Green Car Congress

JULY 6, 2010

outlined the range of fuel-saving technologies—including 3- and 4-cylinder engines, CVT transmission with stop-start system and new hybrid system ( earlier post ) to be introduced on new models to be launched in fiscal year 2010. class not including hybrid vehicles) fuel economy and CO 2 emissions. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 5, 2010

Included in the 34 FY2010 SBIR Phase I awards are the following biofuel and emissions-reduction projects: Technology Specialists, “Thermochemical Biofuels Production from Biomass Waste Materials”, $70,000. This project will develop and evaluate a new process for converting biomass waste into diesel fuel. Aerodyne Research Inc., “PM

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 25, 2010

The hydrogen fuel cell hybrid system. The fuel-cell hybrid vehicle was designed with the objective of emission-free mobility in city traffic. The reformer technology allows significantly optimized emission values during the warming-up phase of the engine. Fuel-cell hybrid. The fuel cell power unit.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2009

In 1975, General Ernesto Geisel, then-president of Brazil, ordered the country’s gasoline supply mixed with 10% ethanol. The level was raised to 25% over the next five years, which was intended to maintain a constant Brazilian gasoline supply for an ever-increasing demand.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 12, 2009

BMW dedicated a portion of its recent Innovation Days 2009 event to the topic of Intelligent Heat management as a mechanism for reducing fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions. Even a highly efficient combustion engine converts only about one-third of the energy in the fuel into traction actually propelling the car.

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BMW Fuel Exhaust CO2 218

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 28, 2010

Normalized fuel consumption reduction from TSCi over the mini-map operating points compared to production PFI SI engine. and ISFC reduction of 16% in comparison with an SI gasoline engine part load. Click to enlarge. This marked the start-up’s first public technical presentation, he noted.). TSCi prototype injector.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

Reductions in fuel consumption and CO 2 from base 2.0-liter CPT and AVL have been working for the past 18 months to develop a value-driven micro/mild HEV solution, utilizing CPT’s production-ready VTES electric supercharger ( earlier post ). liter ELC-Hybrid to downsized 1.4L VTES + SpeedStart. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 1, 2010

Fuel-consumption and emissions lowering features on the new Sharan. The new Sharan, which is larger than its predecessor, will offer a choice of two direct injection TSI gasoline and two TDI diesel engines that are up to 21% more fuel-efficient than the comparable engines of the outgoing model. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 24, 2010

The primary goal is developing a prototype of a CNG-fueled parallel hybrid based on an Opel Astra Caravan with less than 90 g CO 2 /km emissions. Characteristic for both methods is the shift of engine operating points towards higher loads and therefore to areas of better brake specific fuel consumption. < IMEP < 22.5

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 7, 2009

liter, 3-cylinder Range Extender engine with integrated electrical generator. In a series hybrid vehicle, the Range Extender engine is attached to an electricity generator and provides an efficient source of energy to power the electric motor directly or charge the vehicles battery. Integrated Exhaust Manifold.

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Engine Range Exhaust Downsizing 240

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 2, 2010

New engines and new transmissions in the Vito and Viano reduce emissions and fuel consumption by up to 15% while enhancing performance. All engines comply with the Euro 5 emissions standard. All diesel engines are equipped with an oxidation catalytic converter, a particulate filter and cooled exhaust gas recirculation.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 30, 2009

The HyBoost project ( earlier post ), a two-year collaborative research program led by Ricardo in partnership with Controlled Power Technologies, the European Advanced Lead Acid Battery Consortium, Ford, Imperial College London, and Valeo, aims to demonstrate a very cost-effective, ultra-efficient gasoline engine in a C-segment passenger car.

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Lead Acid CO2 Exhaust Gasoline-Electric 225

Green Car Congress

MAY 13, 2010

ISE currently delivers gasoline, diesel and fuel cell series hybrid systems for the transit industry. On-board system operations processes are optimized through the use of the ISE-developed electric accessory assembly. Emissions Reductions. Tags: Fleets Heavy-duty Hybrids Natural Gas. Long Life Energy Storage.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 30, 2009

The new Astra is launching with a complete line-up of eight gasoline and diesel engines ranging from 70 kW/95 hp to 132 kW/180 hp. The new Astra has grown slightly to provide a roomier interior and, at the same time, it has benefited from engineering enhancements that allow it to improve fuel efficiency and performance. A new diesel 1.3

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

The new VIPER project aims to show how a reduction in CO 2 emissions of 4.5% can be achieved over a broad range of vehicles in part by optimizing the control of heat energy from conventional gasoline and diesel engines. The VIPER project builds on our exhaust gas energy recovery work already underway for the HyBoost program.

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Energy Land Rover Volt Gasoline-Electric 210

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

seconds; its EPA estimated fuel economy rating is 42 mpg US (5.6 The new Lexus full hybrid targets class-leading emissions and also generates significantly less NO x and particulate emissions than an equivalent diesel engine vehicle, Toyota points out. The new CT 200h utilizes a full series/parallel powertrain architecture.

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Lexus Hybrid MPG Exhaust 225

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 12, 2010

liter Direct Injection Gasoline turbocharged engine which develops 140kW (188 hp) and 240 N·m (177 lb-ft) of torque. A low friction and lightweight design, the 16-valve engine uses direct injection to improve combustion to optimize power and torque, economy and emissions. A degree of overlap allows exhaust gas recirculation.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 17, 2009

The full hybrid Lexus Hybrid Drive system that powers the LS 600h has a new ECO mode, which modifies the throttle action and performance of the air conditioning system to support fuel-efficient driving. The load on the engine is also reduced under acceleration, which also helps improve fuel efficiency. Tags: Hybrids.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 2, 2010

The MBtech Reporter concept plug-in hybrid pickup truck study recently introduced at the IAA Commercial Vehicles show in Hanover featured a customized drive concept named “DualX E-Drive” The drive system combines a 70 kW electric motor with a turbocharged 1.2-liter liter, four-cylinder combustion engine with exhaust gas.

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Plug-in Concept Plug Hybrid 218

Green Car Congress

MARCH 3, 2010

In addition to the hybrid model, the Auris 2010 powertrain line-up also offers three gasoline and three diesel engines offering the performance and economy-enhancing benefits of Toyota Optimal Drive. Combined cycle fuel consumption is calculated to be 3.8 L/100km (62 mpg US), with CO 2 emissions of 89 g/km. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 7, 2010

In terms of powertrain technologies, Renault focused on the introduction of new technologies for internal combustion engines and conventional transmissions, as well as outlining its commitment to electric powertrains. Specific engine-mapping aimed at reducing fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions. New TCe gasoline engine family.

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Environment Engine 2010 Parts 230

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 28, 2009

liter V-8 Mustang GT deliver projected fuel economy of up to 25 mpg US on the highway cycle—better than the pervious model—despite its performance. The gasoline (91 octane recommended, 87 octane minimum) engine offers a specific output of 82.4 Fuel economy also is aided by engineering a lightweight powertrain. liter offering.

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Ford Fuel Economy Exhaust MPG 255

Green Car Congress

MARCH 14, 2010

In addition to its twin turbos, the new eight-cylinder unit—known internally as the M 157—features gasoline direct injection with spray-guided combustion and twin turbochargers. mpg US) (NEDC combined consumption, provisional figure)—a fuel savings of 25% compared to the current S63 AMG. AMG has developed a 5.5-liter

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 3, 2010

Fuel consumption for the hybrid is 3L/100 km (78.4 Hyundai’s first diesel-electric hybrid powertrain uses the new U2 1.7-liter Hyundai’s first diesel-electric hybrid powertrain uses the new U2 1.7-liter This translates into fuel savings and emissions cuts of 5% during summer and up to 9% during winter.

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Hyundai Diesel Concept Hybrid 210

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 20, 2010

The Demio will be powered by the SKYACTIV-G, Mazda’s next-generation direct injection gasoline engine that achieves improved fuel efficiency due to a high compression ratio of 14.0:1. The Mazda Demio SKYACTIV-G will achieve fuel economy of 30 kilometers per liter (70.6 Earlier post.) mpg US, 3.3 SKYACTIV-D. SKYACTIV-MT.

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Mazda Fuel Economy Engine Gasoline-Electric 199

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

Controlled Power Technologies’ VTES (Variable Torque Enhancement System) electric supercharger ( earlier post ) is being incorporated in a project by engine developer AVL ( earlier post ) and will also feature in the Ricardo-led £3 million (US$5-million) HyBoost program announced by the Technology Strategy Board on 9 September ( earlier post ).

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 5, 2010

The V70 plug-in hybrid demonstrator highlights Volvo’s current PHEV architecture: front-wheel drive combustion engine, electric motor on the rear axle. The V70 diesel PHEV is projected to support up to a 50 km (31 mile) all-electric range—sufficient to cover the daily transport needs of 75% of European drivers.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 25, 2009

liter gaosline engine combines turbocharging, direct fuel injection and VALVETRONIC for the first time. liter gasoline unit combining turbocharging, direct fuel injection and VALVETRONIC fully-variable valve management; a new 3.0-liter Liter Straight-Six Gasoline Engine with TwinPower Turbo. Click to enlarge.

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BMW 2009 Engine Gasoline-Electric 199

Green Car Congress

JULY 29, 2010

Controlling soot from fossil fuels and solid biofuels may be a faster method of reducing Arctic ice loss and global warming than other options, including controlling CH 4 or CO 2 , although all controls are needed, according to a new study by Dr. Mark Z. He also found that soot emissions kill more than 1.5

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 31, 2009

million from the Department of Energy’s ARPA-E program ( earlier post ) to complete its prototype development of a new gasoline-fueled wave disc engine and electricity generator that promises to be five times more efficient than traditional auto engines in electricity production, 20% lighter, and 30% cheaper to manufacture.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

FEBRUARY 26, 2010

. “This will help us with the customers who have some trepidation about changing the paradigm from gasoline to electric,&# said Elon Musk, Tesla’s chairman and chief executive. Electric car maker Tesla Motors Inc. changing the paradigm from gasoline to electric,&# said Elon Musk, Tesla’s.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 10, 2009

The concept vehicle has an all-electric range of up to 30 km (19 miles). Combined with the CO 2 bonus for the battery-electric driving mode, the vehicle achieves a certified consumption of 3.2 liters of gasoline per 100 kilometers (73.5 CO 2 emissions are 74 grams per kilometer in the NEDC (New European Driving Cycle).

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Plug-in Mercedes Plug Hybrid 210

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 11, 2010

liter gasoline engine designed for the North American market that features direct injection (DI) and Twin Independent Variable Camshaft Timing (Ti-VCT) for enhanced performance and fuel efficiency. Duratec I-4 unit while contributing to projected fuel economy gains of more than 10%. Fuel metering duties on the 2.0-liter

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Green Car Congress

MAY 7, 2009

Under the Energy and Environment category, CLEPA and EUCAR call for a major focus on the electrification of the vehicle, including work on hybrid, plug-in, electric drive, hydrogen and fuel cell vehicles. New vehicle concepts required for electric propulsion technologies, e.g. using in-wheel motors.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 6, 2010

Also, the list of standard test procedures addressed in SAE J1711 has been expanded to cover all five major test cycle procedures (UDDS, HFEDS, US06, SC03, and Cold FTP) now being used to evaluate vehicle fuel economy. The standard does not specify which emissions constituents to measure (e.g., Earlier post.) compressed natural gas).

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 24, 2009

Pcific Gas & Electric will buy two this year ( earlier post ), and West said that they have some 12,000 soft orders from utilities for a truck version of the H3 ReEV drivetrain (e.g., SIDI turbocharged engine provides electrical power. Powertrain and electrical packaging. Vehicle exhaust and evaporative emission calibration.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 9, 2009

The ActiveHybrid X6 is BMW’s first application of the two-mode transmission developed in partnership with GM and then-DaimlerChrysler, and offers approximately a 20% reduction in fuel consumption versus a comparable vehicle powered by a combustion engine alone, while at the same time offering an increase in driving dynamics. seconds (0.2

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