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Applicants cannot request more than $2 million in federal funding—proposals requesting more than $2 million in federal funds will not be reviewed. EPA will fund: Verified Exhaust Control Technologies: EPA will fund up to 100% of the cost of eligible verified exhaust control technologies.
As with any alternativefuel, be it CNG, LPG, electricity, hydrogen or E85, one of the challenges facing its adoption is both the availability of the fuel as well as the mechanics of refueling. We’ll set aside the business challenges facing alternativefuel providers.). Power and torque chart for CNG.
This is due to raw, externally premixed fresh charge comprising air, fuel and lube oil being short-circuited into the exhaust during the scavenging process. The lost available energy also results in poor off-design point fuel efficiency. Everything else—pistons, porting and crankcase, bearings, exhaust, etc.—were
In California, Big Blue Bus (BBB) will receive $870,000 from the Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee’s (MSRC) Near Zero Engine Incentive Program. Nationally recognized for its long-standing commitment to a cleaner environment, the entire fleet operates on alternativefuels, including renewable natural gas (RNG).
For now, noted Ed Saxman, Volvo Trucks’ Product Marketing Manager, AlternativeFuels, the engines in the customer fleet test trucks in the US are the same as those currently under test in Europe. There is no need for Exhaust Gas Recirculation, EGR cooler, and EGR valve, Saxman said. DME engine in 2015. Selecting DME. Fleisch, A.
The report reviews a range of short-, medium- and long-term technologies and examines the advantages and limitations of systems from solar and wind power, through fuel cells to nuclear propulsion. There is, therefore, good reason to keep machinery well-maintained and operated by well-motivated crews.a
While technologies for low carbon buses such as hybridization offer the prospect of significant reductions in fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions compared to conventionally powered vehicles, the improvement in terms of regulated emissions (criteria pollutants) may not be as great, according to a new report by Ricardo.
When those amendments were adopted, it was also agreed that a review should be undertaken by 2018 in order to assess whether sufficient compliant fuel oil would be available to meet the 2020 date. That review was completed in 2016 and submitted to MEPC 70. If not, the date could be deferred to 2025.
FOX, the authors suggest, is currently appropriate for engines burning conventional jet fuel since engine measurements from tests with conventional fuels are used to calibrate the model. Aircraft gas turbine engines emit carbonaceous particles that warm Earth’s atmosphere, thereby contributing to climate change. near the ground).
The Vehicle Technologies funding is targeted at a wide range of research, development, and demonstration projects that aim to reduce the price and improve the efficiency of plug-in electric, alternativefuel, and conventional vehicles.
Selecting the Dynamic drive mode for a wonderful throaty exhaust note, the acceleration was spirited, with 0-60 mph consistently turned in the 5.2 The rear has slim LED tail lights that sit high above the twin rectangular chrome exhaust tips. Fun to play with. second range. Premium Interior. Story and photos by John Faulkner.
came to life with a throaty note that would grumble and pop from the active valve performance exhaust system. This adaptive system, which amplifies the sound, has exhaust settings such as sport and track, making for a pleasant reminder you are driving a high-performance car. When it is go-time, the turbocharged 2.3L
Clean Fleet Report will write a more in-depth review when we get in the Taos for a week or more. The twin faux exhaust ports on the lower rear fascia actually dont look too bad, and the star patterned 17-inch, 18-inch and 19-inch machined aluminum-alloy wheels look great. Story and photos by John Faulkner. [
This Flash Drive review has the thoughts of Michael Coates, editor and publisher, and John Faulkner, road test editor. The flat roof leads to LED tail lights, and twin faux exhaust ports on the lower fascia. The LED lighting and chromed exhaust ports give the whole package an upscale look that makes the price tag look like a bargain.
This Flash Drive review highlights the CX-50. Clean Fleet Report will write a more detailed Road Test review in the coming months. The body-color shark fin antenna, bright roof rails, panoramic roof, integrated spoiler over the raked power lift gate, bright twin exhaust ports, and LED tail lights finish-off the new design.
Managed by the large wheel on the center console, selecting one of the modes integrates specific driving dynamics that affect the throttle response, steering, suspension dampers, and the exhaust note. LED tail lights and twin, round chrome exhaust tips on the outer edges of the fascia completed the rear design. Interior: Quiet Comfort.
The average fuel economy for our time behind the wheel was 46.4 Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewers driving experience using the dash gauge computer. In addition, we aim to offer reviews and news on advanced technology and the alternativefuel vehicle market.
with the 10-speed automatic smoothly accelerating through the gears while making a pleasant rumble from the twin exhaust. Such horsepower and torque numbers can mean so-so fuel economy, but that was not the case with the EPA rating at 21 mpg city/29 highway/24 combined. In 286 miles driving through Southern California, we averaged 27.2
It is rare when we post a review of a car that is only available in one of the 50 United States, but such is the case with the 2022 Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV), which is only sold in California. The electric power comes from oxygen being introduced to a fuel cell filled with compressed hydrogen gas.
A step up from the CX-5 in size Getting There Clean Fleet Report reviewed the CX-50 with the optional Skyactiv-G 2.5-liter The body-color shark fin antenna, bright roof rails, panoramic roof, integrated spoiler over the raked power lift gate, bright twin exhaust ports, and LED tail lights finish-off the design. Turbo $38,375 2.5
Clean Fleet Report earlier reviewed the 2021 K5 GT-Line AWD with the turbocharged 1.6-liter The twin, chrome exhaust tips balance out the rear design. Make sure to opt-in to the Clean Fleet Report newsletter (top right of page) to be notified of all new stories and vehicle reviews. So what does Kia do? Story by John Faulkner.
Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewers driving experience using the dash gauge computer. Dual exhaust chrome tips peek from below the rear fascia. In addition, we aim to offer reviews and news on advanced technology and the alternativefuel vehicle market.
Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. For comparison, Clean Fleet Report has reviewed the previously-released CX-50 models with these engines, performance and fuel economy numbers, and base trim price.
liter V8 has direct injection with active fuel management, using cylinder deactivation to maximize fuel efficiency. Premium fuel is required to get the full 490 horsepower and 465 pound-feet of torque. If you order the performance exhaust or go for the Z51 package, those numbers go up to 495 and 470. Have a blast!
The twin turbo has a narrow torque band, coming on at a very usable 1,500 rpm and ending at 4,000 rpm, with the 10-speed automatic smoothly accelerating through the gears, while making a pleasant rumble from the twin exhaust. Playing with the drive modes tells the story of how performance and fuel economy can be affected.
The flat roof, with a dual-pane panoramic sunroof, leads to a power lift gate with slit LED tail lights sitting above dual, chrome exhaust-tips. Our focus is on vehicles that offer the best fuel economy in their class, which leads us to emphasize electric cars, plug-in hybrids, hybrids and diesels. Accommodating Interior.
The lower edges of the fascia, with diffusers, house chrome-tipped dual horizontal exhaust ports. Make sure to opt-in to the Clean Fleet Report newsletter (top right of page) to be notified of all new stories and vehicle reviews. Clean, Refreshing Interior. Story and Photos by John Faulkner. [ Road Test: 2022 BMW i4 M50.
Slyly poking-out from under the air deflector are twin dual chrome exhaust tips. Make sure to opt-in to the Clean Fleet Report newsletter (top right of page) to be notified of all new stories and vehicle reviews. In addition, we aim to offer reviews and news on advanced technology and the alternativefuel vehicle market.
This is the PHEV; you can find the turbocharged and supercharger mild hybrid review here. Selecting the Dynamic drive mode presents a pleasant exhaust note for spirited acceleration delivering 0-60 mph times consistently in the 4.5 The rear has slim LED tail lights that sit high above the twin rectangular chrome exhaust tips.
This is the old school turbocharged and supercharger mild hybrid; you can find the PHEV review here. Select the Dynamic drive mode for a wonderful throaty exhaust note and spirited acceleration, with 0-60 mph runs consistently turned in the 5.4 Your numbers may differ. second range. The results are aerodynamics with a claimed 0.29
If fuel economy is a pacing item, then getting 32 mpg with the smaller displacement probably is worth foregoing the performance benefits of the larger engine. Our review of the not-so-much-smaller 2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid returned stellar fuel economy topping 50 miles per gallon. Elegant Interior.
The bumper, with a flat top and a skid-resistance surface, incorporates dual exhaust tips. Make sure to opt-in to the Clean Fleet Report newsletter (top right of page) to be notified of all new stories and vehicle reviews. In addition, we aim to offer reviews and news on advanced technology and the alternativefuel vehicle market.
The back-end has horizontal LED taillights and round, chrome-tipped twin exhaust ends that are integrated into a wind-channeling lower fascia. Make sure to opt-in to the Clean Fleet Report newsletter (top right of page) to be notified of all new stories and vehicle reviews. A Driver’s Interior. Story by John Faulkner.
Hyundai debuted the Palisade in 2020 to nearly unanimous reviews and praise for its design, features and value. The rear features twin chrome-tipped exhaust ports in the outer lower fascia and the letters P-A-L-I-S-A-D-E spread out between the vertical rectangular LED tail lights. Premium Three-Row Midsize SUV. Story by John Faulkner.
Using the same 8-speed automatic, the fuel economy is 22 city/28 highway/24 combined. We are familiar with this engine as it was in the 2021 Genesis GV80 we reviewed earlier. Make sure to opt-in to the Clean Fleet Report newsletter (top right of page) to be notified of all new stories and vehicle reviews. Excellent Road Manners.
The rear features LED taillights, a chrome eyebrow framing the trunk lid, and twin bright exhaust tips. Make sure to opt-in to the Clean Fleet Report newsletter (top right of page) to be notified of all new stories and vehicle reviews. The strategic use of chrome enhances the design, and is never busy or too much.
Below in the lower fascia are dual horizontal exhaust ports. I have reviewed several crossovers and SUVs that directly, or closely compete, with the GV80. Make sure to opt-in to the Clean Fleet Report newsletter (top right of page) to be notified of all new stories and vehicle reviews. Carefully Crafted Interior. V6 AWD model.
The hands-free power lift gate has a small spoiler over the rear glass, and is finished-off with LED taillights and dual chrome exhaust tips. Make sure to opt-in to the Clean Fleet Report newsletter (top right of page) to be notified of all new stories and vehicle reviews. Interior: Camaro Sports Coupe Influenced.
The bumper, with a flat top, sits above the dual exhaust chrome tips. Make sure to opt-in to the Clean Fleet Report newsletter (top right of page) to be notified of all new stories and vehicle reviews. In addition, we aim to offer reviews and news on advanced technology and the alternativefuel vehicle market.
The shelf-like LED rear tail lights continue the L-shape design cue, and end with F Sport unique larger exhaust ports. Make sure to opt-in to the Clean Fleet Report newsletter (top right of page) to be notified of all new stories and vehicle reviews. [ It all ends with a built-in spoiler over the rear hatch glass and window wiper.
The twin faux exhaust ports on the lower rear fascia actually don’t look too bad, and the star-patterned 19-inch machined alloy wheels look great. Make sure to opt-in to the Clean Fleet Report newsletter (top right of page) to be notified of all new stories and vehicle reviews. Story and photos by John Faulkner.
The rear fascia and bumper are body color, and the exhaust tips are tucked underneath. Make sure to opt-in to the Clean Fleet Report newsletter (top right of page) to be notified of all new stories and vehicle reviews. In addition, we aim to offer reviews and news on advanced technology and the alternativefuel vehicle market.
The rear features vertical LED tail lights, twin chrome-tipped exhaust ports and the hands-free power lift gate. Make sure to opt-in to the Clean Fleet Report newsletter (top right of page) to be notified of all new stories and vehicle reviews. Story by John Faulkner. Photos by John Faulkner and Cadillac. [
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