Green Car Congress

MARCH 1, 2013

NASA researchers have begun a series of flights using the agency’s DC-8 flying laboratory to study the effects of alternate biofuel on engine performance, emissions and aircraft-generated contrails at altitude. The flight campaign began 28 Feb. and is expected to take as long as three weeks to complete. Earlier post.).

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Emissions Fuel Engine Alternative Fuels 225

Green Car Congress

JULY 7, 2019

TDI that draws its power from 3,956 cm 3 of displacement, the intake side is on the outside and the hot exhaust side with the two turbochargers is in the inner “V”. To do this, the Audi valvelift system (AVS) opens the second exhaust valve in each of the combustion chambers, which was closed previously. liters (30.2 liters (0.1

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Diesel SUV Audi Exhaust 236

Green Car Congress

APRIL 23, 2018

inches) and high compression ratio (14:1); multi-hole direct fuel injectors; a variable cooling system; cooled Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system; and a full variable oil pump. The PCU’s DC-DC converter—which converts a direct current from one voltage level to another—is optimized to reduce overall power consumption.

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Fuel Economy MPG 2019 Economy 186

Green Car Congress

MARCH 3, 2020

Benz Cars continues to increase its range of plug-in hybrids under the EQ Power label, with he latest additions being to the compact-car range. kWh/100 km), Mercedes-Benz is completing the range of EQ Power models in the compact-car family with the third-generation hybrid drive system. Direct-current (DC) charging system at max.

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Mercedes Power Powered PHEV 259

Green Car Congress

APRIL 12, 2018

The first trucks in the Volvo FL Electric range are now entering regular operation with customers—refuse collection and recycling company Renova and haulage firm TGM—in Gothenburg, the home of Volvo Trucks. AC charging is via the mains grid (22 kW) or DC fast charge via CCS/Combo2 for up to 150 kW.

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Volvo Commercial Sale Production 299

Green Car Congress

MAY 8, 2018

Just three weeks after the unveiling of Volvo Trucks’ first all-electric truck, the Volvo FL Electric ( earlier post ), the company is expanding its product range with a second electric truck. Battery pack options range from 200-300 kWh, delivering a supported range of up to 200 km (124 miles). Volvo FE Electric drivetrain.

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Volvo Electric Electrical 2019 253

EV Central

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

That battery takes up to 85kW charge rate at a public DC charger, meaning 0-80 percent’s possible in 35 minutes. Range is a very city-specific 253 to 265km (WLTP). It’s included as standard and replicates the sound of an Abarth petrol engine through the brand’s signature Record Monza exhaust. What do you drive?

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Price Re-Charge Tesla DC 102

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 15, 2018

NASA’s DC-8 research aircraft are visiting Germany for three weeks and will fly together with the DLR A320 Advanced Technology Research Aircraft (ATRA). During these campaigns, NASA’s DC-8 flew with alternative fuels, while smaller research jets such as the NASA HU-25 Falcon and the DLR Falcon 20 conducted measurements in its exhaust stream.

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Alternative Fuels Emissions Fuel DC 170

Baua Electric

JANUARY 1, 2024

Dave Schaller explains some of the reasons that terminal tractors are at the top of the list of vehicles to electrify: “If you buy a new diesel terminal tractor with the current after-treatment systems on the exhaust, that after-treatment system wants to get hot to work properly with its filtering system.

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Charging Fresno Exhaust Fleet 52

The Truth About Cars

MARCH 5, 2024

Range is listed at 317 miles for the R/T and 260 for the Scat Pack. hours 20 percent to 80), with DC fast charging offering 50-ish minutes 5 to 80 and 42 minutes 20 to 80 on 175 kW and about half an hour from 5 percent to 80 on a DC 350 kW. Shave a few minutes off that for 20 percent to 80 percent on a DC 350 kW.

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Dodge Charging DC Available 104

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 26, 2014

Pierburg GmbH, a member of the KSPG Group, has been awarded contracts worth a lifetime total of €250 million (US$342 million) for a newly developed compact exhaust-gas recirculation valve. With its comparatively compact footprint, the valve takes into account the continuous shrinkage of engine space on present car ranges. Earlier post.)

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Czech Republic Exhaust Gasoline-Electric Gas-Electric 199

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 21, 2012

Cyclone’s advanced external combustion engines are capable of converting recovered exhaust heat from industrial furnaces, biomass gasifiers and other waste sources into mechanical power. The AuraGen technology fits well with Cyclone’s engines, especially in applications where fluctuations in heat create variations in engine RPM.

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Aura Renewable Power Powered 218

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 16, 2018

The VVT-iW system is employed on the intake cycle, with VVT-i (Variable Valve Timing - Intelligent) activated on exhaust. Its eight gear ratios balance wide range and close ratios, therefore enhancing power application and fuel efficiency. Close ratios at the mid-range gears improve passing power. inches; bore remains at 3.44

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2019 Toyota Hybrid Nickel Metal Hydride 207

Green Car Congress

MARCH 3, 2016

Two exhaust-gas turbochargers are activated selectively according to the concept of sequential charging, since exhaust gas only flows through one turbocharger at low and intermediate load. The inlet and exhaust cam shafts each have two cam contours per valve. Audi developed the 4.0 TDI from the ground up.

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Audi Exhaust Volt Gas-Electric 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 19, 2019

Highlights of the new models include: Electric operating ranges of 70-75 km (43.5-46.6 For direct-current charging (DC) the battery can be charged from 10 - 80 percent SoC in around 25 minutes. The new plug-in hybrids of the S-, E- and C-Class with electric ranges of up to 50 km in accordance with NEDC were unveiled last year.

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Plug-in Mercedes Plug Hybrid 317

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 25, 2021

Tritium, a global developer and manufacturer of DC fast chargers for EVs, and Miller Technology , a supplier of mobile mining equipment for safety and productivity, are partnering to provide fast chargers and light-duty battery EVs for the mining industry. Tritium provided RT175-S fast chargers to BMA for the project.

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Light Industrial Industry Australia 186

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

lb-ft), with the torque available continuously across a broad range from 2,500 to 3,100 rpm. An AC/DC converter connects the conventional 12-volt electrical system. The large exhaust gas turbocharger with variable turbine geometry (VTG) produces a relative boost pressure of up to 2.4 In the NEDC it consumes between 6.6 – 6.8

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Diesel Hybrid Audi Lithium Ion 285

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 9, 2015

It takes off from the DLR facility in Oberpfaffenhofen and measures the exhaust gas composition and condensation trail properties at distances ranging from 100 meters to 20 kilometers behind the ATRA. In addition, supplementary exhaust measurements are performed on the ground after each flight.

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Get Electric Vehicle

AUGUST 29, 2023

Here are a few major reasons Environmental Awareness Since electric vehicles produce no exhaust, they help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution. The cost varies widely depending on factors such as the vehicle type, desired range, and performance specifications. Challenges and Considerations #1. The battery has a 17.8

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Kits Conversion Convert Electric Cars 98

Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

A subsidiary of the Volvo Group based in Quebec, Nova Bus manufactures long-range electric bus options with absolutely massive battery packs — up to 564 kWh on its biggest models , with the option of DC fast-charging or charging through overhead wires. million (Canadian). This isn’t a left-wing conspiracy.

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Fleet Climate Change Electric Electrical 52

Green Car Congress

JUNE 14, 2016

Core exhaust loss. The “Core exhaust” loss is primarily due to thermal energy lost to the surroundings, although some excess kinetic energy and fluid friction associated pressure losses contribute as well. Core exhaust loss. Bypass flow loss.

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Engine Exhaust Concept France 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

Based on a Ford Focus, this ADEPT prototype incorporates a 48V electrical architecture, a SpeedStart 10kW (later to be upgraded to 12.5kW) belt integrated starter generator and TIGERS turbine integrated exhaust gas energy recovery system, both switched reluctance machines supplied by CPT, and an advanced lead carbon battery pack provided by EALABC.

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Diesel Downsizing Lead Acid Gasoline-Electric 231

Green Car Congress

JUNE 24, 2015

Alphabet Energy, founded in 2009 at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, announced the availability of its thermoelectric generator PowerModule as a standalone product, available to meet the specific application needs of a range of industries, including transportation. Now, almost any owner of exhaust heat can generate valuable electricity.

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Waste Energy Exhaust 2014 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 17, 2019

With these characteristics, the V6 diesel engine delivers agility, spontaneity, low fuel consumption and long range. A DC/DC converter steps this voltage down for components in the 12–volt electrical system. There is a wide range between a soft ride and firm handling. seconds and the S5 Sportback in 4.9 Audi S5 Coupé TDI.

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Audi Diesel Volt Connect 247

Green Car Congress

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. Cooling air is drawn from inside the truck and vented via the built-in cabin exhausters.

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2019 Hybrid Fuel Economy Volt 240

Green Car Congress

MAY 9, 2015

Turbochargers are typically driven by energy from the exhaust—i.e., starting from very low revs, the rise in boost pressure and therefore torque becomes gradually greater only as the exhaust energy increases. In the lower engine speed range, the electrically driven compressor boosts torque by up to 200 N·m (147.5

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Audi Engine Shelby Power 150

Baua Electric

APRIL 28, 2024

In less than seven years, Tata AutoComp now produces battery packs and BMS, battery thermal management systems, electric compressors, integrated motors, controllers and reducers, on board and off board chargers, vehicle and power electronics like DC-DC converters, bus bars, PDUs and many more components for EVs.

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India DC Motor Motors 52

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 2, 2015

Although the EPA has not as of this writing released the final fuel economy numbers for the US A3 e-tron, Filip Brabec, Director, Product Management, Audi of America, said that the figures will be around 83 to 86 MPGe combined (depending on the equipment level), with 35 to 39 mpg gasoline only and 16-17 miles of EV range. Click to enlarge.

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Audi Plug-in Plug Hybrid 150

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

The top awardee in this segment is Pinnacle Engines ( earlier post ), which is receiving $8 million for the design and demonstration of an electrification-enabled full-featured opposed piston 4-stroke engine for hybrid and range extender applications. Georgia Tech Research Corporation.

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Engine San Diego Polymer Lithium Ion 247

Green Car Congress

JULY 1, 2011

The Vanner HBA uses DC Converter technology to replace the traditional. reduced exhaust emissions; stable DC power at all temperatures and speeds; and precise and maintenance-free. The HBA’s operating temperature range is -40 °C to 80°C, or -40 °C to 55 °C at full load. integrated voltage regulation.

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Hybrid Standards DC Fuel Economy 199

Green Car Congress

JULY 7, 2014

liter turbocharged gasoline engine has a combination water-cooled cylinder head, integrated exhaust manifold and twin-scroll turbocharger. To minimize turbo lag, the four-into-two exhaust manifold system pairs cylinders according to their expansion or compression stroke to reduce pumping losses and eliminate exhaust gas interference.

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North America Lexus America Fuel Economy 210

Green Car Congress

MAY 12, 2010

Average net power produced over test period: 1,100W DC or 820W AC. The hybrid-configured APU provides both AC power and DC power to the truck’s hotel loads. This demonstration of SOFC technology points the way toward significant fuel savings, Cummins says, while virtually eliminating noise and exhaust emissions.

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Power Powered Fuel DC 210

Electric Vehicles India

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Coming to the electric car specs EKUV 100 has a claimed range of 150 km, with a 15.9 It supports both dc fast charging and ac slow charging. The Range of surge 10k is 450 km and its top speed is 120 km/h, motor capacity is 5 kW. kWh and the charging time is 3 hr 20 min with slow charger and 1 hr with DC fast charger.

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India Electric Vehicles Vehicles Suzuki 52

EV Central

DECEMBER 13, 2022

READ MORE: Mercedes-Benz AMG’s EV strategy revealed: from axial flux motors to ’63’ pace READ MORE: ICE out as Mercedes-Benz plans all-electric range by 2030. For the 15 years the C63 V8 has been in production, customers have loved the brash bellow from its exhaust pipes. Hybrid heavy hitter.

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Mercedes PHEV Exhaust Re-Charge 90

Blink Charging

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Known as regenerative braking, this feature runs the motor in reverse when the vehicle slows down, feeding energy back into the electrical system for a small range boost. In a four-stroke combustion engine, there are four steps for turning fuel into energy: air/gasoline intake, then compression, then combustion, then exhaust.

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Fleet United States Gasoline-Electric Charging 87

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

Combined with a cooled Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system, the adoption of the Atkinson Cycle offers significant gains in fuel efficiency and the reduction of emissions. This creates a high expansion ratio for less compression, reducing intake and exhaust energy losses and converting combustion energy to engine power more effectively.

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Lexus Hybrid MPG Exhaust 225

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

The low voltage approach compared with full hybrid and EV nominal voltages, which are typically in the range of 300 to 600V, avoids the need for high cost safety features and large battery packs. Moreover, compared with other electrical machines they have a high efficiency across a large speed range, good controllability, and reliability.

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