Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 17, 2015

After a review, the German Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA) has fully ratified the measures proposed by Volkswagen to address the NO x emissions issues in Europe for the 1.2-liter liter EA189 diesels as well as the 1.6- Volkswagen will begin implementation right at the start of 2016. liter versions. Earlier post.)

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MAY 21, 2012

The total number of verified (US EPA- and/or California ARB-verified) diesel retrofit devices (for both on-road and off-road diesel engines) sold in the US (including California) by MECA member companies in 2011 was 20,177, according to the Manufacturers of Emission Controls Association (MECA).

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OCTOBER 23, 2015

Volkswagen confirmed on Thursday that no software constituting an improper emissions control defeat device as defined in law is installed in vehicles with EA 288 EU5- or EU6-engines in the European Union. Remedial action on the vehicles will begin in January 2016 at no cost to customers. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 18, 2015

liter, four-cylinder diesels include software (a “defeat device”) that circumvents EPA emissions standards for NO x. The allegations cover roughly 482,000 diesel passenger cars sold in the United States since 2008. Affected diesel models include: Jetta (Model Years 2009 – 2015). collectively referred to here as Volkswagen).

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 15, 2016

Infiniti will introduce a production-ready variable compression ratio engine VC-T (Variable Compression-Turbocharged) at the 2016 Paris Motor Show (Mondial de l’Automobile) in September. Roland Krueger, president of Infiniti Motor Company. Nissan was awarded a patent in 1995 on compression ratio control for an engine.).

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 4, 2016

The complaint alleges that nearly 600,000 diesel engine vehicles had illegal defeat devices installed that impair their emission control systems and cause emissions to exceed EPA’s standards, resulting in harmful air pollution. Motor vehicles equipped with illegal defeat devices cannot be certified. Porsche Cayenne (2013-2016).

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 19, 2016

By Thursday, new engine control software had been installed in some 4,300 Volkswagen Amarok units. In December 2015, the Volkswagen Group presented specific technical measures to the Germen Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA) for the EA189 engines affected by the NO x issue. Modification of the 1.2-liter liter and 2.0-liter

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 2, 2015

in hybrid drive system, and the first diesel plug-in hybrid with quattro drive in its segment. Together with the diesel engine, the car can cover a total distance of 1,410 kilometers (876.1 liters of diesel fuel per 100 kilometers (138.4 The disk-shaped electric motor provides 94 kW and 350 N·m (258 lb-ft) of torque.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

A fully integrated Electric Motor—with package protection for power greater than 250 kW—managed by a compact inverter unit, it transfers power and torque to the wheels through the gears unit, resulting in a modular concept which can be easily adapted to various vehicle layouts and weight capabilities.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 27, 2013

Mazda Motor Corporation is enhancing production capacity for SKYACTIV-G gasoline engines and SKYACTIV-D diesel engines at its Hiroshima Plant. In line with the initiative, a versatile new engine machining line will be installed in the existing engine plant. million units by fiscal year ending March 2016. Earlier post.)

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AUGUST 6, 2014

km) stretch of highway after installing a catenary system for electric and hybrid trucks in the vicinity of the largest US ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. The test results should be available in the summer of 2016, and will indicate the suitability of the systems for future commercial use. Copyright: Scania. Click to enlarge.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

Hyundai Motor is introducing a hydrogen fuel cell concept version of its H350 light commercial van at the 2016 IAA Commercial Vehicle Show in Hannover. The powertrain is packaged in such a way that its installation has no impact on the H350’s load area. The H350 Fuel Cell Concept has a total range of 422 km (262 miles).

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

The installation of various non-conventional drive components will take place in a separate process, as will the assembly of the electric powertrain for the eActros: the centrepiece of the eActros manufacturing process is going to be the production hall in building 75 of the Wörth plant.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 11, 2015

tons per year compared with an existing diesel ferry. The silent electric motors will also reduce emitted noise level and the new vessel will reduce wake waves right behind the ferry by 60-70% which allows navigation in the shallow Danish Natura areas. CO 2 emissions will be reduced by 2000 tons and NO x by 41.5 MWh of batteries.

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The Truth About Cars

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

From Autocar : Currently, any pick-up that meets the criteria of having a payload of more than 1000kg (or 1045kg with a hardtop installed) is considered a commercial vehicle. litre diesel engine has a basic list price of £47,220 including VAT. million units in 2016 to just 1.6 percent] market share in 2023. million by 2022.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2016

In the UK, the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) is calling on the UK Government to make a £30-million (US$37-million) investment in specialist electric and hybrid vehicle training for thousands of maintenance and repair technicians in the independent retail sector.

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AUGUST 7, 2013

Opel will introduce the first in an all-new modular family of small-displacement three- and four-cylinder gasoline direct injection engines at the upcoming Frankfurt International Motor Show next month. Another major contributor to refinement is the installation of a balance shaft in the oil sump. Engines Fuel Efficiency'

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FEBRUARY 21, 2017

Fuel savings compared with a conventional diesel-powered vehicle were around 80% with the range extender. MAN Truck & Bus presented a further development of the Metropolis concept at the IAA 2016. The concept vehicle also has the technical infrastructure to allow additional batteries to be installed on the side of the frame.

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My Energi

AUGUST 12, 2021

Greenlands first ever world televised motor sport race will take place on 28th – 29th August 2021, which will be the Extreme E series, find out more here. In the project, charging stations were installed by three apartment buildings, with one rapid charging station in a public area of the city. Wildlife Facts.

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DECEMBER 10, 2015

At a press conference in Germany today, Volkswagen Group executives provided details on the status of its investigation—which is being coordinated by a special committee of the Supervisory Board—into the diesel emissions debacle. liter TDI, will begin in January 2016. the diesel engine software defeat device.

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AUGUST 9, 2011

For purposes of the new HD National Program, the heavy-duty fleet incorporates all on-road vehicles rated at a gross vehicle weight at or above 8,500 pounds, and the engines that power them, except those covered by the current GHG emissions and Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards for model year 2012-2016 passenger vehicles. emissions.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

This allows customers to choose between a wide range of installation scenarios. It was also released for agricultural technology applications in 2015 and applications in the construction industry in 2016. The D3876 earned the Diesel of the Year 2016 title, in particular for its basic concept and high-strength materials.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 17, 2015

With the 2016 XC90 ( earlier post ) heading to dealerships across the US, Volvo Cars gave media an opportunity to experience the next generation of its full-size luxury SUV—in both its conventional T6 and plug-in hybrid T8 Drive-E Twin Engine forms—in and around Los Angeles. Top) 2016 XC90. Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 13, 2016

Unlike the 3-motor e-tron quattro, the h-tron uses two electric motors, one on each axle, and so drives like a “conventional” electric vehicle, notes Audi Head of Electric Powertrain Siegfried Pint—i.e. The decision to go with two motors was based on the power capability of the fuel stack, Pint said. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 15, 2016

Mercedes-Benz is introducing a new family of diesel engines, starting with the new all-aluminum four-cylinder OM 654, which will make its world premiere in the new E-Class E 220 d in spring 2016. In our opinion, the diesel engine is indispensable in trucks and cars if we want to further reduce the CO 2 emissions from traffic.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 27, 2014

bi-turbo diesel. Volkswagen has revealed the first technical details of the all-new Passat sedan and wagon—including the plug-in hybrid drive option—ahead of the cars’ unveiling in July, their public premiere at the Paris Motor Show in October, and their arrival in the first tranche of world markets in the fourth quarter.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 12, 2012

Kessen says that the EXT capabilities could conceivably enable a switch from liquid cooling to air cooling, thereby taking a lot of components out of the vehicle—depending on duty cycle and the size of the battery in comparison to the power of the motor. billion by 2016. billion by 2016. Telecommunications.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

In Japan, Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) outlined the progress of development of its green technologies as well as its vehicle deployment plans through 2015. thermal efficiency for application in hybrids; a high-performance clean diesel engine and a high efficiency transmission. Diesel engines. Click to enlarge. characteristics.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 15, 2017

the largest transit bus and motor coach manufacturer and parts distributor in North America, is advancing production of 105 Xcelsior diesel-electric hybrid, forty-foot heavy-duty transit buses for the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA). New Flyer of America Inc., the US subsidiary of New Flyer Industries Inc.,

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 5, 2016

concept shown this year at the Paris show ( earlier post ), will—with a range of up to 373 miles and a market introduction in 2020—be priced approximately at the level of a diesel Golf—before any subsidies. The average Golf diesel in Europe currently is <€30,000 (US$33,500), according to Volkswagen. —Michael Mauer.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 10, 2013

Opel is launching three new engine families and 13 new engines between 2012 and 2016, renewing 80% of its engine portfolio. billion) through 2016—is beginning the renewal of its powertrain portfolio now with the introduction of all-new 1.6-liter CDTI diesel engine. SIDI Turbo gasoline engine. Compared to Opel’s previous 1.6-liter

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

TDI, a highly efficient, latest-generation V6 diesel engine, delivers 190 kW (258 hp) of power and 600 N·m (442.5 The electric motor produces 94 kW of power and 350 N·m (258.1 Making their world premiere in a diesel engine are active engine mounts in the Audi Q7 e-tron 3.0 It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62.1

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OCTOBER 6, 2016

Total installed power: 4.92 Electrical architecture: DC power from the fuel cells converted to AC power for the motors. Either one or two motors per shaft. Elimination of diesel fuel spills, diesel odor, and exhaust odor. compared to the diesel-fueled Vallejo. Top Speed: 35 knots. reduction in NO x , a 99.2%

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 23, 2016

Two days before the official Prologue for the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) at Paul Ricard, France, Porsche presented its new 919 Hybrid LMP1 race car for the 2016 season. For 2016, the components of the electric drive have also become more powerful and efficient. Three aerodynamic specifications are the maximum allowed.)

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JUNE 29, 2015

TFSI based on Miller cycle, introduced by Audi earlier this year at the Vienna Motor Symposium. All engines comply with the Euro 6 emission limits, so that the TDI has been labeled a clean diesel. TDI clean diesel is also a highly efficient engine. Earlier post.) grams per mile) for the A4 Sedan 2.0 TDI with tiptronic (1.9

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

The 26-tonne truck, based on the MAN TGM, incorporates batteries that can be installed under the cab and on the side of the frame, providing a range of up to 200 km. With the range extender, fuel consumption was reduced by up to 80% compared with a regular diesel-powered vehicle.

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JUNE 4, 2014

million Euro 6 diesel cars off the road. million Euro 6 diesel cars. Compared with a Euro 6 diesel passenger car, the TRU emits almost 93 times as much NO x and 165 times as much PM. billion liters (343,000 gallons US) of diesel; more than one million tonnes of carbon; and £115 million (US$193 million) by 2025, net of all costs.

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