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JULY 11, 2018

A “well-to-wheel” life cycle assessment (LCA) by a team from synthetic fuels producer Greyrock ( earlier post ), and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has determined the potential reduction of greenhouse gases and criteria pollutant emissions from the use of synthetic fuels directly converted from flare gas.

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The technology comprises a 48-volt battery, a Mild Hybrid Starter Generator (MHSG) and LDC converter (Low Voltage DC/DC). In addition to the 48V electrical system, the vehicle is equipped with the conventional 12V electrical system, which is connected via the DC/DC converter to the 48V system. depending on the vehicle specification.

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MAY 12, 2012

The high-level performance goals of the Partnership are a 25-40% improvement in fuel economy in a light-duty vehicle (LDV) and achieving 55% brake thermal efficiency (BTE) in heavy-duty engine systems. Liquid fuels have dominated transportation systems for over a century and will continue to do so for decades to come.

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2014

For all three clutches, BorgWarner’s wet friction technology significantly improves shift performance and noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) while improving fuel economy. Even when modern low-viscosity oil is used, the friction material resists oil degradation and glazing. Hybrids Plug-ins Transmissions'

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MAY 27, 2022

The Rice lab of chemist James Tour introduced flash Joule heating in 2020 to convert coal, petroleum coke and trash into graphene. The lab has since adapted the process to convert plastic waste into graphene and to extract precious metals from electronic waste. Wyss et al.

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JUNE 24, 2022

Thanks to Covid-induced supply chain issues and Russia’s war with Ukraine, oil prices have jumped to over $100/barrel. That and the dearth of refining capacity (converting crude oil to gasoline/diesel) has pushed the price of gasoline and diesel to record highs.

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JULY 19, 2022

Thanks to Covid-induced supply chain issues and Russia’s war with Ukraine, oil prices have jumped to over $100/barrel. That and the dearth of refining capacity (converting crude oil to gasoline/diesel) has pushed the price of gasoline and diesel to record highs.

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APRIL 24, 2017

This project will help get the first heavy-duty Class 6 vehicle to the commercial market, offering consumers an option that provides significant fuel economy without limiting driving range or fuel options.

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APRIL 17, 2015

Crude oil processing at La Mède will be halted at the end of 2016. Total will also invest €400 million (US$429 million) to upgrade its Donges refinery to capture profitable new markets with low-sulfur fuels that meet evolving European Union specifications. Axens’ Vegan process. Click to enlarge.

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JANUARY 15, 2018

The battery pack includes a 3-kilowatt DC-to-DC inverter to maintain the battery’s state of charge and convert 48 volts to 12 volts to power the Ram 1500’s accessories and charge its conventional 12-volt lead-acid battery. A cooled exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system enables improved fuel economy and emissions performance at higher loads.

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APRIL 14, 2021

liter engine, with high-efficiency combustion, cooled EGR and an optimized ITMS cooling system, features 187 horsepower at 6,100 rpm and 178 lb-ft (241 N·m) of torque at 4,000 rpm, with an EPA-estimated combined fuel economy of 29 mpg with front-wheel drive and 26 mpg with all-wheel drive. The new Smartstream 2.5-liter

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NOVEMBER 20, 2011

The approval of new or modified fuel pathways (i.e., Staff proposes to convert the current application process into a certification program to facilitate more expeditious reviews of Method 2A/2B submittals. High Carbon-Intensity Crude Oil (HCICO). High Carbon-Intensity Crude Oil (HCICO). Reporting Requirements.

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APRIL 7, 2015

All the grades will achieve fuel economy-based tax exemptions in Japan. The clutches and motor are installed co-axially in the space of the torque converter. The overall improved system also helps achieve fuel economy gains. In Japan, the new X-Trail Hybrid achieves fuel economy of 20.6

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JANUARY 14, 2013

Among the many features of the new 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee—introduced at the Detroit Auto Show—two in particular contribute to significantly improved fuel economy and driving performance: an optional new 3.0-liter Full-time 4x4 models have fuel economy figures of 20 city and 28 highway. Click to enlarge.

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APRIL 2, 2010

A critical element in Ford’s twin independent variable camshaft timing (Ti-VCT) system, BorgWarner’s CTA technology optimizes variable cam timing, making it more efficient at all engine speeds with faster response than traditional hydraulic oil-actuated VCT systems.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2020

of torque at 4,000 rpm, with a targeted combined fuel economy of 28 mpg with front-wheel drive. This automatic transmission adds ratio range at both the top and bottom of output speeds allowing for extra thrust off-the-line and a quieter, more fuel-efficient trip on the interstate. The new Smartstream 2.5-liter

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APRIL 15, 2011

As the first powershifting, twin countershaft design for commercial vehicles, the transmission incorporates Allison’s torque converter technology to deliver uninterrupted power to the wheels.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2015

These changes are expected to contribute to a 10% improvement in fuel economy over earlier versions of the Optima Hybrid. This power will be applied to the road through a six-speed automatic gearbox and the transmission-mounted 50 kW electric motor, which replaces the traditional torque converter in non-hybrid Optima models.

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JUNE 16, 2012

Other successful initiatives—highlighted in Ford’s 13th annual Sustainability Report—include reductions in water use, waste-to-landfill and CO 2 emissions as well as improvements in vehicle fuel economy and safety.

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DECEMBER 17, 2020

A water-cooled oil cooler integrated with the air compressor helps to provide reliability. Direct current from the battery is converted into three-phase alternating current for the FC air compressor and the electric drive motor. The intake system is designed to mitigate noise, which will be virtually unnoticeable to occupants.

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APRIL 14, 2014

l/100 km); its combined fuel economy is projected to be around 37 mpg (6.36 Energy efficiency has also been optimized by using an oil pump with volumetric control and two pressure levels. The close-coupled layout enables extremely fast response by the oxidation catalytic converter and the SCR catalytic converter.

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

Benchmarking the 7DCT300 against CVTs and automatics has made the transmission best-in-class for launch, fuel economy, NVH, cost and ease of hybridization. electro-hydraulic clutch actuation, enabling significant reductions in fuel consumption compared to earlier transmissions. The oil in the 7DCT300. experience.

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JULY 7, 2014

The combination of direct fuel injection and additional port fuel injectors, as used on some other Lexus models, ensures ample power and crisp responsiveness at all engine speeds. Combining the cylinder head, exhaust manifold and intercooler with variable wastegate control enhances low speed torque fuel economy.

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DECEMBER 17, 2014

The new Sonata Hybrid features an upgraded powertrain incorporating a new hybrid system with a new gasoline direct injection engine that delivers fuel economy of 18.2 The transmission is fitted with a highly-efficient traction motor, while the torque converter has been removed. km/l (43 mpg US or 5.5 l/100 km).

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NOVEMBER 21, 2012

explain that while natural fatty acid chains in triglyceride molecules generally have even carbon numbers, the hydrotreating process converts those fatty acids to n-paraffins with either the same carbon number or one less compared to the parent fatty acid. hydroisomerized camelina oil. hydroisomerized algal oil. 27 °C through ?4

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

The extra output, more instantaneous power delivery and high-revving character that these measures provide go hand in hand with not only greater fuel economy but also a reduction in weight of around two kilograms (4.4 The new four-cylinder diesel engines are also equipped with map-controlled oil pumps.

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OCTOBER 31, 2009

The project will also use fast pyrolysis to convert the residue left over from biofuel production to bio-oil for subsequent upgrading to DMB. oxygen content, resulting in a significantly cleaner burning diesel fuel. oxygen content, resulting in a significantly cleaner burning diesel fuel. million (US$5.5

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APRIL 17, 2013

The Accord plug-in hybrid has an all-electric range of 13 miles (21 km); charge depleting (EV mode) combined fuel economy of 115 MPGe; charge sustaining (hybrid mode) combined fuel economy of 46 MPGe; and meets California LEV3-SULEV20 emissions standards. gasoline engine. Honda developed the 2.0L In addition to the 2.0L

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NOVEMBER 17, 2009

This split-injection technique reduces loading on the catalytic converter and helps lower emissions. Split-injection enables the catalytic converter to reach the optimal operating temperature faster thus reducing emissions by 25% during cold starts and meet’s California Air Resources Board’s ULEV-2 and PZEV standards.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

seconds; its EPA estimated fuel economy rating is 42 mpg US (5.6 In conventional four-cycle gas engines, fuel enrichment is sometimes necessary to cool the exhaust gases, preventing degradation or destruction of the catalytic converters. 60 kW Electric Motor.

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MARCH 31, 2010

Unlike traditional [power-split] hybrids that trade off highway fuel economy for higher city ratings, the Sonata Hybrid delivers best-in-class highway fuel economy, while still delivering about a 40 percent improvement in city fuel economy compared to a Sonata equipped with the Theta II GDI engine.

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Both fuel producers added additives, which are commonly used today, to meet ASTM D 975 specifications. Results from the evaluation found that driving dynamics of the vehicles when powered by the renewable diesel were not negatively impacted while fuel economy was similar or improved. (A

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APRIL 4, 2012

liter engine option has a targeted fuel economy of 27 mpg city / 38 mpg highway / 31 mpg combined (8.7, For this next-generation design, 70% of the parts have been redesigned, which, along with a downsized oil pump, lower oil level and low viscosity oil results in up to 40% reduction in internal friction (versus the previous design).

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MARCH 5, 2014

Intelligent Oil Change Monitoring is standard so oil changes are based on driving patterns and load demands instead of fixed distance intervals. The fuel-efficient transmission features a low first gear ratio for optimized takeoffs under load and optimized gear ratio span across all gears for optimized fuel economy.

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OCTOBER 24, 2012

The new Corvette LT1 engine, the first of the Gen 5 family of Small Block engines, combines several advanced technologies, including direct injection, Active Fuel Management and continuously variable valve timing to support a new advanced combustion system with an 11.5:1 All-aluminum block and oil pan. 1 compression ratio.

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OCTOBER 9, 2014

The engine may be decoupled from the drive train during stop and go driving, delivering greater fuel savings, reduced emissions and engine-off operation when compared with a parallel hybrid. As pumps they use mechanical energy to deliver high-pressure oil. These are the energy-storage devices for the high-pressure oil.

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JULY 17, 2010

Moreover, the highly compressed and high-temperature air-fuel mixture is cooled by the latent heat of the vaporization of fuel directly injected into the cylinder, and the temperature of the combustion chamber is lowered by adopting a piston-cooling channel and sodium-filled valves to control detonation. km/L (61 mpg US, 3.85

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