Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

TFSI engine produces 96 kW (131 PS) and generates 200 N·m (147.5 Its turbocharger with variable turbine geometry makes optimal use of the exhaust gas energy for early and harmonious torque development. The cylinder head, injection system, turbocharger and catalytic converter were modified accordingly for the CNG engine.

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Audi Gas Gas-Electric Gasoline-Electric 504

Green Car Congress

JULY 15, 2020

FLECCS project teams will work to develop carbon capture and storage (CCS) processes that better enable technologies, such as natural gas power generators, to be responsive to grid conditions in a high variable renewable energy (VRE) penetration environment. Flexible Oxy-Fuel Combustion for High-Penetration Variable Renewables - $717,658.

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Carbon Gas-Electric Grid Gas 333

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

liter Pentastar V-6 engine with Engine Stop-Start (ESS) and eight-speed automatic or six-speed manual transmission; and a 3.0-liter liter Pentastar V-6 engine delivers 285 horsepower and 260 lb-ft (353 N·m) of torque and features ESS as standard equipment. liter V-6 Pentastar engines since production began in 2010.

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Jeep Diesel Fuel Economy 2020 342

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 8, 2009

Rendering of the Grail Engine. Grail Engine Technologies , the designer of a two-stroke engine using forced semi-homogeneous charged compression ignition (FS-HCCI) combustion, has adopted the Pulstar pulse plugs from Enerpulse ( earlier post ). Elements of the Grail Engine. Click to enlarge. Matthew Riley.

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Engine Plug-in Concept Plug 186

Green Car Congress

MARCH 11, 2020

The backhoe loader is perfectly suited for electrification as the varied use cycles, from heavy to light work, provide an excellent opportunity to convert wasted diesel engine hours into zero consumption battery time—yet provide the operator with instantaneous torque response when needed.

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Fully Electric Electric Electrical Diesel 536

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 14, 2009

successfully ran for the first time its Mark V engine on steam, a major milestone for the Schoell Cycle heat regenerative, external combustion engine technology. In the current steam tests, the engine was attached to an external heat source and built-in, water-cooled condenser. Cyclone Power Technologies Inc. Earlier post.).

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Engine Power Powered Waste 186

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 21, 2012

have formed a technology development alliance to combine the all-fuel Cyclone Engine with the AuraGen induction motor and control unit ( earlier post ). Cyclone’s advanced external combustion engines are capable of converting recovered exhaust heat from industrial furnaces, biomass gasifiers and other waste sources into mechanical power.

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Aura Renewable Power Powered 218

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 12, 2013

Scuderi split-cycle engine in power generator/CAES application. Scuderi anticipates that the first engine will be up and running in approximately 18 months. An air-hybrid configuration of the engine for vehicles envisions adding a compressed air storage tank to the engine. Click to enlarge. Scuderi Group, Inc.,

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Puerto Rico Installation Building Power 296

Green Car Congress

MAY 23, 2011

This comprehensive energy management system features several Honda-developed energy production technologies, for example, a gas engine cogeneration unit and a solar power system. Complementing the commercial grid, the Honda Smart Home System provides heat and electricity for the home, and produces power for the use of electromotive mobility.

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Honda Gas-Electric Gas Engine 261

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 22, 2018

Auburn University researchers are leading a $2-million US Department of Energy Co-Optima project ( earlier post ) that will evaluate renewable butyl acetate (BA) as a bio-based fuel additive that can be blended with diesel fuel to reduce soot and greenhouse gas emissions and yield cleaner engine operation in cold-weather conditions.

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Universal Diesel Renewable Fuel 247

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. To date, plant operators have continued to respond to orders from Ukraine’s grid operator.)

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Ukraine Energy Russia Grid 142

Green Car Congress

MAY 21, 2013

The unit is more efficient than a small ICE (internal combustion engine) generator in combination with an environmental friendly exhaust. Benefits of the PowerPac for the transport sector would be the ability to produce electricity for climate control without running the engines when resting or loading/unloading.

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Convert Diesel Fuel Hydrogen 268

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 9, 2009

Volkswagen will produce the high-efficiency EcoBlue CHP (combined heat and power) plant, which is to be driven by natural gas engines from Volkswagen. The EcoBlue units consist of a natural gas engine that powers a generator; the exhaust gas is used for the heating component. Christian Friege, CEO of LicbtBlick.

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Power Powered Gas-Electric Gas 310

Green Car Congress

JUNE 24, 2013

liter Isuzu diesel engine, demonstrates a 35% fuel efficiency improvement over traditional vehicles in the FedEx Express fleet. This conversion not only reduces fuel consumption and emissions, but will also extend the engine life in fleet vehicles by supplementing the necessary power with their hybrid-electric drive train.

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Fleet Fuel New York City Isuzu 240

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 14, 2013

The plug-in hybrids have been further developed, and enable rapid recharging from electricity grids via the Opbrid B?sbaar The 4-cylinder, 5-liter Volvo D5F diesel engine produces 215 bhp and is installed vertically. The conventional hybrid offers up to 37% fuel savings compared to a diesel version and 40-50% lower exhaust emissions.

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Plug-in Volvo Plug MPG 362

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 19, 2014

The plug-in hybrids have been further developed, and enable rapid recharging from electricity grids via a pantograph on the roof. The 4-cylinder, 5-liter Volvo D5F diesel engine produces 215 bhp and is installed vertically. The 150 kW electric drive motor delivers 1200 N·m (885 lb-ft) of torque.

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PHEV Hybrid Volvo Charging 316

Green Car Congress

MAY 28, 2011

Singapore-based container shipping line APL became the first to cold-iron a vessel’s engines to eliminate exhaust emissions at the Port of Oakland, California. The 900-foot (274-meter) APL Singapore switched off its auxiliary diesel engines after berthing at APL’s Global Gateway Central terminal.

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Oakland Singapore California Power Grid 231

Green Car Congress

MAY 14, 2013

The plug-in hybrids have been further developed, and enable rapid recharging from electricity grids via the Opbrid B?sbaar The 4-cylinder, 5-liter Volvo D5F diesel engine produces 215 bhp and is installed vertically in the left rear corner. sbaar pantograph on the roof ( earlier post ).

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Plug-in Volvo Plug Hybrid 281

Green Car Congress

JULY 14, 2010

Cyclone’s waste heat power generator—comprising its 18 hp Waste Heat Engine, proprietary heat exchangers and electric generator—will be installed and field tested at Bent Glass’ facility over the following couple of months.

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Waste Power Powered Power Grid 186

EV Central

OCTOBER 20, 2022

litre combustion petrol engine allied with twin electric motors, a 20kWh lithium-ion battery pack and all-wheel-drive. Even when you stomp on the throttle the petrol engine maintains its slumber. Only when you exhaust battery charge will it inform you this pure EV mode is no longer possible. Is it good value?

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PHEV Mitsubishi Plug-in SUV 98

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 19, 2019

Charging can take place either via quick-charge stations along the route (OppCharge) or via the main grid when the bus is parked in the depot (Combo2/CCS). The number of batteries can be varied to provide the exact energy storage capacity needed for each vehicle, with up to 396 kWh energy storage capacity.

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Volvo Electric Electrical Energy Storage 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 16, 2016

will design and develop a new more-efficient engine and advanced drivetrain and vehicle technologies. will design and develop a vehicle and powertrain with electrified engine components that can enable higher engine efficiency and a significantly more aerodynamically reengineered cab. Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station.

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Vehicles Plug-in Lithium Ion Universal 150

Green Car Congress

JULY 11, 2017

All five engines options—3.0 This mHEV technology enables the car to coast with the engine switched off, and to restart smoothly. The automobile then proceeds with zero emissions for up to 40 seconds with the engine off altogether. Its combustion principle makes the V6 gasoline engine especially efficient.

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Audi Plug-in Standards Plug 150

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 9, 2024

The hydrogen ions combine with oxygen to create water vapor, which the vehicle emits as harmless exhaust. energy grid supports an extensive network of EV charging stations, whereas hydrogen stations are less common. The electrons move through an external circuit to generate electricity and power the electric motor. The existing U.S.

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Hydrogen Future Fuel Vehicles 57

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 10, 2011

The market will receive a boost from new diesel locomotive emissions regulations scheduled to go into effect in the European Union in 2014 and in North America in 2015, which will require diesel locomotives to receive substantial changes or exhaust treatments. —senior analyst Dave Hurst.

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2020 2011 Hybrid Lead Acid 218

Blink Charging

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Vehicle fleets across the United States are transitioning from internal combustion engine (ICE) to electric vehicles, and that includes school bus fleets. One upcoming technology, Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G or VTG), may allow electric bus fleets to send electricity back to the utility grid during peak energy events.

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Fleet Electric Electrical United States 60

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 24, 2023

Beginning in 2024 the cars will be powered by hybrid engines. One such company is Capstone Engineered Solutions, which is backing the No. John and Jim A conventional gasoline or diesel generator would be too loud and produce unpleasant exhaust, making client entertaining difficult, if not impossible. We are different from them.

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Green Indianapolis Clean Cleaning 83

Green Car Congress

APRIL 19, 2014

The combustion engine is a turbocharged 2.0 The exhaust manifold is integrated into the cylinder head—the foundation for the high-performance thermal management system. Powered by the engine, it recharges the battery and thus extends the electric range. TFSI unit producing 215 kW (292 hp) and 380 N·m (280 lb?ft)

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Audi Plug-in Concept Plug 385

Green Car Congress

MAY 26, 2016

With the goal of making the Pasha terminal a more sustainable and resilient facility that can operate independently off the grid in the event of a power loss, the project also features a microgrid that includes solar generation, battery storage and an energy management system to maximize usage. PermaCity (solar energy installation).

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Los Angeles California Emissions Green 150

Green Car Congress

MAY 12, 2010

The SOFC APU system form factor and mission capabilities are comparable to commercially available diesel engine-based APU generators, highlighting the ability of the SOFC APU to be integrated into the same form factor as existing production hardware. The hybrid-configured APU provides both AC power and DC power to the truck’s hotel loads.

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Power Powered Fuel DC 210

Blink Charging

MARCH 3, 2022

With no exhaust fumes and completely silent, a LEAF can be parked inside a building. Vehicle to Grid Technology, or V2G, is smart charging technology that allows electricity to flow from car to grid rather than grid to car. ” Andy Kinard, Field Sales Engineer for Blink Charging.

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Nissan Japan Grid Store 52

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 29, 2014

Electricity from the grid will most likely be used more and more to charge batteries for ship operations in ports, but also for propulsion. LNG bunkering for ships is currently only available in a number of places in Europe, Incheon (Korea) and Buenos Aires (Argentina) but the world’s bunkering grid is developing.

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Alternative Fuels Fuel Gas-Electric Mariner 231

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2011

These partnerships will be supported with funding through the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada and the Canada Foundation for Innovation. Concern over pollutants in vehicle exhaust has led to the development of the catalytic converter, which is a key component of exhaust gas mitigation systems.

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Canada Auto Universal Convert 199

Blink Charging

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

For the time being, some electric vehicles (EVs) are more expensive to buy than their internal combustion engine (ICE) counterparts. You can say goodbye to oil changes, filter replacements, periodic tune-ups and exhaust system repairs. However, that higher upfront cost is mitigated in other ways.

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Maintenance Gasoline-Electric Purchase Gasoline 63

Green Car Congress

MAY 29, 2009

It is equipped with a 325 hp Mack MP7 engine and Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) exhaust aftertreatment technology, the approach that Mack is utilizing to meet US Environmental Protection Agency’s near-zero emissions standards for 2010. The TerraPro hybrid has a rear-loading refuse packer body. Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

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New York City New York Hybrid Kenworth 150

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 15, 2011

Allowing for this, the report concludes, to effectively electrify the global car market by 2050—by which time the exhaustion of oil reserves may make electrification an urgent necessity—EV production would need to increase by an average 2 million units/year over 23 years. Can EVs truly contribute to grid balancing?

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Global Recharge Sale Cars 225

Green Car Congress

JUNE 23, 2016

Ricardo is exploring the value proposition for applications of its novel split-cycle combustion engine ( earlier post ). Ricardo, in collaboration with the University of Brighton, has been developing the split-cycle engine with an eye toward improving the thermal efficiency of heavy-duty engines. Gurr (2016). Click to enlarge.

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Engine Market Exhaust Waste 199