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Cooper and Ricardo Unveil 2-Cylinder Engine Family for World Markets

Green Car Congress

This longevity is evidenced by a B10 life of 7,000 hours (the service life for a statistical expectation of 10% attrition) or 250,000 km in a vehicle application. The new engine is also designed for straightforward long term maintenance, for example with the inclusion of wet cylinder liners for simple replacement.

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Study finds fleet switch from PFI to GDI engines will result in net reduction in global warming

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Gasoline direct-injection (GDI) engines have higher fuel economy compared to the more widely used port fuel injection (PFI) engines. emission control technologies, and vehicle age and maintenance history. … Organic gas emissions were the most sensitive to cold-start compared to the other pollutants tested.

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CRC study finds some adverse results from use of mid-level ethanol blends in MY 2001-2009 engines; DOE and ethanol industry say study significantly flawed

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EPA’s decision was based largely on a DOE study of the effects of E15 on durability of catalytic converters, the primary pollution control system in a vehicle. Three main engine wear mechanisms are impacted by ethanol fuels: abrasive wear, adhesive wear and corrosion. Earlier post.)

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

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Frank has spent more than 30 years in breakthrough vehicle development, during which he received two world records for vehicle fuel economy, designed nine generations of PHEVs, and was a four-time winner of US DOE Advanced Vehicle Design competitions. Appendix D: Vehicle Driving Statistics. slow charge. References.

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