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SEPTEMBER 21, 2017

million project to find new catalytic materials that work at lower exhaust temperatures, allowing automakers to build vehicles that operate more efficiently while retaining the ability to clean emissions before they leave the tailpipe. Catalytic converters clean vehicle exhaust into nitrogen, water and carbon dioxide.

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

MAHLE is developing a modular fuel cell systems portfolio focused on commercial vehicles, based on its current range of components. This is helping to reduce technological barriers and improve the suitability of vehicles with fuel cell drives for the mass market. Fuel cells are also sensitive to oil admixtures. Compressor.

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Commercial Fuel Vehicles Water 223

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JANUARY 28, 2014

A new ceramic hollow fiber substrate for catalytic converters designed by Dr. Benjamin Kingsbury and colleagues at Imperial College London could cut the size and precious metal loading of the devices in automobiles while reducing fuel consumption and and manufacturing costs. Kingsbury has founded MicroTech Ceramics Ltd.

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Convert Manufacturer Fuel Exhaust 246

Green Car Congress

APRIL 26, 2016

The US Department of Energy’s Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) announced up to $30 million in funding for a new program for technologies that use renewable energy to convert air and water into cost-competitive liquid fuels. ( The production, transport and use of carbon-neutral liquid fuels for energy delivery.

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Renewable Water Energy Fuel 150

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 26, 2019

The EPFL system captures CO 2 directly in the trucks’ exhaust system and liquefies it in a box on the vehicle’s roof. The liquid CO 2 would then be delivered to a service station and where it will be turned back into fuel using renewable energy. In their study, the scientists used the example of a delivery truck. Sharma and Maréchal.

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Emissions CO2 Exhaust Carbon 332

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JULY 30, 2019

Scientists at ETH Zürich and oil and gas company Total have developed a new catalyst that efficiently converts CO 2 and hydrogen directly into methanol. Offering realistic market potential, the technology paves the way for the sustainable production of fuels and chemicals. Methanol is regarded as a commodity or bulk chemical.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 6, 2018

The 85 kW / 115 PS gasoline-fired engine is the first of its kind to be combined with a four-way catalytic converter and installed in the up! Exhaust gas after-treatment paired with innovative features inside the engine enables the GTI engine to meet the new EU 6AG (Euro 6d-TEMP) emission standard. l/100 km (41.2

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2018 Engine International Exhaust 305

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NOVEMBER 13, 2020

Combined fuel consumption is 7.0 An actuator in the exhaust system, as fitted to the first SQ5 TDI, gives the V6 a sonorous sound. The solenoid injectors used to inject the fuel operate with consistently high precision due to a new piezo sensor that monitors the closing of the needle. l/100km (33.6 liters (0.2 liters (0.2

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The Truth About Cars

MAY 22, 2023

But otherwise, the LC 500 convertible feels as fresh as ever. Usually, convertible versions of sports coupes suffer from chassis flex and wind/road noise and the like, but this car doesn’t, at least for the most part – you might get some chassis flex when hitting a severe enough bump, but it’s rare. liter V8 sounds with the top down.

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Lexus Convert Carbon Fiber Exhaust 83

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DECEMBER 24, 2020

After examining electric-driven solutions to the carbon and emissions footprint of Argent’s fleet, it became clear the best fit would be low-carbon, sustainable, bio-based renewable diesel fuel, primarily due to the rugged duty cycles of its trucks and equipment. We have noticed that the exhaust appears cleaner and seems less toxic.

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Renewable Diesel Fleet Building 448

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JUNE 2, 2017

The high-performance, three-way catalytic (TWC) converter is one of the workhorses of emissions reduction for gasoline engines. The TWC reduces NO x to nitrogen and oxygen; oxidizes CO to CO 2 , and oxidizes unburnt hydrocarbons to carbon CO 2 and water. Adapted with permission from Machida et al.

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Convert Conversion Exhaust Gasoline 170

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NOVEMBER 6, 2009

Engineers from the University of Sunderland (UK), in collaboration with Shanghai’s Shen Li High Technology, ComeSys Europe and AVID vehicles, have launched ECO2Trans, a project to convert two buses to a fuel cell, battery and capacitor combination. Click to enlarge.

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Convert Fuel Batteries Battery 199

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JANUARY 10, 2018

ElectraTherm’s Power+ Generator captures low temperature waste heat to generate fuel-free, emission-free power. At the USNA, the Power+ will capture the waste heat from an existing helicopter turbine used to train the USNA Midshipmen, using a custom designed exhaust gas heat exchanger provided by Creare.

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Waste Exhaust Maryland Gas-Electric 186

Cars That Think

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

After all, diesel cars cost less to maintain, burn less fuel, and have a longer engine life. To reduce emissions, diesel vehicles use filters that catch exhaust particles and other contaminants. Diesel particulate filters therefore are installed in the exhaust system, generally at the exit of the catalytic converter.

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Carbon Diesel Emissions Bangladesh 108

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Its turbocharger with variable turbine geometry makes optimal use of the exhaust gas energy for early and harmonious torque development. Operation with the knock-resistant fuel CNG enables a higher 12.5:1 Operation with the knock-resistant fuel CNG enables a higher 12.5:1 The two filler necks are placed under a common fuel flap.

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Audi Gas Gas-Electric Gasoline-Electric 504

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 13, 2017

Southwest Research Institute recently opened a new fully automated, multi-fuel burner facility designed to rapidly and cost-effectively age and evaluate exhaust catalyst equipment for a wide range of engines. SwRI has also improved system controls, allowing precise control of low exhaust flow rates. .

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Emissions Exhaust Production Gasoline 150

Green Car Congress

MARCH 22, 2014

liter diesel, prominently showing the closely attached exhaust aftertreatment system. For example, depending on the emission requirements, 3 different types of exhaust gas recirculation (EGR ) can be used: cooled high-pressure EGR without low-pressure EGR; cooled low-pressure EGR without high-pressure EGR; or. The EA288 2.0-liter

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Diesel Engine Exhaust Water 384

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JULY 15, 2014

The water-cooled aluminum turbine housing. Water-cooling enables the use of the lightweight material and thus enables a significant weight reduction by nearly 30% while simultaneously providing cost and system benefits. Engines Fuel Efficiency Vehicle Systems Weight reduction' Click to enlarge. In the MINI, 1.2 engine in 2011.

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Supplies Water Exhaust BMW 230

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

When equipped with optional 4MATIC all-wheel drive, its fuel mileage numbers are 42 mpg (5.6 No other diesel sedan offers a better EPA fuel economy highway estimate, Mercedes-Benz notes. Fuel pressure for the BlueTEC direct fuel injection system is 2,000 bar, which makes possible even more power and lower exhaust emissions.

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MAY 7, 2013

Researchers at the University of Minnesota are proposing a novel strategy that simultaneously identifies (a) the most desirable biomass-derived chemical products for an application of interest, such as fuels, and (b) the corresponding synthesis routes. —Marvin et al. Minimization of energy loss (?E)

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Fuel Gasoline Renewable Exhaust 301

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MARCH 13, 2018

A common approach to reducing NO x emissions from diesel engines is the use of Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR); the system converts NO x to nitrogen and water via the addition of ammonia. However, SCR only delivers satisfactory results at an exhaust gas temperature well above 200 ?C. —Marberger et al.

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Exhaust Diesel Conversion Convert 170

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 5, 2014

The paper was commissioned by the Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC) as part of a yearlong effort aimed at fostering “ constructive dialogue and action ” on reforming the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS2). The others are: Petroleum and Renewable Fuels Supply Chain , Stillwater Associates LLC. car warranties, cost, food-vs-fuels arguments).

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Gasoline Exhaust Water Fuel 230

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 2, 2015

More than half of the funding ($15 million) will go to FuelCell Energy for a pilot scale project using one of the company’s Direct Fuel Cells for carbon capture and compression. In a typical DFC application, natural gas is combined with ambient air for the fuel cell power generation process. Source: FuelCell Energy. Click to enlarge.

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Fuel Coal CO2 Exhaust 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 10, 2015

Researchers at UC Berkeley have developed an artificial photosynthetic scheme for the direct solar-powered production of value-added chemicals from CO 2 and water using a two-step process involving a biocompatible light-capturing nanowire array with a direct interface with microbial systems. —Liu et al. For improved process yield, S.

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Solar Water Hybrid CO2 150

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MAY 8, 2015

During development the focus was on a significant reduction in fuel consumption (by 14%, on average) while simultaneously meeting the EU6 emission limits, as well as a traction capacity oriented torque curve with a noticeable increase in driving performance for the customer.

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Light Diesel Fuel Exhaust 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 9, 2014

improvement in city fuel economy (24.5 Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) announced preliminary test results of its Dedicated-Exhaust Gas Recirculation (D-EGR) demonstration vehicle ( earlier post ) at the SAE 2014 World Congress in Detroit. The D-EGR demonstrator is a converted 2012 Buick Regal with a 2.0-liter mpg) and a 9.2%

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Gasoline Emissions Diesel Exhaust 317

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JULY 1, 2010

Fuel-consumption and emissions lowering features on the new Sharan. The new Sharan, which is larger than its predecessor, will offer a choice of two direct injection TSI gasoline and two TDI diesel engines that are up to 21% more fuel-efficient than the comparable engines of the outgoing model. Combined fuel consumption is 5.71

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MPG Fuel Batteries Battery 210

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MARCH 15, 2012

and Toyota Motor Corporation have completed co-development of a residential-use solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) co-generation system, the ENE-FARM Type S. The module contains the fuel reformer and the cell stack, and is covered with a thermal insulator to maintain a high temperature. Kyocera Corporation, Osaka Gas Co., Aisin Seiki Co.,

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Gas Toyota Exhaust Motor 199

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 28, 2016

SDCmaterials, a developer of advanced catalyst products based on a novel materials fabrication and integration platform, announced a partnership and formalized a supply agreement with Car Sound, a leading manufacturer of catalysts and catalytic converters for the automotive aftermarket. Further advancements in automotive fuel economy.

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JULY 5, 2012

Just like that unit, the new engine is an in-line six cylinder engine with unit injectors and catalytic exhaust treatment (SCR). The SCR system, which converts the NO x in the exhaust gases into nitrogen and water vapor, is integrated with the particulate filter (DPF) in a compact unit that takes up the minimum possible space.

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Volvo Engine Exhaust Emissions 240

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2019

Scientists from Tokyo Metropolitan University have developed a low-temperature catalyst for removing NO x gas from industrial exhaust using ammonia. Nitrogen monoxide (NO) and nitrogen dioxide (NO 2 )—nitrogen oxides (NO x )—are common atmospheric pollutants created by burning fossil fuels, coal and natural gas.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 18, 2014

liter EA288 diesel engine will power the 2015 Golf, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Passat, and Jetta, all of which are set to arrive in dealer showrooms in the second half of 2014. With the small circuit, the water warms up very quickly. Once the engine is in a warm mode, it is more fuel efficient, with improved emissions.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2015

The new investments will go toward a wide range of research, development, and demonstration projects that aim to reduce the price and improve the efficiency of plug-in electric, alternative fuel, and conventional vehicles. Fuel Efficiency Improvements in Passenger Vehicles and Commercial Trucks. PPG Industries.

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Fuel Carbon Fiber Lithium Ion Vehicles 150

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JUNE 5, 2017

The cylinder heads have two-part water jackets for needs-based cooling. To optimize the air flow and the fuel mixture preparation, the intake ports (one each for swirl and the other for charging) and the exhaust ports have been modified relative to the predecessor engine. Both ports have lower flow resistance.

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Diesel Hybrid Audi Exhaust 186

Green Car Congress

APRIL 22, 2014

is developing a prototype 10 kW Free Piston Engine Linear Generator (FPEG) featuring a thin and compact build, high efficiency and high fuel flexibility. The piston is moved by the combustion gas, while magnets attached to the piston move within a linear coil, thereby converting kinetic energy to electrical energy.

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Toyota Engine 2014 Gas-Electric 419

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OCTOBER 12, 2009

BMW dedicated a portion of its recent Innovation Days 2009 event to the topic of Intelligent Heat management as a mechanism for reducing fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions. Even a highly efficient combustion engine converts only about one-third of the energy in the fuel into traction actually propelling the car.

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BMW Fuel Exhaust CO2 218

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 3, 2014

Audi investigating its e-fuels in an optical research engine using laser-induced fluorescence. The Audi engineers were primarily interested in mixture preparation and the synthetic fuels’ combustion characteristics. The engineers mix a tracer that glows when stimulated with a laser into the e-fuels. Click to enlarge.

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