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OCTOBER 15, 2014

and Europe have implemented tighter emissions or fuel-economy standards for gasoline-powered vehicles, but Europe''s legion of diesel cars and trucks may get even closer scrutiny. As concerns over urban air quality grow, European analysts see diesel-exhaust emissions as the next major target of regulation.

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Diesel Emissions Fuel Economy Exhaust 143

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MAY 6, 2013

The new MY2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van for the US now features a 2.1L, 4-cylinder diesel with a t-speed automatic transmission as standard. The two overhead camshafts actuate 16 intake and exhaust valves. The fuel is injected by means of magnetic injectors and seven-hole injection nozzles. European powertrains.

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2014 Diesel Standards Exhaust 306

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MAY 21, 2015

Formulated to replace metal in automotive applications prone to friction and wear such as oil pumps and exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) systems, the new resin offers wear resistance, and low coefficient of friction in both dry and lubricated environments.

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Polymer F-150 Carbon Fiber Exhaust 150

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

Automakers are turning to downsized turbocharged engines to satisfy more stringent global fuel economy and emission regulations and customer demand for better-performing vehicles. In addition to improving fuel efficiency, downsized turbocharged engines also reduce harmful exhaust emissions. Regional growth projections.

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2019 Global Sale Downsizing 261

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AUGUST 20, 2011

Ford is offering two additional, more fuel efficient, powertrain options for the Focus in Europe: the Ford PowerShift automatic with dual dry-clutch technology, and the Flexifuel derivative capable of utilizing E85 fuel. —Graham Hoare, Executive Director Powertrain Development, Ford of Europe. Earlier post.)

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Ford Europe Fuel Economy Sweden 225

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JULY 8, 2015

We have introduced high‐efficiency diesel engines and diesel particulate filters that eliminate almost all particle emissions from the exhaust tailpipe. The very latest generation of diesel technology combines clean diesel fuel, advanced engines and effective emissions control mechanisms.

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Diesel Fleet Renewable Fuel 150

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MARCH 5, 2014

Still one of the lightest engines in its class, the unit incorporates numerous revisions that enhance performance and help deliver class-leading fuel efficiency and CO 2 emissions. Gasoline engines are chosen by 85% of A-segment customers in Europe. “ We wanted to improve performance, as well as economy. mpg US increasing to 57.4

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MPG Engine Fuel Economy Toyota 287

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NOVEMBER 8, 2015

However, unlike conventional gasoline engines, gasoline direct injection engines produce particulate matter, as do diesels, and emission controls will become an issue the technology must address as standards for particle mass tighten, and also as standards for particle numbers emerge. of total GPF installations by 2020.

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Gasoline 2020 North America Exhaust 150

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JULY 18, 2017

The measures to be taken for nearly all EU5 and EU6 vehicles in Europe will be carried out in close cooperation with the German regulatory authorities. In addition to the advantages in terms of emissions, this results in fuel savings, especially on short journeys. Only then does the treated exhaust gas enter the exhaust system.

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Diesel Exhaust Mercedes Emissions 150

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AUGUST 10, 2009

Additionally, suggested one of the speakers, advanced SIDI (spark-ignited, direct-injection) engines can take light-duty market share back from diesels in Europe based on the same trends. The SULEV standard, established under the current LEV II regulation, is equivalent to the Federal Tier 2 Bin 2 standard. Robert Czarnowski.

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Gasoline Diesel Engine Emissions 150

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OCTOBER 11, 2013

The new Duramax engine was engineered in Europe and the US, with global application as one of its developmental objectives. The new Duramax engine is Euro-4 compliant and can be upgraded to meet Euro-5, -6 and US emission standards. The second generation engine offers better fuel economy, performance and lower emissions.

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Diesel Engine Chevrolet Global 334

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NOVEMBER 29, 2009

GM has already introduced the Cruze in Europe and Asia. Electric power steering is standard. Enhanced with its exhaust-driven turbocharger, the Cruze’s Ecotec 1.4L It is standard on LT and LTZ models, with power ratings estimated at 138 horsepower (103 kW) and 148 lb-ft of torque (200 N·m). Fuel delivery.

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Chevrolet GM MPG Auto 210

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DECEMBER 9, 2016

This year’s forecast recognizes an industry trend for slightly bigger engine sizes in Europe and China as automakers adapt powertrain strategies to tackle updated emissions regulations developed for real-world driving conditions. E-boosting products can significantly improve engine responsiveness and also provide better fuel economy.

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Global Sale Transportation Vehicles 150

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JULY 24, 2018

The 2018 Sportage is available in Europe and Korea with Kia’s new 1.6-liter, liter engine delivers greater efficiency and fuel economy. Combustion is made more efficient with the adoption of a new high-efficiency fuel injection system and revised valvetrain. New ‘SmartStream’ 1.6-liter liter diesel engine. km/l (6.13

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Diesel Kia 2018 Hybrid 150

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OCTOBER 8, 2015

Having better control over the combustion process reduces the emission load on the exhaust aftertreatment systems. Eminox SCRT technology can significantly reduce harmful diesel exhaust gases, particularly in urban operating conditions. Phil Bush, technology manager at Eminox.

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Vehicles Exhaust Emissions Diesel 150

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JUNE 2, 2014

Average NO x emissions of test vehicles over the five test routes compared to US-EPA Tier2-Bin5 emissions standard; repeat test variation intervals are presented as ±1?; The second urea-SCR equipped vehicle exceeded the standard only during rural-up/downhill operating conditions by a factor of ~10.

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Diesel Light Emissions Los Angeles 230

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FEBRUARY 7, 2013

Final fuel economy ratings and power specs will be released closer to the on-sale date. We’ve adapted a proven engine from Europe, the world’s diesel capital, and married it with the emissions-reducing technology that was perfected in the United States. turbo-diesel version of the Cruze. l/100km) on the highway. turbo, a 1.4L

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Chevrolet Diesel Clean Cleaning 239

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

These will equip its trucks when the new standard becomes compulsory in January 2014 (January 2013 for new homologations). This recycles part of the exhaust gases during combustion and reduces the amount of NO x produced by the engine. Euro VI-compliant DTI 11. Click to enlarge. Engines for the heavy duty range (11 L and 13 L).

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Engine Exhaust Volvo Fuel Economy 236

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JULY 16, 2013

Volkswagen has introduced a new version of the Golf GTD (“Gran Turismo Diesel”) in Europe, and plans to bring it to the US market, reportedly likely for the 2016 model year. diesel delivering 184 horsepower (137 kW), 280 lb-ft (380 N·m) of torque, CO 2 emissions of 109 g/km, and a NEDC combined fuel economy figure of 56 mpg US (4.2

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Diesel Exhaust MPH MPG 304

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FEBRUARY 3, 2014

The new Jeep Cherokee will be introduced in Jeep dealerships throughout Europe beginning the second quarter of 2014, with four engine choices: the efficient 2.0-liter The new Jeep Cherokee is the second model in the Jeep lineup to feature the application of this fuel-saving system. In Europe, the 2.0-liter liter Pentastar.

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Jeep Diesel Fuel Economy Russia 220

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JULY 26, 2010

I4 EcoBoost ( earlier post )—the new Explorer offers up to a 30% improvement in fuel economy over the current Explorer. liter V6 is offered as standard equipment across base, XLT and Limited models and delivers an anticipated improvement in fuel economy of more than 20% versus the current Explorer. The Explorer 3.5-liter

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2011 Ford SUV Fuel Economy 186

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JUNE 18, 2013

While policies worldwide are tightening emissions and fuel economy standards, the strictest standard of all is expected in Europe in 2020, Bohr said—average fleet CO 2 emissions of 95 grams per kilometer. Bulander said that start-stop systems will be installed in 70% of all new cars in western Europe by 2017.

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Future Gasoline-Electric Vehicles Gasoline 291

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APRIL 28, 2014

The Weichai Westport WP 12 HPDI is China’s first engine featuring Westport HPDI technology, delivering the power and performance of the base diesel engine, while replacing up to 95% of diesel fuel with cleaner burning, less expensive natural gas. technology available on the majority of the natural gas engines sold by Weichai Westport.

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Engine Gas China Fuel Economy 220

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APRIL 8, 2009

The E 250 BlueTEC combines a four-cylinder CDI engine and SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction) emissions technology to comply with US Tier 2 Bin 5 emissions standards. When fitted to the 7G-TRONIC seven-speed automatic transmission, the E 250 BlueTEC offers fuel economy of 28 mpg US (8.4

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Mercedes Diesel Concept Exhaust 150

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DECEMBER 6, 2016

The new units will feature in 60% or more of vehicles sold annually in Japan, United States, Europe and China in 2021, reducing CO 2 emissions in those markets by 15% or more. Furthermore, to standardize the basic structure of these new units, Toyota used modular design (unified design). mph) and approximately 20% better fuel economy.

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Toyota 2017 Engine Hybrid 150

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OCTOBER 28, 2010

Interest in HEVs and BEVs is driven by a dramatic reduction in or elimination of tailpipe emissions, and the increased fuel economy of these vehicle types helps reduce the world’s dependence on oil. million units), Europe (977,000 units), and Japan (875,000 units). Power and Associates. Government Regulations.

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2020 Global Electric Vehicles Hybrid 250

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JULY 29, 2014

Emission control comes via exhaust gas recirculation, a diesel particulate filter and an oxidation catalytic converter. The engine meets the requirements of the Euro 5b+ emissions standard as they currently stand. It is already ready for the future Euro 6 emissions standard. t and 3.05 t permissible gross vehicle weights.

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Mercedes MPG Diesel Standards 246

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

Toyota Optimal Drive showcases a combination of wide-ranging advanced technologies and internal improvement programs designed to optimize the balance of performance and driving enjoyment with fuel economy and low emissions. D-4D 90 unit returns a combined cycle fuel consumption of 3.8 1.33l Dual VVT-i. l/100km and 10 g/km.

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Gasoline Toyota Diesel Emissions 252

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NOVEMBER 17, 2009

Split-injection enables the catalytic converter to reach the optimal operating temperature faster thus reducing emissions by 25% during cold starts and meet’s California Air Resources Board’s ULEV-2 and PZEV standards. Another major engineering challenge was to reduce internal friction to attain better fuel economy.

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Hyundai Gasoline Engine Production 210

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APRIL 10, 2018

The new Focus features a broad suite of Ford advanced driver assistance technologies and advanced EcoBoost gasoline and EcoBlue diesel engines offering a 10% fuel-efficiency improvement across the range. The all-new Focus goes on sale in Europe and China this year and North America in 2019. Ford’s multi-award-winning 1.0-liter

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Fuel Economy Ford Gasoline Diesel 186

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JULY 1, 2010

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. Combined fuel consumption is 5.71 The metered rate is based on the mass flow of the exhaust gas.

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MPG Fuel Batteries Battery 210

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APRIL 23, 2014

After each expansion cycle the heat exchange fluid is recovered from the exhaust and reheated to ambient temperature via a heat exchanger similar to a conventional radiator. Some of the heat that will inevitably escape down the exhaust will be converted into electricity using a thermoelectric generator (TEG). Earlier post. ).

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Waste Engine Land Rover Transportation 246

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2009

The average fuel consumption of the four diesel engines ranging from 70 kW/95 hp to 118 kW/160 hp, which are expected to represent almost half of the new Astra cars sold in Europe at launch, is 4.6 liter units, each featuring common-rail with multiple fuel injection equipped with particulate filters. L/100 km (51 mpg US).

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Exhaust MPG Gasoline-Electric Engine 199

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MAY 29, 2015

Toyota’s 2015 Auris range in Europe features significant improvements in five key areas; design; sensory quality; the hybrid model; safety; and, improving the model’s segment coverage by some 40%, powertrains. Further lowering Total Cost of Ownership, the new Auris Hybrid now combines an average fuel consumption of just 3.5

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Toyota Hybrid Engine MPH 150

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AUGUST 30, 2009

These were arguably the first flex-fuel vehicles. During the early 1900s, a distillery was a standard piece of farm equipment. These distilleries made 192-proof alcohol for human consumption, lantern fuel and transportation fuel. 80.28, “applicable standard” means: 9.0 As used in this section and Sec.

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Transportation Fuel Renewable Gasoline-Electric 317

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2009

At the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show, Ford of Europe introduced the new 2010 Focus ECOnetic. When equipped with a new optional Ford Auto-Start-Stop system that was previewed on the Ford iosis MAX Concept at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show, the 2010 Focus ECOnetic is targeting average combined cycle fuel consumption of 3.8L/100km

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MPG Ford Re-Charge 2010 236

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OCTOBER 4, 2014

The 2015 CR-V offers a new direct-injected Earth Dreams Technology i-VTEC engine and new continuously variable transmission (CVT); a new suite of “Honda Sensing” safety and driver assistance systems (DAS); significantly enhanced exterior and interior styling; as well a long list of new standard and available features and a new premium Touring trim.

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Fuel Economy 2015 Honda Fuel 311