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JULY 1, 2011

reduced exhaust emissions; stable DC power at all temperatures and speeds; and precise and maintenance-free. The solid-state design eliminates the reduced or lost power experienced by traditional alternators when internal temperatures increase. The Vanner HBA uses DC Converter technology to replace the traditional.

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Hybrid Standards DC Fuel Economy 199

Green Car Congress

JUNE 28, 2010

Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) has successfully demonstrated that its HEDGE (High-Efficiency, Dilute Gasoline Engine) technology, using cooled exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) and advanced ignition systems, suppresses low-speed pre-ignition in turbocharged gasoline direct-injection engines. Earlier post.).

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Engine Fuel Economy Gasoline Emissions 186

Green Car Congress

JUNE 2, 2014

The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) contracted with the Center for Alternative Fuels, Engines and Emissions at West Virginia University to conduct in-use testing of three light-duty diesel vehicles (two 2.0L diesels and one 3.0L diesel) over pre-defined test routes exhibiting diverse driving conditions. Click to enlarge.

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Diesel Emissions Light Los Angeles 230

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 19, 2012

Higher scavenging efficiency from a high stroke-to-bore ratio. Since first releasing our engine’s results, we have demonstrated a steady increase in brake thermal efficiency, all while meeting the toughest, global emissions standards.

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Engine Power Powered 2011 225

Green Car Congress

APRIL 27, 2009

It is commercializing three initial products: Variable Torque Enhancement System, VTES, an electric supercharging system; SpeedStart12, an integrated belt-driven starter generator system; and TIGERS, an exhaust turbine-driven generator system. It can also help minimize the need for expensive exhaust after-treatment. Earlier post.).

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Low Cost Diesel Engine Exhaust 186

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 3, 2016

The Energy Department’s Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) announced up to $32 million in funding for 10 innovative projects as part of the Next-Generation Energy Technologies for Connected and Autonomous On-Road Vehicles (NEXTCAR) program. Earlier post.) 1,500,000.

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Connect Connected Vehicles Universal 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 13, 2014

Ford introduced the all-new Ford F-150 at its press conference at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. All-new aluminum cylinder heads feature water-cooled integrated exhaust manifolds. Variable displacement oil pump reduces internal engine friction to improve fuel economy. 2015 F-150. Click to enlarge.

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F-150 Ford Engine Fuel Economy 329

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 15, 2018

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. The exhaust manifolds are cast integral with the cylinder heads. The Pentastar V-6 uses an 11.3:1 Thermal management.

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2019 Hybrid Fuel Economy Volt 240

Green Car Congress

JULY 16, 2013

The GTD bodyshell now has 28% of parts in ultra-high-strength, hot-formed steel, up from 6% on the Golf A6. The most important component for reducing internal emissions is variable valve timing, actuated by cam phasing. This arrangement also enables faster reactions to target value changes in the part-load range. New EGR system.

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Diesel Exhaust MPH MPG 304

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 8, 2015

For US clients, the partnership envisions the initial approach to licensing and approval in accord with a Part 50 process, and further contemplates continuation of the work effort to achieve Part 52 certification. The licensing documentation will include applicable materials for a Safety Analysis Report as appropriate.

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Mitsubishi Water Electric Electrical 150

Green Car Congress

MAY 26, 2016

million project is funded in part by a $14.5-million Additionally, two wharf cranes will be upgraded with new electrical drives and control systems, and the project will demonstrate ShoreCat, the next generation of the METS-1 (Marine Exhaust Treatment System) for capturing at-berth vessel emissions without plugging into shore power.

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Los Angeles California Emissions Green 150

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 4, 2024

Elegant + Powerful + Efficient Editor’s Note: Land Rover part of JLR is embarking on what it calls “reimagination,” entailing a new focus on three “families”—Range Rover, Defender and Discovery. Selecting the Dynamic drive mode presents a pleasant exhaust note for spirited acceleration delivering 0-60 mph times consistently in the 4.5

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Plug-in Plug Hybrid Land Rover 61

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 4, 2024

The 74-year-old Land Rover part of JLR is embarking on what it calls “reimagination,” entailing a new focus on three “families”—Range Rover, Defender and Discovery. Select the Dynamic drive mode for a wonderful throaty exhaust note and spirited acceleration, with 0-60 mph runs consistently turned in the 5.4 Your numbers may differ.

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Hybrid Land Rover Range PHEV 60

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Seven years ago we defined a challenging durability cycle for a water-cooled electric machine operating in the harsh under-bonnet environment, combining the most damaging events experienced by both a starter motor and an alternator at 12V. The business was established in 2007 to acquire Visteon’s advanced powertrain business.

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Industrial Industry Hybrid Volt 150

Drive Electric

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

We investigated some of the most common questions and concerns about the dangers of owning and driving an EV and how they compare to internal combustion engine vehicles (ICEVs) in terms of safety. Useful terms: Internal Combustion Engine Vehicle (ICEV) and Electric Vehicle (EV). Here’s what we discovered.

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Gas-Electric Electric Vehicles Gas Power 98

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 24, 2010

In the event of slippage it instantaneously engages a hydraulic power supply to transfer extra torque to the wheel with the most traction by modulating the differential from fully open to fully locked, and anywhere in between, depending on driving conditions. —Dave Genise.

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Eaton Emissions Fuel Range 218

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 25, 2017

The company is using the opportunity of the event to provide more details into the SPCCI engine, announced in August. Featuring Mazda’s own Spark-Controlled Compression Ignition combustion method, the SKYACTIV-X engine represents the next step in Mazda’s quest to develop a gasoline engine with the ideal internal combustion mechanism.

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Mazda Engine Concept Fuel Economy 170

Green Car Congress

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. The remaining two-thirds are lost as waste heat going into the environment through the car’s exhaust emissions and through the radiator. Click to enlarge.

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BMW Fuel Exhaust CO2 218

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 14, 2013

Water-cooled exhaust-gas recirculation (EGR) for Tier II, Bin 5 and ULEV II compliance. The intelligent software takes into account variables including engine torque gradients, kick-down events, longitudinal and lateral acceleration, grade changes, friction detection and downshift detection to determine the appropriate shift map.

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Jeep MPG 2014 Fuel Economy 231

Green Car Congress

MARCH 5, 2018

Events such as negotiating towns on the way to the destination are taken into account when planning the available electrical energy, and during recuperation and thermal conditioning of the drive components. The internal friction has been reduced by around 25%. In addition, the engine is also more compact than its predecessor.

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Plug-in Diesel Plug Hybrid 244

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 12, 2015

Nissan’s new 2016 Titan XD full-size pickup, which made its debut at the 2015 North American International Auto Show, was also the platform for the debut of the first vehicle installation of the all-new Cummins 5.0L The new TITAN XD engine features more than 70% parts commonality with the commercial variant of the Cummins ISV5.0

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Diesel 2016 Nissan Engine 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 24, 2013

During a media event in Wolfsburg, Germany, Volkswagen provided a medium dive into details of its two-seater XL1 Super Efficient Vehicle diesel plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ) as well as some driving time on local roads and highways. DPF regen events, etc.). The RTM parts are produced in multi-shell heated and vacuum-sealed molds.

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Plug-in Diesel Plug Hybrid 324

Cars That Think

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Everyone solemnly agreed, again, to follow the science, which has shown in exhaustive detail that humanity will suffer from heat, fire, floods, and droughts if the world warms beyond 1.5° But it's also a way of indicating that there is hope and possibility in navigating the dangerous part of the climate change situation.

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Climate Climate Change Mariner Pollution 141

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 3, 2014

The new Jeep Cherokee ( earlier post ) will make its European debut at the 84 th Geneva International Motor Show this year. liter engine features MultiAir technology and features the second-generation MultiAir2 system that further enhances combustion control, improves efficiency and reduces exhaust emissions.

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Jeep Diesel Fuel Economy Russia 220

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 1, 2021

If you order the performance exhaust or go for the Z51 package, those numbers go up to 495 and 470. inch rear) that were e-boost power-assisted, part of the anti-lock brake system. The LED tail lights sit wide above the two sets of dual chrome exhaust tips, making for an almost menacing look. inch front/13.3-inch

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Chevrolet MPG Clean Cleaning 85

Green Car Congress

JUNE 21, 2022

For example: Cells: Laminated ceramic separators provide protection against internal short circuits and the reduce electrolyte design minimises the potential volume of flammable gases. All parts of the system are protected against water ingress. Safety is engineered into the Navius MRS-3 from individual cells to the complete system.

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Mariner Batteries Battery Range 259

Green Cars News

APRIL 28, 2009

The reduction of particulate emissions is a major issue for the off-highway segment of the commercial vehicle industry, which faces tough new international regulations in 2012, when for the first time legislators will assess the emissions of engines under transient conditions.

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Low Cost Emissions Diesel Exhaust 36

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 4, 2013

Since the pistons cyclically expose or occlude the exhaust and intake ports, there is no valve train. Because the intake and exhaust ports are at the opposite ends of the cylinder, opposed-piston engines have efficient, uniflow scavenging. Scavenging continues until a 230° crank angle, at which time the exhaust ports close.

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Diesel Power Powered Exhaust 334

Green Car Congress

APRIL 17, 2014

Throughout the world, many efforts are being made to improve the thermal efficiency of internal combustion engines. Due to the lower exhaust enthalpy of lower temperature engines using PPCI, it is difficult to produce intake boost with acceptable boost system parasitis. Engine dyno tests were run at idle, part-load, and full-load.

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Gasoline Engine Fuel Wisconsin 304

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 25, 2013

All model variants come with extensive BMW EfficientDynamics technology as standard and meet the stipulations of the EU6 exhaust standard. Even the exhaust has been specifically tuned for the M235i. The successor to the 1 Series Coupe will make its world debut at the North American International Auto Show in January 2014.

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BMW Fuel MPH Power 210

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 11, 2014

On-road NO x emission levels of Euro 6 diesel cars in Europe are on average about seven times higher than the NO x limit set by the Euro 6 emission standard, according to a new report published in Berlin by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT). Earlier post.). Source: ICCT. Click to enlarge. Vicente Franco, lead author.

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Diesel Emissions West Virginia 2014 344

Cars That Think

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

We also post a weekly calendar of upcoming robotics events for the next few months. Please send us your events for inclusion. And if you want to get exhausted on behalf of a robot, the full 400m dash is below. Video Friday is your weekly selection of awesome robotics videos, collected by your friends at IEEE Spectrum robotics.

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San Antonio Boston Universal Connecticut 85

Green Car Congress

JULY 29, 2016

At its Innovation Days 2016 event in Munich, BMW unveiled new versions of its three and four- cylinder gasoline and diesel engines. The improvements that have been incorporated to minimize emissions are furthermore designed to lower levels not just of emissions but also other exhaust gas components. Click to enlarge.

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Gasoline Diesel BMW Engine 150

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 4, 2014

Each journal on the forged-steel crankshaft is micro-polished to reduce internal friction. To improve smoothness throughout the rpm range and help lower noise levels, the CR-V is fitted with an internal balancer unit. included angle between the intake and exhaust valves; the new engine features an included valve angle of 35?.

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Fuel Economy 2015 Honda Fuel 311

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 12, 2013

Hybrid system with an electric turbocharger in the internal combustion engine (ERS-H – Energy Recovery System Heat, a system that stores energy converted from heat). In addition to the internal combustion engine, the powertrain concept, for the first time, features the integration of two hybrid systems: ERS-K and ERS-H.

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Audi Hybrid Energy Storage Diesel 278

Cars That Think

AUGUST 6, 2021

In an International Space Station major milestone more than fifteen years in the making, a long-delayed Russian science laboratory named Nauka automatically docked to the station on 29 July, prompting sighs of relief in the Mission Control Centers in Houston and Moscow. This is a guest post.

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Houston Russia Solar International 144

Cars That Think

JANUARY 26, 2023

That’s according to 2023 IEEE President Saifur Rahman , who was among the speakers from engineering organizations at the COP27 event held in Egypt in November. The heat from the turbine’s exhaust is used to produce steam to turn a turbine in the second stage. Another efficient option he pointed out is the combined cycle power plant.

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Climate Change Climate Coal Grid 90