improvement in.fuel economy between now and 2016. Robert Czarnowski.

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

Based on the NEDC cycle, CO 2 emissions from Volvo’s plug-in hybrid will average out at 49 grams per kilometer, with fuel consumption of 1.9 In a press conference at Paris Motor Show, Stefan Jacoby, President and CEO of Volvo Cars stated that the future for Volvo lies in electric cars. Earlier post.).

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MARCH 18, 2014

In a briefing last week at Volkswagen’s annual media conference, Dr. Johannes Arning, of Volkswagen’s Powertrain Product Management group, noted that the new MDB offers five major features: Improved basic engine. Once the engine is in a warm mode, it is more fuel efficient, with improved emissions. Diesel Engines Fuel Efficiency'

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JUNE 7, 2010

Ford will begin offering an alternative-fuels engine prep package for its 6.8-liter Ford presented details of the conversion option, which will become available this fall and enables the use of compressed natural gas (CNG) or propane (LPG, or liquefied petroleum gas), at the annual Ford Fleet Product and Business Conference in Dearborn.

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Conversion Ford Transit Connect Alternative Fuels 240

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NOVEMBER 19, 2014

Conference today in Pisa, Italy. HEHC is an improved thermodynamic cycle optimized for fuel efficiency that combines features of four existing cycles: high compression ratio (Diesel); constant volume (isochoric) combustion (Otto); over-expansion to atmospheric pressure (Atkinson); and internal cooling with air or water (Rankine).

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

Comparison of brake thermal efficiency and specific fuel consumption at rated power (ICOMIA Mode 5), hydrogen vs. gasoline engines. This is due to raw, externally premixed fresh charge comprising air, fuel and lube oil being short-circuited into the exhaust during the scavenging process. fuel consumption penalty.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

Wärtsilä has already introduced tug designs featuring liquefied natural gas (LNG) fuel technology as an efficient means for complying with environmental legislation. Using less engine power also decreases exhaust emission levels and, therefore, the environmental impact.

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JULY 4, 2011

China Yuchai International Limited announced that its main operating subsidiary, Guangxi Yuchai Machinery Company Limited (GYMCL), recently introduced China’s first prototype diesel engine—based on its 8.4-liter liter YC6L platform—compliant with Euro VI emission standards.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2011

Complete combustion of fuels results in low emissions which are not adversely affected by sulfur-containing fuels. As an external combustion engine, it can be powered by a wide range of liquid and gaseous fuels. —Timothy Shedd. —Tim Shedd. Kashmerick and Timothy A.

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OCTOBER 8, 2015

Having better control over the combustion process reduces the emission load on the exhaust aftertreatment systems. Eminox SCRT technology can significantly reduce harmful diesel exhaust gases, particularly in urban operating conditions. Phil Bush, technology manager at Eminox. —Jog Lall, sales and marketing director Eminox.

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DECEMBER 1, 2014

At the 2 nd International Conference Automotive 48 V Power Supply Systems , held last week in Düsseldorf, Germany, Controlled Power Technologies (CPT), a major sponsor of the event, together with leading car makers and Tier 1 suppliers, argued the need for an internationally agreed 48V electrical standard. The conference.

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AUGUST 3, 2009

The dual-fuel PCCI strategy showed thermal efficiency of 53%. Rolf Reitz, are investigating a blended dual-fuel (gasoline and diesel) concept to extend the operating range of partially premixed charge compression ignition combustion by using the varying fuel reactivity of the charge blend, which is determined in real time.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2018

Details on the 2020 Corolla Hybrid for the US will be announced during Toyota’s press conference at the LA Auto Show in less than two weeks. liter engine (2ZR-FAE) found in the previous generation, yet with more horsepower and better fuel efficiency. This new engine delivers more performance while using less fuel.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2011

The ATLAS project is targeting 210 hp and 500 N·m in its fuel-efficient package. Michael Ruth, Principal Investigator for the project at Cummins, provided an update on progress at the recent 2011 DEER conference. Click to enlarge. mpg US vs. 18.6 mpg US, or 9.0 L/100km vs. 12.6 L/100km) over the gasoline V8 it could replace.

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OCTOBER 1, 2012

Timothy Jacobs, Texas A&M, at the ASME 2012 Internal Combustion Engine Division Fall Technical Conference last week in Vancouver, BC. Spark plugs use an electric-to-plasma energy transfer to ignite the air-fuel mixture in the cylinder; the effectiveness of a spark plug can be described by an electric-to-plasma energy efficiency.

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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).

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JANUARY 13, 2014

Ford introduced the all-new Ford F-150 at its press conference at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. liter EcoBoost’s fuel efficiency is the debut of standard Auto Start-Stop technology in the F-150. All-new aluminum cylinder heads feature water-cooled integrated exhaust manifolds. 2015 F-150. The all-new 3.5-liter

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AUGUST 14, 2009

a high air-to-fuel ratio) SIDI (e.g., gasoline) engines, with a higher charge mass and higher temperature spread, can deliver improved thermal efficiency and better fuel economy. Each has drawbacks, noted GM’s Wei Li in a presentation at the recent Department of Energy DEER conference in Dearborn, Michigan. Lean-burn (i.e.,

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APRIL 27, 2009

It is commercializing three initial products: Variable Torque Enhancement System, VTES, an electric supercharging system; SpeedStart12, an integrated belt-driven starter generator system; and TIGERS, an exhaust turbine-driven generator system. It can also help minimize the need for expensive exhaust after-treatment. Earlier post.).

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