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FEBRUARY 11, 2014

Fiat is updating its 500L range for 2014 with two new turbocharged 120 hp (88 kW) engine options—the 1.6 The exhaust gas treatment system implements close-coupled DPF technology which efficiently integrates the oxidizing catalytic converter and the particulate filter (CCDPF). MultiJet II turbodiesel and the 1.4 MultiJet II.

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JULY 17, 2014

The electric biturbo system comprises a classic exhaust turbocharger (mono- or bi-turbo) working together with a supplemental, electric-powered compressor arranged in series and powered by a separate 48-volt electrical system. Note the position of the single exhaust gas turbocharger and the electrically driven compressor.

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JULY 16, 2013

MAN Diesel & Turbo has won the contract to supply the engines for six Chinese LNG carriers (LNGCs). The configuration for the new order covers 5 × 8L51/60DF engines; all of the engines are IMO Tier II-compliant in diesel mode and will have lower exhaust-gas emissions in gas mode than IMO Tier III stipulates.

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DECEMBER 10, 2012

The 2014 Ram ProMaster will go on sale beginning in the 3 rd quarter 2013 and will join the smaller Ram Cargo Van as an additional van offering to compete with other full-size commercial vans. Cummins began supplying engines to Chrysler Group in 1988. Ram Truck will develop a new large van for the North American market.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2013

The conventional hybrid offers up to 37% fuel savings compared to a diesel version and 40-50% lower exhaust emissions. Hamburg and Luxembourg have already signed contracts for supplies of the buses in 2014 and 2015. The 4-cylinder, 5-liter Volvo D5F diesel engine produces 215 bhp and is installed vertically.

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Plug-in Volvo Plug MPG 362

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MAY 30, 2013

The Williams F1 Team and Mercedes-Benz signed a long-term engine partnership from the 2014 Formula One World Championship season onwards. The 2014 regulations require covering a 300 km (186-mile) race distance on a fuel load of just 100 kg. Williams will continue to manufacture its own transmission.

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APRIL 10, 2014

In a paper on the OBS presented at the SAE 2014 World Congress, the researchers suggested that potential applications include downsizing to increase fuel economy by ?10% The OBS system uses waste exhaust energy to effect the fuel separation and provides a simple and reliable means for managing the separated fuels. Partridge, R.,

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Gasoline Engine Toyota Fuel Economy 316

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AUGUST 8, 2014

Mercedes-Benz also had to adapt the components required for air charging, supplying, and mixing the air. However, stoichiometric operation enabled the use of a simple, robust three-way catalytic converter exhaust aftertreatment system. Air and CNG are mixed in a device prior to the subsequent downstream intake of recirculated exhaust.

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Mercedes Gas Engine Commercial 285

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

Tenneco and Gentherm (formerly BSST/Amerigon) are part of a US Department of Energy (DOE) consortium actively developing a thermoelectric generator (TEG) for capturing waste exhaust heat in vehicles and converting it to electrical energy to be used to power electrical systems within the vehicle. —Gentherm President and CEO Daniel R.

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Fuel Economy Waste Economy Fuel 218

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JANUARY 26, 2015

The automotive semiconductor market did exceptionally well in 2014, according to new analysis from IHS. improvement over 2014. The new concepts in emissions mitigation in the engine and in exhaust aftertreatment systems require advance sensors for their operation. in 2015, a 21% increase over 2014. 2014 winners.

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JANUARY 22, 2014

Renault’s Energy F1-2014 hybrid Power Unit ( earlier post ), designed and developed for the FIA Formula One World Championship this year, is ready for the track; the 2014 season kicks off in Australia on 16 March. Exploded view of the parts of the power unit: 1.6l turbocharged V6 engine; battery; turbocharger; MGU-K; and MGU-H.

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MARCH 5, 2013

is entering into NO x exhaust gas catalyst manufacturing with its high-performance zeolite AQSOA used in a selective catalytic reduction (SCR) system. Mitsubishi Plastics, Inc.

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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 12, 2012

These will equip its trucks when the new standard becomes compulsory in January 2014 (January 2013 for new homologations). Injection is based on a common rail system, which offers the main advantage of supplying extremely accurate and high pressure injection, even at low engine speeds.

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Engine Exhaust Volvo Fuel Economy 236

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APRIL 9, 2013

High-volume production is expected to begin in 2014. This design configuration eliminates the cylinder-head and valve-train components of conventional engines, and results in an engine family that is lighter, more efficient and economical, with lower exhaust emissions.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

Ricardo will display the first functional integration prototype of the Advanced Diesel Electric Powertrain (ADEPT) collaborative research project ( earlier post ) in public for the first time this week at the Low Carbon Vehicle Event (LCV 2014) in the UK.

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DECEMBER 12, 2013

Audi R18 e-tron quattro 2014. Audi has released initial details on its new 2014-generation Audi R18 e-tron quattro LMP1 Le Mans prototype racer. As of 2014, displacement no longer numbers among the limiting factors. In the past, the engine was supplied with air through an air flow restrictor (45.1 Click to enlarge.

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JULY 9, 2012

For the new engine, MHI develop new components requisite for dual-fuel use, including a new direct fuel injection system, a gas-fuel supply system and control system, targeting to complete preliminary testing by a single cylinder testing machine within fiscal year 2013 (by the end of March 2014).

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Mariner Mitsubishi Gas Diesel 218

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MAY 30, 2013

and GAZ Group, the leader of the Russian commercial vehicles market, signed a multi-year development and supply agreement for a new range of GAZ Group medium-duty compressed natural gas (CNG) commercial vehicles. The first products will be introduced in commercial production in 2014. Westport Innovations Inc.

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Russia Range Vehicles 2014 199

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AUGUST 7, 2015

It makes sense for companies to cut today, but collectively that could lead to much lower supplies in the future. 2014 was one of the worst in over six decades for major new oil discoveries, even though oil prices were high for most of the year. Today OPEC has only 1.6

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

This means that one engine offers the potential to supply a significant portion of the energy requirements of a home or small commercial facility. Connected with an engine exhaust system, such as that on an 18-wheeler, the WHE-25 can substantially boost the overall efficiency and lower overall emissions of the prime mover.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2013

CWI) is supplying engines for two of the largest natural gas transit fleet orders in North America to date, with combined orders of more than 900 ISL G engines. liter engine to be deployed in 2014 and 2015, with an option to purchase an additional 350 buses in 2016 for both its own fleet and contract operators. Cummins Westport Inc.

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JULY 4, 2010

CPT recommends a combination of the highly dynamic electric supercharger in series with a conventional exhaust-driven turbocharger to optimize the overall response of the system, compared to other air charging methods. The Aeristech turbocharger can cope with a variable ratio of exhaust gas to inlet air volume.

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Exhaust Energy Storage Gas-Electric Downsizing 218

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JUNE 5, 2013

The first tender to supply fuel to an adjacent natural-gas powered locomotive will be delivered in the fourth quarter of 2013. Intelligent fueling controls will allow tenders to supply fuel to natural gas locomotives from virtually any manufacturer, reducing operational complexity and investment in different proprietary fuel supply solutions.

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Production Gas 2012 Diesel 247

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JUNE 24, 2014

On 3 June 2014, Doosan Engine successfully completed the engine’s official trial run in the presence of the shipowner, shipyard, and classification society representatives. Doosan Engine also tested the ME-GI’s Fuel Gas Supply System (FGSS), which has 300 bar of operating pressure, at its Changwon plant.

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Puerto Rico Engine San Diego Fuel 218

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FEBRUARY 5, 2014

The others are: Petroleum and Renewable Fuels Supply Chain , Stillwater Associates LLC. Theoretically, cars operating on higher ethanol blends than the design point could emit greater concentrations of pollutants in exhaust gas. The ICCT paper is one of five background papers to be released on different aspects of the problem.

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OCTOBER 30, 2014

The aim for 2014 was to raise the engine efficiency from around 29% for the previous normally aspirated 2.4-liter 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. Earlier post.).

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FEBRUARY 4, 2014

Audi is expanding its “ultra” strategy with 11 new models: especially efficient diesel engine versions in the A4, A5 and A6 model lines will be launched in Europe in early 2014. A highly efficient SCR system removes NO x from the exhaust, said Audi Head of Powertrain Development, Dr. Stefan Knirsch. g/mile) depending on the model.

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

This is not an exhaustive list, but a starting point for getting a handle on a complex and fragmented segment. Signed an agreement with Tesla in 2014 to construct the Gigafactory; Lux said that success depends on whether Tesla can reach its EV production target in 2020. Click to enlarge. LG Chem – Strong Positive. BYD – Wait and See.

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Energy Storage Energy BYD 2014 150

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DECEMBER 31, 2019

Solaris will supply seven Urbino 12 series-hybrid buses to Z?bkowice This enables a substantial reduction of vehicle exhaust and noise emissions in places where the passengers dwell. skie region for 2014-2020. skie, Poland by 31 July 2020. Passengers will be guaranteed 37 seats on a bus.

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JANUARY 28, 2015

Renault Sport F1 has unveiled its 2015 power unit for Formula 1 racing, which incorporates a number of changes compared to its 2014 predecessor ( earlier post ). The 2015 power unit project was started six months before the 2014 units took to the track, ie. Renault Energy F1-2015 Power Unit. Click to enlarge. —Rob White.

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MARCH 6, 2014

In 2014, it will not be the fastest car that wins the World Endurance Championship series and the 24 hours of Le Mans, rather it will be the car that goes the furthest with a defined amount of energy. The batteries at the center of the vehicle supply the electric motor at the front axle with energy. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2015

Wärtsilä will also supply the controlled pitch propeller and gearbox, all of which will be fully integrated so as to optimize the propulsion efficiency. The order with Wärtsilä was placed during the fourth quarter, 2014. Earlier post.) This will be the first dual-fuel powered vessel owned by an Indonesian ship owner.

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JULY 29, 2014

Emission control comes via exhaust gas recirculation, a diesel particulate filter and an oxidation catalytic converter. The double overhead camshaft operates a total of 16 inlet and exhaust valves and is driven by a combination of gearwheels and a short chain. t and 3.05 t permissible gross vehicle weights.

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OCTOBER 2, 2014

Hyundai Motor is showcasing two new turbocharged gasoline direct injected (T-GDI) engines at the Paris Motor Show 2014. To keep the engine unit as small as possible, the exhaust manifold is integrated within the cylinder head and can therefore be cooled efficiently using the cylinder head water cooling system. Click to enlarge.

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APRIL 28, 2014

Weichai Westport plans to release 30 trucks for customer validation through 2014 with factory production expected to start in 2015. Weichai Westport will provide funding for the development with Westport supplying key components and engineering support. Smaller size for ease of packaging on the engine.

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MAY 9, 2013

Heat recovery could also be achieved using the Ricardo split cycle engine, a novel internal combustion engine design that incorporates liquid nitrogen to capture exhaust heat and increase fuel efficiency. With Ricardo as a partner, DEC is tracking to deliver a test engine by end 2013 for testing and demonstration in Q1 2014.

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