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ORNL study quantifies fuel economy costs of common driver practices and vehicle alterations

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The results for the SUV pulling a 3,500 pound enclosed cargo trailer were significant, resulting in FE penalties ranging from 30%, for the city cycle, to 50% at 80 mph (129 km/h), at which point significant CO generation indicated protective enrichment due to high load. l/100 km) at 60 mph (97 km/h) to 33 mpg (7.1 l/100km); and.

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Nonthermal plasma torch reforming of exhaust gas for NOx trap regeneration

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Researchers from the Center for Energy and Processes (CEP), MINES ParisTec, and Renault are exploring the non-catalytic reforming of diesel fuel with diesel engine exhaust gas (i.e. An alternative to the catalytic exhaust gas reforming of diesel fuel method is presented in this paper and consists of using an NTP torch. trap catalyst.

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Siemens and Cummins partner to provide diesel-electric EPA Tier 4 passenger rail locomotives in US

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The locomotives will also deploy an exhaust aftertreatment system purpose-designed for locomotive installations, using Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) technology. This modular system minimizes space claim and improves fuel efficiency, lowering the overall cost of operation. Click to enlarge.

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Opinion: Feet where our heads should be: Are we going about EVs the wrong way round?

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Electricity is about ½ the cost of diesel or gasoline. A 40-ton long-haul truck driving at 60 mph (about 100 km/h) uses between 8 to 13 gallons of diesel per hour according to a detailed Swedish survey. The riders of the Pony Express would ride their horse until it was exhausted, then switch to a fresh horse and continue on.

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2018 Toyota AYGO mid-lifecycle update features enhanced 1.0L engine; Euro 6d-TEMP-compliant; up to 61.8 mpg

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Based on this, we wanted the new model to look and feel like a new car, while focussing on three pillars to enhance AYGO’s DNA: re-evaluate the exterior design, make the car quieter and more fun to drive, and lower the total cost of ownership by making new AYGO even cheaper to run. seconds, and on to a top speed of 160 km/h (99 mph).

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New Fuso Canter with EcoEfficiency; up to 9% more fuel efficient; new hybrid

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Here the exhaust gases are cleaned by a combination of exhaust gas recirculation, oxidation catalytic converter and particulate filter. In the case of extreme short-distance use, low exhaust gas temperatures may make manual regeneration necessary. mph) the diesel engine kicks in. it never needs to be cleaned or replaced.

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Mercedes-Benz to showcase pre-production version of coming GLC F-Cell fuel cell PHEV at IAA

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Too, the cost of the technology has been slashed due largely to a 90% reduction in the amount of platinum used in the stack. The only exhaust gas emitted was water vapor—1800 tonnes of it in all. The GLC F-CELL features a ~9 kWh lithium-ion battery pack combined with a new fuel cell stack.

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