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JUNE 14, 2018

The Rüsselsheim Engineering Center will take on the global responsibility for the development of the next-generation of high-efficiency gasoline engines for all Groupe PSA brands (Peugeot, Citroën, DS Automobiles, Opel and Vauxhall). Market-introduction will begin in 2022. —Opel’s Managing Director Engineering, Christian Müller.

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APRIL 5, 2016

Altex Technologies has selected Unitel to provide engineering services to design and build a pilot system that will produce 1 BPD of synthetic gasoline from biomass (Biomass Conversion to Synthetic Gasoline System, BCSGS). Unitel is a designer and builder of modular pilot and mini-plants. —US 9199889.

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JULY 10, 2014

Jaguar Land Rover has revealed some details about its new Ingenium family of efficient diesel and gasoline engines. The powerplants—designed, engineered and manufactured by Jaguar Land Rover—deliver class-leading levels of torque, horsepower and refinement while reducing emissions and fuel consumption.

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JULY 11, 2017

The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT), one of the organizations at the root of uncovering the Volkswagen diesel emission scandal ( earlier post ), has published a new analysis of developments and trends in advanced diesel engine technology. —Isenstadt and German (2017). Background.

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JUNE 23, 2014

However, he added, the internal goal is “ significantly higher, ” and is targeting the GHG limit. Cost of the new engine relative to gasoline baseline. The approach that Cummins and partners have taken features: Replacing the aluminium V8 gasoline engine and emission control system with smaller diesel (2.8-liter) Earlier post.).

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DECEMBER 10, 2021

The new program implements SB 210, authored by Senator and ex-officio Board member Connie Leyva in 2019, directing CARB to develop and implement a new, comprehensive Heavy-Duty Inspection and Maintenance program to control emissions more effectively from non-gasoline on-road heavy-duty vehicles.

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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 5, 2013

Bosch, in collaboration with PSA Peugeot Citroën, is developing a hydraulic full-hybrid powertrain to reduce fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions in light-duty vehicles. The hydraulic hybrid is system is designed to enable a boost effect that would normally be offered only by more complex electric drives. Earlier post.)

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MARCH 28, 2018

Toyota introduced the fifth-generation RAV4 at the New York International Auto Show. This all-new AWD system is one of three available on the all-new RAV4; it joins the AWD-i system available on hybrid grades and the (non-Dynamic Torque Vectoring) AWD system available on core gasoline grades. Earlier post.).

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MARCH 26, 2015

—Michael Ruth, Director/Technical Project Leader, Advanced Light-Duty. The demonstration vehicle, provided by Nissan North America, is a 2010 Nissan Titan originally equipped with a gasoline V8 engine. kg) lighter than the original all-aluminum gasoline V8. Cummins Inc. Test cycle fuel economy (mpg). ATLAS target.

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MARCH 9, 2022

liter in-line four-cylinder Skyactiv-G gasoline engine with a 100 kW electric motor and a 355V, 17.8 liter e-Skyactiv X gasoline engine, both featuring Mazda’s 48V mild hybrid system. liter e-Skyactiv X gasoline engine, both featuring Mazda’s 48V mild hybrid system. kWh battery pack. liter e-Skyactiv D diesel unit and a 3.0

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JUNE 23, 2022

President Biden called on Congress to suspend the federal gas tax for the next 90 days, through the busy summer driving season—18 cents per gallon for gasoline and 24 cents per gallon for diesel. For context, in the first quarter of this year, EV sales accounted for less than 5% of new car sales, despite rising gasoline prices.

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FEBRUARY 12, 2011

Current case design block flow diagram of thermochemical gasoline from biomass-derived methanol and the methanol-to-gasoline process. Gasoline has a higher energy content than ethanol.) Source: NREL. Click to enlarge. gallon US ($0.52/liter). gallon US ($0.52/liter). gallon ($0.37/liter). per gallon ($0.41

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AUGUST 22, 2017

However, although the state has made considerable progress decoupling economic growth from greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, the rate of emissions decline appears to be slowing, due in part to a spike in transportation emissions attributed to an increase from light-duty vehicles. But the effects of these efforts seem to be reaching a plateau.

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MAY 13, 2022

Since that study, which was transparently designed to quantify the worst-case tire emissions under legal driving, Emissions Analytics has been testing and analyzing tire wear emissions in more detail across a wider range of driving conditions, and has performed a detailed chemical analysis of hundreds of new tires. mg/km for mass and 6.0

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APRIL 3, 2012

4-cylinder gasoline-fueled powertrain (with a 150,000-mile warranty), engineered to enhance the emission performance and fuel efficiency of the taxi fleet. The Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum, the Design Trust for Public Space and Smart Design also have engaged with Nissan and the TLC in the vehicle’s design.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Technology & Design Innovations to Maximize the Reduction Effect on DCFC Unit Cost Economics (Max-REDUCE). A Solid State Technology Enabled Compact, Modular Design to Reduce DC Fast Charging Cost and Footprint. Development of a Flex Fuel Mixing Controlled Combustion System for Gasoline/Ethanol Blends Enabled by Prechamber Ignition.

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APRIL 9, 2014

D-EGR is a SwRI-developed gasoline engine concept that uses in-cylinder fuel reforming to produce CO and H 2 (with Research Octane Numbers of 106 and 130, respectively) and high levels of recirculated gas (EGR) to achieve very high levels of thermal efficiency. liter gasoline direct injection engine. The engine conversion.

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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. liter turbo gasoline engine and six-speed automatic transmission. It is entirely made of aluminum for lightness (it weighs 106 kilograms). Earlier post.) The basic structure of the 1.3-liter

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FEBRUARY 22, 2011

Navistar International Corporation has reached a development agreement with EcoMotors International in support of the company’s opoc (Opposed-Piston, Opposed-Cylinder) engine architecture. Cutaway diagram of the opoc engine. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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JANUARY 21, 2011

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) waived a limitation on selling gasoline that contains more than 10% ethanol for model year (MY) 2001 through 2006 passenger vehicles, including cars, SUVs, and light pickup trucks. MY2001 and newer light-duty cars and trucks. Earlier post.) Vehicles that can use E15.

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JULY 23, 2021

Tenneco is putting its 100-plus years of powertrain expertise in improving vehicle fuel efficiency and reducing emissions to work to explore synthetic fuels (e-fuels) as a viable near-term solution to further maximize the efficiency and minimize the carbon footprint of internal combustion engines (ICE).

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OCTOBER 12, 2021

One pathway produces methanol from biomass gasification, which is blended with a petroleum gasoline blendstock and designed to improve engine efficiency for light-duty multi-mode (MM) engines. Co-Optima).

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FEBRUARY 16, 2018

The life-cycle water consumption of fuel cell electric vehicles using hydrogen produced from natural gas with steam methane reforming is almost 50% less than the life-cycle water consumption of conventional internal combustion engine vehicles using gasoline, according to a study by researchers at Argonne National Laboratory (ANL).

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

Innovations in catalysts, separation processes, and reactor designs can enhance conversion efficiency and reduce carbon emissions. Industrial and university partners will contribute additional funding and critical resources, augmented with expertise from national laboratories and national and international research organizations.

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MARCH 6, 2019

Mazda Motor Corporation staged the world premiere of the second model in its new-generation lineup, the Mazda CX-30 compact crossover SUV, at the Geneva International Motor Show. gasoline engine delivers enhanced driving performance, fuel efficiency and eco-friendliness. The Skyactiv-G 2.0 The Skyactiv-G 2.0 The latest Skyactiv-G 2.0

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NOVEMBER 28, 2018

The AWD-e models use a newly developed compact Nickel-Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) battery that is designed to provide excellent performance in cold-weather conditions. liter 4-cylinder gasoline engine and two motor/generators through an electronically controlled planetary-type continuously variable transmission (CVT).

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JANUARY 16, 2012

The new Peugeot 208 B-segment supermini, which launches this spring in Europe, will be available in 3- and 5-door bodystyles with a range of gasoline and diesel engines including a new 3-cylinder gasoline engine range and the latest generation of Stop & Start System (e-HDi) diesel engines. 208 gasoline range. 208 gasoline range.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2016

A study by researchers at Carnegie Mellon University has concluded that regulatory incentives for OEMs for alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) intended to encourage a technology transition in the transportation fleet result in increased fleet-wide gasoline consumption and emissions. Credit: ACS, Jenn et al. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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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.

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MARCH 15, 2023

This EV Hub will play a key role in developing the company’s knowledge and expertise in EV production that will be shared across Honda’s entire North American auto production network in the coming years, even as many Honda plants continue production of gasoline-powered vehicles.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

Chrysler is already relying heavily on its award-winning Pentastar V-6 gasoline engine, which features a light-weight aluminum block with variable valve timing that improves fuel efficiency over its pre-2010 predecessor engines. Our engine mix is intentionally moving toward smaller, 4-cylinder engines. —Chrysler S-1.

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OCTOBER 30, 2016

The new engines] also need to be designed with a view to all current and future requirements. The new six-cylinder in-line gasoline engine M 256 features a 48 V electrical system. The still existing 12 V system supplies power to consumers such as lights, cockpit, infotainment and control units. —Prof. Click to enlarge.

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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. The ECTO-Lab can simulate lean and stoichiometric exhaust gas conditions utilizing gasoline, diesel, natural gas, or propane fuels.

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AUGUST 16, 2018

The plug-and-play oil cell is designed for flexible installation anywhere in a vehicle’s engine bay via a docking station. Nexcel offers a solution for engine designers aiming to reduce CO 2 emissions in both hybrids and pure internal combustion vehicles. liter gasoline, downsized 2.0-liter liter gasoline with GDi, and 2.0-liter

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JANUARY 12, 2017

At the 2017 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), GMC introduced the 2018 Terrain compact SUV. turbo gasoline, and the 1.6L turbo gasoline, and the 1.6L Two new efficiency-enhancing nine-speed automatic transmissions are matched with the gasoline engines—the standard 1.5L turbo-diesel, based on the Opel 1.6

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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. The new BMW i7 Protection sprints to 62 mph from rest in 9.0

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