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Chrysler’s 2014 Ram 1500 will offer a new, 3.0-liter The dual overhead cams with chain-driven roller-finger followers and gear-to-gear meshing afford efficient valve operation, working in harmony with the variable-geometry, electronically controlled, water-cooled turbocharger. Click to enlarge. Branded EcoDiesel, the new 3.0-liter
When the all-new 2014 Chevrolet Corvette arrives late next year, it will be powered by a new 6.2L 2014 LT1 6.2L This is complemented by a reversal of the intake and exhaust valve positions, as compared to the previous engine design. Four-into-one exhaust manifolds. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.
The Mercedes-Benz 2014 E250 BlueTEC sedan, the first diesel E-Class to be available with 4MATIC, achieves an estimated EPA rating of 45 mpg US (5.2 2014 E250 BlueTEC. Fuel pressure for the BlueTEC direct fuel injection system is 2,000 bar, which makes possible even more power and lower exhaust emissions. l/100 km) in the city.
liter EA288 diesel engine will power the 2015 Golf, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Passat, and Jetta, all of which are set to arrive in dealer showrooms in the second half of 2014. With the small circuit, the water warms up very quickly. Unlike many air coolers, this is not cooled by ambient air, but by water. Click to enlarge.
The team presented two papers on the state of their work at the recent SAE 2014 World Congress in Detroit. Burned gas is scavenged out through exhaust valves mounted in the cylinder head of the combustion chamber; fresh air is brought in through the scavenging port at the side wall of the cylinder liner.
FEV is developing a water injection system for internal combustion engines using condensate from exhaust gases, the “Extended Direct Condensate Injection” system. in the region of the minimum specific fuel consumption on a stoichiometric combustion concept with Miller cycle and cooled external exhaust gas recirculation.
Cadillac announced details of a new Twin-Turbo V-6 engine and eight-speed transmission—firsts for the brand and signature features of the all-new 2014 Cadillac CTS midsize luxury sedan debuting next week at the New York Auto Show. The engine will also will be offered in the 2014 XTS large luxury sedan this fall. Click to enlarge.
2014 Yaris Hybrid. Toyota’s refreshed 2014 Yaris for Europe offers a choice of four powertrains, including a thoroughly reworked 3-cylinder 1.0 In addition, the exhaust temperature is lower than that of conventional engines. Click to enlarge. mpg US), and CO 2 emissions reduced to 95 g/km in conjunction with a stop/start system.
In a paper presented at the SAE 2014 World Congress, they reported on their investigations of the 6-stroke cycle for near-stoichiometric and lean operation. The fourth stroke omits the conventional exhaust event in order to recompress the combustion gases. 10.4271/2014-01-1246 Citation: Williams, D., and Fiveland, S.
Among the many features of the new 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee—introduced at the Detroit Auto Show—two in particular contribute to significantly improved fuel economy and driving performance: an optional new 3.0-liter 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Click to enlarge. That powertrain delivers 30 mpg (7.8 Click to enlarge.
The result of their work, presented in papers this spring at the SAE 2014 World Congress, the Vienna Motor Symposium, and the JSAE Annual Congress, is the new 1.3-liter 1 and water-cooled EGR. The combination of these (with the modified exhaust manifold producing the bulk of the recovery), brought torque up to 105 N·m.
The newly unveiled 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 pickup trucks will deliver more power, more torque and improved fuel efficiency, partly due to a trio of all-new EcoTec3 engines designed specifically for the needs of full-size truck customers. Exhaust manifolds. Click to enlarge.
Oliver Schmidt, General Manager, Energy and Environmental Office, Volkswagen Group of America confirmed that the new EA288 diesel engine will power the 2015 Golf, Beetle, Passat, Jetta, which are due in dealer showrooms in the second half of 2014. The new EA288 will eventually replace all the 2.0-liter
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.
2014-01-1190. Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) announced preliminary test results of its Dedicated-Exhaust Gas Recirculation (D-EGR) demonstration vehicle ( earlier post ) at the SAE 2014 World Congress in Detroit. With D-EGR, one or more cylinders have their exhaust connected directly to the intake system.
Ford’s all-new 2014 Transit full-size van, which goes on sale late next year, will be offered with a new 3.2-liter 2014 Transit full-size van. Also included is a water-cooled high-performance electric-controlled exhaust gas recirculation valve that is better able to withstand coolant pressure drops. Ford’s 5-cylinder, 3.2-liter
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.
The vehicle meets Euro 6 exhaust standards. Both the exhaust inflow to drive the turbos and the supply of fresh air, plus the channelling of compressed air to the combustion chambers, have been designed to ensure that the three compression units work as a team as effectively as possible at all engine speeds. liters/100 kilometers (37.3
Audi first introduced an A3 Sportback g-tron in 2014. Its turbocharger with variable turbine geometry makes optimal use of the exhaust gas energy for early and harmonious torque development. The synthetic fuel is produced at the power-to-gas plant in Werlte from water and carbon dioxide using electricity generated by wind power.
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. Turbocharger. All-aluminum crankcase.
The advanced design places the exhaust inside the engine’s V-shape while the air intake is positioned on the outside of the V. This segment-exclusive design naturally improves a variety of attributes: Shorter airflow from the exhaust system to the turbocharger sitting between the engine’s cylinder banks improves turbo responsiveness.
Mercedes-Benz has introduced the updated 2014 E-Class Sedan and Wagon, featuring an array of new driver assistance systems in addition to new fuel efficient engines. The engine also sees the world’s first use of the stratified lean burn process in combination with exhaust-gas turbocharging and external high-pressure exhaust gas recirculation.
The water-cooled aluminum turbine housing. 100 kW gasoline engine for the MINI Hatch ( earlier post ) has been ongoing since spring 2014. Water-cooling enables the use of the lightweight material and thus enables a significant weight reduction by nearly 30% while simultaneously providing cost and system benefits.
The new units will be sold by Tokyo Gas from 1 April 2014. The product is the first commercialized fuel cell system in which the fuel cell unit, hot water unit and backup heat source unit can all be stored in the pipe shaft of the condominium. April 1, 2014 (scheduled). Water tank capacity. Hot water unit.
More than a dozen instruments mounted on the Falcon jet will characterize the soot and gases streaming from the DC-8, monitor the way exhaust plumes change in composition as they mix with air, and investigate the role emissions play in contrail formation. A second phase of ACCESS flights is planned for 2014. Earlier post.).
Pierburg GmbH, a member of the KSPG Group, has been awarded contracts worth a lifetime total of €250 million (US$342 million) for a newly developed compact exhaust-gas recirculation valve. The effect of exhaust-gas recirculation is based on a lowering of combustion temperatures in diesel and gasoline engines. Earlier post.)
Theoretically, cars operating on higher ethanol blends than the design point could emit greater concentrations of pollutants in exhaust gas. In the cylinder where combustion takes place, the fuel evaporates before it is burned, and this evaporation helps cool off the air/fuel mixture and exhaust gas.
Two ‘ultra-long stroke’ engines turn two propellers, and specially optimized hull and bow forms guide the vessel through the water at the speeds typical in the industry today. An advanced waste heat recovery system captures and reuses energy from the engines’ exhaust gas for extra propulsion with less fuel consumption.
In a paper presented at the SAE 2014 World Congress, Toyota researchers described their work on an optimized combustion concept for turbocharged gasoline direct-injection engines that leverages optimized intake ports, dog dish-type curved pistons with a lip, and a fan injection spray to minimize flow disturbance and intensify in-cylinder flow.).
is entering into NO x exhaust gas catalyst manufacturing with its high-performance zeolite AQSOA used in a selective catalytic reduction (SCR) system. The zeolite (AQua SOrb) was originally developed as a zeolitic water vapor adsorbent. Mitsubishi Plastics, Inc.
The 2014 Cadillac ELR extended range electric vehicle uses active noise canceling across all engine speeds when the on-board gasoline-powered electric generator turns on for extended-range driving. ELR is available nationwide in the US beginning in January 2014.
AdBlue, an aqueous urea solution, is injected into the exhaust flow. Releasing ammonia, which converts up to 80% of NO x into nitrogen and water in the downstream SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction) catalytic converter. The AdBlue tank is installed under the luggage compartment floor and has a capacity of 7 gallons.
Additionally, LNG engines are tuned to either emit low nitrogen oxide (NO x ) emissions—at the cost of higher methane emissions in some cases—or to incorporate NO x reduction technologies such as exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) or selective catalytic reduction (SCR). Olmer et al. —Pavlenko et al.
CPT’s SpeedStart paper (2014-01-1890) describes the specification of a 48V belt integrated starter generator (B-ISG) developed to meet the growing market demand for low voltage mild hybrid passenger vehicle applications. The exhaust gas can reach temperatures greater than 900 °C, whereas the turbine upper functional limit is 850 °C.
During each of up to 3,000 revolutions per minute in the research engine, a minute amount of fuel shoots into the glass cylinder, is compressed and ignited, and the exhaust gas then expelled. At this facility, microorganisms use water (brackish, salt or wastewater), sunlight and carbon dioxide to produce the high-purity fuels.
The new paint shop incorporates technologies such as air recirculation, dry separation and exhaust air cleaning that enable a significant reduction in the use of resources. Heating energy and water consumption per car are reduced by 20%. was in April 2014.
The ship is also equipped with a system that utilizes exhaust gas thermal energy more efficiently. The ship will be put into service on the route between Tokyo and the Izu Islands on 27 June 2014. MHI began construction of the ship in March 2013 and launched it in November of the same year.
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.
The 2014 Camry in Europe is benefitting from a new, Euro V-compliant, 4-cylinder, 1,998 cc, 16v, DOHC petrol engine mated to a 6-speed Multi-mode automatic transmission which replaces the existing 2.0-liter VVT-iW features standard VVT-i on the exhaust valves and VVT-iW on the intake side. With a high 12.8:1 turbo 8AR-FTS engine.
Lexus introduced the NX compact crossover and hybrid at the 2014 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition. The Lexus-developed direct-injection turbo engine features the first combination of a cylinder head with an integrated water-cooled exhaust manifold and a twin scroll turbocharger. 2015 Lexus NX 300h. Click to enlarge.
A new-generation water-cooled turbocharger with variable geometry turbine (VGT) increases efficiency and responsiveness during transient conditions. The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system design has been updated to a dual loop (low and high pressure) system.
The key elements of the agreement are: In line with the Annex VI of the MARPOL Convention, the limits for the sulfur content of marine fuels used in designated SO 2 Emission Control Areas (SECAs) will be 1% until 31 December 2014 and 0.1% in EU waters by 2020. as from 1 January 2015.
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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