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AUGUST 6, 2009

BorgWarner VTG turbochargers are the first to help industrial diesel engines for the off-highway market meet new emissions regulations while improving fuel economy. improvement in fuel economy, making it the most fuel efficient row crop tractor ever tested by the Nebraska Tractor Test Lab. Click to enlarge.

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JUNE 25, 2013

Among the transportation-related elements of US President Barack Obama’s new climate action plan, which he is outlining today in a speech at Georgetown University, is the development of new fuel economy standards for heavy-duty vehicles post-2018. Reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the US. Earlier post.).

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APRIL 17, 2021

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its 28 th annual Inventory of US Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks (GHG Inventory), which presents a national-level overview of annual greenhouse gas emissions from 1990 to 2019. from 2018 to 2019, and CO 2 emissions just from fossil fuel combustion decreased 2.7%

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NOVEMBER 12, 2021

A research team at the University of Wisconsin–Madison has identified a new way to convert ammonia to nitrogen gas through a process that could be a step toward ammonia replacing carbon-based fuels. This process can be harnessed to produce electricity, with protons and nitrogen gas as byproducts.

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JULY 25, 2016

BorgWarner is supplying its advanced exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve for the new Hyundai Ioniq sedan and the Kia Niro crossover sport utility vehicle. BorgWarner’s compact, optimized EGR valve contributes to the vehicles’ lower emissions and 3 percent increase in fuel economy.

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MAY 11, 2017

BorgWarner supplies its sprag one-way clutch for the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid, the first FCA US LLC mass-produced plug-in hybrid electric vehicle and the industry’s first PHEV minivan. Earlier post.)

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OCTOBER 1, 2014

Westport HPDI uses natural gas as the primary fuel in a diesel cycle along with a small amount of diesel fuel as an ignition source. This allows small quantities of diesel fuel and large quantities of natural gas to be delivered at high pressure to the combustion chamber. The other major element of the HPDI 2.0

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MARCH 4, 2010

The TSCi injection system can also be supplemented by advanced thermal management, exhaust gas recovery, electronic valves, and advanced combustion chamber geometries. The Syracuse team, for example, is using exhaust gas heat to help bring the fuel to SC states.) Source: Transonic. Click to enlarge. L/100km).

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MARCH 19, 2019

Eaton is supplying a number of leading-edge technologies that improve fuel economy and reduce emissions to Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) teams. Since 2008, Eaton’s Vehicle Group has been laser-focused on reducing emissions and fuel consumption.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2019

Automotive and industrial supplier Schaeffler is supplying its modular hybrid transmission to the 2020 Ford Explorer and Police Interceptor Utility, as well as the 2020 Lincoln Aviator. liter gas engine—and is projected to save taxpayers between $3,500 and $5,700 per vehicle in fuel costs annually. seconds better.

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APRIL 14, 2020

The 2020 edition of US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) comprehensive annual report on nationwide greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions shows that emissions increased from 2017 to 2018 by 3.1% (after accounting for sequestration from the land sector). Source: EPA. >. through the uptake of carbon and storage in forests, vegetation and soils.

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JUNE 13, 2012

Propel Fuels, a retailer of renewable fuels and clean mobility solutions, entered an exclusive supply agreement with Eco-Energy, a distributor of renewable fuels, to fulfill Propel’s Flex Fuel E85 demand over the next three years.

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APRIL 18, 2013

The global energy supply became 6% cleaner from 1971 to 1990,in response to the oil shocks of the 1970s. In 1990 the underlying carbon intensity of supply was 57.1 The world must slow the growth of energy demand as well as make its energy supply cleaner, the IEA said. tCO 2 /TJ (2.39 tCO 2 /toe); in 2010 it was 56.7 tCO 2 /toe).

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NOVEMBER 26, 2012

MHI) will unveil by 2015 its own natural-gas-powered marine engine. MHI reportedly improved existing technology to develop a combustion engine that efficiently burns high-pressure gas through direct injection. The engine will be used for liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers, large tankers and container ships.

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MARCH 22, 2016

Honeywell has entered into a supply agreement and technology license with an Indian manufacturer to produce Honeywell Solstice yf, an automobile refrigerant with a global warming potential of less than 1.

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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. ISX12 G Natural Gas Engine. The ISX12 G is a 12-liter heavy-duty, factory-built dedicated natural gas engine for regional haul truck / tractor, vocational and refuse applications.

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AUGUST 25, 2011

ALTe has signed a long-term supply agreement with A123 Systems for complete lithium-ion battery packs to be integrated into ALTe’s range-extended hybrid electric powertrain systems. The packs will be matched with a four-cylinder engine, electric motors and proprietary controls modules to increase fuel economy by up to 200%.

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JUNE 23, 2022

President Biden called on Congress to suspend the federal gas tax for the next 90 days, through the busy summer driving season—18 cents per gallon for gasoline and 24 cents per gallon for diesel. He also called on states to suspend their state gas taxes as well or to find other ways to deliver some relief.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2021

liter SKYACTIV-D (diesel) engine that runs on 100% bio-based fuel made from used cooking oil and microalgae fats supplied by Euglena Co., Mazda intends to conduct verification tests in various environments and conditions to contribute to the expansion of the use of next-generation fuel. The challenge of producing hydrogen fuel.

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JULY 15, 2020

Eaton technology also supports hydrogen fuel cell systems with its Twin Vortices Series (TVS) system, which provides accurate and fast air control to enable rapid fuel cell voltage control.

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FEBRUARY 12, 2014

unveiled its newest proprietary dual-fuel technology: Westport gas enhanced methane diesel (Westport GEMDi), applied to Tata Motors’ new 5-liter dual-fuel methane-diesel engine. A dual fuel engine typically relies on conventional diesel engine hardware, modified to allow operation with natural gas fuel.

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JANUARY 29, 2021

The company will also continue to increase fuel efficiency of its traditional internal combustion vehicles in accordance with regional fuel economy and greenhouse gas regulations. Supply Chain and Infrastructure. GM’s carbon-neutral commitment applies to its global product portfolio and owned operations.

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MARCH 9, 2013

Diesel will surpass gasoline as the number one transportation fuel worldwide by 2020 and continue to increase its share through 2040, according to ExxonMobil’s recently published Outlook For Energy: A View To 2040. Diesel demand accounts for 70% of the growth in demand for all transportation fuels through the forecast period to 2040.

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JANUARY 23, 2014

Honeywell has entered into a supply agreement with Asahi Glass Company Ltd. Honeywell’s supply agreement with AGC will help us meet immediate demand for HFO-1234yf, which is steadily increasing in response to concerns about greenhouse gas emissions and the need to comply with regulations. This GWP is 99.9% Europe and Asia.

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JANUARY 25, 2016

At the same time, energy efficiency gains and increased use of renewable energy sources and lower carbon fuels, such as natural gas, are expected to help reduce by half the carbon intensity of the global economy. Natural gas remains challenged as a fuel for most personal vehicles. Source: ExxonMobil.

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JULY 17, 2013

BorgWarner is supplying its latest exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) cooler for Renault’s 1.6-liter BorgWarner’s advanced EGR cooler with integrated hybrid tube technology helps improve fuel economy up to 3% while helping to achieve upcoming Euro 6 emissions standards.

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OCTOBER 12, 2011

Honda Manufacturing of Indiana, LLC (HMIN) marked the start of mass production of the all-new 2012 Civic Natural Gas as it moves to increase production of the alternative-fuel Civic to support an expanding network of certified Civic Natural Gas dealers across the US. Earlier post.). in city driving and 5.5 in city driving and 5.5

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AUGUST 5, 2015

Johnson Controls is expanding the production of advanced batteries for Start-Stop vehicles amid growing demand for better fuel economy and more sustainable technologies. Start-Stop enables up to 5% fuel economy savings over a conventional vehicle.

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F-150 Lead Acid Fuel Economy Batteries 150

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DECEMBER 10, 2013

GWP is a relative measure of how much heat a greenhouse gas traps in the atmosphere, with carbon dioxide setting the comparison with a GWP of 1. The exact size of the plant will depend on supply agreements that Honeywell is putting in place with major customers. Earlier post.) HFO-1234yf’s GWP is 99.9%

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MARCH 27, 2020

Co-Optima estimations indicate that significant fuel economy improvements are possible with improvements to RON, S, and HOV. The report highlights researchers’ answers to three vital questions: What fuels do engines want? At a 30% blend level, this equates to an 18% reduction in emissions for the finished fuel.

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Alcohol Blend Fuel Engine Fuel Economy 243

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DECEMBER 17, 2010

Shale gas offsets declines in other US supply to meet. 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. Source: EIA. Source: EIA.

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AUGUST 15, 2019

In the latest effort to make aviation sustainable and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, ZeroAvia announced advancements in developing a hydrogen-fueled electric powertrain. These tests confirm the company’s fuel economy and maximum power delivery targets.

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JUNE 7, 2017

Compared to the reference case, in which gasoline vehicles (ICEVs) remain dominant through 2050 (BAU), OPT results in 16% and 36% reductions in LDV greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for 2030 and 2050, respectively, corresponding to 5% and 9% reductions in economy-wide emissions. Credit: ACS, Keshavarzmohammadian et al. Click to enlarge.

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OCTOBER 8, 2013

In addition, VIA will install proprietary technology into each vehicle that will record and transmit real-time data to allow the US Department of Energy (DOE) to quantify improvements in fuel economy and emissions. VIA Motors’ extended-range electric vehicle (E-REV) powertrain. Click to enlarge.

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APRIL 7, 2016

Honeywell entered into a multi-year supply agreement with Juhua Corp., one of China’s top fluorine material enterprises, to produce Honeywell Solstice yf, further extending its global supply base for this low-global-warming-potential (GWP) mobile air conditioning (MAC) refrigerant. refrigerants manufacturing site.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

The essence of Mazda’s Spark Controlled Compression Ignition (SPCCI) is the use of the spherical spherical flame front expanded by spark ignition as a second piston (an “air piston”) to further compresses the air-fuel mixture, resulting in improved compression ignition. There are two key words here.

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DECEMBER 15, 2013

Anticipated population growth will reach nearly 9 billion in 2040 from about 7 billion today, and the global economy is projected to double—at an annual growth rate of nearly 3%—largely in the developing world. billion, as the world’s population grows and more people in developing economies are able to afford cars.

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