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Diseases caused by pollution were responsible for an estimated 9 million premature deaths in 2015—16% of all deaths worldwide—three times more deaths than from AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria combined and 15 times more than from all wars and other forms of violence. Chemical pollution is a great and growing global problem.

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DECEMBER 9, 2014

The US Department of Energy (DOE) has issued its FY 2015 Phase I Release 2 Funding Opportunity Announcement ( DE-FOA-0001227 ) for the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs. SiC Schottky Diodes for Electric Drive Vehicle Power Electronics.

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JUNE 12, 2014

2015 Mirage ES. The 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage is currently the most fuel-efficient non-hybrid gasoline car in the US, with combined EPA rating of 40 mpg (5.88 The 2015 Mirage is priced with a low starting MSRP of $12,995. These aero enhancements help the 2015 Mirage achieve a very low coefficient of drag of 0.28.

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NOVEMBER 11, 2022

The technology company supplies automotive manufacturers with electric motors for different vehicle types—from hybrid and electric axle drives for electric passenger cars to electric central drives for commercial vehicles. The innovation potential of electric motors has not yet been exhausted. Innovation potential.

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OCTOBER 15, 2015

Scania is introducing a diesel hybrid truck for urban distribution; the hybrid technology, developed by Scania itself, allows an 18-tonne distribution truck to operate solely on electric power for up to two kilometers. Bottom: Scania hybrid power unit. Top: Scania Hybrid P 320 4x2 with box body. Click to enlarge.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2011

Ford will upgrade its entire powertrain portfolio in China by bringing 20 advanced engines and transmissions to support its planned introduction of 15 new vehicles to China—the world’s largest auto market—by 2015. By 2015, EcoBoost engines will be available on most Ford branded passenger cars in China.

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OCTOBER 30, 2016

The new six-cylinder in-line engine comes with an intelligent form of turbocharging: assisted by the ISG at start-off, the electric auxiliary compressor (eZV) guarantees immediate high torque when driving off and accelerating, bridging the time before the large exhaust turbocharger cuts in. Most powerful passenger-car diesel engine: OM 656.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2013

This makes it possible for the buses to run on electric power for most of the route. The conventional hybrid offers up to 37% fuel savings compared to a diesel version and 40-50% lower exhaust emissions. The diesel engine only kicks in when the bus needs some extra power. The batteries are charged at the bus terminus via the B?

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2012

The TEG technology, which converts waste heat from gas exhaust into electric energy and has the potential to improve passenger car fuel efficiency by as much as 5%. TEG & Exhaust System in Lincoln MKT. The US Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded Gentherm (formerly Amerigon) a $1.55-million Click to enlarge. Passenger car TEG.

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OCTOBER 24, 2012

Thomas Built Buses will further expand its alternative-powered product offerings with the addition of a compressed natural gas (CNG)-fueled Saf-T-Liner C2 school bus. liter natural gas engine, currently in development and expected to be available in 2015. The company plans to utilize the Cummins Westport ISB6.7 G, a mid-range 6.7

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MARCH 25, 2015

l/100 km), higher than the combined cycle mileage ratings of the Ford Fusion, Toyota Camry and Hyundai Sonata hybrid variants and a significant boost over the 29 mpg combined of the MY 2015 Malibu with 2.5L 4-cylinder engine mated to a two-motor drive unit slightly modified from the 2016 Chevrolet Volt drive unit powers the Malibu Hybrid.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2014

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.)

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2015

Tenneco unveiled its latest generation of electronically controlled valves at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show. Additionally, the valve can accommodate exhaust temperature specifications up to 750°C for EGR applications, which enables efficient NO x reduction—even with highly loaded engine conditions and high return flow rates.

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MAY 21, 2013

The main target groups for PowerPac are truck manufacturers; truck owners; mobile operators; owners of base stations and other telecom infrastructure; and the military. The unit is more efficient than a small ICE (internal combustion engine) generator in combination with an environmental friendly exhaust.

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JUNE 24, 2015

The company also announced it will partner with Borla jointly to develop and to commercialize a next-generation-exhaust system incorporating PowerModules, with the goal of delivering significant fuel savings for commercial fleet truck fleets. Now, almost any owner of exhaust heat can generate valuable electricity. Lorimer, C.

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JULY 5, 2016

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has estimated that transportation was responsible for about 28% of US the nation’s carbon emissions in 2015, second only to power plants at 31%. Medium- and heavy-trucks represent 4.3% of vehicles in the US, drive 9.3% —“ Medium and Heavy Duty Vehicle Technologies ”.

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MAY 28, 2015

million in the 2015 Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR) Phase I Release 2 Awards. This quality control device will help to drive down the costs of fuel cells by reducing waste and improving the process efficiency of roll-to-roll manufacturing of polymer electrolyte membranes.

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DECEMBER 23, 2015

By the end of 2015, there will be a total of about 50,000 electric cars and plug-in hybrids on the roads in Germany (about 75% below plan); nevertheless, structural transformation towards electromobility is continuing, according to the firm. The challenge now is to develop electromobility under the prevailing conditions in Germany.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2013

In January, LA Metro announced its plans to order 550 New Flyer Xcelsior natural gas buses, powered with the Cummins Westport ISL G 8.9 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. The Cummins Westport ISL G, an 8.9-liter

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JUNE 14, 2016

The 3-year project, which launched in September 2015, targets radical concepts for new aero engines, in line with the EU’s long-term emissions reduction target for 2050. Core exhaust loss. The project is being presented in a paper (Grönstedt et al. ) at the ASME Turbo Expo 2016 conference this week in Seoul, South Korea. ​

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JANUARY 15, 2014

The California Air Resources Board (ARB) has adopted new LEV III emissions regulations which go into effect in 2015, requiring automakers to further reduce evaporative emissions. This patented technology is applied directly onto the surface of a vehicle’s air intake box to adsorb engine hydrocarbons without increasing backpressure.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

billion) Engine Manufacturing Centre. Designed, engineered and manufactured in the UK, these engines will deliver up to 25% more power than the engines they replace and offer fuel consumption reductions of up to 15%. Following the launch of the 2.0-liter

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AUGUST 2, 2017

German auto manufacturers will optimize the emissions systems in 5.3 With respect to the emissions updates, the OEMs must also provide proof that the changes do not negatively impact any other parameters relevant for type approval—such as pollutant and CO 2 emissions, fuel consumption, noise and engine power.

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JANUARY 17, 2017

billion) in 2015, including around 16% from the companies located in NAFTA. The new battery-electric London cabs manufactured by Geely, for example, will have four Rheinmetall pumps incorporated, representing about €200 in sales for the company for each car. Sales amounted to around €2.6 billion (US$2.8 and mechatronics.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2015

The automotive manufacturer will use the shunting locomotives to reorganize its factory traffic in Ingolstadt. The locomotives will be delivered at the end of 2015 and the end of 2016. The diesel generator meets the requirements of exhaust gas standard stage IIIB1.

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MARCH 27, 2014

When delivered in August 2015, the 14,000 m 3 LNG carrier will operate along the Chinese coastline to serve domestic LNG transportation lines. Most importantly, no investment is needed for exhaust gas cleaning systems in order to comply with the IMO’s Tier III environmental regulations. Click to enlarge. The 2-stroke dual-fuel concept.

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APRIL 7, 2015

launched the new Nissan X-Trail Hybrid, which goes on sale on 13 May 2015 at Nissan dealers throughout Japan. Nissan is planning to introduce Forward Emergency Braking as standard on major models in Japan, by the end of autumn 2015. Maximum power is 108 kW (145 hp) @ 6000 rpm with maximum torque of 207 N·m (153 lb-ft).

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OCTOBER 4, 2017

SAIC Mobility Europe, a division of China’s largest vehicle manufacturer, SAIC, is introducing the Maxus light commercial vehicle brand. With a 200 km real-life range, zero exhaust emissions and short charging time, the Maxus EV80 is ideal for a large number of businesses that operate in urban environments. SAIC Motor sold 6.49

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JANUARY 12, 2017

The Clean Air Act requires vehicle manufacturers to demonstrate to EPA through a certification process that their products meet applicable federal emission standards to control air pollution. EGR shut-off for exhaust valve cleaning. There are about 14,000 of the affected vehicles on the road in California.

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JULY 16, 2014

gasoline unit that is the first member of a new family of 14 highly efficient engines to be launched by 2015. The Yaris Hybrid is powered by a 4-cylinder Atkinson-cycle 1497cc engine; 50mm shorter than the 1.8 In addition, the exhaust temperature is lower than that of conventional engines. liter Prius engine and also 17 kg (37.5

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MAY 19, 2015

Tenneco will showcase its complete urea-dosing control, fluid handling and catalyst solution for selective catalytic reduction (SCR) aftertreatment at the 2015 BariShip Maritime Fair in Imabari, Japan, 21-23 May.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2014

(MAN has an established line of CNG-powered buses.). The MAN TGX concept hybrid will be driven by a parallel hybrid system, supplied by a 440 hp (328 kW) diesel engine and an electric motor with 130 kW drive power. A MAN TipMatic gearbox transfers power to the rear axle. TGX Hybrid. MAN and Scania begin gearbox cooperation.

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JUNE 22, 2015

liter category International Engine of the Year 2015 earlier this month. liter naturally aspirated versions have been manufactured since 2012 at the French Trémery plant, which has an annual production capacity of 640,000 units. —German journalist Thomas Imhof, a judge for the International Engine of the Year 2015.

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

Ram truck is the only manufacturer currently to offer a light-duty diesel powertrain. liter EcoDiesel features Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR); high-pressure cooled Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR); variable swirl intake ports; and a variable-geometry turbocharger. liter EcoDiesel engine is manufactured by VM Motori in Cento, Italy.

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OCTOBER 29, 2014

Cutaway of the new power electronics unit, which is much smaller than in gen 1, and which is now integrated into the drive unit housing. The power electronics and the motors use separate cooling: water for the PE and ol for the motor unit. GM will manufacture the Volt battery pack at its battery assembly plant in Brownstown, Mich.

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OCTOBER 4, 2013

a new 5-liter V8 diesel engine designed to power pickup-and-delivery vehicles, other light- and medium-duty trucks, school buses and motorhomes. will be manufactured at the Columbus Engine Plant, with production to start during the fourth quarter of 2014. Cummins Inc. introduced the ISV5.0, Like the new 5.0L Cummins ISV5.0

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OCTOBER 6, 2016

From 2019, Volkswagen Group Logistics will use two LNG-powered charter vessels from Siem Car Carriers AS, making it one of the first automakers to opt for low-emission LNG-powered vessels for the marine transport of vehicles. The use of LNG-powered roll on/roll off (RORO) car carriers on other routes is currently being considered.

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