Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 10, 2012

Starting from a energy-based powertrain simulation model validated on experimental data from the PHEV, the researchers conducted a first- and second-law analysis to identify the potential for engine waste heat recovery, considering a variety of driving cycles and assuming the vehicle operating in charge-sustaining (HEV) mode.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 9, 2012

Turbo boost can be controlled by changing the timing of the exhaust valves—no waste gate is required. VCD uses Cam Torque Actuated (CTA) phasers with Mid Position Lock (MPL) that can phase the camshafts fast enough with enough range of authority to achieve virtual cylinder deactivation. VCD can deliver about a 4.5%

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Fuel Economy Downsizing Economy Engine 218

Green Car Congress

JULY 12, 2013

GM’s electrified vehicles today include the extended-range electric Chevrolet Volt, Spark EV and Buick LaCrosse, Regal, Chevrolet Malibu and Impala with eAssist. By recycling and reusing 90% of its manufacturing waste worldwide, the company generates about $1 billion in revenue annually. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2015

To ignore this potential is wasteful and foolish. For an extended discussion see Appendix C). The PHEV does not suffer from the “range anxiety” that limits other electrically-powered vehicles. It is wasteful and destructive to be burning this versatile molecule; we must stop. This energy is wasted.

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