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MAY 12, 2017

A new study quantifying emissions from a fleet of gasoline direct injection (GDI) engines and port fuel injection (PFI) engines finds that the measured decrease in CO 2 emissions from GDIs is much greater than the potential climate forcing associated with higher black carbon emissions from GDI engines. of the data.

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MAY 5, 2010

batteries); the creation of grid-enabled consumer-side energy generation appliances; and a robust set of standards and protocols. When plugged into the grid, energy can be withdrawn as required by the system per consumer controls and driving statistics. An Energy Plan Only A Scientist Could Love or Net-Zero Neighborhoods or ?

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APRIL 3, 2012

Like the Karma sedan, the Fisker Atlantic is a plug-in series hybrid vehicle that allows drivers to switch manually or automatically between electric and gasoline driving modes and sustain the charge of its lithium-ion batteries on the move. Atlantic glass roof. Click to enlarge. —Tom LaSorda, CEO Fisker Automotive.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2018

The green symbol and dashed arrow illustrate the large reductions in tailpipe VOC emission factors as precatalyst on-road gasoline vehicles were replaced by present-day vehicle fleets. Recent research suggests that adverse human health effects occur below current US standards for both PM 2.5 You don’t do this with gasoline.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2012

Volkswagen is holding media drive events this week for the sporty new 2013 Jetta Turbo Hybrid ( earlier post ), which features the second version of a Volkswagen gasoline-electric hybrid drive system: a 1.4L Volkswagen’s first gasoline-electric hybrid system—that for the Touareg Hybrid—combines a 3.3-liter Click to enlarge.

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JULY 16, 2012

A new analysis from the Consumer Federation of America (CFA) of consumer polling data finds that the proposed MY 2017-2025 passenger vehicle fuel economy (CAFE) and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards to be finalized this summer ( earlier post ) align with consumer demands and needs. mpg US (5.87 L/100km) in model year 2021, and 49.6

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AUGUST 21, 2013

In response to Tesla’s press release announcing the Model S’ performance, NHTSA provided a statement saying: The agency’s 5-Star Safety Ratings program is designed to provide consumers with information about the crash protection and rollover safety of new vehicles beyond what is required by Federal standards. More stars equal safer cars.

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JULY 30, 2013

Researchers at Villanova University are developing a new method for optimizing the knock control threshold that significantly improves the performance of a standard knock controller in a spark ignition gasoline engine. —Jones et al.

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DECEMBER 1, 2010

BremachUSA has introduced a Class-3 medium-duty electric drive truck—the Bremach T-REX 4x4—with either a full battery-electric (100 kWh pack) or series hybrid (40 kWh pack) drivetrain; Bremach also offers gasoline- and CNG/LPG-fueled models of the T-REX. statistics recorded show environmental. liter gasoline engine.

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NOVEMBER 24, 2014

Emissions of nonmethane hydrocarbons (NMHC) and carbon monoxide (CO) showed some statistically significant reductions with higher alcohol fuels, while total hydrocarbons (THC) and nitrogen oxides (NO x ) did not show strong fuel effects. L V8 engine and wall-guided direct injection fueling having a rated horsepower of 355 hp at 5600 rpm.

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JANUARY 30, 2013

The new report represents an extension of a 2011 scoping study that investigated how gasoline containing 20% ethanol by volume (E20) might affect wetted automotive fuel system components such as pumps, dampers, level senders, and injectors. A different use for ethanol: High Octane Fuels. That scoping project ( CRC Project No. Background.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2016

Specifically, devices produced should show automotive application readiness through passing full or partial qualification specifications or standards at high device production yields. Fuel Efficiency Improvement Technologies for Conventional Stoichiometric Gasoline Direct Injection Multi-Cylinder Internal Combustion Engine.

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JULY 12, 2018

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) announced that greenhouse gas emissions in California in 2016 fell below 1990 levels for the first time since emissions peaked in 2004—a reduction roughly equivalent to taking 12 million cars off the road or saving 6 billion gallons of gasoline a year.

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MAY 17, 2012

Growth Energy, an ethanol industry trade group, petitioned the EPA in March 2009 to raise the limit on ethanol in gasoline from 10 to 15 percent. Accelerated testing is a standard practice in the automotive industry for producing faster results and higher expected performance from engines/vehicles. Background.

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JULY 24, 2019

For the market launch in Europe, a gasoline and a diesel engine are available. Additional engines will follow in the course of the year, including a more powerful diesel and an entry-level gasoline engine, which works together with a 48 V mild-hybrid system. Audi is adding the Q3 Sportback compact SUV in coupé shape to its model range.

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DECEMBER 10, 2019

The SUV, the plug-in hybrid drive of which combines a three-liter V6 gasoline engine with a powerful electric motor, is available in two power levels. It is certified according to the Euro 6d-TEMP emission standard and is fitted with a gasoline particulate filter as standard. lb-ft) of torque.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2015

In their study, published in the ACS journal Environmental Science & Technology they found that—compared to gasoline—the GHG savings from miscanthus-based ethanol ranged between 130% and 156% whereas that from switchgrass ranged between 97% and 135%. This difference was not statistically significant at any of the three locations.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2010

A study by Ricardo for the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) concludes that the adoption of E15 as the blend limit for standard US pump grades of gasoline rather than the current E10 should not adversely affect vehicles manufactured between 1994 and 2000 in terms of their performance and durability based on normal specifications and usage profile.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2014

As well as achieving significant emissions reductions based on continuous evolutionary advances of the TwinPower Turbo gasoline and diesel engines, future BMW core brand models will also benefit from the transfer of new electrified drive technology (BMW eDrive) developed by the BMW i sub-brand. BMW eDrive. seconds, EU fuel consumption of 2.1

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AUGUST 18, 2015

Among their findings is that an increased ethanol fraction in gasoline could help reduce PM mass and black carbon (BC) from gasoline direct injection engines (GDI). In the next decade, higher ethanol and lower aromatic content in gasoline may become more common due to the renewable fuels standard (RFS). Karavalakis et al.

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AUGUST 7, 2013

This statistic increases to two-thirds of all new registrations if the data are restricted to passenger cars, according to Bosch. The introduction of the China 4 emission standards on 1 July 2013 imposes even more stringent requirements for commercial vehicles. Brazil: no diesel in passenger cars.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2009

The PHEV testing benchmarks vehicle performance by quantifying energy consumption, both in terms of gasoline and electricity, in a wide variety of operating conditions in 23 states and Canada. This testing partnership provides an important link between standard laboratory test results and real-world performance. Earlier post.)

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JULY 16, 2014

In 2013 the smart electric drive car was the market leader in Germany and ranked third in Europe and fifth worldwide in the registration statistics for electric cars. Its statistics are 8.65 A few months after the market launch, a basic gasoline engine rated at 45 kW/60 hp will extend the range. m (curb-to-curb) and 8.95

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DECEMBER 9, 2014

Specifically, devices produced should show automotive application readiness by passing qualification specifications or standards while achieving high yields. Statistically valid fuel economy improvements (95% confidence level) of at least 5.0% Onboard Fuel Separator or Reformer. Reciprocating internal combustion (e.g. are desired.

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2010

In summary, users liked MINI E’s lack of noise, the convenience of home charging, low off peak power charges, not having to go to a gasoline station and queue, driving a zero emissions vehicle, MINI E’s acceleration characteristics and regenerative braking. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) confirms that 22.8 Earlier post.).

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OCTOBER 13, 2013

Test fluids, such as those suggested by SAE publication J1681, do not meet fuel quality standards and were not intended for comparison of the effects of different fuels because the effects of the aggressive test fluids relative to commercial fuels are unknown. The NREL report distinguishes between test fuels and test fluids.

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JUNE 1, 2017

Using statistical methods, the scientists infer emissions from these data within a radius of about one kilometer of the measurement location. Generally, different combustion and exhaust treatment characteristics result in significantly higher NO x /CO 2 emission ratios for diesel powered cars than for gasoline. —Thomas Karl.

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AUGUST 30, 2009

The money that we spend on full-size trucks and full-size SUVs will be to improve their fuel economy to get them to where they need to be ” to meet the revised CAFE standards. Henderson goes on to say “ We (GM) have never missed a fuel economy standard and don’t intend to miss one in the future. ”. Focus on fuel economy.

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JUNE 25, 2009

liter gasoline unit combining turbocharging, direct fuel injection and VALVETRONIC fully-variable valve management; a new 3.0-liter liter gasoline unit combining turbocharging, direct fuel injection and VALVETRONIC fully-variable valve management; a new 3.0-liter Liter Straight-Six Gasoline Engine with TwinPower Turbo.

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MAY 1, 2018

These results show that meeting future air quality standards for ozone pollution will be more challenging than previously thought. A number of cities and outlying areas in the United States, however, remain out of compliance with EPA standards for ozone, which the agency made more stringent in 2015. —Zhe Jiang, lead author.

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The Truth About Cars

OCTOBER 4, 2024

While traditional combustion vehicles remain the dominant option for American consumers, battery electric and standard hybrids both eclipse annual PHEV deliveries. By contrast, standard hybrids lacking a charging port were said to be 10.7 percent with battery only models representing 9.4 On paper, it makes a ton of sense.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2019

All new plug-in-hybrids by Audi use a turbo-charged gasoline engine with direct injection that works together with an electric motor that is integrated in the transmission. Together with the electric motor that is integrated in the dual clutch transmission, a gasoline engine ensures that there is ample output and torque.

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MARCH 15, 2010

Although the starch-to-ethanol pathway is similar to that used for corn ethanol, based upon initial calculations from Drexel University, OBE’s winter barley ethanol has the potential to meet the criteria of an Advanced Biofuel as defined by the Renewable Fuel Standard-2 (RFS-2) and the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA 2007).

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NOVEMBER 16, 2015

The selected project will use a unique class of electrochemical sensors created at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) to develop low cost electronics packaging that is manufacturable at high volume and will integrate the LANL sensor into a commercial package that can meet the codes and standards for being deployed at a hydrogen fueling station.

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EV Adoption

MAY 15, 2022

This requires simple, easy-to-understand terms without jargon, and that leverage consumer’s existing reference point of the gasoline refueling experience. For one, clarity and consistency is critical for sharing statistics and making comparisons. Time Is Now For The EV Industry To Have Standardize Terms Like Charging Station.

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EV Connect

OCTOBER 9, 2023

While studies show that 30% of newer drivers aged 18-25 plan to buy an EV next, the overwhelming majority (58%) in the US still plan to stick with gasoline. However, market competition, falling battery prices and government incentives are pushing the cost of EVs to parity with gasoline. older) drivers away from gas.

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Charged EVs

MAY 11, 2022

Lower-line Lightnings use the 12-inch horizontal display from high-end gasoline F-150s. All-wheel drive is standard on all versions of the Lightning today.) Still, it’s a use for EVs that gasoline trucks can’t duplicate, one that justifiably seized public attention. Top trims upgrade to a portrait-style 15.5-inch

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