Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 9, 2019

Thirty-seven globally prominent scientists representing the International Journal of Engine Research have published an open-access editorial addressing the future of the Internal Combustion Engine, and stressing the importance for continued development of more efficient and even lower-emitting technologies. road dust) are accounted for.

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JULY 24, 2018

liter diesel engine now available with Kia’s new eight-speed automatic transmission, and—in certain markets—48-volt mild-hybrid power ( earlier post ). The Sportage is also available with an all-new 1.6-liter liter diesel engine, employing the company’s new SmartStream efficiency technologies. New ‘SmartStream’ 1.6-liter

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Exhaust cooling starts with the computer-optimized exhaust valve shape and is further enhanced by the integrated exhaust manifold and cylinder head design that uses the same water jacket to lower exhaust gas temperature entering the turbochargers to further improve reliability and performance.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Jacobs Vehicle Systems and Tula Technology have signed a cooperation agreement to accelerate the development of Jacobs Cylinder Deactivation (CDA) valve actuation technology in conjunction with Tula’s Dynamic Skip Fire (DSF) control algorithms ( earlier post ).

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AUGUST 9, 2023

BMW has unveiled two new protection models developed on the basis of the new BMW 7 Series, including an all-electric version. As the first protection sedan with an all-electric drive system, the BMW i7 Protection (electric power consumption combined in WLTP cycle: 30.0 kWh/100 km, provisional figure) is a genuine trailblazer.

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APRIL 9, 2019

SEAT, a member of the Volkswagen Group, continues to spearhead the introduction of compressed natural gas (CNG) technology, giving customers the widest choice of vehicles that are cleaner, more sustainable and offer even greater efficiency. A CNG vehicle reduces CO 2 emissions by about 25% compared to a gasoline-driven equivalent.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 8, 2017

The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) and Verizon announced that Verizon has replaced 234 of its existing gasoline-powered vans with hybrid-electric vans for use in New York City. The 234 new Verizon vans feature technology installed by XL Hybrids, Inc.,

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 18, 2015

The US Department of Energy (DOE) is awarding nearly $55 million for 24 projects to develop and deploy advanced vehicle technologies, supporting the Energy Department’s EV Everywhere Grand Challenge to make plug-in electric vehicles as affordable to own and operate as today’s gasoline-powered vehicles by 2022. Description.

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MAY 6, 2012

TFSI with cylinder on demand technology. Also playing a large role are technologies from the Audi modular efficiency platform. In the previous model, some of the gasoline engines were mounted with a forward tilt of 10 degrees, and their exhaust side faced the radiator grille, while the exhaust side of the TDI engine faced the bulkhead.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 26, 2019

(At WCX SAE World Congress Experience this year in Detroit, Nissan presented a paper on the development of and technologies applied in the new 2.5L This will mark the highest volume application of the technology within Nissan. The main purpose of this technology is to reduce drag, though there are other merits as well.

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Nissan Engine 2019 Fuel Economy 246

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DECEMBER 7, 2017

gasoline engine co-developed by the Alliance and Daimler. This new engine offers significant improvement in driving performance, with better torque at low rpm and greater and constant availability at high rpm, while reducing fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions. Renault has introduced a new direct injection turbocharged 1.3

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Gasoline Engine 2018 France 150

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

With SCR, the amount of NO x in the exhaust is significantly reduced. Due to the SCR catalytic converter, the Touareg 4MOTION V6 TDI BlueMotion Technology meets the EU6 emissions standard. Both six-cylinder engines have been modified and upgraded by adding an SCR catalytic converter. Also new on the V6 TDI is a coasting function.

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Diesel Design Google MPG 236

Green Car Congress

MAY 11, 2017

BorgWarner supplies its sprag one-way clutch for the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid, the first FCA US LLC mass-produced plug-in hybrid electric vehicle and the industry’s first PHEV minivan. Earlier post.) Click to enlarge. BorgWarner’s one-way clutches provide superior engagement performance and high efficiency for a variety of transmissions.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 6, 2018

Renault is presenting the new turbocharged gasoline 1.3 The new unit will feature under the hoods of Captur and Scénic, and will become available for other Renault models in the course of 2018. Double cam-phasing Variable Valve Timing (VVT) technology is also a feature of the new engine.

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Engine Petrol Exhaust Gasoline-Electric 210

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 4, 2017

The engines are upgrades to a recent bus procurement as the “near zero” engines were not available when the purchase was authorized in 2016. LBT has a history of using innovative technologies to promote clean air in its service area that includes 13 cities and 100 square miles. The buses will be equipped with the Cummins Westport 8.9-liter

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Long Beach Grant Engine Escape 150

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AUGUST 16, 2016

One initiative, SuperTruck II ( earlier post ), will award $80 million to four projects to develop and to demonstrate cost-effective technologies that more than double the freight efficiency of Class 8 trucks. will design and develop a new more-efficient engine and advanced drivetrain and vehicle technologies. Navistar, Inc.

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

The UK-based micro-hybrid specialist Controlled Power Technologies (CPT) will contribute its TIGERS (turbo-generator integrated gas energy recovery system) technology ( earlier post ) to the recently announced Vehicle Integrated Powertrain Energy Recovery (VIPER) project ( earlier post ). Liquid cooled version of TIGERS.

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Energy Land Rover Volt Gasoline-Electric 210

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JANUARY 22, 2015

DOE also announced up to $35 million to advance fuel cell and hydrogen technologies, including enabling the early adoption of fuel cell applications, such as light duty fuel cell electric vehicles. This new funding opportunity announcement will be available in early February. Specific Power. Power Density. kilowatt (kW).

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 24, 2017

More than 1,200 engineers and academics are participating in the two-day event, which features presentations exploring the core theme “Knock the Limit of Powertrain Technologies: To Enhance Value for Customers.”. The Smart Stream powertrains deliver improved fuel economy and reduced exhaust emissions. Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle.

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Hyundai Motor Motors Motoring 150

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OCTOBER 30, 2016

The scaling of state-of-the-art technologies and electrification options from 12 V to 48 V to high-voltage plug-in applications makes it possible to configure the appropriate powertrain for every vehicle. The new six-cylinder in-line gasoline engine M 256 features a 48 V electrical system. Systematic electrification: new M 256.

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Gasoline Mercedes Engine Diesel 150

Green Car Congress

MARCH 23, 2016

km) of all-electric range—twice the electric range of the previous model with its 4.4 Both the standard Prius hybrid and the Prius Prime are powered by Toyota’s Hybrid Synergy Drive powertrain, which combines the output of the gasoline engine and electric motor through a planetary-type continuously variable transmission.

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Prius Toyota PHEV Range 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 26, 2014

Available in Ford Fiesta and the upcoming 2015 Focus, the 1.0L The Best Green Engine Award this year went to the Tesla Model S electric powertrain. liter cubic capacity category, making it the most successful engine in the history of this international competition for engine technology. Liter for third year in a row.

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OCTOBER 10, 2012

Internal combustion engines have been significantly improving in the past decade, after the adoption of technologies such as Gasoline Direct Injection, mild electrification, downsizing and turbocharging. The OSU EcoCAR prototype vehicle features an extended-range electric architecture with a downsized 1.8L —Skarke et al.

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Waste PHEV Fuel Exhaust 312

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JULY 6, 2010

outlined the range of fuel-saving technologies—including 3- and 4-cylinder engines, CVT transmission with stop-start system and new hybrid system ( earlier post ) to be introduced on new models to be launched in fiscal year 2010. In Yokohama, Nissan Motor Co., class not including hybrid vehicles) fuel economy and CO 2 emissions.

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Nissan Engine Hybrid Fuel 252

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 23, 2012

Components of the electric biturbo system on the 3.0L Among the technologies it is developing to improve the fuel consumption of gasoline and diesel engines, Audi is working on an electric biturbo system in which a secondary compressor boosts the main turbocharger at lower engine speeds. V6 TDI with an electric biturbo.

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Audi Engine Exhaust Gas-Electric 244

Green Car Congress

APRIL 28, 2018

Volkswagen showcased three new drive systems at the Vienna Motor Symposium: the new 48 V mild hybrid system that will debut on the eighth-generation Golf in 2019 ( earlier post ); new high-tech diesel engines that will also be available as hybrid variants; and an advanced natural gas engine. 48V mild hybrid. 48V mild hybrid.

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JUNE 7, 2010

In terms of powertrain technologies, Renault focused on the introduction of new technologies for internal combustion engines and conventional transmissions, as well as outlining its commitment to electric powertrains. The latest evolutions will become available in 2012 and will cut CO 2 emissions by approximately 20 g/km.

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APRIL 27, 2017

Volkswagen is also highlighting its spectrum of efficiency and electrification solutions all the way to further optimized battery-powered propulsion as in the new e-Golf and the coming new MEB-based electric vehicles exemplified by its series of I.D. Partially and fully electric drive systems form a key pillar of our drive system strategy.

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MAY 29, 2015

Reflecting changing trends in the C-segment market which call for further reductions in fuel consumption, emissions and cost of ownership without detriment to performance or driving pleasure, Toyota has both extended and extensively revised the Auris full hybrid, gasoline and diesel powertrain line-up. Earlier post.) Hybrid system.

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Toyota Hybrid Engine MPH 150

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

liter EcoBoost gasoline engine and new Focus also will be available for the first time with Ford’s 1.5-liter liter EcoBoost gasoline engine, including a 99 g/km CO 2 1.0-liter Advanced new diesel engine technologies are available on both the 1.5-liter Available with 150 PS (110 kW) or 182 PS (134 kW), the new 1.5-liter

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MAY 9, 2024

Prospects and Challenges in 2024 Combining the environmental benefits of electric vehicles (EVs) with the long-range and rapid refueling of traditional gasoline vehicles, hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) are becoming a compelling option for eco-minded car owners. How Do FCEVs Work? The existing U.S.

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Hydrogen Future Fuel Vehicles 57

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OCTOBER 4, 2017

liter four-cylinder Ingenium gasoline engine with a 116PS (85kW) electric motor. The 404PS (297kW) total available power output—available through the permanent four-wheel drive system—delivers 0-60mph in 6.3 Badged P400e, the new model combining a 300PS (221kW) 2.0-liter seconds (0-100km/h in only 6.7

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2013

The full hybrid drive system combines a 105 kW/143 DIN hp electric motor with a 2.5 liter, four-cylinder, 16 valve, DOHC Atkinson cycle gasoline engine featuring a next-generation D-4S fuel injection system, Dual VVT-i and a high-efficiency Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system. l/100 km (50 mpg US ).

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JULY 2, 2022

The Corolla Cross, launched in 2021 with a gasoline engine, will be joined in 2023 by the compact crossover Corolla Cross Hybrid, one more gasoline-electric hybrid offering from Toyota. Pricing and availability will be announced in the second half of 2022. 4-cylinder gasoline engine replacing the 1.8L

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Lexus Toyota Production Tundra 80

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OCTOBER 26, 2017

Mercedes-Benz is introducing a newly developed four-cylinder gasoline engine that delivers the performance of a high-capacity six-cylinder engine but with significantly reduced fuel consumption for the E‑Class Coupé and Cabriolet. 48 V electrical system and starter-alternator enable hybrid functions. l/100 km (34.6 l/100 km (34.6

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Engine Mercedes Gasoline-Electric MPG 150

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

This week, Jaguar Land Rover will expand its Ingenium powertrain family ( earlier post ), unveiling new technologies for both current and future vehicles. At the heart of its low-emissions strategy, the new four-cylinder Ingenium gasoline engine is now in production at Jaguar Land Rover’s £1-billion (US$1.33-billion)

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Land Rover Gasoline Engine Fuel Economy 150

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MAY 6, 2014

The dominant driver for powertrain technology change over the next 5+ years is CO 2 , said Bob Lee. In other words, the company purchased credits to be compliant, and will continue to do so when appropriate to provide time to understand and decision the complex business cases associated with new technologies, Lee said. —Bob Lee.

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