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SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

Building off its 350 bar GDi (Gasoline Direct Injection) system, Delphi Technologies has developed a 500+ bar GDi system that can reduce particulate emissions by up to 50% without expensive engine re-designs for the majority of applications. The solution is a new, high-efficiency pump designed by Delphi Technologies.

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MARCH 28, 2018

Toyota introduced the fifth-generation RAV4 at the New York International Auto Show. The engine utilizes high-speed combustion technology and a variable control system for greater thermal efficiency output, which reduces energy losses associated with exhaust and cooling systems and the movement of mechanical parts, among other factors.

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DECEMBER 13, 2017

Southwest Research Institute recently opened a new fully automated, multi-fuel burner facility designed to rapidly and cost-effectively age and evaluate exhaust catalyst equipment for a wide range of engines. SwRI has also improved system controls, allowing precise control of low exhaust flow rates. . L to 30 L.

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MARCH 31, 2021

Extensive modifications to the drive, chassis, design and equipment will provide the hallmark AMG driving experience with all-electric drive. The power of the electric motor is applied immediately with full torque, a characteristic of the design. The system is designed to ensure even heat distribution in the battery. kW/kg (1.0

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OCTOBER 19, 2022

ECO: Improves hybrid system efficiency by limiting power in response to light to moderate accelerator pedal input. Brake Hold also comes standard, when engaged it is a convenient technology that reduces driver effort while waiting at a traffic light or while driving in heavy traffic. The 2ZR-FXE 1.8-liter

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JANUARY 8, 2020

The ideal licensee would be primarily engaged in manufacturing engine parts and systems, such as catalytic converters and engine exhaust control systems, for the on-road vehicle, off-road vehicle and stationary power sectors. This catalyzes the oxidation of methane to carbon dioxide and water using excess oxygen in the exhaust stream.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

Daimler announced that findings from a new internal investigation have raised questions on the safe usage of R-1234yf as a replacement refrigerant in mobile air conditioning (MAC) systems. This was determined by numerous laboratory and crash tests carried out by international vehicle manufacturers and independent institutions.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Instead of radically changing the structure of the truck, the design goal for SuperTruck II was to redefine the existing shape of the market-leading Cascadia to maximize aerodynamic efficiency and simultaneously employ advanced design language to convey that efficiency. SuperTruck III designs are planned to be revealed by 2027.

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MARCH 26, 2015

—Michael Ruth, Director/Technical Project Leader, Advanced Light-Duty. While not visible from outward appearances, the engine is a through-bolt design with a structural cradle above the oil pan and another above the cylinder head, “sandwiching” the block and head and enabling very high cylinder pressure capabilities. Cummins Inc.

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JULY 23, 2020

The world première of the pioneering electrified Jeep SUVs took place during the 2019 Geneva International Motor Show. It is entirely made of aluminum for lightness (it weighs 106 kilograms). The combination of an internal combustion engine and the electric units delivers acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in around 7.5

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 2, 2014

In-use testing of three light duty diesel vehicles—certified to US-EPA Tier2-Bin5 and California LEV-II ULEV emissions limits— found a wide variation in real world emissions performance relative to the regulatory limits. Kappanna (2014) “ In-use emissions testing of light-duty diesel vehicles in the US ”. diesels and one 3.0L

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DECEMBER 3, 2021

In much of the world, December is a month of twinkling lights. Whether for religious or secular celebrations, the variety and functionality of lights have exploded in recent years, abetted by cheap and colorful LEDs and compact electronics. But decorative lights aren't new. His tree now boasted 120 lights and more colors.

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AUGUST 9, 2023

They are set to make their public debut at the IAA Mobility 2023 international motor show in Munich, with deliveries commencing in December 2023. The special armoring for the roof and underbody has been designed to offer maximum protection against explosives in particular.

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MARCH 22, 2014

liter diesel, prominently showing the closely attached exhaust aftertreatment system. The EA288 is designed to meet the requirements of different markets. The oil/vacuum pump is designed as a dual pump, driven directly from the crankshaft by a toothed belt in oil. The EA288 2.0-liter Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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OCTOBER 10, 2012

Their paper was presented at the ASME Internal Combustion Engine Division 2012 Fall Technical Conference by Marcello Canova, assistant professor at OSU; lead author was Philipp Skarke, from the University of Stuttgart Institute for Internal Combustion Engines and Automotive Engineering. Exhaust gas exergy map of EcoCAR engine.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 19, 2016

Markus Distelhoff, Executive Vice President Fuel & Exhaust Management Business Unit in Continental’s Powertrain Division. Cylinder-to-cylinder variations in exhaust gas composition mean that lambda can deviate from the ideal value, adversely affecting NO x conversion. Continental’s ring catalyst addresses both these challenges.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Power delivery and torque build-up occur very spontaneously and without delay: as in Formula 1, the electric support of the exhaust gas turbocharger eliminates the turbo lag of the combustion engine, while at the same time the electric drive pushes powerfully from a standstill. These are new peak values for the C-Class.

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JUNE 1, 2018

Using a scalable and patented sub-motor architecture, the current Pd18 product, designed to fit inside an 18" wheel rim, provides the power and torque required to propel hybrid and electric vehicles from C-segment all the way to light commercial categories.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 14, 2017

For laboratory testing, they measured emissions under the Modified Indian drive cycle (MIDC) (similar to NEDC), and the World harmonized Light Duty test cycle (WLTC); cold and hot start tests were performed for each vehicle and drive cycle. gNO x /km for gasoline; and 0.25 gNO x /km for gasoline; and 0.25 Source: The ICCT. Click to enlarge.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2015

Ultra-Light Door Design, Manufacturing and Demonstration (Area of Interest 2). Vehma International of America. This project will design, develop, and demonstrate an ultra- light hybrid composite door and utilize predictive engineering (PE) to identify robust material and process design cycles. Penn State.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 14, 2014

Volkswagen is presenting the world premiere of the redesigned 2015 Jetta sedan at the 2014 New York International Auto Show. Many components of the MDB engines are used in a modular way, such as the exhaust system components and the injection system, turbocharging systems, and forced induction cooling within the intake manifold module.

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Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 1, 2021

New design direction. The exterior is described by Domagoj Dukec, vice president BMW design, as “an extravagant statement by BMW M (placing it) in the heart of the luxury segment.” The XM debuts what will be the new front end design for BMW luxury models. The slim LED accent lights above the A pillars add an interesting touch.

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APRIL 21, 2019

Rapide E’s range is more than 200 miles under the Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP), while the model is capable of charging at a rate of 1851.2 Aston Martin’s design and engineering teams worked in partnership to extract the optimal aerodynamic performance available from the Rapide’s form.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 9, 2014

Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) announced preliminary test results of its Dedicated-Exhaust Gas Recirculation (D-EGR) demonstration vehicle ( earlier post ) at the SAE 2014 World Congress in Detroit. With D-EGR, one or more cylinders have their exhaust connected directly to the intake system. Overall, the engine offered a 13.1%

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MARCH 19, 2018

The current decline is ales of diesel light duty vehicle in Europe does not put EU CO 2 targets out of reach of automakers, according to a new analysis by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT). —The ICCT. For instance, hybrid electric vehicles and diesel cars in the small (e.g.,

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 1, 2014

GMZ has been using TG8 modules in developing vehicular thermoelectric generators for the Bradley Fighting Vehicle (1 kW TEG) as well as to design and to integrate a light-duty vehicle TEG into a Honda Accord as part of a DOE-funded project. The unit generated an output power well in excess of its 200 watt design goal.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2009

Lotus Engineering will unveil its Range Extender engine at the 63 rd Frankfurt International Motor Show next week. The battery can also power the electric motor which enables the design of a drivetrain that has low emissions, optimized performance and acceptable range. Integrated Exhaust Manifold. The Lotus three-cylinder 1.2

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 24, 2009

With its ongoing push to be fully capable in transmission and driveline design, development, and testing, FEV decided to produce a couple of demonstrations of capability (the Caliber and the Wankel APU) that prospects could see and drive. Design, analysis and packaging. Design, analysis and packaging. HUMMER H3 ReEV.

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Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 19, 2022

If all of this wasn’t enough, Dodge is equipping the Charger Daytona SRT with something called a Fratzonic Chambered Exhaust system where an amplifier and speaker, located in the rear end, produces a 126 dB roar that mimics the Dodge SRT Hellcat. Pricing and Availability. 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona SRT EV Concept.

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JULY 22, 2014

All-new aluminum cylinder heads feature water-cooled integrated exhaust manifolds. Variable displacement oil pump reduces internal engine friction to improve fuel economy. Intake and exhaust variable cam timing that improves torque while helping lower emissions. Other new features of the 2.7-liter The 24-valve 3.5-liter

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APRIL 19, 2014

Audi is presenting an Audi TT offroad concept at the Beijing International Automobile Exhibition. The exhaust manifold is integrated into the cylinder head—the foundation for the high-performance thermal management system. Audi TT offroad concept. Click to enlarge. The combustion engine is a turbocharged 2.0 ft) of torque.

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AUGUST 10, 2011

This project will optimize fuel-based control of novel combustion strategies in light- and heavy-duty vehicles to enable diesel-like efficiencies with ultra-low engine-out emissions. Light-weighting materials. Demo Project for Multi-material light-weight prototype vehicle. Vehma International of America, Inc. 10,000,000.

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JUNE 17, 2015

ECOTEC Direct Injection Turbo and in the new Opel Astra at the International Motor Show in Frankfurt (IAA) in September. To make the engine as light as possible, the crankshaft is hollow cast; the oil pump drive is especially low friction; and the oil pump works in two pressure levels accordingly. GM will premiere the new 1.4

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 13, 2014

Ford introduced the all-new Ford F-150 at its press conference at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. liter EcoBoost V6 features an entirely new design. Previous engine block design choices were high strength or compact or lightweight. 2015 F-150. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge. Further boosting the 2.7-liter

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FEBRUARY 25, 2014

Mitsubishi Fuso, 90% owned by Daimler AG, has improved the performance of its Fuso Canter light-duty truck. With 140,000 units produced worldwide, the Fuso Canter is an international hit in the light-duty-truck sector and easily the best-selling truck model at Daimler Trucks. Fuso Canter 7C15 Eco Hybrid, box body.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

The “one-liter” designation refers to the design target of fuel consumption of 1 liter per 100 kilometers (235 mpg US). These TDI engines also share key internal engine features for reducing emissions. On both drivetrains there is exhaust gas recirculation, an oxidation catalytic converter and a diesel particulate filter.

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 16, 2024

The Ioniq 5 N blurs the traditional look of a crossover and hatchback, so-much-so that we are calling it a hatchback, while Hyundai has entered it as a crossover in the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb , which takes place June 23, 2024, in Colorado Springs, Colorado. A blur in many ways What Is N?

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