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APRIL 2, 2018

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Scott Pruitt announced the completion of the Midterm Evaluation (MTE) process for the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards for cars and light trucks for model years 2022-2025, and his final determination that the current standards are not appropriate and should be revised.

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OCTOBER 27, 2017

Achates Power, the developer of next-generation two-stroke compression-ignition opposed-piston (OP) engines ( earlier post ) announced that OGCI Climate Investments has invested in the company’s Series-D round. It has proven industry-best fuel economy gains of up to 30 percent and significant emissions reductions.

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MARCH 7, 2018

The project will build and install diesel-fueled two-stroke compression-ignition Achates Power Opposed-Piston Engines into Class 8 demonstration trucks that will be road-road ready in 2019 and operate in fleet service in California in 2020. This program will demonstrate the first diesel engine to comply with the state standard.

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MARCH 9, 2022

liter in-line four-cylinder Skyactiv-G gasoline engine with a 100 kW electric motor and a 355V, 17.8 The Mazda CX-60 powertrain line-up features three new engines: the e-Skyactiv G PHEV unit and two straight-six engines: a 3.3 liter e-Skyactiv X gasoline engine, both featuring Mazda’s 48V mild hybrid system.

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APRIL 5, 2012

Chrysler unveiled the 2013 Ram pickup, featuring an array of fuel-saving systems including a more fuel efficient and more powerful 3.6-liter Specific fuel economy figures are note available yet.) The new V-6 features 42% more horsepower, 13% more torque and at least 20% better fuel economy when compared to the previous 3.7-liter

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

“We are focused on delivering improved fuel efficiency and reduced emissions through smaller and optimized engines. Our engine mix is intentionally moving toward smaller, 4-cylinder engines.” Chrysler is also seeking to reduce electrical loads through application of higher efficiency fans and fuel pumps.

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AUGUST 9, 2011

For purposes of the new HD National Program, the heavy-duty fleet incorporates all on-road vehicles rated at a gross vehicle weight at or above 8,500 pounds, and the engines that power them, except those covered by the current GHG emissions and Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards for model year 2012-2016 passenger vehicles.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2012

The TEG technology, which converts waste heat from gas exhaust into electric energy and has the potential to improve passenger car fuel efficiency by as much as 5%. The DOE-funded Amerigon thermoelectric project originally began in 2004 as one of several projects targeting fuel economy improvements in light-duty vehicles of 10%.

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JANUARY 14, 2016

The tetrahedrite and magnesium silicide stannide combination consists of the most abundant and scalable elements available for high-temperature materials, enabling the PowerCard to meet commercial requirements for a wide range of applications from remote power generation in industrial settings to waste heat recovery in the automotive industry.

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JULY 23, 2014

liter, 4-cylinder base engine (LKW) equipped with standard stop/start technology, according to GM. The 2014 Malibu was the first in its segment with a standard engine featuring fuel-saving stop/start technology. All contribute to EPA-estimated fuel economy ratings of 25 mpg (9.4 Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

IEA fuel economy readiness index status, 2010. New propulsion systems requiring new fuels, such as plug-in electric vehicle systems and fuel cell systems, are beyond the scope of this technology roadmap and are treated in separate roadmaps. Average fuel economy and new vehicles registrations, 2005 and 2008.

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

The concept of the Ricardo Split-Cycle engine. The recuperated engine uses isothermal compression via cryogenic injection to enable significant exhaust to compressed gas heat transfer. Source: Neville Jackson. Click to enlarge. Liquid Nitrogen (LN 2 ) is injected during compression to control temperature rise and increase mass.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

million in awards over three to four years to develop and demonstrate technologies that increase the efficiency of engines and powertrain systems for future highway transportation vehicles. The US Department of Energy (DOE) has selected four projects for up to $8.4 The initial focus will be on US heavy-duty vehicles. General Motors LLC, $1.4

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

At the 17 th Supercharging conference this week in Dresden, Controlled Power Technologies (CPT) will launch what it says is the first water-cooled electric supercharger developed for “quasi-continuous” boosting of commercial diesel engines, including those developed for off highway applications. tonnes gross vehicle weight. Earlier post.)

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FEBRUARY 5, 2021

We already benefit from the inherently sustainable aspects of aluminum, including its strength, its light weight, and its infinite recyclability. In automotive and transportation, aluminum helps advance greener mobility by improving fuel economy, reducing CO2 emissions, increasing electric vehicle range, and improving safety.

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JUNE 28, 2019

Ten blendstocks from four chemical familes with the greatest potential to increase boosted SI engine efficiency (as determined by merit function scores). Co-Optima research and analysis identified the fuel properties needed for optimal operation of boosted SI LD engines through development of a merit function. Source: DOE.

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JANUARY 18, 2014

Advanced Combustion Engine R&D. sizing passenger vehicle engines. burn systems and controls that allow compliance with proposed EPA Tier 3 emissions regulations with smaller penalty in fuel economy. pressure fuel injection, and higher pressure engine operation, for implementing the clean diesel combustion strategy.

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JANUARY 19, 2021

DiG-T gasoline engine equipped with mild hybrid technology, but also e-POWER, Nissan’s non-plug-in series-hybrid electric powertrain in its European debut. liter engine delivers more power and torque than key competitors. This allows engine stop to be extended and fuel consumption lowered as a result.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2011

Cutaway diagram of the opoc engine. Navistar International Corporation has reached a development agreement with EcoMotors International in support of the company’s opoc (Opposed-Piston, Opposed-Cylinder) engine architecture. The opoc engine has very high power density of nearly one horsepower per pound. Click to enlarge.

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JUNE 10, 2009

Measured fuel economy improvements cannot factor in a hybrid system. Achieving the overall goal of the 50% increase in vehicle freight efficiency is to be achieved through efficiency improvement in advanced vehicle systems technologies and advanced engine technologies. Demonstration requirements for light-duty vehicles.

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JANUARY 11, 2010

These projects will receive more than $115 million in funding to develop and demonstrate systems-level fuel efficiency technologies by 2015, including improved aerodynamics, reducing engine idling technologies, waste heat recovery to increase engine efficiency, advanced combustion techniques, and powertrain hybridization.

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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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OCTOBER 3, 2015

Waste to energy: expanded and updated waste-to-energy pathways to include renewable natural gas and hydrothermal liquefaction fuels from wastewater treatment plant biosolids and municipal solid waste. Soybeans-based fuels: updated N 2 O emissions in soybean fields.

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MAY 31, 2011

The board will help ALTe address important industry needs as the company prepares to deploy their range-extended electric powertrain into light and medium-size trucks, vans and buses early next year. ALTe is the developer of a Range Extended Electric Powertrain used to repower light commercial vehicles up to 26,000 GVW. Earlier post.).

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

Volvo Trucks North America unveiled an innovative SuperTruck demonstrator whose combination of advanced vehicle and powertrain technologies achieved a freight efficiency improvement of 88% and boosted fuel efficiency by 70%, exceeding 12 miles per gallon in road tests. Click to enlarge. for the D11 and 2.5% for the D13.

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JULY 17, 2020

Rationally Designed Lithium Ion Batteries Towards Displacing Internal Combustion Engines. AOI 04: Platinum Group Metals (PGM) Content Reduction to Enable Cost-Effective Aftertreatment for Gasoline and Diesel Engines. Greatly Reduced Vehicle Platinum Group Metals Content Using Engineered, Highly Dispersed Precious Metal Catalysts.

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AUGUST 10, 2011

The selections announced focus on eight approaches to improving vehicle efficiency: Advanced fuels and lubricants : Eight projects awarded to improve fuels and lubricants that will enable optimal performance of advanced combustion engines. Advanced fuels and lubricants. drop-in replacement fuels). 6,000,000.

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DECEMBER 20, 2013

VTO focuses on a mix of near- and long-term vehicle technologies including advanced batteries, power electronics and electric motors, lightweight and propulsion materials, advanced combustion engines, advanced fuels and lubricants, and other enabling technologies. mpg) for light trucks by 2025 (54.5

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APRIL 2, 2012

liter EcoBoost engine ( earlier post ) for $295. Auto Start-Stop saves fuel use when the car is standing and running at idle. starter motor to provide seamless engine starts once a driver. module to assures vehicle accessories function normally when the engine is off. Fuel-economy includes: 2013 Fusion 1.6-liter

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MARCH 7, 2018

liter gasoline engine that reaps the performance and fuel economy benefits of high thermal efficiency; and a new mid-power, fourth-generation self-charging hybrid system. liter four-cylinder gasoline engine and continuously variable transmission (CVT). liter gasoline engine. UX 200 with new 2.0-liter

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NOVEMBER 11, 2014

Compared to baseline figures for 2010, the Group wants to reduce energy and water consumption, waste generation and emissions (including CO 2 emissions) by 25% in all of its business areas. and coasting with engine off. This can significantly improve fuel economy when the driver adopts an anticipatory style of driving.

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DECEMBER 16, 2010

AOI 1: Advanced Fuels and Lubricants Technologies. The goal of this AOI is to support advanced fuels and lubricants technologies that will enable optimal performance of advanced combustion engines for passenger and commercial vehicle applications. Fuels and Lubricants for Advanced Combustion Regimes. Miller Cycle).

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MAY 13, 2010

One of GM’s innovations involves the creation of a shape memory alloy (SMA) heat engine for power generation from waste engine heat. in 2009 are green innovations, evidence of the rapid development by GM researchers and engineers. Source: GM. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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FEBRUARY 9, 2011

Salt Point) is working on a diesel additive that would increase fuel efficiency by reducing engine friction. Syracuse University (with BorgWarner of Ithaca) is working on a diesel engine fuel injection system that would create a “supercritical” mixture of fuel and carbon dioxide for a more efficient, less polluting engine.

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AUGUST 25, 2022

In the parallel hybrid system the electric motor can power the car by itself, the gas engine can power the car by itself or they can power the car together. liter V6 engine that runs on 95 octane and three motors that produce a total 308 horsepower and 247 pound-feet of torque. The system comprises a 3.5-liter

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JANUARY 28, 2014

Five technology paths for very-low-NO x and GHG emissions from heavy-duty natural gas engines. SoCalGas), showcases the technologies currently under development that could deliver near-zero-emission heavy-duty natural gas engines by the end of this decade. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge. grams per brake horsepower-hour (g/bhp-hr).

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OCTOBER 12, 2009

Among the projects discussed were reducing cold starts; using waste heat for different heating applications in the car; and a new implementation of a thermoelectric generator (TEG) for waste heat recovery. Encapsulating the engine for heat retention. Click to enlarge. No more cold starts.

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