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NOVEMBER 13, 2020

An actuator in the exhaust system, as fitted to the first SQ5 TDI, gives the V6 a sonorous sound. This offers the advantage since exhaust gas cleaning responds more quickly. The exhaust manifold benefits from improved insulation; the exhaust gas reaches the optimum temperature more quickly after a cold start.

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MARCH 31, 2021

Battery-electric AMG derivatives based on the new Mercedes Electric Vehicle Architecture (EVA) for luxury and premium-class vehicles. Extensive modifications to the drive, chassis, design and equipment will provide the hallmark AMG driving experience with all-electric drive. This is a P3 hybrid configuration.).

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2013

Consumption measurements of the dual-fuel natural gas-diesel engine as a function of speed and load. Researchers at ETH Zürich have developed a light-duty hybrid electric vehicle featuring a dual-fuel natural gas-diesel engine. The team started with a standard 2.0L Source: Ott et al. Click to enlarge.

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AUGUST 19, 2022

On the other hand, however, the lower exhaust gas temperatures result in a lack of energy for their propulsion on the exhaust side. All systems consist of several electrically assisted turbochargers, some of them combined with additional control valves in the air system or electrically driven compressors.

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OCTOBER 19, 2022

Next-generation Toyota Audio Multimedia equips all 2023 Corolla Hybrid models with an 8-inch high-resolution touch screen and added capabilities, including standard wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility. The sporty SE gains new standard Smart Key, enhanced Sport driving mode tuning and red interior accents replacing blue.

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Hybrid Toyota Fuel Economy Economy 459

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DECEMBER 1, 2014

At the 2 nd International Conference Automotive 48 V Power Supply Systems , held last week in Düsseldorf, Germany, Controlled Power Technologies (CPT), a major sponsor of the event, together with leading car makers and Tier 1 suppliers, argued the need for an internationally agreed 48V electrical standard.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Audi is adding a new member to its A3 family: the A3 Sportback 30 g-tron natural gas vehicle. Operation with natural gas or biomethane makes the compact model economical and more climate-friendly with low emissions. With full gas tanks, the car has an NEDC range of up to 495 (307.6 The A3 Sportback 30 g-tron 1.5

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Exhaust cooling starts with the computer-optimized exhaust valve shape and is further enhanced by the integrated exhaust manifold and cylinder head design that uses the same water jacket to lower exhaust gas temperature entering the turbochargers to further improve reliability and performance. Suspension.

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Tundra Toyota Hybrid Nickel Metal Hydride 418

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JUNE 2, 2016

The City of Santa Monica, California has awarded Clean Energy a multi-year liquefied natural gas (LNG) contract to fuel its Big Blue Bus (BBB) fleet of vehicles. BBB began using Redeem by Clean Energy in January 2015. g/bhp-hr optional Near Zero NO x Emissions standards. Earlier post.). ISL G Near-Zero 0.02 Earlier post.)

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OCTOBER 6, 2015

(CWI) announced that its new ISL G Near Zero (NZ) natural gas engine is the first mid-range engine in North America to receive emission certifications from both US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Air Resources Board (ARB) in California that meet the 0.02 g/bhp-hr and also meet the 2017 EPA greenhouse gas emission requirements.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

l/100 km / 34 mpg US; combined CO 2 emissions, weighted: 156 g/km; combined electric energy consumption, weighted: 11.7 A two-speed electric motor positioned on the rear axle supports the 2.0-liter The electric powertrain and the high-performance battery with 400 volts are AMG-exclusive, in-house developments.

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Mercedes Hybrid Engine Exhaust 259

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FEBRUARY 22, 2019

The new Audi SQ5 TDI diesel features a powerful V6 engine with a mild hybrid systems and an electric powered compressor to ensure that maximum torque is available to the sporty SUV at just above idle. seconds on its way to an electrically limited top speed of 250 km/h (155.3 During deceleration, it can recuperate up to 12 kW of energy.

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Diesel Hybrid Audi Lithium Ion 285

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MAY 28, 2021

If a ban were introduced on the sale of new gasoline and diesel cars, and they were replaced by electric cars, the result would be a significant reduction in lifecycle carbon dioxide emissions primarily due to reduced tailpipe CO 2 emissions, according to a new lifecycle study by researchers at Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden.

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Emissions Carbon Manufacturer Sale 259

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JULY 7, 2019

liter V8 TDI Biturbo engine with electric powered compressor (EPC). An electric powered compressor (EPC) supplements the work of the two turbochargers when starting off and when accelerating at a low engine speed, allowing the V8 TDI to always build up its power spontaneously. Electric powered compressor.

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Diesel SUV Audi Exhaust 236

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JUNE 24, 2015

Alphabet Energy, founded in 2009 at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, announced the availability of its thermoelectric generator PowerModule as a standalone product, available to meet the specific application needs of a range of industries, including transportation. an implied efficiency of about 2.5%—saving

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Cars That Think

AUGUST 18, 2022

Nikolai Steinberg, a former chief engineer at Chernobyl and member of the International Atomic Energy Agency’s governing board, called running the plant “a crime” in an email interview with IEEE Spectrum. But Ukraine’s Ministry of Energy and nuclear power firm Energoatom say a broader risk calculus supports keeping the plant running.

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Ukraine Energy Russia Grid 141

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NOVEMBER 16, 2020

After defining new performance standards for PHEVs with its DM-p technology, BYD is prioritizing ultra-efficient fuel consumption with the DM-i technology. The engine’s fuel efficiency easily meets China’s newest national emissions standards, while also providing a distinctly smooth and quiet driving experience.

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MARCH 13, 2018

The latter allows secondary air injection across a much wider engine map range and hence, at any given point in time, the precise air mass required for accelerating converter heat-up is injected into the exhaust system. It thus helps many engines to comply with such standards as EU 6.2, RDE, SULEV 20 or Beijing 6. Source: Pierburg.

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JANUARY 14, 2016

Alphabet Energy is commercializing low-cost, efficient thermoelectric materials for power generation leveraging technology initially developed at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. Source: Alphabet Energy. —Doug Crane, Director of Thermoelectric Engineering, Alphabet Energy. Earlier post.). The PowerCard.

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OCTOBER 7, 2022

The 2023 Toyota Highlander gas models are equipped with a new, higher-torque, high-efficiency turbocharged engine. The new engine, standard across all gasoline grades, is also more environmentally conscious, with more than a 50% reduction in NO x and NMOG compared to the outgoing V6 engine. The 265-horsepower, 2.4-liter

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Highlander Engine Emissions Toyota 195

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MAY 1, 2017

Cummins Westport (CWI) announced its model year 2018 dedicated natural gas engines for regional haul truck / tractor, vocational and transit, school bus, and refuse applications at the Alternative Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo in Long Beach, California. The letter “N” denotes engines that are fueled by natural gas. Earlier post.)

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2018 Gas Engine EPA 170

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JULY 11, 2017

It also has an extended start/stop function and an energy recovery output of up to 12 kW. TFSI and electric motor deliver 330 kW (449 hp) of system power and 700 N·m (516.3 mi) of electric driving. As soon as the driver steps on the gas again, the belt alternator starter prompts a swift but soft restart.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2014

Hansen will focus on commercializing CPT’s portfolio of CO 2 - and NO x -reducing products comprising its COBRA, SpeedStart and TIGERS switched reluctance motor-generators, which eliminate the need for permanent magnets and rare earth metals in the electrical machines.

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Exhaust Gasoline-Electric Volt Jeep 218

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JULY 15, 2015

Due to the extremely compact package of the 55 kW (100 kW peak) electric traction motor and of the two-speed reduction transmission, all of the major drive components (including the inverter and control units), with the exception of the high-voltage battery, were easily housed in the vehicle’s front end.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Improved tractor aerodynamics, low-rolling resistance tires, powertrain improvements and energy management with advanced technologies were identified as areas for technology innovation that could potentially enter production for customers in the future. One key powertrain feature of SuperTruck II is split cooling.

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Las Vegas Volt Engine Fuel 195

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NOVEMBER 8, 2016

Projected conditions for internal combustion engines in 2025 push light-duty engine exhaust temperatures into the low end of gas turbine regimes, Haynes said. The increasing piston, cylinder, head, exhaust valve and turbocharger temperatures represent significant structural materials—and cost—challenges.

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Teslarati

MARCH 13, 2023

The State of Maryland followed in the footsteps of California today by banning all new gas vehicle sales by the model year 2035. Maryland aligned with the California Air Resource Board (CARB) vehicle standards in 2011 and is one of seventeen states in the U.S. to adopt the same standards. Moore said in a press release. “I

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NOVEMBER 28, 2018

As on the 2020 Corolla gas models, the Toyota Safety Sense 2.0 suite of active safety systems comes standard on the hybrid. The engine, working in concert with the electric motor (MG2), assures responsive performance, while energy efficiency is achieved by using both electric motors (MG1 and MG2) for hybrid battery charging.

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

The UK-based micro-hybrid specialist Controlled Power Technologies (CPT) will contribute its TIGERS (turbo-generator integrated gas energy recovery system) technology ( earlier post ) to the recently announced Vehicle Integrated Powertrain Energy Recovery (VIPER) project ( earlier post ).

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2011

Among the engine’s potential applications are power washers, electric generators, lawn equipment, welders, marine propulsion and possibly some hybrid vehicles. The K6 engine uses six strokes instead of four to reduce the pressure of exhaust gases, which allows it to harvest more energy rather than expelling it with the gas.

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Engine Diesel Standards Exhaust 186

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FEBRUARY 11, 2020

Thanks to the power output of the combustion engine being increased to 250 kW/340 hp, and the electrically assisted mild hybrid system, the superior forward thrust of the luxury-class Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) and Sports Activity Coupe (SAC) is experienced even more intensively.

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JUNE 5, 2017

The latest analyses of A7 and A8 automobiles of model years 2010 through 2013 with V6 and V8 engines certified according to the EU5 emission standard have revealed that in certain situations, NO x emissions are between 20 and 100 percent above the limit. Both ports have lower flow resistance. It stores nitrogen oxides until it is full.

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Diesel Hybrid Audi Exhaust 186

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FEBRUARY 9, 2023

This across-the-board application of electrification comes in the form of an electric motor integrated into the transmission. The mild hybrid system can additionally be used for driving purely on electric power at very low speeds in the BMW X5 xDrive40i and BMW X6 xDrive40i models.

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MAY 16, 2014

Studies have found that despite meeting more stringent regulatory standards for exhaust emissions during type approval, many vehicles equipped with selective catalytic reduction (SCR) systems have significantly elevated emissions of NO x during in-use driving—particularly when operating in urban traffic. Click to enlarge.

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Conversion Emissions Exhaust Convert 210

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DECEMBER 12, 2011

The number of on-board electric motors remains the same, one for traction and one to operate the PTO and auxiliary circuits, but their rated power and torque are doubled. Each of the new electric motors has a power output of 100kW, with continuous torque of 950 N·m (701 lb-ft) and maximum torque of 1,200 N·m (885 lb-ft).

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Hydrogen 2012 Fuel Energy 297

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APRIL 15, 2016

Compared to a standard PC360LC-11 excavator, the new Komatsu Hybrid excavator provides a 20% fuel savings. The HB365LC-3 has the same EU Stage IV SAA6D114E-6 engine (202 kW / 271 HP) as the PC360LC-11, with up to 53kW extra electric power supplied by the Komatsu Hybrid system.

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Europe Hybrid Fuel Exhaust 150

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APRIL 11, 2019

For the first time, Audi has combined an electric-powered compressor (EPC) with a 48-volt primary electrical system. The pairing of an electric compressor with a 48-volt primary electrical system takes the three-liter V6 TDI’s total power output to 257 kW (349 hp). With dual supercharging—i.e.,

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