Cars That Think

AUGUST 18, 2022

Nikolai Steinberg, a former chief engineer at Chernobyl and member of the International Atomic Energy Agency’s governing board, called running the plant “a crime” in an email interview with IEEE Spectrum. But Ukraine’s Ministry of Energy and nuclear power firm Energoatom say a broader risk calculus supports keeping the plant running.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 16, 2013

Volkswagen has introduced a new version of the Golf GTD (“Gran Turismo Diesel”) in Europe, and plans to bring it to the US market, reportedly likely for the 2016 model year. diesel delivering 184 horsepower (137 kW), 280 lb-ft (380 N·m) of torque, CO 2 emissions of 109 g/km, and a NEDC combined fuel economy figure of 56 mpg US (4.2

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Diesel Exhaust MPH MPG 304

Green Car Congress

JUNE 24, 2013

During a media event in Wolfsburg, Germany, Volkswagen provided a medium dive into details of its two-seater XL1 Super Efficient Vehicle diesel plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ) as well as some driving time on local roads and highways. two-cylinder diesel, 20 kW electric motor and 5.5 XL1s ready to roll. Click to enlarge.

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Plug-in Diesel Plug Hybrid 324

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 1, 2017

At the Los Angeles Auto Show, Jeep unveiled the 2018 Wrangler, with new mild hybrid (eTorque) and diesel options to be available. A water-cooled, integrated exhaust manifold helps reduce turbo inlet temperatures while providing increased engine reliability. The bore diameter is 84 mm and the stroke is 90 mm. Transmissions.

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Jeep 2018 Plug-in Hybrid 210

Green Car Congress

MARCH 26, 2015

is showcasing the results of a four-year joint program with the US Department of Energy (DOE) at the Mid-America Trucking Show. A dual loop Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system with both low- and high-pressure circuits and switchable valve timing improve light load emissions output and allow for increased power density of the engine.

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Fuel Economy Economy Diesel Light 150

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

Projected conditions for internal combustion engines in 2025 push light-duty engine exhaust temperatures into the low end of gas turbine regimes, Haynes said. The increasing piston, cylinder, head, exhaust valve and turbocharger temperatures represent significant structural materials—and cost—challenges.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 19, 2011

The photovoltaic panels cover an area of approximately 2 m 2 on the cab roof, which is continually blown clean by the airflow, thus ensuring maximum efficiency and the production of up to 2 kWh of energy per day. All Iveco diesels and hybrids at the event are fueled with NExBTL renewable diesel (hydrotreated vegetable oil) from Neste Oil.

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2011 Concept Exhaust Diesel 199

Green Car Congress

JUNE 29, 2016

The final results will be presented at the UK’s LCV2016 event on 14-15 September. The baseline vehicle for the ADEPT research and development programme is based on an already downsized and competitively fuel-efficient diesel Ford Focus ECOnetic 1.5TDCi, homologated with carbon dioxide emissions of 88g/km. ADEPT powertrain architecture.

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Emissions Hybrid Affordable Future 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

The truck was officially launched at an event in Austria. The Volvo Penta electric driveline also brings benefits such as zero exhaust emissions and significantly reduced noise levels. The extinguishing water pump can be operated either electrically by means of a generator or by the range extender (diesel engine).

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Volvo Automatic Recharge Electric Electrical 207

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 10, 2016

Controlled Power Technologies (CPT) is showcasing its range of 48V systems at the Aachen Colloquium this week: its Cobra electric compressor, SpeedStart belt-integrated starter-generator, SpeedTorq drivetrain motor-generator, and TIGERS exhaust energy recovery system. Earlier post.). —Nick Pascoe.

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Range Exhaust Fuel Economy Hybrid 150

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 3, 2014

liter Multijet II turbo diesel delivering 170 hp matched witha new 9-speed automatic; a 140 hp version of the 2.0-liter liter diesel engine combined with a 6-speed manual; the 3.2-liter liter Turbo diesel Multijet II with Stop/Start technology. liter Tigershark MultiAir I-4. The new, efficient 2.0-liter The new, efficient 2.0-liter

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Jeep Diesel Fuel Economy Russia 220

Green Car Congress

APRIL 9, 2010

(MHI) has completed its first unit of the STG (Super Turbo Generating) System, a marine-use, high-efficiency, combined power generation system that utilizes waste heat and the exhaust gas from diesel engines. Mitsubishi Energy Recovery System for Container Vessels. Mitsubishi Energy Recovery System for Container Vessels.

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Mariner Waste Mitsubishi Engine 199

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 14, 2016

LiquidPiston will be developing its X4 test rig: a prototype 30 kW diesel X-engine, with targeted brake specific fuel consumption (BSFC) of 186 g/kWh (better fuel efficiency than heavy duty truck engines, and twice the fuel economy of a gasoline engine over a typical drive cycle). Earlier post.). Shkolnik et al. 2014) Click to enlarge.

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Engine Exhaust 2014 Diesel 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

The Hybrid PowerPack combines a diesel engine with an electric machine, which can be used either as an electric motor or generator, and the MTU EnergyPack battery system, which stores the energy recovered during braking. With hybrid drives, braking energy is converted into electrical energy and stored in the battery.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 11, 2014

Optifuel Lab 2 has 20 technologies on board, each one of which addresses the four main issues associated with consumption: energy management, aerodynamics, wheel resistance and driving aids. It is also supported by ADEMA, the French Agency for the Environment and Energy Control. —Claude Covo, project director.

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2015 Vehicles Solar Waste 247

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 3, 2016

The Energy Department’s Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) announced up to $32 million in funding for 10 innovative projects as part of the Next-Generation Energy Technologies for Connected and Autonomous On-Road Vehicles (NEXTCAR) program. Earlier post.) 2,801,390.

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Connect Connected Vehicles Universal 150

Blink Charging

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Why electric school buses are needed The best reason to switch from ICE school buses to electric school buses can be summed up in just two words: child wellness. Many school districts use diesel buses for fuel efficiency, but even diesel exhaust was classified as a known carcinogen to humans in 2012.

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Fleet Electric Electrical United States 60

Green Car Congress

APRIL 14, 2016

The development of several new features, such as the wave piston, turbo compounding and a common rail fuel injection system, was supported by the SuperTruck program, sponsored by the US Department of Energy (DOE). It enables a higher injection pressure, which improves combustion, and allows for finer control of the injection event.

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2017 Volvo Exhaust Engine 150

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 24, 2023

Green Motorsports: The Indy 500 Greens Up Its Act Marketing Renewable and Sustainable Energy At 200 MPH Environmental car racing: an oxymoron? Capstone provides sustainable energy alternatives with microturbines, EV charging, solar, battery energy storage and generators for prime and standby power.

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Green Indianapolis Clean Cleaning 84

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 12, 2009

Distribution of energy in the car. BMW dedicated a portion of its recent Innovation Days 2009 event to the topic of Intelligent Heat management as a mechanism for reducing fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions. Use of the thermal energy contained in the car’s exhaust gas also offers major saving and comfort potentials.

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BMW Fuel Exhaust CO2 218

Green Car Congress

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 ISX12 G natural gas engine is based on the Cummins ISX12 diesel engine platform, the newest member of Cummins heavy duty engine family. liter ISL G. ISX12 G Natural Gas Engine.

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Gas Engine Fuel Economy North America 225

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 1, 2014

At the 2 nd International Conference Automotive 48 V Power Supply Systems , held last week in Düsseldorf, Germany, Controlled Power Technologies (CPT), a major sponsor of the event, together with leading car makers and Tier 1 suppliers, argued the need for an internationally agreed 48V electrical standard. —Paul Bloore.

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Standards International Vehicles Hybrid 257

Green Car Congress

APRIL 9, 2019

As well as ecological and tax benefits, TGI technology offers exceptionally low costs per kilometer—up to 50% cheaper than a gasoline equivalent model and 30% cheaper than a diesel—and with the further improvements SEAT has made to the technology, now it can go even further before needing to be refueled. New SEAT Arona TGI.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 26, 2016

At full build out, Pasha will be the world’s first marine terminal able to generate all of its energy needs from renewable sources. megawatt-hour battery storage system, bi-directional charging equipment that can receive as well as supply power, and an energy management control system. PermaCity (solar energy installation).

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Los Angeles California Emissions Green 150

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 4, 2009

The discussions focused primarily on the issues of climate change and global energy security, but also covered global air quality-related emissions standards, improved fuel quality and specifications for renewable fuels.

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Manufacturer Global Emissions Engine 199

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 25, 2014

Here the exhaust gases are cleaned by a combination of exhaust gas recirculation, oxidation catalytic converter and particulate filter. In the case of extreme short-distance use, low exhaust gas temperatures may make manual regeneration necessary. Energy for the electric motor is provided by lithium-ion batteries.

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Hybrid Fuel Standards Exhaust 199

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Seven years ago we defined a challenging durability cycle for a water-cooled electric machine operating in the harsh under-bonnet environment, combining the most damaging events experienced by both a starter motor and an alternator at 12V. The business was established in 2007 to acquire Visteon’s advanced powertrain business.

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Industrial Industry Hybrid Volt 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 6, 2012

At a “Go Further with Ford” event in Amsterdam, Ford Motor Company detailed plans for an aggressive product acceleration in Europe, targeting opportunities for growth in the large car, SUV and commercial vehicle segments while emphasizing fuel economy and enabling technologies such as the EcoBoost engines. liter Duratorq TDCi diesel.

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Fuel Economy Europe Ford Economy 261

Electric Auto Association

JANUARY 5, 2023

From Resource-Media: Much as one would weigh the pros and cons of a two-wheel-drive vehicle on snow or a diesel truck in extreme cold, consumers should consider an EV’s cold-weather hardiness when shopping. Gas and diesel vehicle owners in cold climates face reduced mileage, frozen fluid lines, dead batteries, and long warm-up periods.

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Gas-Electric Gas Norway F-150 52

Green Car Congress

JULY 11, 2017

In a brand event in Barcelona, Audi unveiled its fourth-generation A8 luxury sedan. It also has an extended start/stop function and an energy recovery output of up to 12 kW. Its exhaust end lies inside the 90° vee, so the short gas paths and the twin scroll charger promote responsiveness. kWh of energy. TDI and TFSI; 4.0

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Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Regen converts kinetic energy into electric energy and stores it in the battery when applying the brakes or coasting. Selecting the Dynamic drive mode for a wonderful throaty exhaust note, the acceleration was spirited, with 0-60 mph consistently turned in the 5.2 Hitting the Road. Using 91 octane fuel, the 3.0-liter

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Hybrid SUV Clean Cleaning 73

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 4, 2024

A 48V lithium-ion battery is replenished through regenerative braking that converts kinetic energy into electric energy and stores it in the battery when applying the brakes or coasting. Select the Dynamic drive mode for a wonderful throaty exhaust note and spirited acceleration, with 0-60 mph runs consistently turned in the 5.4

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Hybrid Land Rover Range PHEV 60

Green Car Congress

MARCH 9, 2016

Initially, the E 200 d models of the new E-Class will be available with an all-new four-cylinder OM 654 diesel engine ( earlier post ), while the E 200 will be powered by a four-cylinder gasoline engine and the E 350 d by a six-cylinder diesel. This recovers energy and avoids frequent braking, particularly in stop-and-go traffic.

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Mercedes Engine PHEV MPH 150

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 25, 2013

Offering both gasoline and diesel engines at launch (depending upon market), output is up by as much as 10 kW over the new car’s 1 Series predecessor, yet average fuel consumption in the EU test cycle has dropped by up to 21%, depending on the model. liter four- cylinder diesel units with BMW TwinPower Turbo technology. 56.0 – 53.5)

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BMW Fuel MPH Power 210

Green Car Congress

APRIL 25, 2017

At the 38 th International Vienna Motor Symposium this week, Continental is showcasing a 48-volt hybrid diesel vehicle which meets very stringent RDE (real driving emissions) limits on CO 2 and NO x. The first 48-volt diesel hybrid has already gone into production in Europe, and a second production launch is already in the pipeline for 2017.

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Connect Connected Diesel Clean 150

Electric Auto Association

MAY 3, 2021

That’s how he navigated the 18 years he served in the Oregon House of Representatives , where he marshalled the help of environmental and clean energy organizations to pass a remarkable number of pro-electric vehicle (EV) bills that became state laws and/or regulations. It saves the farmers from buying diesel fuel and breathing diesel fumes.

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Burma Oregon Climate Climate Change 52

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 4, 2013

Achates Power says that its 2-stroke OP engine offers higher best point brake thermal efficiency than diesel or gasoline engines. Opposed-piston engines have been around since the Junkers Jumo 205 diesel aviation engine in the 1930s. Since the pistons cyclically expose or occlude the exhaust and intake ports, there is no valve train.

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