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APRIL 1, 2011

Agilyx Corporation, a startup commercializing a waste plastic to synthetic crude oil technology, has closed a $22 million Series B round led by Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers (KPCB), and joined by new strategic investors, Waste Management, Inc. and Total Energy Ventures International, an affiliate of oil and gas company, Total SA.

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2015

Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) have developed a ternary mixed oxide catalyst composed of copper oxide, cobalt oxide, and ceria (dubbed “CCC”) that outperforms synthesized and commercial platinum group metal (PGM) catalysts for CO oxidation in simulated exhaust streams while showing no signs of inhibition—i.e.,

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APRIL 23, 2014

The Dearman project is to deliver a production-feasible waste-heat recovery system for urban commercial vehicles, which offers life-cycle CO 2 savings of up to 40%; fuel savings of 25%, with the potential of up to almost 50%; and potential payback in less than three years. Earlier post. ). Earlier post. ). Other IDP10 awards.

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JANUARY 31, 2012

Borla Performance Industries , a leader in the design and manufacture of stainless steel performance exhaust, has an option to license a novel nanopore membrane technology developed at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). For the recovery of previously wasted energy from relatively low temperature (.

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JULY 2, 2015

Fraunhofer researchers in Germany have developed a process for the conversion of CO-rich exhaust gases from steel plants into fuels and specialty chemicals. The technology came about during one of Fraunhofer’s internal preliminary research projects and through individual projects with industrial partners. LanzaTech and Siemens.

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AUGUST 26, 2012

Opcon, in collaboration with Wallenius Marine, recently completed the first reference installation of its Waste Heat Recovery technology for ocean-going vessels in a project supported by the Swedish Energy Agency. The Opcon systems generate electricity from low-value waste heat in the vessel’s steam and cooling system. Earlier post.)

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NOVEMBER 8, 2022

It also makes Volvo Cars the first car manufacturer to fully exit its participation in the development and manufacturing of internal combustion engines. Aurobay’s zero-emission engine project would be powered by a renewable fuel made from waste and make use of innovative technology to pre-heat the catalytic converter before a cold start.

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JULY 14, 2010

Cyclone Power Technologies has completed internal testing of its initial waste heat power generator ( earlier post ) and has shipped the beta unit to its customer, Bent Glass Design. The final system is expected to be cash positive in 12 months and provide a full payback to Bent Glass within three years.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2017

Mineta San José International Airport (SJC). Since the Proterra electric buses have no combustion engine, riders will enjoy a quieter, smoother, exhaust-free ride. These include recycling and composting programs supporting a zero-waste commitment by 2022; a 1MW, 3.4-acre Proterra was bidding against BYD for the airport contract.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2010

Research on utilizing low-grade heat from sources such as industrial waste streams, geothermal activity, and solar heating has focused on using solid-state thermoelectrics and Stirling engines to harvest low-grade waste heat as electrical energy. Tags: Thermoelectrics Waste Heat Recovery. Credit: ACS, Hu et al. Click to enlarge.

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APRIL 26, 2017

The trial operations will utilize the system as an internal power generation facility, with the aim of testing and evaluating the system’s energy efficiency, performance, and durability. In addition, it has a cogeneration system (combined heat and power) that uses the waste heat produced in power generation.

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MARCH 19, 2019

We have—and continue to develop—technologies that reduce NO x emissions and improve the overall fuel economy of internal combustion diesel engines, as well technologies for electric, hybrid and fuel cell commercial vehicles. Since 2008, Eaton’s Vehicle Group has been laser-focused on reducing emissions and fuel consumption.

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OCTOBER 28, 2022

Olivine is a CO 2 -reactive waste product that can be returned as tailings after capture carbon from the air. Travertine will launch a transformative process that integrates strong acid treatment of mining waste or tailings with electrolytic acid recycling. Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. University of Nevada, Reno.

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OCTOBER 1, 2014

In June, GMZ reported the successful demonstration of a TEG designed for automotive waste heat recapture and built with the TG8 modules. Internal Resistance (Ω). The small size, high power output and reliability of this device make it suited for local, high reliability power generation from waste and primary heat sources.

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MARCH 24, 2023

What Are the Environmental Impacts of Tires Questions & Answers from our Friends at EarthTalk® Dear EarthTalk : What happens to all the rubber waste that wears off tires as cars and trucks roll down the road? Is it bad for the environment? — Jack C.,

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NOVEMBER 7, 2010

Kreutz used two examples of CCTF systems in his analysis: biodiesel from microalgae and Sandia National Laboratory’s S2P process (an effort to utilize concentrated solar energy to convert waste CO 2 into synthetic fuels, earlier post ). In CCTF, the source of CO 2 determines the net carbon intensity of the fuel, Kreutz says.

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JUNE 8, 2019

This means that the turbocharger and the exhaust manifold are now positioned at the rear, on the side of the firewall when viewed from behind. Furthermore, the new arrangement allows much improved air ducting with shorter distances and fewer diversions - both on the intake and exhaust side. Larger exhaust valves. Turbocharger.

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Mercedes Exhaust Oil-Sands Engine 277

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2014

The idea is to take as little energy as possible from the internal combustion engine. We then multiplied the sources of electrical energy for power units by adding solar panels and installing an exhaust gas heat energy recovery system based on the Rankine cycle. Waste heat recovery. and distributes it in real time.

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2015 Vehicles Solar Waste 247

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FEBRUARY 5, 2018

The Ricardo CryoPower split-cycle engine concept redefines the processes of internal combustion to enable significantly improved internal thermal efficiency in comparison with today’s state-of-the-art engines. CryoPower is based on the use of a separate induction and compression cylinder from that used for combustion and exhaust.

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

The recuperated engine uses isothermal compression via cryogenic injection to enable significant exhaust to compressed gas heat transfer. Recuperator to transfer heat from exhaust gas to compressed air. Diesel Engines Fuels Heavy-duty Vehicle Systems Waste Heat Recovery' Source: Neville Jackson. Click to enlarge.

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Engine Fuel Vehicles Waste 249

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

In the flat membrane humidifier, the exhaust and supply air are in cross flow and separated from the membranes. The specifications often require separation of water, gases, and water vapor downstream of the fuel cell—for esthetic reasons, no fluid water should escape from the exhaust air duct. Exhaust pathway.

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Commercial Fuel Vehicles Water 223

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OCTOBER 12, 2009

Among the projects discussed were reducing cold starts; using waste heat for different heating applications in the car; and a new implementation of a thermoelectric generator (TEG) for waste heat recovery. Heating with waste heat. Encapsulating the engine for heat retention. Click to enlarge. No more cold starts.

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APRIL 19, 2023

Electric vehicles with the greatest public health benefits include school buses and other forms of public transport since people usually breathe in exhaust fumes from conventionally powered vehicles while waiting to board. That makes them much better for the environment than traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles.

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Vehicles Tax Credit Arizona Pollution 84

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MAY 18, 2015

An innovative solution for managing traffic queues at international borders is the winner of the 2015 Transport Achievement Award offered by the International Transport Forum at the OECD. The Estonian Association of International Road Transport Carriers estimates that Estonian carrier companies have been able to save €4 million (US$4.6

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APRIL 11, 2016

A team at Japan’s New ACE Institute—an industry-funded research initiative founded to develop a new diesel combustion concept—has developed a new diffusion-combustion-based concept with multiple fuel injectors to overcome the trade-offs of thermal efficiency with energy loss and exhaust emissions typical of conventional diesel engines.

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Diesel Concept 2016 Exhaust 150

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DECEMBER 13, 2022

You can also consider the internals of the vehicle to protect you. This calls for routine interior cleaning , including washing and vacuuming, as well as making sure that all surfaces are clear of clutter and waste. Rideshare customers frequently give cleanliness and comfort top priority when hiring and rating a driver.

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Vehicles Clean Cleaning Automobile Manufacturer 86

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JUNE 15, 2018

R Pikes Peak was driven by the time constraints specified by the regulations for the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. If necessary, air can be supplied to cool the internal battery system in the I.D. The design of the battery and charging system for Volkswagen’s fully-electric I.D. R Pikes Peak.

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OCTOBER 30, 2014

In other words, of the energy available in a gallon of gasoline, a third is lost as waste heat, another third disappears out of the exhaust with only the remaining third available for useful work. A traditional rule of thumb decrees that the conventional gasoline engine achieves efficiency of around one third. Material developments.

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APRIL 24, 2010

bar) is achieved by applying high- or low-pressure exhaust-gas recirculation loops. By adding an exhaust gas turbocharger to the base 1.0L Exhaust-gas turbocharging was selected to realize the highest levels of efficiency. Active-WG control is used for improvements at all engine speeds (< 5500 rpm). < IMEP < 22.5

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Engine Hybrid Fuel Exhaust 170

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JANUARY 12, 2012

The study appears in the journal Tribology International. of the energy output of the fuel is used to actually move the car; the rest is wasted. Of the energy output of fuel in a car engine, 33% is spent in exhaust, 29% in cooling and 38% in mechanical energy, of which friction losses account for 33% and air resistance for 5%.

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MARCH 13, 2016

These are: Advanced internal combustion engine and powertrain systems. Advanced air management system (exhaust gas recirculation, turbocharger, supercharging). Advanced air management system (exhaust gas recirculation, turbocharger, supercharging). Waste heat recovery. Combustion control and optimization technology.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2011

The K6 engine uses six strokes instead of four to reduce the pressure of exhaust gases, which allows it to harvest more energy rather than expelling it with the gas. Slowly decompressing the gases would waste less of that energy and make for a much quieter engine. —Timothy Shedd. Kashmerick and Timothy A.

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Engine Diesel Standards Exhaust 186

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AUGUST 10, 2011

Vehma International of America, Inc. Miltec UV International, LLC. DENSO International America, Inc. Thermoelectric and enabling engine technology : Three projects awarded to improve the efficiency of thermoelectric devices to convert engine waste heat to electricity. Grantee Description. 10,000,000. General Motors, LLC.

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Carbon Fiber Lithium Ion Li-ion Vehicles 268

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2014

Common Rail injection reduces the generation of particles, while exhaust-gas recirculation (EGR) reduces NO x. This improves the exhaust gas values across a wide speed range. We are looking forward to discussions with our international customers. The use of municipal vehicles for waste collection is typical in the industry.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

During deceleration and under braking, the electric motor acts as high-output generator to effect regenerative braking, optimizing energy management in the Lexus Hybrid Drive system by recovering kinetic energy (normally wasted as heat under braking and deceleration) as electrical energy for storage in the high performance battery.

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Lexus Hybrid MPG Exhaust 225

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FEBRUARY 9, 2011

Rochester), with Blue Lake Associates (Rochester) are working on a device that could reduce pollution from a diesel engine by generating an ionic field to oxidize particulate matter in the exhaust, breaking down complex pollutants and making engines more environmentally friendly. million for the projects comes from statutory funds ($3.1

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Diesel Transportation New York Pollution 199

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OCTOBER 9, 2015

Dearman, the developer of the liquid air Dearman Engine—an innovative heat engine that uses liquid air (or liquid nitrogen) as a “fuel” and emits cold air as exhaust( earlier post )—has formed a technology partnership with Hubbard Products, Europe’s leading designer, manufacturer and supplier of commercial cooling equipment.

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