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MAY 23, 2014

A discussion paper published by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) asserts “ with a high degree of reliability that it is misleading to claim that people’s exposure to diesel engines of road motor vehicles is the cause of increased risk of lung cancer. ”. —“Diesel Engines Exhausts: Myths and Realities”.

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Diesel Exhaust Pollution Vehicles 247

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APRIL 1, 2023

Under the Clean Air Act, California is afforded broad discretion to adopt emissions requirements to meet its significant air quality challenges, but the state must seek waivers from EPA for new motor vehicle emission standards. In this instance, CARB requested two waivers for regulations relating to heavy duty vehicles and engines.

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EPA Grant Standards Emissions 210

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

At the 17 th Supercharging conference this week in Dresden, Controlled Power Technologies (CPT) will launch what it says is the first water-cooled electric supercharger developed for “quasi-continuous” boosting of commercial diesel engines, including those developed for off highway applications. tonnes gross vehicle weight.

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Water Commercial Engine Diesel 370

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MAY 27, 2016

billion) in engine technology to ensure further improvements in fuel consumption and emissions in gasoline and diesel engines in current as well as current vehicles, according to Prof. Exhaust aftertreatment systems. We decided five years ago to invest massively in the further development of diesel technology. Click to enlarge.

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Mercedes Gasoline Engine Diesel 170

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OCTOBER 23, 2019

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) unveiled the MI-TECH CONCEPT electrified small SUV concept car at the Tokyo Motor Show 2019. The company is also showcasing the twin-motor, 4WD Engelberg Tourer, unveiled in March in Geneva ( earlier post ). Further, its exhaust is clean so it responds to environmental and energy issues.

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PHEV Mitsubishi Corporation Concept 170

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MARCH 25, 2015

Azipod Propulsion is a gearless steerable propulsion system in which the electric drive motor is in a submerged pod outside the ship hull. This new Azipod D provides designers and ship builders with increased design flexibility in order to accommodate a wide range of hull shapes and propeller sizes, as well as simplicity of installation.

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Mariner Installation Power Powered 150

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APRIL 28, 2018

Volkswagen showcased three new drive systems at the Vienna Motor Symposium: the new 48 V mild hybrid system that will debut on the eighth-generation Golf in 2019 ( earlier post ); new high-tech diesel engines that will also be available as hybrid variants; and an advanced natural gas engine. TDI diesel engine (EA288 Evo).

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Hybrid Gas Diesel Engine 225

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APRIL 17, 2019

For the first time, the Audi S5 Coupé/Sportback has a V6 diesel under the hood. TDI in the S5 models is the most powerful version in the Audi V6 diesel engine lineup. liters of diesel per 100 kilometers (37.9 The six-cylinder diesel engine accelerates the S5 Coupé in 4.8 lb-ft) of torque between 2,500 and 3,100 rpm.

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Audi Diesel Volt Connect 247

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AUGUST 2, 2017

million currently approved Euro 5 and 6 diesels in the country, according to the outcome of the “National Diesel Forum” held in Berlin today between the automotive industry and the German Federal and state governments. A consumer advisory board will be set up for the consumers in the Federal Office of Motor Vehicles.

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Diesel Emissions Pollution Exhaust 150

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AUGUST 26, 2010

MHI) has developed a generator-integrated hybrid turbocharger for marine propulsion diesel engines which utilizes engine exhaust gas not only to drive the turbocharger but also to generate electricity. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. Cutaway view of MET83MAG hybrid turbocharger. Click to enlarge.

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Exhaust Mariner Gas-Electric Gas 199

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OCTOBER 28, 2013

Chevrolet previewed the Spark EV Tech Performance concept, as well as other performance-oriented concepts of the Sonic, Malibu, new Impala, and Cruze Diesel. Features include: A Stage Kit, cold-air induction and a high-flow exhaust system allow the 1.4L Cruze Diesel concept. Chevrolet Spark EV Tech Performance concept.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2013

Consumption measurements of the dual-fuel natural gas-diesel engine as a function of speed and load. Researchers at ETH Zürich have developed a light-duty hybrid electric vehicle featuring a dual-fuel natural gas-diesel engine. The ignition delay is mainly dependent on the chemical reaction kinetics of the diesel fuel.

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Gas-Electric Diesel Gas Light 239

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FEBRUARY 20, 2014

Global automotive supplier DENSO has developed a new exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve unit that is the first to integrate an air intake throttle valve and an EGR valve; the new unit is half the size of conventional models and requires fewer components, thus reducing costs. Integrated EGR unit. Click to enlarge.

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Exhaust Gas Installation Diesel 225

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OCTOBER 21, 2016

From the end of 2016, diesel variants of the Renault Scénic and Grand Scénic models will be equipped with Continental’s 48-volt hybrid drive—the first application of the 48V “Hybrid Assist” in production vehicles. The first production solution combines an efficient, water-cooled induction motor with an integrated inverter.

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Diesel Hybrid Volt Production 150

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MAY 6, 2013

The new MY2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van for the US now features a 2.1L, 4-cylinder diesel with a t-speed automatic transmission as standard. The familiar V6 diesel is available as an option. liter four-cylinder diesel engine produces 161 hp (120 kW) and 265 lb-ft (359 N·m) of torque at 1,400-2,400 rpm. 20 mph (32 km/h).

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2014 Diesel Standards Exhaust 306

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NOVEMBER 20, 2013

concept car at the Tokyo Motor Show. All new Volkswagen vehicles are configured to accept alternative drive systems as well as conventional ones, making installation of the compact XL1 plug-in hybrid system in the twin up! TDI (35 kW); electric motor (35 kW); a 7-speed DSG (DQ200E) and the power electronics. Click to enlarge.

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Plug-in MPG Plug Concept 297

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JUNE 11, 2019

The Manufacturers of Emission Controls Association (MECA) released a report assessing market-ready technologies being commercialized by suppliers of emission control and efficiency components for heavy-duty diesel vehicles to meet lower intermediate standards for oxides of nitrogen (NO x ) by 2024 as a transition to final standards in 2027.

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Standards Diesel 2019 Emissions 191

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FEBRUARY 21, 2013

The plug-in diesel-electric hybrid, which Volkswagen will showcase at the Geneva show, can cover a distance of up to 50 km (31 miles) in all-electric mode. liter, two-cylinder diesel TDI engine (35 kW / 47 hp), E-motor (20 kW / 27 hp), 7-speed dual clutch gearbox (DSG) and lithium-ion battery. l/100 km (approx.

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Plug-in MPG Diesel Plug 382

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FEBRUARY 26, 2014

Pierburg GmbH, a member of the KSPG Group, has been awarded contracts worth a lifetime total of €250 million (US$342 million) for a newly developed compact exhaust-gas recirculation valve. Ordered by European and North American automakers, the valve will be installed in engines designed to comply with the Euro 6 emission norm.

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Czech Republic Exhaust Gasoline-Electric Gas-Electric 199

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DECEMBER 19, 2014

Alongside three Volvo 7900 Electric Hybrid buses, Volvo’s diesel hybrid buses in both 18 m articulated and 12 m versions will also be tested on the route, as well as battery fuel cell buses and fuel cell buses from other manufacturers. The 4-cylinder, 5-liter Volvo D5F diesel engine produces 215 bhp and is installed vertically.

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PHEV Hybrid Volvo Charging 316

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AUGUST 15, 2016

Infiniti will introduce a production-ready variable compression ratio engine VC-T (Variable Compression-Turbocharged) at the 2016 Paris Motor Show (Mondial de l’Automobile) in September. In 2008, a team from Renault and Nissan published a study on the application of the use of this VCR technology for HCCI combustion in a diesel engine.).

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Infinity Engine Motor Motors 150

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2009

Volvo Car Corporation is postponing its plans to produce a full hybrid based on a diesel engine and instead will introduce a series-produced plug-in diesel hybrid (PHEV) in Europe as early as 2012. For longer distances, the diesel automatically takes over. Tags: Diesel Europe Hybrids Plug-ins. Earlier post.)

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Plug-in Corporation Volvo 2012 240

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OCTOBER 9, 2019

A transition from the gasoline or diesel ICE to a full gasoline/diesel hybrid can significantly reduce emissions. This could be paired with combustion technologies with highly diluted combustion (stoichiometric with exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) as well as lean burn with excess-air ratios above 2). Gas exchange.

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International Engine Exhaust Emissions 312

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2015

liter, four-cylinder diesels include software (a “defeat device”) that circumvents EPA emissions standards for NO x. The allegations cover roughly 482,000 diesel passenger cars sold in the United States since 2008. Affected diesel models include: Jetta (Model Years 2009 – 2015). collectively referred to here as Volkswagen).

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EPA Diesel California 2015 150

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MARCH 20, 2024

While some of these modifications are not allowed by the Motor Vehicle Act, some can be played with. Legal car modifications in India Body kit installation: Body kit installation on a car is legal as long as it is fitted as a bolt-on and doesn’t interfere with the structure of the vehicle.

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Legal India Kits Cars 52

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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 kWh Li-ion battery pack.

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Plug-in Diesel Plug Hybrid 324

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FEBRUARY 5, 2020

CO 2 and NO x certification test data for heavy-duty diesel engines certified from 2002 through 2019. —“Technology Feasibility for Heavy-Duty Diesel Trucks in Achieving 90% Lower NO x Standards in 2027”. Source of data: US EPA (2019). Chart: MECA.

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Emissions Diesel Engine 2010 291

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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.). —CPT chief executive Nick Pascoe.

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Range Exhaust Fuel Economy Hybrid 150

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FEBRUARY 20, 2013

The linear generator converts the kinetic energy of the piston into electricity and this in turn powers the electric motor. The DLR researchers says that through the installation of a gas spring in their system, they have now succeeded, for the first time, in operating such a system in a stable manner. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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Universal Range Motor Motors 285

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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. As a result, up to 25% of the diesel fuel can be saved. grams less NO x compared with conventional systems.

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Hybrid Li-ion Power Powered 150

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2015

Tenneco unveiled its latest generation of electronically controlled valves at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show. Additionally, the valve can accommodate exhaust temperature specifications up to 750°C for EGR applications, which enables efficient NO x reduction—even with highly loaded engine conditions and high return flow rates.

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Exhaust Engine 2015 Design 150

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MARCH 3, 2010

Hyundai staged the global debut of its i-flow diesel hybrid concept car at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show. Hyundai’s first diesel-electric hybrid powertrain uses the new U2 1.7-liter Harvested energy from hot exhaust gases is recaptured by this generator which is fitted into the exhaust manifold. The i-flow concept.

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Hyundai Diesel Concept Hybrid 210

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

Toyota anticipates a 1/3 full hybrid, 1/3 gasoline, 1/3 diesel engine mix. The new Auris will be built at Toyota Motor Manufacturing UK (TMUK) alongside the Avensis. All new Auris diesel engines benefit from low compression ratios, optimized combustion chamber dimensions and enhanced Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) cooler efficiency.

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Gasoline Toyota Diesel Emissions 252

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

Mercedes-Benz is presenting the taxi version of the B 200 Natural Gas Drive at the Frankfurt International Motor Show. Numerous taxi-specific items of equipment, such as the new, patented one-arm taxi roof sign, will additionally be available ex-factory.

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Taxi Mercedes Gas Cleaner 210

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AUGUST 19, 2019

A compact hybrid traction head has been developed for the 8F-DCT dual clutch transmission which follows the same technical principles as the corresponding component on the vehicles with a longitudinally installed engine. On-demand stator and rotor cooling allow use of the electric motor's peak and continuous output without any problems.

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Plug-in Mercedes Plug Hybrid 317

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

Volkswagen unveiled the L1, its second-generation one-liter class concept car, at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The diesel-electric full-hybrid vehicle, weighing just 380 kilograms (838 lbs), offers an initial glimpse at how a future production version might appear. The E-motor. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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Diesel Concept Design Hybrid 296

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

The Volvo Penta electric driveline also brings benefits such as zero exhaust emissions and significantly reduced noise levels. The Volvo Penta-powered RT features two electric motors that have the potential to provide a total output of up to 360 kW (490 HP) and up to 50,000 N·m for all wheels.

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