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AUGUST 6, 2009

BorgWarner VTG turbochargers are the first to help industrial diesel engines for the off-highway market meet new emissions regulations while improving fuel economy. These regulations require up to a 50% reduction in nitrogen oxide (NO x ) emissions compared with previous standards. Click to enlarge. Powered by the PowerTech Plus 9.0L

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APRIL 5, 2010

Included in the 34 FY2010 SBIR Phase I awards are the following biofuel and emissions-reduction projects: Technology Specialists, “Thermochemical Biofuels Production from Biomass Waste Materials”, $70,000. Emissions Reduction for Two-Stroke Engines”, $70,000. Small particulate emissions, such as those that fall within the PM2.5

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Emissions EPA Waste Exhaust 225

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2010

The diversified manufacturer also said that in addition to boosting engine performance, its superchargers can provide up to a 5% fuel savings and reduce emissions compared to competing technologies. Our Fuel Tank Isolation Valve design allows for quick tank venting, minimizing refueling splash-back caused by high fuel tank pressures.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2010

The new engine offers significantly more torque and higher horsepower ratings (yet to be released), along with improved fuel efficiency, B20 biodiesel capability, and an SCR aftertreatment system that reduces NO x emissions reduced by at least 63%, compared to the 2010 model. Tags: Diesel Engines. The new Duramax 6.6L

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Silverado Emissions Fuel Power 186

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MARCH 10, 2010

This design configuration eliminates the cylinder-head and valvetrain components of conventional engines, offering a more efficient, compact and simple core engine structure, the company says. The EM100 comes in different power configurations, said Jonathan Hurden, Chief Engineer - Engine programs, and with different emissions outcomes.

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Engine Emissions Fuel Fuel Economy 270

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NOVEMBER 2, 2010

The new catalyst technology uses a perforated, ultra-thin-foil metallic substrate designed to withstand the highest exhaust flow rates, while providing minimum exhaust backpressure. Tags: Brief. Emitec Inc., Coyote V8 engine. Since its founding in 1986, Emitec has sold more than 110 million metallic substrates worldwide.

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Australia Convert Ford Exhaust 210

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NOVEMBER 17, 2010

Federal-Mogul Corporation has developed a portfolio of advanced High Temperature Alloy (HTA) materials that help to ensure reliable long-term exhaust sealing, even on the most demanding powertrain applications with fluctuating high temperatures and dynamic mechanical loads. New sealing systems are required. —Gérard Chochoy.

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Cleaner Engine Exhaust Fuel 218

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2009

The battery can also power the electric motor which enables the design of a drivetrain that has low emissions, optimized performance and acceptable range. This results in reduced engine mass (56 kg/123 lbs), assembly costs, package size and improved emissions and engine durability. Integrated Exhaust Manifold.

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AUGUST 4, 2009

Heat required to bring the fuel to SC states is recovered from the exhaust gas of the engine. To attenuate that risk, the researchers use a diluent such as CO 2 , H 2 O or exhaust gas. Diffusivity experiments and design/constructing of a SC fuel injector are in progress. Tags: Diesel Engines Fuels Vehicle Systems.

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MAY 25, 2010

Fuel-cycle SO 2 emissions of EVs compared to those of gasoline ICEVs and HEVs in China, current (left) and future (right). The study examined the fuel-cycle CO 2 , SO 2 , and NO x emissions of EVs in China in both current (2008) and future (2030) periods and compared them with those of conventional gasoline vehicles and gasoline hybrids.

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Coal Gasoline-Electric Gasoline Pollution 291

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JULY 21, 2010

Delphi has introduced a new selective catalytic reduction (SCR) NO x control technology for diesel engines that improves the performance, packaging and long-term reliability of the SCR system as well as reduces vehicle CO 2 emissions by up to 1 g/km over any comparable system, according to the company. Tags: Diesel Emissions.

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JUNE 15, 2009

BorgWarner is introducing an electric butterfly EGR (exhaust gas recirculation) valve for diesel applications. Recirculating exhaust gas and combining it with an air and fuel mixture reduces the combustion temperatures that produce NO x emissions. Tags: Engines Vehicle Systems. Click to enlarge.

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2010 Diesel Engine Exhaust 150

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

The “one-liter” designation refers to the design target of fuel consumption of 1 liter per 100 kilometers (235 mpg US). L/100km (170 mpg US), with CO 2 emissions of 36 g/km. These TDI engines also share key internal engine features for reducing emissions. The oil pump, designed to operate at a maximum oil pressure of 4.0

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NOVEMBER 30, 2009

Ti-VCT enables extremely precise variable control of valve overlap—the window of time in which both the intake and exhaust valves in the engine are open simultaneously. Ti-VCT also facilitates an “internal EGR” effect, reducing NO x and hydrocarbon emissions throughout the engine’s operating range. As a DOHC design, the 3.7-liter

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2011 Fuel Economy Exhaust MPG 230

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JULY 1, 2009

As the next steps in a strategy to cut harmful emissions from ocean-going vessels, the US Environmental Protection Agency is proposing new engine emissions and fuel standards for large marine diesel engines on US-flagged ships that would harmonize with international standards. Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

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Mariner EPA Standards International 170

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JUNE 8, 2010

Highly efficient electrical motors driving the rotors, combined with OPOC (Opposed Piston, Opposed Cylinder) diesel engines ( earlier post ), reduce fuel consumption and emissions by up to 50% relative to a conventional twin-turbine powered helicopter. Tags: Aviation Engines Hybrids.

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Diesel Concept Engine Hybrid 275

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JULY 6, 2010

The Westport GX 2010 15L engine has been certified by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to 2010 emissions compliance—0.2 g/bhp-hr particulate matter (PM)—without the use of emissions credits. Tags: Brief. g/bhp-hr oxides of nitrogen (NO x ) and 0.01

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2010 EPA Engine Peterbilt 186

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MAY 7, 2010

The new options would reduce some economic and procedural impediments to clean alternative fuel conversions while maintaining environmental safeguards to ensure that acceptable emission levels from converted vehicles are sustained. Exhaust, Evap, and OBD testing 2. Exhaust and Evap testing + OBD attestation. Intermediate age.

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Conversion EPA Fuel Clean Alternative 230

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APRIL 25, 2010

is a research & development organization engaged in the design, development and prototype manufacturing of advanced fuel systems for use with DME. When burned in a diesel engine, all soot emissions are eliminated and NO x emissions are lowered significantly without the use of expensive exhaust aftertreatment devices.

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Alternative Fuels Diesel Engine Companies 231

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OCTOBER 21, 2010

The engine is designed for a range of specific applications, with horsepower and torque tuned for specific models. Some parts, including the exhaust manifolds, will completely disappear by virtue of being cast directly into the cylinder head. Today, the engine line-up features 32 different left and right exhaust manifolds.

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Chrysler Engine Fuel Exhaust 225

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2009

Grail Engine Technologies , the designer of a two-stroke engine using forced semi-homogeneous charged compression ignition (FS-HCCI) combustion, has adopted the Pulstar pulse plugs from Enerpulse ( earlier post ). HCCI is a combustion regime in which well-mixed fuel, exhaust gas and air are compressed to the point of auto-ignition.

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Engine Plug-in Concept Plug 186

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

Furthermore, FHI designed the new engine with consideration of the technology’s expandability and potential capability to receive further upgrades meeting future environmental measures. AVCS (Active Valve Control System) is used on both intake and exhaust valves. Tags: Engines.

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Engine Fuel Exhaust Gasoline 210

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AUGUST 10, 2009

Some of the best passenger vehicles today, the ones called PZEVs, are pretty close to zero emissions. Under California’s vehicle emissions ratings, PZEVs (Partial Zero Emission Vehicles) meet SULEV (Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle) tailpipe emission standards and also have zero evaporative emissions.

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Gasoline Diesel Engine Emissions 150

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APRIL 24, 2010

The primary goal is developing a prototype of a CNG-fueled parallel hybrid based on an Opel Astra Caravan with less than 90 g CO 2 /km emissions. bar) is achieved by applying high- or low-pressure exhaust-gas recirculation loops. By adding an exhaust gas turbocharger to the base 1.0L Operation at high loads (13.5 <

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Engine Hybrid Fuel Exhaust 170

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MAY 13, 2010

The next-generation ISE CNG Hybrid System will use the widely known Ford V10 engine, which is more than 1,000 pounds lighter than the modified diesel engines used in conventional CNG vehicles, without the added complexity of existing diesel exhaust aftertreatment. Emissions Reductions. Long Life Energy Storage.

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Hybrid ISE Corporation Energy Storage Exhaust 199

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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. Until now the emission testing for such engines has been steady state. Click to enlarge.

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Low Cost Diesel Engine Exhaust 186

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AUGUST 18, 2009

SCR systems substantially reduce NO x emissions, which helps the diesel CX-7 to comply with Euro5 emissions regulations. Mazda’s SCR system sprays AdBlue aqueous urea directly into the exhaust flow in front of the catalytic converter, with conversion of approximately of 40% of NO x into nitrogen. Earlier post.).

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Mazda Diesel Clean Cleaning 186

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MAY 28, 2024

According to the Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA), the move is designed to help with NYC’s infamous congestion considerably. Pedal bikes are still an amazing option, but e-bikes make it easier to go longer distances without the same exhaustion, especially for riders who haven’t been on a bike in years.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2010

microns—less than a human hair which averages 70 microns in diameter—is the product of a variety of sources including particles in the exhaust of diesel engines. In 1998, ARB declared particles in diesel exhaust a Toxic Air Contaminant, a designation that required the Board to take measures to reduce the risk.

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NOVEMBER 28, 2009

The Clean Sky JTI is a major public/private partnership to develop technology by 2015 that can reduce aviation CO 2 emissions by 40%; NO x emissions by 60%; and noise by 50%. Topics in the second call include: Eco-Design, 5 topics, maximum funding €742.5K. 3D design of flap side edge activeflow control. funding €1.5

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JULY 6, 2010

While zero emissions is the ultimate goal, the company is committed to ongoing innovation in technologies that increase efficiency and reduce emissions. class not including hybrid vehicles) fuel economy and CO 2 emissions. class not including hybrid vehicles) fuel economy and CO 2 emissions. Its gear ratio of 7.3

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MAY 12, 2010

Urban use of the vehicle results in an almost emission-free operation with a range of 50 miles. The 20 kW Wankel Range Extender provides up to 190 miles (306 km) of extended range, with 80 g/mile of CO 2 emissions. . Tags: Electric (Battery) Hybrids Plug-ins. Powertrain elements. Click to enlarge. . Power electronics.

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Range Motor Motors Motoring 210

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OCTOBER 20, 2010

As a DOHC design, the 2.0-liter liter I-4 uses two camshafts: one to open the intake valves and one to open the exhaust valves. Traditionally, camshafts have only been able to open the valves at a fixed point, defined during engine design and manufacture. Tags: Engines Ethanol. L/100km) with automatic transmission.

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Engine 2012 Ford Fuel 220

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JULY 21, 2010

The California Air Resources Board (ARB) and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have presented preliminary proposals aimed at closing compliance loopholes for medium- and heavy-duty diesel engines using SCR-based NO x emissions control systems for 2011 and later model years. Tags: Emissions Heavy-duty Policy.

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2010 EPA Engine Exhaust 186

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FEBRUARY 3, 2010

This 118% increase in horsepower and 86% increase in torque have been achieved while also reducing exhaust emissions by 90 percent. In 2007, Dodge and Cummins produced the cleanest heavy-duty diesel pickup in the market by meeting US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 2010 emissions levels a full three years in advance.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

The new Lexus full hybrid targets class-leading emissions and also generates significantly less NO x and particulate emissions than an equivalent diesel engine vehicle, Toyota points out. As a result, the exhaust temperature is lower than that of conventional engines. The CT 200h’s hybrid system features a 1.8-liter,

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Lexus Hybrid MPG Exhaust 225

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JUNE 8, 2009

gain in combustion efficiency and 50% reduction in NO x emissions. The LowCVP is calling on UK innovators to submit creative concepts with the potential to cut emissions from road vehicles without the need for radical new infrastructure. The Exhaust port is located on the outer side of the engine block. Click to enlarge.

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