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JUNE 29, 2013

Rolf Reitz of the University of Wisconsin found that reactivity controlled compression ignition (RCCI) ( earlier post ) in a light-duty engine can meet Tier 2 Bin 5 NO x levels without aftertreatment, while offering a 4% improvement in fuel consumption and 7.3% Their paper is published in the International Journal of Engine Research.

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JUNE 11, 2016

A range of aftertreatment technology options are available to automakers seeking to achieve compliance with the impending EU Real Driving Emissions (RDE) regulations, according to the results of a Ricardo research project presented recently at the SIA Powertrain international conference and exhibition in Rouen, France. Click to enlarge.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Vitesco Technologies, a leading international supplier of advanced powertrain technologies and electrification solutions, is now making electrical catalyst heating available in high-voltage hybrid vehicles as well. The challenge of plug-in hybrids: CO 2 efficiency and low cold engine start emissions.

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DECEMBER 1, 2014

At the 2 nd International Conference Automotive 48 V Power Supply Systems , held last week in Düsseldorf, Germany, Controlled Power Technologies (CPT), a major sponsor of the event, together with leading car makers and Tier 1 suppliers, argued the need for an internationally agreed 48V electrical standard. Click to enlarge. The conference.

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MARCH 28, 2018

Toyota introduced the fifth-generation RAV4 at the New York International Auto Show. The engine utilizes high-speed combustion technology and a variable control system for greater thermal efficiency output, which reduces energy losses associated with exhaust and cooling systems and the movement of mechanical parts, among other factors.

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MAY 16, 2019

Reducing the number of exhaust gas particulates, including those smaller than 23 nm, will help manufacturers meet increasingly stringent future global emissions standards. Reducing engine-out emissions cuts tailpipe emissions in the crucial period before catalyst light-off and reduces the need for costly aftertreatment systems.

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JUNE 23, 2020

The California Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) program, starting with sales of model year 2025 vehicles.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2023

Tenneco has established new test facilities for hydrogen-powered internal combustion engines at its Powertrain test centers in Burscheid, Germany, and Ann Arbor, Michigan.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2013

Researchers at ETH Zürich have developed a light-duty hybrid electric vehicle featuring a dual-fuel natural gas-diesel engine. Volkswagen TDI diesel equipped with a common-rail diesel injection system, turbocharger with variable turbine geometry, and a high pressure exhaust gas recirculation system. Source: Ott et al. Click to enlarge.

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DECEMBER 13, 2017

Southwest Research Institute recently opened a new fully automated, multi-fuel burner facility designed to rapidly and cost-effectively age and evaluate exhaust catalyst equipment for a wide range of engines. The ECTO-Lab can simulate lean and stoichiometric exhaust gas conditions utilizing gasoline, diesel, natural gas, or propane fuels.

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MAY 4, 2016

A study by researchers from the University of Denver and the University of Puget Sound indicates that high-mileage light-duty fleets contribute higher emissions and emissions share than expected based on their actual numbers in the fleet. In their study, Bishop et al. —Bishop et al. Bishop, Donald H. Stedman, Daniel A. 6b00717.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

At the end of 2016, Delphi Technologies was the first to enter production with a 350 bar GDi system, which reduces exhaust particulates by up to 70% compared with typical 200 bar systems. Independent research suggests that internal combustion engines will continue to be in volume production for decades to come.

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JANUARY 5, 2015

Their paper is published in the International Journal of Engine Research. Among their findings were that multi-mode RCCI has the potential to offer greater than 15% fuel economy improvement over a 2009 gasoline PFI baseline over many light-duty driving cycles, despite the lack of complete drive cycle coverage for RCCI mode.

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JANUARY 8, 2020

The ideal licensee would be primarily engaged in manufacturing engine parts and systems, such as catalytic converters and engine exhaust control systems, for the on-road vehicle, off-road vehicle and stationary power sectors. This catalyzes the oxidation of methane to carbon dioxide and water using excess oxygen in the exhaust stream.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

Daimler announced that findings from a new internal investigation have raised questions on the safe usage of R-1234yf as a replacement refrigerant in mobile air conditioning (MAC) systems. This was determined by numerous laboratory and crash tests carried out by international vehicle manufacturers and independent institutions.

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JUNE 4, 2020

The facility provides Excel with capabilities in light-duty and heavy-duty engine testing and capacity to test alternative fuels as well as advanced battery and hybrid drive systems. Excel, founded in 2002, tests engines for exhaust emissions compliance, long- and short-term durability and overall performance.

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MARCH 31, 2021

Due to this individual solution, the battery system could be designed in a particularly light and compact manner. The low weight is also due to the material-saving busbar concept and the light but also stable crash structure of the aluminum housing. Mercedes-AMG is launching with the internally named HPB80 variant with 6.1

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JUNE 2, 2014

In-use testing of three light duty diesel vehicles—certified to US-EPA Tier2-Bin5 and California LEV-II ULEV emissions limits— found a wide variation in real world emissions performance relative to the regulatory limits. Kappanna (2014) “ In-use emissions testing of light-duty diesel vehicles in the US ”. diesels and one 3.0L

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MARCH 26, 2015

—Michael Ruth, Director/Technical Project Leader, Advanced Light-Duty. A dual loop Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system with both low- and high-pressure circuits and switchable valve timing improve light load emissions output and allow for increased power density of the engine. Cummins Inc. met the U.S.

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DECEMBER 3, 2021

In much of the world, December is a month of twinkling lights. Whether for religious or secular celebrations, the variety and functionality of lights have exploded in recent years, abetted by cheap and colorful LEDs and compact electronics. But decorative lights aren't new. His tree now boasted 120 lights and more colors.

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OCTOBER 10, 2012

Their paper was presented at the ASME Internal Combustion Engine Division 2012 Fall Technical Conference by Marcello Canova, assistant professor at OSU; lead author was Philipp Skarke, from the University of Stuttgart Institute for Internal Combustion Engines and Automotive Engineering. Exhaust gas exergy map of EcoCAR engine.

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AUGUST 9, 2023

They are set to make their public debut at the IAA Mobility 2023 international motor show in Munich, with deliveries commencing in December 2023. Its BMW TwinPower Turbo technology includes an upgraded turbocharging system with electrically operated blow-off valve and indirect charge air cooling, along with a cross-bank exhaust manifold.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2012

The US Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded Robert Bosch LLC, in collaboration with Clemson’s International Center for Automotive Research and the Oak Ridge National Laboratory, $2.7 This grant comes as part of the Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy’s Vehicles Technology program.

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APRIL 19, 2016

Markus Distelhoff, Executive Vice President Fuel & Exhaust Management Business Unit in Continental’s Powertrain Division. Cylinder-to-cylinder variations in exhaust gas composition mean that lambda can deviate from the ideal value, adversely affecting NO x conversion. Continental’s ring catalyst addresses both these challenges.

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JULY 23, 2020

The world première of the pioneering electrified Jeep SUVs took place during the 2019 Geneva International Motor Show. It is entirely made of aluminum for lightness (it weighs 106 kilograms). The combination of an internal combustion engine and the electric units delivers acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in around 7.5

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

The newly-developed VEX is targeted at production-line workers whose job is primarily overhead, such as those bolting the underside of vehicles, fitting brake tubes, and attaching exhausts. At 1.6kg, it is light yet highly durable and able to withstand weights of up to 150 kg.

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MARCH 22, 2014

liter diesel, prominently showing the closely attached exhaust aftertreatment system. For example, depending on the emission requirements, 3 different types of exhaust gas recirculation (EGR ) can be used: cooled high-pressure EGR without low-pressure EGR; cooled low-pressure EGR without high-pressure EGR; or. The exhaust side systems.

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JULY 31, 2019

Even for consumer light-duty vehicles, particularly larger size passenger vehicles, limited access to charging infrastructure and/or the substantial recharge time may drive continued demand for alternatives. However, the researchers note, a simple source-to-tank cost analysis neglects the key issue of power generation onboard the vehicle.

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MAY 18, 2015

Conflicting evidence does not support making a firm conclusion on the fuel consumption benefit of catalysed Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR), according to a review of current studies by a team at the University of Bath (UK). According to the review, the conversion of HCs, CO, and NO in the exhaust gas by the catalyst can result in up to a 4.5%

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JUNE 1, 2018

Using a scalable and patented sub-motor architecture, the current Pd18 product, designed to fit inside an 18" wheel rim, provides the power and torque required to propel hybrid and electric vehicles from C-segment all the way to light commercial categories.

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AUGUST 4, 2011

Mazda’s roadmap to the ideal internal combustion engine. the step-by-step introduction of electrification to SKYACTIV internal combustion engines: stop-start, followed by regenerative braking, followed by electric motor drive technologies. Energy balance in an internal combustion engine. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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AUGUST 14, 2017

For laboratory testing, they measured emissions under the Modified Indian drive cycle (MIDC) (similar to NEDC), and the World harmonized Light Duty test cycle (WLTC); cold and hot start tests were performed for each vehicle and drive cycle. gNO x /km for gasoline; and 0.25

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JANUARY 6, 2017

In Europe, the average amount of NO x present in exhaust emissions from modern diesel passenger cars under real-world conditions is more than double the levels from modern trucks and buses, according to a new briefing paper released by the independent research organization International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT).

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APRIL 14, 2014

Volkswagen is presenting the world premiere of the redesigned 2015 Jetta sedan at the 2014 New York International Auto Show. Many components of the MDB engines are used in a modular way, such as the exhaust system components and the injection system, turbocharging systems, and forced induction cooling within the intake manifold module.

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OCTOBER 19, 2022

ECO: Improves hybrid system efficiency by limiting power in response to light to moderate accelerator pedal input. Brake Hold also comes standard, when engaged it is a convenient technology that reduces driver effort while waiting at a traffic light or while driving in heavy traffic. The 2ZR-FXE 1.8-liter

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FEBRUARY 28, 2019

This system, as well as the intelligent charging via an electric auxiliary compressor and an exhaust gas turbocharger, all have the same goal: to enhance the hallmark AMG performance and driving dynamics, but also to reduce fuel consumption and emissions. As a result, the 3.0-liter EQ Boost starter-generator.

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FEBRUARY 8, 2016

The process involves introduction of a low reactivity fuel into the cylinder to create a well-mixed charge of low reactivity fuel, air and recirculated exhaust gases. Among their findings was that E20 offers higher peak load capability and thermal efficiency than gasoline.

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