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SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Importantly, dDSF is able to combine improved tailpipe emissions while simultaneously reducing fuel consumption, thus combining two critical objectives that have previously competed against each other. Engine controller with dDSF: Tula’s proprietary SW for smooth, efficient operation and fuel economy gains. Source: Tula.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2020

Combined fuel consumption is 7.0 An actuator in the exhaust system, as fitted to the first SQ5 TDI, gives the V6 a sonorous sound. The solenoid injectors used to inject the fuel operate with consistently high precision due to a new piezo sensor that monitors the closing of the needle. l/100km (33.6 liters (0.2

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AUGUST 26, 2010

(MHI) has developed a generator-integrated hybrid turbocharger for marine propulsion diesel engines which utilizes engine exhaust gas not only to drive the turbocharger but also to generate electricity. At the same time, the hybrid turbocharger also enables reductions in fuel consumption and carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) emissions.

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MAY 29, 2020

Researchers at KAUST’s Clean Combustion Research Center have developed a method to predict and to avoid undesirable combustion events in advanced engines, such as knocking and super-knock. In their latest work, the team has extended the theoretical formula to consider temperature and concentration fluctuations of the fuel/air mixture.

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APRIL 26, 2022

Odor causing VOCs such as jet fuel smell and odorous organic acids can enter the cabin from exhaust fumes, engine oil and hydraulic leaks, as well as de-icing fluid ingestion. These odors can result in crew and passenger discomfort or even fume events causing aircraft diversions and delays.

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

At the Frankfurt Motor Show next week, Mercedes-Benz will display publicly for the first time the pre-production version of the Mercedes-Benz GLC F‑CELL fuel cell plug-in hybrid. The GLC F-CELL features a ~9 kWh lithium-ion battery pack combined with a new fuel cell stack. Earlier post.). Simulation, test rigs, road testing.

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JUNE 24, 2014

Chrysler Group is offering fuel-saving Engine Stop-Start (ESS) technology as standard equipment on certain models of the award-winning 2015 Jeep Cherokee mid-size SUV and 2015 Chrysler 200 mid-size sedan. ESS accounts for a one-mpg city-cycle fuel-economy gain in the Ram, the most fuel-efficient truck in its segment.

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MAY 31, 2017

A joint study by Controlled Power Technologies (CPT) and Austria’s Technische Universität Wien (TU Wien) into 48V diesel mild hybrid technology verified a 9% reduction of NO x in raw engine-out emissions, while retaining the fuel economy and CO 2 benefits of diesel engine technology.

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JULY 23, 2014

Enerpulse Technologies said that it has further identified the underlying mechanism by which its its pulsed energy ignition technology improves fuel economy, reduces emission and delivers higher torque in spark ignited (SI) internal combustion (IC) engines. Earlier post.) —Wes Helgeson, senior research engineer.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2013

Ford says the engine can deliver up to 15% better fuel economy than comparable six-cylinder engines. Featuring a twin-scroll turbocharger and a three-port integrated exhaust manifold (IEM), the 2.3-liter Class-exclusive Active Grille Shutters are designed to help improve MKC fuel efficiency at highway speeds.

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

The project aims to deliver full hybrid equivalent fuel economy and performance with less than 70 g/km CO 2 emissions as measured over the European Drive Cycle, but at a significantly lower cost. version of its vehicle (a 2009 Ford Focus) but with fuel economy and CO 2 emissions approaching those of a Prius. million (US$5 million).

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JANUARY 18, 2016

While achieving LTC with diesel fuel over a wide operating range has been shown to be difficult for several reasons, gasoline, with its high volatility and low chemical reactivity, offers a more attractive fuel option for LTC. The potential for using low temperature combustion (LTC) in compression ignition engines (i.e.,

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FEBRUARY 25, 2014

When driving short distances, this technology can reduce fuel consumption by up to 3%. Longer axle ratios reduce fuel consumption. The reference mass is the kerb weight of the vehicle plus 75 kg - which accounts for the driver and a 90-percent-full fuel tank. The manufacturer can choose either of these methods.

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2015

Pentastar, first introduced in 2009 ( earlier post ), was the first of an all-new line of V-6 engines intended to improve fuel efficiency across the Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge lineup. Depending on the application, the redesigned V-6 delivers fuel-economy improvements of more than 6% while increasing torque more than 14.9%. 1 from 10.2:1,

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

As a result, up to 25% of the diesel fuel can be saved. This provides operators with further application possibilities and can also ensure that the value of the vehicle is maintained in the event that routes are electrified. With hybrid drives, braking energy is converted into electrical energy and stored in the battery.

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The smaller size enables better heat management and retention for improved fuel economy capability, while the simple single-pass exhaust flow design delivers low back pressure, meeting the needs of end-user customers. A typical filter consists of an array of small channels for exhaust gas to flow.

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APRIL 26, 2018

A combination of advanced fuel-injection technology, a newly developed air management system, and intelligent temperature management has made such low readings possible, Bosch says. A dynamic driving style demands an equally dynamic recirculation of exhaust gases. In urban driving, vehicles frequently fail to reach this temperature.

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Driven by two electric motors, it meets all the requirements of class VR9 protection without any limitations, as does the new combustion-engine BMW 7 Series Protection (fuel consumption combined in WLTP cycle: 15.6 The new BMW 7 Series Protection also features a self-sealing fuel tank as a standard. kWh/100 km.

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Beginning in Q2 2016, and in addition to the official fuel consumption and CO 2 information, Opel will start publishing fuel consumption numbers recorded under the WLTP cycle, starting with the new Astra. It also considers other widely used factors such as air conditioning and seat heaters that drive fuel consumption upwards.

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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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APRIL 22, 2014

is developing a prototype 10 kW Free Piston Engine Linear Generator (FPEG) featuring a thin and compact build, high efficiency and high fuel flexibility. In the latter approach, the gas spring chamber is responsible for returning the piston for the subsequent combustion event. A team at Toyota Central R&D Labs Inc.

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MAY 7, 2012

Designed to capture diesel engine soot particles while minimizing restrictions to exhaust flow, the DuraTrap AT LP 300/10 filter features thinner cell walls and an optimized material microstructure to enable better engine performance and fuel consumption. Corning’s DuraTrap AT LP 300/10 filter will be used in select 1.6-liter

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APRIL 14, 2016

Key learnings from Volvo’s SuperTruck ( earlier post ) efforts played a critical role in the design and engineering of Volvo Trucks North America’s recently introduced 2017 powertrain, delivering improved fuel efficiency and performance to customers. Common Rail Fuel Injection System. Earlier post.). Wave Piston. for the D11 and 2.5%

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DECEMBER 24, 2012

(Teekay LNG), an offshoot of Teekay Corporation, the international shipping group, has placed an order for two LNG carriers powered by 2 × 2 5G70ME-GI dual-fuel, two-stroke, gas-injection engine, including an option for three further ships.

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The Ram 1500 now owns the half-ton pickup segment’s top two spots in the EPA’s 2014 highway fuel-economy rankings. In addition to superior fuel economy, it delivers peak torque of 420 lb-ft (569 N·m), not matched by full-size trucks equipped with V-6 engines. Diesel Engines Fuel Efficiency' The all-new 3.0-liter

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The diversified manufacturer also said that in addition to boosting engine performance, its superchargers can provide up to a 5% fuel savings and reduce emissions compared to competing technologies. 136 kg], which translates into improved fuel economy and enhanced performance and safety for the end consumer.

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MARCH 26, 2015

The Cummins team not only surpassed all fuel-economy targets, but also achieved criteria emissions lower than the stringent Tier 2/Bin 2 levels. Test cycle fuel economy (mpg). The Highway Fuel Economy Test (HFET) and FTP-75 Test (city) cycles demonstrated fuel economy above 35 mpg (6.72 ATLAS target. ATLAS result.

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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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JANUARY 15, 2018

An all-new 48V eTorque mild-hybrid system delivers improved fuel efficiency for both 3.6-liter Cooling air is drawn from inside the truck and vented via the built-in cabin exhausters. A cooled exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system enables improved fuel economy and emissions performance at higher loads.

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OCTOBER 30, 2020

During the virtual event, Chevrolet Performance will survey SEMA members interested in building their own electric projects to help finalize Chevrolet’s initial eCrate offering. liter) V-8, three-speed automatic, fuel system and exhaust. eCrate Installer Certification Program.

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“In the event of an engine failure, engine oil and fuel vapor may be released into the engine compartment and accumulate near ignition sources such as hot engine or exhaust components, possibly resulting in an engine compartment fire,” the NHTSA mentioned. Hybrid/Plug-In Hybrid motors. Extra remembers The U.S.

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The final results will be presented at the UK’s LCV2016 event on 14-15 September. In addition, the integration of hybrid and emissions control systems has the potential to deliver up to a 10-12% reduction in fuel consumption, equivalent to sub-80g/km of CO 2 emissions (NEDC). ADEPT powertrain architecture.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2009

which showed that IBIDEN’s Silicon Carbide (SiC) diesel particulate filter (DPF) and NxtGen’s syngas generator (SGG) ( earlier post ) improved fuel economy by up to 3% when paired together in an exhaust aftertreatment system. LTD recently completed an engine bench test with NxtGen Emission Controls Inc.,

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JUNE 12, 2014

The 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage is currently the most fuel-efficient non-hybrid gasoline car in the US, with combined EPA rating of 40 mpg (5.88 Fuel economy with the 5-speed is 37 mpg (6.36 feet—as well as an ECO indicator light that illuminates to signal the driver when they are achieving exemplary fuel economy while driving.

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LiquidPiston will be developing its X4 test rig: a prototype 30 kW diesel X-engine, with targeted brake specific fuel consumption (BSFC) of 186 g/kWh (better fuel efficiency than heavy duty truck engines, and twice the fuel economy of a gasoline engine over a typical drive cycle). Earlier post.). Shkolnik et al.

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JANUARY 5, 2011

ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Company has filed a US patent application (# 20100326387 , published 30 December 2010) on methods using a wide range of fuel-alcohol blends to expand the operating envelope of engines operating in advanced combustion modes. reduced maximum rates of pressure increase during HTHR.

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The fuel contains advanced NExBTL diesel, refined using Neste Oil’s hydrogenation technology, and up to 7% conventional FAME biodiesel. Both fuels are sustainably produced from German rapeseed oil. The ADAC 24-Hour Race held at the Nürburgring circuit in Germany is an annual endurance event open to both sports and production cars.

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