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MARCH 26, 2015

The Cummins team not only surpassed all fuel-economy targets, but also achieved criteria emissions lower than the stringent Tier 2/Bin 2 levels. liter engine with an aluminum block, head and oil pan, a magnesium valve cover and an engine-mounted emissions control system. Test cycle fuel economy (mpg).

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AUGUST 11, 2021

These 48-volt systems can power new, advanced energy-consuming components and can help reduce emissions and improve fuel economy and performance. This will be an essential strategy for reducing emissions to the levels required by future regulations.

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JUNE 23, 2014

At the US Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Annual Merit Review meeting in Washington, DC last week, Michael Ruth from Cummins noted that the DOE program target for the project is a fuel economy (CAFE) target of 26 mpg (9.05 liter) and its emission control system (ECS) without a weight penalty. Earlier post.).

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DECEMBER 13, 2013

The majority of the emissions and fuel savings from current vehicles, EPA noted, is due to new gasoline vehicle technologies. The final model year (MY) 2012 adjusted, real world CO 2 emissions rate is 376 g/mi—a 22 g/mi decrease (-5.5%) relative to MY 2011. MY 2012 adjusted fuel economy is 23.6 mpg, or 22%.

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JUNE 9, 2022

The combustion strategies enabled by the TPS Ignition System could result in fuel economy gains greater than 20% across a drive cycle, as illustrated by the simulation results in the 2020 report by Sandia National Labs to US DOE.

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JULY 5, 2017

The defect leads to lower fuel economy, non EPA-compliant emissions levels, and costly and frequent vehicle repairs, the complaint charges. When the SCR system breaks down, the filter gets clogged, requiring more fuel to be injected to burn it off, according to the complaint.

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APRIL 20, 2022

It is the only diesel engine operating on the road capable of meeting CARB’s 2027 regulation, which requires a 90% reduction in NO x emissions compared to current standards. Both CARB and EPA have introduced Low Load requirements, in-use NO x measurement updates, and limits on permissible real-world emissions. Earlier post.)

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FEBRUARY 7, 2020

By 2027, a twin SCR design with cylinder deactivation can achieve a limit of 0.02 g/bhp-hr NO x , which is 90% below today’s standards, with better fuel economy. The main conclusions in the 2020 report include: Engine and powertrain emission control technologies can enable simultaneous reductions in CO 2 and NO x by 2027.

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JUNE 30, 2016

Electric vehicles (EVs) will need to increase their combined market share to 16% by 2020 for markets to achieve the aggressive fuel economy standards set by regulators, according to new research by the World Energy Council, the UN-accredited global energy body representing the entire energy spectrum.

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OCTOBER 8, 2021

The Volvo integrated driveline then uses extreme downspeeding to maintain road speed at lower RPM, saving even more fuel. The enhanced system includes an updated wave piston design that offers a higher compression ratio of 18.1. Additional ball bearings have been added to the Turbocharger to reduce friction.

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MAY 16, 2019

In a paper presented at the 2019 Vienna Motor Symposium this week, Delphi Technologies will unveil a new 500+ bar GDi system that can reduce particulate emissions by up to 50% compared to state-of-the-art 350 bar system without expensive engine design modifications. Delphi 500+ bar GDi pump. Delphi 500+ bar GDi injector.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2020

The transportation sector was responsible for over 7 million tons of NO x emissions in the US in 2014, with 50% of this sector’s NO x attributed to heavy-duty on- and off-road vehicles and equipment. CO 2 and NO x certification test data for heavy-duty diesel engines certified from 2002 through 2019. Source of data: US EPA (2019).

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MARCH 30, 2017

QUANTUM driveline technology is scalable across a wide range of vehicle segments and provides substantial advantages regardless of vehicle size: reduced mass, increased power density, improved noise vibration and harshness (NVH) and fuel efficiency gains in a more compact system package. improved vehicle fuel economy, AAM said.

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APRIL 23, 2018

Toyota estimates that the 2019 Avalon Hybrid will boost fuel economy by up to 10% over its MY 2018 predecessor, from 40 mpg (5.88 liter four-cylinder Dynamic Force Engine is more fuel efficient, runs cleaner, and is more powerful than previous iterations, and excels at dissipating thermal inefficiencies. l/100 km) combined.

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JANUARY 10, 2017

Volatile gasoline prices have caused some regulators and carmakers alike to question the cost and effectiveness of current fuel economy standards, with some arguing they are too stringent and others saying they should be even stronger. —Ryan Kellogg, summarizing his research.

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APRIL 25, 2016

In a paper presented at the 2016 SAE World Congress, Tula Technology, developer of Dynamic Skip Fire (DSF) cylinder deactivation technology, reported significant fuel economy gains of up to 18% over a conventional GM 6.2-liter Meaning, DSF reduces fuel consumption by 14-18% over V8. liter V8 by operating using Dynamic Skip Fire.

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AUGUST 9, 2012

BorgWarner’s Cam Torque Actuated (CTA) variable cam timing (VCT) technology ( earlier post ) with new mid-position lock system ( earlier post ) helps improve fuel economy for the 2012 Subaru Impreza. According to Subaru, the 2012 Impreza offers 30% better fuel economy compared with the previous model year.

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MARCH 15, 2013

Adjusted CO 2 emissions and adjusted fuel economy, MY 1975-2011. The report finds that CO 2 emissions rates and fuel economy values reflect a very favorable multi-year trend beginning in MY 2005. Preliminary projections for MY 2012 are 374 g/mi CO 2 emissions and 23.8 Source: EPA. Click to enlarge.

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MARCH 30, 2022

Hyundai Motor Group will collaborate with the Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Aramco) and King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) jointly to research and develop an advanced fuel for an ultra lean-burn, spark-ignition engine that aims to lower the overall carbon dioxide emissions of a vehicle.

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DECEMBER 7, 2012

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Energy (DOE) released the 2013 Fuel Economy Guide. The 2013 models include efficient and low-emission vehicles in a variety of classes and sizes, but notable this year is the growing availability of hybrids and the increasing number of electric vehicles.

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DECEMBER 20, 2020

Nearly the entire freight locomotive fleet of all railway operators in North America consists of diesel-powered units, representing the industry’s most significant source of greenhouse gas emissions.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2012

A collaboration involving APL, Hyundai Heavy Industries and DNV has resulted in a hull design that will make APL’s 10 new ultra-large container ships some 20% more fuel efficient per TEU (twenty-foot-equivalent unit, the cargo capacity of a standard intermodal container) compared with existing designs.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

Among the objectives of the project is delivering a 5% fuel economy improvement by direct conversion of engine waste heat to useful electric power for light-duty vehicle application. For light duty passenger vehicles, the fuel economy improvement must be measured over the US06 cycle. Doug Crane, Gentherm.

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FEBRUARY 1, 2018

Engineers from Colorado-based Lightning Systems are using artificial neural networks to predict accurately the fuel economy and tailpipe emissions of fleet vehicles. Using artificial neural networks, we are able to accurately predict fuel consumption and emissions of commercial and government fleets.

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OCTOBER 15, 2010

The new design reduces piston mass by up to 7% and includes design features that reduce friction for improved fuel economy and lower emissions. The key differentiator for the Magnum is its “double-band” piston skirt design—a first for modern diesel pistons, according to Federal-Mogul.

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The Truth About Cars

JANUARY 25, 2024

Claims have been made that the automaker used an illegal defeat device on select models to achieve lower tailpipe emissions during testing. However, government regulators have been on the offensive ever since — roping in loads of manufacturers and leaving a subset of the public wondering whether modern emission laws are even tenable.

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MARCH 19, 2018

Volkswagen has developed and deployed a gasoline engine that offers diesel-like fuel economy but is significantly cheaper to buy. TSI ACT BlueMotion delivers 96 kW / 130 PS with combined fuel consumption of 4.8 This enables further reduced fuel consumption and emission levels plus powerful torque even at low engine speeds.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2014

The compact one-piece design reduces the number of leak paths while improving reliability and simplifying assembly, and allows transmission designers more flexibility, including increased clutch apply pressures, higher rotational clutch speeds, and larger diameter clutches.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2013

Further, Pinnacle noted, recently developed hardware designed for additional lean limit extension is under test. Fuel efficiency and cost savings are achievable if the engine’s ignition limits are sufficient to maintain stable combustion at a lean enough mixture ratio to meet NO x emissions without compromise to customer drive feel.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

division, maker of the Delo brand of heavy duty engine oils, lubricants and coolants, unveiled a new category of heavy duty motor oil designed to address the growth of severe duty applications in on- and off-highway markets. Improved fuel economy over SAE 15W-40 conventional oils. Chevron Products Company, a Chevron USA Inc.

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MAY 19, 2017

In the UK, the Latitude project is researching advanced boosting technology, integrated with an engine combustion system, incorporating leading edge fuel injection equipment and controls, for application in future Jaguar Land Rover products.

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JULY 12, 2023

With a minimum power output of 270HP, the new engine will demonstrate a pathway to meet Tier 3 Bin 125 criteria emissions. Ricardo experts have undertaken design and systems integration and achieved the target of a 60% weight reduction, compared to the first generation of the engine.

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JUNE 24, 2014

liter Pentastar V-6, will experience estimated fuel-economy improvements of up to 3%, compared with the conventional vehicle-engine pairings. ESS applications in the Chrysler 200 and Jeep Cherokee will also account for an estimated CO 2 emissions-reduction of up to 3%. Engines Fuel Efficiency Vehicle Systems'

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OCTOBER 19, 2022

The revised hybrid system boosts output to 134 hp (up from 121) and 156 lb-ft (212 N·m) of torque (up from 146 lb-ft / 200 N·m), while EPA-estimated combined fuel economy reaches 47 mpg. The EPA combined fuel economy rating is 44 mpg. The upgraded hybrid system improves acceleration and mid-range power.

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AUGUST 9, 2011

US President Barack Obama announced fuel efficiency and greenhouse gas emission standards for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles. These metrics account for the fact that the work to move heavier loads burns more fuel, and emits more CO 2 than in moving lighter loads. vocational vehicles such as transit buses and refuse trucks.

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 22, 2021

Even heavy-duty trucks running on massive diesel engines, which were expected to be the last on-road holdouts, have been mandated to turn completely to zero emissions in by the state of California starting in 2045. While 2045 may still be more than two decades away, emissions advances in internal combustion engines (ICE) are continuing.

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OCTOBER 28, 2011

The new Alpheon eAssist, which will go on sale in November, offers improved fuel economy of 25% and reduced CO 2 emissions of 22% compared with the standard Alpheon model. The Alpheon eAssist offer fuel economy of 14.1 liter spark ignition direct injection (SIDI) engine (max. N·m electric motor generator.

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