Green Car Congress

JANUARY 28, 2016

The automotive catalytic converter, developed in the early 1970s primarily by General Motors and BASF/Engelhard and first deployed in 1975, changes exhaust pollutants into CO 2 , water vapor and nitrogen. Further advancements in automotive fuel economy. Engine designs for fuel economy can result in reduced exhaust temperatures.

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GM Supplies Companies South Africa 150

Green Car Congress

MARCH 19, 2015

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.

Emissions 150

Emissions Exhaust South Africa Diesel 150

Green Car Congress

MARCH 31, 2015

GDI engines help improve fuel economy and therefore reduce CO 2 emissions; however, they can have higher particulate emissions due to shorter fuel/air mixing times in the cylinder compared to multiport fuel injection engines.

Gasoline 150

Gasoline Emissions Czech Republic Exhaust 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

Variable-geometry, sequential twin-scroll turbochargers are powered by the exhaust gases, while a third electric supercharger—powered by Bentley’s innovative 48V system—spools up within 30 microseconds to eliminate turbo lag. The next-generation 4.0-liter liter V8 engine is mated to a ZF eight-speed automatic transmission.

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Bentley Diesel South Africa Electric 150

Plug In Partners

JUNE 14, 2007

If the manufacturers have no surprises up their exhaust pipes the car will be practical and reasonably priced. Nègre has signed deals to bring its design to 12 more countries, including Germany, Israel and South Africa. 18% Alternative fuel hybrid. 37% Higher fuel economy. 39% Plug-in hybrids.

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New York City New York Alternative Fuels Plug-in 100