Green Car Congress

MARCH 6, 2020

The technology group Wärtsilä, together with a consortium of six other industry and academic partners, has been awarded EU funding for a major project aimed at reducing fuel consumption and lowering emission levels for shipping. It involves precise controlling of the engine to achieve extreme reductions in exhaust emission levels.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2023

To utilize its dual-fuel potential in Tier III areas fully, the engine is being offered with Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) that reduces methane-slip emissions compared to first-generation, Otto-cycle engines without EGR. This successful gas trial is a very important milestone in the development of the ME-GA engine. —Thomas S.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 9, 2019

has introduced three new low-speed, two-stroke engines that are capable of operating on low emission fuels. Our industry is calling for greener-shipping and the success of our low-pressure dual-fuel X-DF portfolio is evidence that ship owners are looking for sustainability and efficiency from their propulsion system.

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Engine Fuel Gas Exhaust 236

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

In a partnership with the New Mexico Public Education Department, Los Lunas Public Schools, Magdalena Municipal School District and Moriarty-Edgewood School District have each purchased school buses fueled by propane autogas. Adopting propane technology will be significantly cheaper in fuel and maintenance costs.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 5, 2012

In a study of non-metal miners in the US, federal government scientists report that heavy exposure to diesel exhaust increased risk of death from lung cancer. For never-smokers, risk of lung cancer death increased with increasing diesel exhaust exposure. effect of diesel exhaust exposure on lung cancer mortality in.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 18, 2023

Originally ordered in Q2 2021 and scheduled for delivery in July 2023, the ship is powered by MAN B&W ME-GA dual-fuel engines capable of running on fuel oil and LNG, and comes with Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) for emission reduction. Earlier post.) ME-GA-opti continues this trend and will further boost the ME-GA’s reputation.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 10, 2014

Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) have quantified the fuel economy effects of some common driver practices and vehicle accessories or alterations—including underinflated tires, open windows, and rooftop and hitch-mounted cargo. liter four-cylinder engine, also suffered as its fuel economy dipped 22% from 42.5

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 28, 2016

By converting wasted heat energy, the 13-liter D13 with turbo compounding improves fuel efficiency by up to 6.5 Turbo compounding increases fuel efficiency by converting wasted heat energy from the exhaust into useable mechanical energy that is returned as extra torque to the crankshaft of the engine.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 7, 2024

It will boostg fuel efficiency , and improve engine performance, while contributing to environmental sustainability, the company stated in a media release. Feedback from our customers highlighted the prevalence of DPF soot overloading and exhaust back pressure failures,” added Bhushan Patil, Chief AI Scientist at Intangles.

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Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 31, 2023

As gas and diesel prices continue to spiral, improved fuel economy in your truck is becoming even more of an imperative than before. Finding ways to improve your truck’s fuel efficiency can save money while minimizing environmental impact. Proper Tire Maintenance Your truck’s tires are not just rubber meeting the road.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

In addition to zero tailpipe emissions, the Volvo VNR Electric trucks simplify maintenance and improve working conditions for drivers by offering state-of-the-art responsiveness, a quieter cab free of engine-related vibrations, and by eliminating exposure to diesel fuel and exhaust.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 11, 2020

The manufacturer, in partnership with FPT Industrial, continues to explore additional solutions in electrification, alternative fuels and alternative propulsion systems for equipment across all product lines and industries that help achieve sustainability for all in the construction industry without sacrificing power and performance.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

French shipping line CMA CGM, based in Marseille, has selected Winterthur Gas & Diesel’s (WinGD’s) largest, 92 cm bore, dual-fuel low-speed engine to power what are presently the largest containerships ever ordered. The 12X92DF engines will be rated 63,840 kW at 80 rpm, making them the most powerful gas and dual-fuel engines ever built.

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Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

But in order to keep this potential high, it requires regular maintenance. Diesels have a great reputation for duability, but they still need maintenance 1. The biggest source of truck failures is bad maintenance, followed closely by unreliable parts being slotted in as a temporary fix.

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Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

While it’s true that electric vehicles don’t need ant oil changes and fewer tune-ups compared to a traditional fossil-fuel car, there will need to be some maintenance from time to time. There are so many aspects that need to be checked, from the exhaust system, oil changes, brake fluid, transmission fluid and so on.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 16, 2012

liter, four-cylinder, SIDI (spark ignition direct injection) ECOTEC Turbo engines, which begin Opel’s renewal of its powertrain portfolio, deliver improved fuel consumption, performance and refinement. Opel’s engineers selected a central direct-injection fuel system for optimum fuel efficiency and minimal emissions.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 10, 2018

ElectraTherm’s Power+ Generator captures low temperature waste heat to generate fuel-free, emission-free power. At the USNA, the Power+ will capture the waste heat from an existing helicopter turbine used to train the USNA Midshipmen, using a custom designed exhaust gas heat exchanger provided by Creare.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 5, 2015

Neste, the leading producer of renewable diesel and Boeing, the world’s largest aircraft manufacturer, will work together to promote and accelerate the commercialization of renewable aviation fuel. The goal is also to gain widespread market acceptance for renewable aviation fuels, and to progress sustainability accreditation efforts.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 23, 2013

have jointly developed the first “Ene-Farm” home fuel cell system ( earlier post ) for condominiums. The product is the first commercialized fuel cell system in which the fuel cell unit, hot water unit and backup heat source unit can all be stored in the pipe shaft of the condominium. Fuel cell unit. Water tank capacity.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 20, 2016

Iveco has introduced the New Stralis XP long-haul truck, featuring fuel savings of up to 11% and a reduction in total cost of ownership (TCO) of up to 5.6% All the improvements and new features generate fuel savings of up to 11%, while the new services add further savings of up to 3%. in long-distance transport operations.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

fuel consumption reduction over SuperTruck I. With a non-certified prototype Detroit 13-liter engine featuring two-stage turbo and interstage cooling and a 13-speed overdrive transmission, the powertrain is able to achieve lower downspeeding and greater fuel savings through reduced drag overdrive.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 20, 2021

TPS technology has been shown to improve fuel efficiency by as much as 20% at low load points (such as highway driving) and 10-15% over an entire drive cycle. The TPS solution is not expected to need regeneration, unlike conventional diesel particulate filters (DPF), greatly reducing maintenance and improving regulatory compliance.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

Truck drivers have a higher risk of lung cancer that is associated with exposure to diesel exhaust. Diesel exhaust is a complex mixture of particles and gases and the specific component responsible for health effects has not been identified. Some of the gaseous compounds are known or suspected carcinogens.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 26, 2016

FPT Industrial has extended its range of on-road alternative fuel solutions with the 8.7-liter The 6-cylinder engine is suited for applications such as heavy haulage, garbage collection, city and intercity transportation, and can be fueled by compressed (CNG), liquefied (LNG) or renewable (bio-methane) natural gas.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 10, 2014

The California Energy Commission has issued a funding notice ( PON-14-501 ) to support the applied research and development of advanced high-energy ignition systems capable of overcoming the challenges of igniting natural gas fuel under high boost pressures with heavy exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) for spark-ignited Class 3-8 engines.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 20, 2011

Total fuel savings. fed by multipoint fuel injection (MPI)— and 123 lb-ft (167 N·m) of torque with a 30 mpg city and 40 mpg highway fuel economy rating. The 2012 Accent’s highway fuel economy of 40 mpg is an 18% improvement over its predecessor’s 34 mpg highway manual transmission fuel economy rating.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

The increase in severe duty operations is due to changing driving habits on highway, including shorter haul lengths, the growth in intermodal delivery, and more stop-and-go operations, while off-highway has new energy efficient equipment that helps minimize fuel usage by cycling engines from load to no load.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 28, 2018

Now, in a new study published in the ACS journal Environmental Science & Technology , researchers at Carnegie Mellon University have found that secondary organic aerosol (SOA) production from both port fuel injection (PFI) and gasoline direct injection (GDI) vehicles has been substantially reduced through the tightening of NMOG emissions.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 24, 2013

In addition, the 12V250 engine offers increased power of 3,150 kW (4,224 hp) at 900 rpm and 3,500 kW (4,694 hp) at 1000 rpm while maintaining low life-cycle cost, reliability and fuel efficiency. SCR requires the use of a diesel exhaust fluid, typically urea, to reduce NO x in an after-treatment of exhaust gas.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 19, 2014

US transit agencies are adopting lower-emissions diesel technology at a faster percentage than the heavy-duty trucking fleet, said Ezra Finkin, the Director of Policy for the Diesel Technology Forum, at last week’s American Public Transportation Association (APTA) Expo Bus and Maintenance Technical Session in Houston. —Ezra Finkin.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

When equipped with optional 4MATIC all-wheel drive, its fuel mileage numbers are 42 mpg (5.6 No other diesel sedan offers a better EPA fuel economy highway estimate, Mercedes-Benz notes. Fuel pressure for the BlueTEC direct fuel injection system is 2,000 bar, which makes possible even more power and lower exhaust emissions.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 25, 2015

These tests of typical duty cycles have verified fuel savings of more than 20% for the front-end loader and more than 25% on the telescopic boom handler, with an expected payback in under 18 months for both applications. These functional evaluations include more than 1,000 hours on a 16-tonne (17.5-ton) Powerboost system.

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Green Car Congress

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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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 25, 2018

Operators will experience the similarities between natural gas trucks and diesel trucks with respect to power, drivability, fuel range and fuel availability. Additionally, fleet owners will see the advantages natural gas trucks have over diesel, including lower fuel costs. Like Cummins Westport’s new L9N and B6.7N

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 14, 2016

ASDS is a system for ammonia storage and delivery that is used to activate the SCR catalysts used on diesel vehicles to remove NOx from the engine exhaust. Conventional dosing technology is based on spraying an aqueous urea solution (diesel exhaust fluid, DEF) into the exhaust stream. At low exhaust temperatures—e.g.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 6, 2013

The locomotives will also deploy an exhaust aftertreatment system purpose-designed for locomotive installations, using Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) technology. This modular system minimizes space claim and improves fuel efficiency, lowering the overall cost of operation. Click to enlarge.

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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.

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