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NOVEMBER 24, 2013

GE Transportation announced the first sale of its new 12V250 Marine Diesel Engine that is designed to meet EPA Tier 4i and IMO Tier III Emissions standards. The vessel, model MT6022, is designed for Oceaneering by Marin Teknikk.

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Mariner Transportation Diesel Engine 231

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MARCH 5, 2012

In a study of non-metal miners in the US, federal government scientists report that heavy exposure to diesel exhaust increased risk of death from lung cancer. For never-smokers, risk of lung cancer death increased with increasing diesel exhaust exposure. effect of diesel exhaust exposure on lung cancer mortality in.

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Exhaust Diesel 2012 Los Angeles 273

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OCTOBER 31, 2013

Fairbanks Morse Model 38 opposed-piston engine. The leading manufacturer of opposed-piston engines, Fairbanks Morse Engine (FME), an EnPro Industries company, has signed a joint development and licensing agreement with Achates Power, Inc., Click to enlarge. while meeting the most stringent, global vehicle emissions standards.

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OCTOBER 16, 2012

SIDI engine. Opel revealed more details about its new mid-size gasoline engine family at the Aachen Colloquium in Germany. liter, four-cylinder, SIDI (spark ignition direct injection) ECOTEC Turbo engines, which begin Opel’s renewal of its powertrain portfolio, deliver improved fuel consumption, performance and refinement.

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OCTOBER 10, 2014

The California Energy Commission has issued a funding notice ( PON-14-501 ) to support the applied research and development of advanced high-energy ignition systems capable of overcoming the challenges of igniting natural gas fuel under high boost pressures with heavy exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) for spark-ignited Class 3-8 engines.

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Gas California Engine Energy 230

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MAY 1, 2017

Cummins Westport (CWI) announced its model year 2018 dedicated natural gas engines for regional haul truck / tractor, vocational and transit, school bus, and refuse applications at the Alternative Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo in Long Beach, California. The letter “N” denotes engines that are fueled by natural gas. Earlier post.)

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2018 Gas Engine EPA 170

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OCTOBER 4, 2012

liter natural gas engine designed to meet the increasing demand for on-highway vehicles powered by natural gas. G engine will be based on the Cummins ISB6.7 diesel engine and will use Cummins Westport’s proven spark-ignited, stoichiometric cooled exhaust gas recirculation (SEGR) technology. The base engine is.a

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NOVEMBER 14, 2017

French shipping line CMA CGM, based in Marseille, has selected Winterthur Gas & Diesel’s (WinGD’s) largest, 92 cm bore, dual-fuel low-speed engine to power what are presently the largest containerships ever ordered. The 12X92DF engines will be rated 63,840 kW at 80 rpm, making them the most powerful gas and dual-fuel engines ever built.

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MAY 6, 2015

liter medium-duty, factory-built dedicated natural gas engine for school bus, shuttle bus, medium-duty truck and vocational applications. G natural gas engine is based on the Cummins ISB6.7 diesel engine platform, the industry leader in the Cummins medium-duty engine family. will unveil the ISB6.7 Earlier post.)

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Gas Engine North Carolina Exhaust 150

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FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Freightliner engineers were able to overachieve in aerodynamic improvements and reduce the aerodynamic drag of SuperTruck II by more than 12% over SuperTruck I. A smart engine lubrication circuit minimizes internal pumping losses, thus reducing engine parasitics by actively proportioning flow to the most sensitive components.

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Las Vegas Volt Engine Lithium Ion 195

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JUNE 28, 2016

Volvo Trucks North America is adding a turbo compounding option for the Volvo D13 engine. Turbo compounding increases fuel efficiency by converting wasted heat energy from the exhaust into useable mechanical energy that is returned as extra torque to the crankshaft of the engine.

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Volvo Engine Fuel North America 170

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

Comparison of brake thermal efficiency and specific fuel consumption at rated power (ICOMIA Mode 5), hydrogen vs. gasoline engines. Such an engine could provide a cost-effective solution for small recreational vehicle- and motorcycle applications. The lost available energy also results in poor off-design point fuel efficiency.

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MARCH 10, 2014

and Westport Innovations (NASDAQ: WPRT/TSX: WPT), are introducing an integrated powertrain package for the Cummins Westport ISX12 G natural gas engine that will provide customers with the first automated transmission to be paired with a spark-ignited natural gas engine in the North American market. SmartAdvantage ISX12.

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Eaton Gas Diesel Engine 344

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AUGUST 23, 2012

Technology changes related to revised emissions standards for heavy-duty trucks are causing an increase in heavy-duty truck engine problems and a decrease in overall satisfaction with the powertrain, according to the JD Power and Associates 2012 US Heavy-Duty Truck Engine and Transmission Study. Overall Scores. Industry Average.

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Engine EPA Emissions Power 268

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MARCH 22, 2012

has begun development of a 15-liter heavy-duty, spark-ignited natural gas engine to meet demand for on-highway applications. As natural gas production grows in North America and the fuel becomes more readily available, Cummins believes that there is a strong market for engines powered by an alternative to diesel fuel. Cummins Inc.

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Gas Engine Fuel Economy Exhaust 240

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JUNE 2, 2016

NO x engine, the first mid-range engine in North America to receive emission certifications from both US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Air Resources Board (ARB) in California that meet the 0.02 NO x engine is designed for medium-duty truck, urban bus, school bus and refuse applications and is available on the market today.

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MAY 27, 2023

Edit Page Tips: Taking Care of Your Treasured Corvette Creating a Maintenance Checklist This article may contain affiliate links. From its sleek body design to its roaring engine, there’s no denying that the Corvette is a true masterpiece of engineering, Now it’s leading the brand into the electric age with the 2024 E-Ray model.

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OCTOBER 31, 2023

From maintenance routines to mindful driving habits and simple modifications, we’ll explore practical advice to help you make the most out of your truck while going easier on your wallet and the planet. Keep Your Truck Well-Maintained Consistent maintenance is key to keeping all systems in top shape.

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Gas Maintenance Fuel Economy Economy 73

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DECEMBER 6, 2013

Under the agreement, Cummins QSK95 diesel engines will be used in Siemens’ diesel electric locomotives in the US. Leveraging Siemens proven rail technology, these locomotives will be designed and built specifically to deliver a smoother, more reliable and more energy-efficient riding experience for passengers. Click to enlarge.

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MARCH 18, 2011

Daimler Trucks has launched the Mercedes-Benz OM 47x, under the name “Blue Efficiency Power” The Blue Efficiency Power generation of Mercedes-Benz engines has been specifically developed for use in Europe and is the first of its type to meet, from the outset, the Euro VI emission standard. Mercedes-Benz OM 471, with a 12.8-liter

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Engine Exhaust Mercedes Oil 236

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JANUARY 10, 2018

At the USNA, the Power+ will capture the waste heat from an existing helicopter turbine used to train the USNA Midshipmen, using a custom designed exhaust gas heat exchanger provided by Creare. —Roger Hill, Lead Project Engineer at Creare. Hot water is the only fuel consumed by the Power+.

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Waste Exhaust Maryland Gas-Electric 186

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JUNE 5, 2012

The Shanghai Merchant Ship Design & Research Institute (SDARI) and development partners DNV and Wärtsilä have unveiled a new Handysize—i.e., ships with a cargo-carrying capability of less than 60,000 metric tonnes—bulk carrier concept design: the Green Dolphin. Draught, design. Speed at design draught.

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OCTOBER 25, 2018

SoCalGas is working in partnership with the truck’s owner, Rush Truck Centers, the only company with a 12-liter near-zero natural gas truck equipped with a Cummins Westport ISX12N engine ( earlier post ) and Momentum Fuel system available for rent in Southern California. g/bhp-hr) since 2001. g/bhp-hr optional standard.

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Gas Fleet Diesel Los Angeles 252

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JANUARY 28, 2018

Although past studies have provided substantial insight, important gaps remain in our understanding of SOA formation from gasoline vehicle exhaust due to changing engine technology and emissions certification standards. Finally, we evaluate the use of an OFR as screening tool for SOA production from on-road gasoline vehicle exhaust.

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Standards Production Exhaust Gasoline 170

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MARCH 19, 2015

The EcoFit Single Module is designed to be up to 60% smaller and 40% lighter compared to the EPA 2013 solution it supersedes, all while improving emissions reduction performance. EcoFit DPF systems use wall-flow substrates typically made of porous ceramic media that capture exhaust gas and remove PM or soot particles.

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Emissions Exhaust South Africa Diesel 150

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APRIL 20, 2011

liter GDI Gamma engine ( earlier post ), paired with proprietary six-speed automatic or manual transmissions. is the smallest Hyundai engine yet to benefit from the application of Gasoline Direct Injection technology. liter Gamma four-cylinder engine delivers 138 hp (103 kW)—a 13% improvement over a conventional Gamma 1.6L

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FEBRUARY 21, 2012

Separately, CWI announced the commercial launch of a new 12-liter natural gas engine—the ISX12 G—based on the Cummins ISX12 diesel platform. The new engine incorporates the same combustion technology as CWI’s most successful engine, the 8.9 The new engine will be manufactured in ’Jamestown, New York Engine Plant.

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Gas Engine Fuel Economy North America 225

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OCTOBER 19, 2014

US transit agencies are adopting lower-emissions diesel technology at a faster percentage than the heavy-duty trucking fleet, said Ezra Finkin, the Director of Policy for the Diesel Technology Forum, at last week’s American Public Transportation Association (APTA) Expo Bus and Maintenance Technical Session in Houston. —Ezra Finkin.

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Fleet Diesel Emissions Houston 247

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MAY 4, 2019

Designed by Propulsion Data Systems, the new totally integrated vessels are currently under construction by Burger Boat Company in Manitowoc, Wisc. In mid-May, the modules will be transported to Niagara Falls and lowered onto the Maid of the Mist dry dock and maintenance facility for assembly.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2013

2014 Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel engine. turbo-diesel engine is based on a proven 2.0L architecture already used in European models, where approximately 40% of all Cruze models sold feature a diesel engine. The engine is manufactured in Kaiserslautern in Germany. —Jens Wartha, GM chief engineer. turbo, a 1.4L

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NOVEMBER 8, 2015

However, unlike conventional gasoline engines, gasoline direct injection engines produce particulate matter, as do diesels, and emission controls will become an issue the technology must address as standards for particle mass tighten, and also as standards for particle numbers emerge. and fuel properties. Earlier post.)

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Gasoline 2020 North America Exhaust 150

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2013

liter inline 4-cylinder EcoDiesel engine that generates peak torque of 295 lb-ft (400 N·m) as early as 1,400 rpm. The engine is paired with the new M40 electronically controlled six-speed automated manual transmission—exclusive to the EcoDiesel. liter Pentastar V-6 gasoline engine option. I-4 EcoDiesel.

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2014 Chrysler Diesel Oil 291

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2014

The new approach to natural gas combustion technology is designed to provide vehicle and engine original manufacturers (OEMs) with a “downsized” natural gas solution that is cost competitive while providing similar levels of power, torque, and fuel economy to a larger diesel engine. mono-fuel gas engine. Mercedes-Benz 7.7L

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NOVEMBER 19, 2012

liter EcoBoost (direct injection plus turbocharging) engine. liter EcoBoost is a quiet, smooth-running engine that develops roughly the same output as a 1.6-liter liter EcoBoost is a quiet, smooth-running engine that develops roughly the same output as a 1.6-liter The smallest engine available in its class, Ford’s 1.0-liter

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OCTOBER 4, 2013

a new 5-liter V8 diesel engine designed to power pickup-and-delivery vehicles, other light- and medium-duty trucks, school buses and motorhomes. extends Cummins range of on-road diesel engines for North American vehicles. —Dave Crompton, Cummins Vice President and General Manager – Engine Business. The new ISV 5.0

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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. This occurs during stop-and-go traffic.

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FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Many fleet owners and operators are interested in reducing operational and maintenance costs with electric vehicles (EVs), but they worry about vehicle safety. The fact is that EVs are just as safe as internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles and, in many ways, they are even safer. The throttle wire connects to a throttle linkage.

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