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SEPTEMBER 28, 2014

At the IAA, MAN (part of the Volkswagen Group) presented a concept diesel-electric parallel hybrid version of its long-haul TGX truck. The MAN TGX concept hybrid will be driven by a parallel hybrid system, supplied by a 440 hp (328 kW) diesel engine and an electric motor with 130 kW drive power. MANs TGX hybrid concept at IAA.

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Diesel Concept Hybrid Gas-Electric 322

Green Car Congress

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

Green Car Congress

JUNE 3, 2017

In a new study, a team from UCLA, with colleagues from the California Air Resources Board (ARB) and West Virginia University, measured total particle number emission factors (PNEFs) from six newly certified heavy-duty vehicles (HDVs) powered by diesel and CNG totaling over 6,800 miles of on-road operation in California.

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Diesel California West Virginia Virginia 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 29, 2015

The Jaguar US lineup will expand in 2016 with the addition of the all new, aluminum-intensive Jaguar XE compact sports sedan in 20d (diesel) and 35t models each in Premium, Prestige and R-Sport trim levels and available in RWD or AWD. liter diesel ( earlier post ) delivering 180 hp (134 kW) and 318 lb-ft (431 N·m) of torque.

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Diesel 2016 Land Rover MPH 150

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 13, 2015

Diesel emissions strategy. Volkswagen will only use SCR and AdBlue technology with diesels in Europe and North America as soon as possible. Diesel vehicles will only be equipped with exhaust emissions systems that use the best environmental technology. —Volkswagen CEO Dr. Herbert Diess. MEB electric toolkit.

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Diesel PHEV Electric Electrical 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 14, 2016

Spearheaded by Scripps Associate Director Bruce Appelgate and co-led by Scripps atmospheric scientist Lynn Russell, the biofuel project investigated the viability of using hydrotreated renewable diesel fuel (HRD) on a long-term basis. In the process, the vessel used a total of 52,500 gallons of 100% renewable diesel.

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Renewable Diesel Emissions Fuel 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 18, 2017

Currently, RDU shuttle buses transport on average 112,166 passengers and luggage per month between the airport’s two ParkRDU Economy lots and terminals with a diesel-powered fleet consisting of 14, 40-foot transit buses that are replaced every 7-10 years. 19/mile, is substantially lower than diesel, at $.84/mile.

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Raleigh Buy Charging Grant 150

Green Car Congress

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

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 miles (one kilometer), based on the NEDC.

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Plug-in Diesel Plug Hybrid 324

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. diesels and one 3.0L diesel) over pre-defined test routes exhibiting diverse driving conditions.

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Diesel Emissions Light Los Angeles 230

Green Car Congress

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. Manufacturing. XL1’s engine.

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Plug-in MPG Diesel Plug 382

Green Car Congress

JULY 9, 2013

A team from the California Air Resources Board (ARB) reports on their evaluation of the in-use emissions performance of four different heavy-duty diesel engines certified to the MY 2010 or interim MY 2010 NO x standards over a wide range of driving conditions in California in a paper published in the ACS journal Environmental Science & Technology.

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Exhaust 2010 Emissions Diesel 246

Green Car Congress

APRIL 14, 2017

These new standards are to include standards for newly manufactured locomotives (which ARB refers to as “Tier 5”), and a new standard for Tier 4 locomotives upon remanufacture. Newly manufactured locomotives would have some zero-emission mile capability. Top: Existing federal standards. Bottom: ARB’s proposed Tier 5 standard.

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EPA Standards Emissions California 225

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 9, 2016

diesel engine platform, the industry leader in the Cummins midrange engine family, and operates exclusively on natural gas, including compressed, liquid, or renewable natural gas (RNG). G utilizes CWI proprietary spark-ignited, stoichiometric combustion with cooled exhaust gas recirculation (SEGR) technology. The ISB6.7 The ISB6.7

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Gas Engine Production EPA 150

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AUGUST 22, 2012

Davis Yard in Roseville that will test three emissions-reducing technologies including exhaust gas recirculation (EGR), diesel oxidation catalysts (DOC), and diesel particulate filters (DPF). Earlier post.).

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Emissions Davis California Diesel 225

Green Car Congress

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. The launch of the Auris Hybrid in 2010 ( earlier post ) made Toyota the first manufacturer to offer a choice of three powertrains in the C-segment. Powertrains.

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Gasoline Toyota Diesel Emissions 252

Green Car Congress

MAY 7, 2014

Along with the CNG version, for medium- and long-range missions the Stralis Natural Power is available also with LNG for a cruising range of 750 km (466 miles). Exhaust gas is treated by a standard passive three-way catalyst that does not require the use of any additives.

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Gas Diesel Convert Exhaust 218

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

Proterra’s E2 series 35-foot electric buses feature a 440 kWh battery pack to deliver an estimated range of 251 miles. Scheduled to be placed in service in late 2018, the buses will be designed and built in California at Proterra’s Los Angeles County manufacturing facility. 19/mile, is substantially lower than diesel, at $.84/mile.

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BYD 2018 International San Francisco 150

Green Car Congress

MAY 1, 2017

NO x exhaust emissions are 90% lower than the current EPA NOx limit of 0.2 Cummins Westport engines utilize proprietary spark-ignited, stoichiometric combustion with cooled exhaust gas recirculation technology, and three-way catalyst aftertreatment (TWC). are manufactured in Cummins midrange engine plant in Rocky Mount, North Carolina.

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2018 Gas Engine EPA 170

Green Car Congress

MAY 6, 2012

US gallons) per 100 km (62 miles).The In the previous model, some of the gasoline engines were mounted with a forward tilt of 10 degrees, and their exhaust side faced the radiator grille, while the exhaust side of the TDI engine faced the bulkhead. The combined fuel consumption of the new two-liter diesel is 4.1

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Audi Engine Exhaust Oil 334

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 19, 2019

miles)(NEDC). An innovative exhaust system enables ingenious packaging: rather than extending to the end of the vehicle, the exhaust ends in a centrally positioned outlet under the vehicle floor, with the rear silencer housed in the transmission tunnel. Electric output 75 kW. System output 160 kW. System torque 450 N·m.

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Plug-in Mercedes Plug Hybrid 317

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 28, 2013

In an existing TSB-funded project called “Breakthrough in Energy Storage Technology,” Cella, MIRA, Unipart Eberspacher Exhaust Systems and Productiv are developing a 1 kW hydrogen generator using Cella Energy’s lightweight hydrogen storage material. wt% hydrogen. —Bernard Porter from Coventry University and Microcab.

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Hydrogen Range Fuel Exhaust 210

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JULY 1, 2009

As the next steps in a strategy to cut harmful emissions from ocean-going vessels, the US Environmental Protection Agency is proposing new engine emissions and fuel standards for large marine diesel engines on US-flagged ships that would harmonize with international standards. Earlier post.)

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Mariner EPA Standards International 170

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 30, 2022

Most eVTOL manufacturers are targeting 2023 for the start of commercial operations, and the IDTechEx report provides forecasts in unit sales and battery demand through 2042. CII is a measure of the carbon emissions per amount of cargo carried per mile and targets reducing emissions operationally.

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Market Electric Vehicles Vehicles Cars 150

Green Car Congress

JULY 3, 2015

Mercedes-Benz Trucks has introduced the latest generation of its OM 471 six-cylinder, in-line heavy-duty diesel engine. Assuming an annual mileage of 130,000 km (80,778 miles) in long-distance transport and a consumption of approx. 1; and a reduced exhaust gas recirculation rate (EGR rate). Exhaust gas recirculation.

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Mercedes Engine Exhaust Fuel 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 18, 2014

Material, cell, or pack manufacturing processes that significantly reduce the cost and environmental footprint of current manufacturing processes, including the development of novel/non?conventional conventional manufacturing machinery or equipment. burn and exhaust gas recirculation (EGR)?diluted active (non?energy

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Carbon Fiber Engine Battery Powered Fuel 252

Green Car Congress

MAY 7, 2010

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to make it easier for manufacturers to gain approval to sell fuel conversion systems. All conversion manufacturers would need to demonstrate compliance with EPA requirements, but the requirements would differ among age categories. Conversion Manufacturer Requirement.

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Conversion EPA Fuel Clean Alternative 230

Green Car Congress

JUNE 5, 2013

launched a liquefied natural gas (LNG) locomotive tender product solution with an order for four tenders from Canadian National Railway (CN); CN is currently testing two Electro-Motive Diesel locomotives converted for operation on natural gas. Westport Innovations Inc. Earlier post.) kgal) could offer similar range with 1 loco per tender.

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Production Gas 2012 Diesel 247

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 22, 2011

Manufactured by Kenworth, the LNG tractors are powered by Westport HD Systems and initially will pull trailers on a transit lane linking Ontario, Calif., The vehicles, to be deployed this year, will replace older generation diesel vehicles. The trucks have a 600-mile (966 km) range. and Las Vegas, Nev.,

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Las Vegas Fleet Kenworth United Kingdom 186

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

One truck has achieved a freight efficiency of over 175 ton-miles per gallon, compared to a 2009 model baseline efficiency of 99 ton-miles per gallon. miles per gallon (mpg), compared to the baseline truck at 6.45 gallons/1,000 ton-miles, down 43 percent from the baseline LSFC of 10.0 gallons/1,000 ton-miles.

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MPG Miles 2009 Fuel 150

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 5, 2010

Volvo’s current plug-in architecture of choice is shown on its V70 diesel PHEV prototypes: combining a front-wheel drive engine (diesel initially) with an axle-integrated rear-wheel drive electric motor, powered, in the case of the V70 PHEV, by an 11.3 Tags: Diesel Hybrids Plug-ins Vehicle Manufacturers.

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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

SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

The Cruze Diesel is identified by a discreet badge on the trunk. US buyers hunting for a non-premium diesel passenger car (i.e., Accordingly, Volkswagen of America (VoA) diesel sales to date in 2014 represent slightly north of 23% of all Volkswagen of America sales. Click to enlarge. of sales of the vehicle. Earlier post.)

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Diesel Fuel Economy MPG Economy 311

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AUGUST 23, 2012

The most commonly reported engine problems are issues with the electronic control module calibration (cited by 23% of owners who experienced an engine problem), exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve (20%), and electronic engine sensors (16%). miles per gallon (mpg) in 2012, compared with 6.0 mpg in 2011. mpg in 2011.

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Engine EPA Emissions Power 268

Green Car Congress

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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2010 EPA Engine Exhaust 186

Green Car Congress

JUNE 17, 2016

It nevertheless features all the defining characteristics of its big brother, the OM 471, combining robust design, with sturdy steel pistons, two overhead camshafts with highly efficient gearing as the drive system, asymmetric exhaust-gas turbocharger, powerful engine brake and the X-Pulse common rail injection system with pressure booster.

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Mercedes Engine Fuel Emissions 150

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 4, 2024

The EPA rates the Range Rover’s all-electric range (AER) at 51 miles with a full charge of the 38.2 Over 161 Southern California miles of more city than highway driving, our combined average was 24.9 The rear has slim LED tail lights that sit high above the twin rectangular chrome exhaust tips. kWh battery. second range.

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