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MARCH 5, 2014

The system is referred to as MZD Connect in other markets.) This compact and lightweight clean diesel engine is designed for combustion efficiency, just like the larger displacement SKYACTIV-D 2.2. The SKYACTIV diesels feature a low compression ratio of 14.0:1 (The name Mazda Connect is used in Japan, US, Canada and Mexico.

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Mazda Diesel Concept Exhaust 262

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FEBRUARY 15, 2015

presents a parametric analysis of factors that can influence advanced fuel and technology deployments in US Class 7–8 trucks through 2050. The analysis focused on the competition between traditional diesel trucks, natural gas vehicles (NGVs), and ultra-efficient powertrains. Diesel Engines Fuel Efficiency Heavy-duty Natural Gas'

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FEBRUARY 26, 2021

Comparison of engine indicated efficiency with three different combustion approaches (PFI SI, ECDI SI and HPDI) for H2 with a diesel reference under full load operation. The paper then undertakes a comprehensive TCO analysis, applying inputs from Westport Fuel Systems HPDI hydrogen (H 2 -HPDI) simulations and HPDI 2.0

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Fuel Hydrogen Exhaust Emissions 221

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APRIL 14, 2014

liter diesel ( earlier post ). liter 150-horsepower (112 kW) EA288 TDI Clean Diesel engine offered in the 2015 Jetta already conforms to the upcoming LEV3/Tier 3 emissions standard ( earlier post ) in the USA. The Jetta TDI Clean Diesel with a manual transmission delivers a manufacturer-estimated 32 city/45 highway mpg (7.35/5.23

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New York 2015 Diesel Exhaust 220

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DECEMBER 12, 2018

The US Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded a three-year, $1 million grant to a team of researchers led by a UMass Lowell mechanical engineering professor that is working to develop renewable fuel additives from sawdust and other wood byproducts. —Hunter Mack, team leader.

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Renewable Fuel Florida Fuel Economy 207

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AUGUST 4, 2011

This corresponds to a 23% reduction in fuel consumption and, therefore, CO 2 output.). From a powertrain frame of reference, Mazda is planning a building block strategy—i.e., Ultimately, the compression ratio ended up playing a central role among these factors in both gasoline and diesel engines, although in different directions.

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Mazda Engine Gasoline Diesel 322

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APRIL 14, 2015

AEO2015 presents updated projections for US energy markets through 2040 based on six cases (Reference, Low and High Economic Growth, Low and High Oil Price, and High Oil and Gas Resource) that reflect updated scenarios for future crude oil prices. year from 2013 through 2040 in the Reference case, far below the rates of economic growth (2.4%/year)

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2020 Energy Transportation Oil Prices 150

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DECEMBER 16, 2013

LDV energy consumption declines in AEO2014 Reference case from 16.0 quadrillion Btu in 2040 in the AEO2013 Reference case. The rising fuel economy of LDVs more than offsets the modest growth in VMT, resulting in a 25% decline in LDV energy consumption decline between 2012 and 2040 in the AEO2014 Reference case.

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Oil Light Energy Vehicles 290

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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. Click to enlarge.

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2014 Diesel Standards Exhaust 306

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JANUARY 9, 2013

The proposed WWFC5 provides automaker and engine manufacturer proposed recommendations for the quality of market gasoline and diesel fuel. The revised Category 4 will allow biodiesel in diesel fuel at levels up to 5% by volume. For gasoline, Category 5 raises the minimum gasoline research octane number (RON) to 95.

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Fuel Emissions Fuel Economy Gasoline 210

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

The Charter matches fuel specifications to the vehicle and engine specifications required to meet various customer needs around the world. Increasing the minimum octane rating available in the marketplace has the potential to help vehicles significantly improve fuel economy and, consequently, reduce vehicle CO 2 emissions.

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Fuel Emissions Fuel Economy CO2 199

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JULY 3, 2017

Road freight transport relies primarily on diesel, which accounts for more than 80% of its oil use. Road freight vehicles alone accounted for about 80% of the global net increase in diesel demand since 2000, and make up about half of global diesel demand today. Gt in 2050, or 75%, relative to the Reference Technology Scenario.

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Oil Transportation Alternative Fuels Fuel Economy 150

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APRIL 9, 2014

improvement in city fuel economy (24.5 In their paper, the SwRI researchers reported that the conversion to D-EGR improved engine efficiency and fuel consumption at least 10% across the performance map, with some operating conditions seeing substantially higher improvements. Overall, the engine offered a 13.1% mpg) and a 9.2%

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Gasoline Emissions Diesel Exhaust 317

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DECEMBER 17, 2010

The Annual Energy Outlook 2011 (AEO2011) Reference case released yesterday by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) more than doubles the technically recoverable US shale gas resources assumed in AEO2010 and added new shale oil resources. Beyond 2020, CAFE standards for both passenger cars and light-duty trucks are held constant.

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MAY 23, 2021

Flagship SUV Gives Smooth Luxury, Powerful Diesel Performance. If you are looking for comfort, versatility, great looks, a very accommodating and large interior, some innovative features and surprisingly good fuel economy, the 2021 Cadillac Escalade is for you. Power and Torque and Fuel Sipping. Fuel economy for the 3.0L

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Escalade Cadillac Fuel Economy MPG 95

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APRIL 23, 2018

Current global total liquids oil demand growth is at similar levels to what was recorded during the 2003 to 2007 commodity super-cycle, referred to as the “golden age” of refining. Refined product demand growth has averaged 1.2 At present, current global total liquids oil demand is approximately 100 million barrels per day, the report says.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2015

On 23 February, the EPA issued a new guidance letter to manufacturers to refine and to clarify the procedures to be used by vehicle manufacturers in establishing vehicle road-load force and dynamometer settings for emissions and fuel economy testing. Dynamometer settings are determined in two stages.

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EPA Emissions Fuel Fuel Economy 150

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MAY 24, 2012

Calibration is defined as the procedure required to optimize one or more engine performance indices—such as fuel economy, emissions, or engine power—with respect to the engine controllable variables.). They are operated with reference to engine operating points and the values of various engine controllable variables.

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Engine Fuel Economy PHEV Economy 236

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DECEMBER 17, 2012

Both the E-Class sedan and wagon offer a range of gasoline and diesel engines, all coming with the ECO start/stop system as standard equipment. liter, four-cylinder diesel engine powering the E250 BlueTEC with 4MATIC all-wheel drive, available Fall 2013. New in the MY14 E-Class sedan is the 2.1-liter, city/highway). Intelligent drive.

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Mercedes Gasoline Engine 2014 231

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

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 “one-liter” designation refers to the design target of fuel consumption of 1 liter per 100 kilometers (235 mpg US). Earlier post.). Click to enlarge.

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Diesel Concept Design Hybrid 296

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

But the challenge is it’s only available at a limited number of fueling stations. If you check the status of diesel cars, you will find their pricing to be a little higher than gas vehicles. Diesel can be more emission-friendly also. No matter what fuel car you need, check options with used car dealers Calgary AB once.

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MAY 8, 2021

Always Refer to the Owner’s Manual. Inflated tires give your car better fuel economy, allowing you to drive further without many fill-ups—or using as many electrons. Hence, you spend less on diesel, gas or electricity. Ensure the engine has clean oil for ultimate fuel economy and enhanced performance.

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Maintenance Cars Oil Fuel Economy 98

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OCTOBER 19, 2011

The basis for any proposed changes to the assumptions (aggressive, moderate and conservative) should be provided (along with references where available). Fuel economies (as measured in the laboratory) for all fuel/vehicle systems were determined using Argonne National Laboratory’s Autonomie Model , Summer 2011 version.

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Cost Of Future Fuel Economy Vehicles 210

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JUNE 4, 2015

GJS refers to a grade range for conventional ductile irons—e.g., The market interest for affordable light-weighting of vehicle structures is high, due to both light-duty fuel economy mandates and forthcoming freight efficiency rules for medium- and heavy-duty trucks. EN-GJS-500-7. Source: DM. tonnes) of CO 2 e annually.

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Detroit Commercial Congress Fuel Economy 150

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AUGUST 30, 2009

The morning session started out with an hour long press conference, the highlight being the unveiling of the Volt’s 230 mpg preliminary EPA city fuel economy finding ( earlier post ), as well as a tour showing selected elements from the studios of the four GM North American brands: Chevrolet, GMC, Buick and Cadillac. Click to enlarge.

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GM Buick Fuel Economy Economy 262

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NOVEMBER 13, 2012

This advanced MCU family will help automakers worldwide address regional automotive fuel economy and safety trends by enabling a new generation of engine management solutions. Automakers are under increasing pressure from both governments and consumers to improve overall fuel efficiency across their fleet and lower polluting emissions.

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MARCH 18, 2022

The US Energy Information Administration’s (EIA’s) Annual Energy Outlook 2022 (AEO2022) Reference case forecasts that US energy consumption will grow through 2050, primarily driven by population and economic growth. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Annual Energy Outlook 2022 (AEO2022).

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JANUARY 19, 2014

In practice, “engine braking” refers to the driver’s lifting of the gas (accelerator) pedal and keeping the gear on, and it is typically used to enhance fuel economy or simply to limit or decrease a vehicle’s speed during downhill driving or deceleration.

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Exhaust Engine Fuel Greece 319

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

This strategy will enable Renault Trucks to pursue a number of different aims: supply its customers with Euro VI compliant engines, while at the same time offering competitive fuel economy , reliability and maintainability similar or superior to the previous Euro V engines. Engines for the heavy duty range (11 L and 13 L).

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Engine Exhaust Volvo Fuel Economy 236

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JULY 18, 2013

“Improve” policies can reduce energy consumption and emissions of all travel modes through the introduction of efficient fuels and vehicles. Improve” policies include tightened fuel-economy standards and increased advanced-vehicle technology sales (e.g. clean diesel trucks and hybrid and plug-in electric cars).

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Transportation New York City New York Fuel Economy 246

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NOVEMBER 6, 2021

The fuel economy, which is best in Tour, was aided by cylinder deactivation, where the 3.6L Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. The first thought is this references a 4.0-liter Your numbers may differ.

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MAY 15, 2014

They refer to these emission trajectories as the global CO 2 caps. Holding vehicle efficiencies, powertrain shares and fuel characteristics constant at 2010 levels, they then considered the effect of only vehicle actions. Similarly, with the addition of fuel actions, the OECD Europe glide paths are relaxed from 4.5-5%

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Light Global CO2 Ford 261

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OCTOBER 26, 2010

Yi Yang from Sandia presented the study at the SAE 2010 Powertrains Fuels & Lubricants Meeting in San Diego. HCCI, which has been the focus of research for years as a potential way to provide diesel-like efficiency without the NO x and soot emissions, is hampered by inadequate combustion control and limited load range.

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MARCH 17, 2012

These per-barrel increases may be offset by decreases in refined product demand and refinery crude runs resulting from mandated increases in the use of alternative fuels, improved fuel economy of the vehicle fleet, and improvements in refinery energy efficiency driven by prospective state and Federal limits on CO 2 emissions (e.g.,

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Oil-Sands Oil Emissions CO2 247

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MARCH 16, 2009

the developer of the NuVinci continuously variable planetary (CVP) transmission ( earlier post ), introduced a new suite of automotive- and truck-related applications for the NuVinci CVP, referred to as continuously variable accessory drives (CVADs), at the Clean Heavy Duty Conference and Expo in Long Beach, Calif. Fallbrook Technologies Inc.,

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MAY 29, 2014

In this paper, we examine the potential environmental and economic benefits of using higher-RON gasoline in new LDVs which use improved fuel characteristics to deliver improved fuel economy. The efficiency of spark ignition engines depends on the engine compression ratio and, for turbocharged engines, the boost level.

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Gasoline MIT Design Emissions 230

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AUGUST 16, 2016

Develop and demonstrate technologies to enable a downsized, boosted, lean, low temperature gasoline combustion engine system that improves fuel economy while meeting emissions requirements. valve faces, piston crowns, and exhaust ports) to improve fuel economy. HRL Laboratories, LLC. Marathon Technical Services USA Inc.

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