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MARCH 21, 2018

Daimler is currently systematically preparing for series production of the Mercedes-Benz GLC F-CELL; the company had shown preproduction models of the hydrogen fuel cell SUV at the IAA International Motor Show in Frankfurt last September ( Earlier post.). The PEM fuel cell is structured like a sandwich. Click to enlarge.

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Mercedes SUV Fuel Hydrogen 305

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JULY 24, 2014

The global market for sensors used in internal combustion engines (ICE) is on the road of steady growth for the next few years, propelled by increasing utilization in engine management and exhaust aftertreatment, according to a new report from IHS Technology. IHS projects that sensor shipments for ICEs will top 1.34 billion in 2013.

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Pollution Engine International Market 210

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OCTOBER 29, 2019

Dutch start-up ECONAMIQ is developing a novel engine technology which saves up to 20% in fuel consumption. The company presented its first results at the annual ASME ICEF (Internal Combustion Engine Fall) conference in Chicago. are optimized to further reduce fuel consumption of the engine. de Jong (2019).

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OCTOBER 10, 2012

Their paper was presented at the ASME Internal Combustion Engine Division 2012 Fall Technical Conference by Marcello Canova, assistant professor at OSU; lead author was Philipp Skarke, from the University of Stuttgart Institute for Internal Combustion Engines and Automotive Engineering. Exhaust gas exergy map of EcoCAR engine.

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Waste PHEV Fuel Exhaust 312

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MAY 18, 2015

Conflicting evidence does not support making a firm conclusion on the fuel consumption benefit of catalysed Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR), according to a review of current studies by a team at the University of Bath (UK). Significant CO, CO 2 , and HC emissions improvements were also observed.

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Fuel Exhaust Gas Engine 150

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JANUARY 8, 2014

Automotive News reports that Mazda plans a second generation of SkyActiv engines around 2020 that would achieve 30% better fuel economy than the current line of Skyactiv engines. The engines, according to the report, will use homogeneous charge compression ignition (HCCI). Earlier post.).

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Fuel Economy Mazda Economy 2020 223

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MARCH 19, 2019

Eaton is supplying a number of leading-edge technologies that improve fuel economy and reduce emissions to Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) teams. Since 2008, Eaton’s Vehicle Group has been laser-focused on reducing emissions and fuel consumption.

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DECEMBER 8, 2014

Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison have used computational fluid dynamics modeling to investigate cycle-to-cycle instability of homogeneous charge compression ignition (HCCI) and reactivity-controlled compression ignition (RCCI) engines—two approaches to low-temperature combustion.

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Wisconsin Exhaust Diesel Gas 329

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NOVEMBER 20, 2016

“Called QamFree” in the Qoros application, FreeValve uses PHEA technology to replace the traditional camshaft-based method of controlling valve operation in an internal combustion engine. This results is much more precise and completely customizable control over valve duration and lift, on both the intake and exhaust sides.

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Engine Auto Fuel Power 218

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 20, 2016

A team from the University of Vaasa (Finland) and UPM-Kymmene Corporation has examined how the blends of fossil and renewable diesel produced from crude tall oil (CTO) affect the performance and exhaust emissions of the modern common-rail off-road diesel engine. In the present study, the renewable fuel was, however, also studied in neat form.

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Renewable Diesel Oil Engine 150

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JULY 20, 2021

MAHLE charged that the Commission has finally abandoned the approach of technology neutrality. Under the proposals of the EU Commission, CO 2 emissions of vehicles will continue to be determined solely on the basis of exhaust emission measurements to reach the 55% reduction by 2030 and 100% by 2035.

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CO2 Climate Protection Climate Germany 199

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JUNE 8, 2019

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. Electronic charge pressure control.

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Mercedes Exhaust Oil-Sands Engine 277

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MARCH 4, 2010

The use of a supercritical fuel charge enables very fast and complete combustion with minimized thermal losses. TSCi combustion minimizes heat loss to the cylinder walls and in the exhaust. The TSCi injectors can work with a range of fuels (given appropriate software adjustment and control). Source: Transonic.

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Fuel Economy Fuel Economy Engine 297

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APRIL 17, 2015

A team from Honda R&D in Japan reports using a gasoline-diesel dual-fuel method to control ignition timing and combustion duration. A paper on their work is published in the International Journal of Engine Research. They applied negative valve overlap and multiple fuel injection under very low load conditions. Kuzuoka, K.,

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Gasoline Honda Diesel Fuel 150

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MARCH 22, 2017

l/100 km) in 2016, the The ICCT team assessed increased consumer label fuel economy (as opposed to the regulatory test fuel economy) to 35 mpg (6.71 The resulting trajectory would reduce CO 2 emissions by half and increase fuel economy by more than 60% from 2016 through 2030. Starting from a baseline 26 mpg (9.04

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Fuel Economy Economy Fuel Price 210

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DECEMBER 5, 2013

liter continues to take advantage of technologies including direct fuel injection, twin independent variable camshaft timing and turbocharging to produce bigger-engine power and torque with improved fuel efficiency. Larger exhaust valves. Revised exhaust camshafts. New Ford Mustang. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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Ford Exhaust Fuel Economy Engine 355

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AUGUST 19, 2012

Dennis Assanis at the University of Michigan suggests that accessing the “thermodynamic sweet spot” in high-efficiency, dilute, boosted gasoline engines has the potential for vehicle fuel economy gains between 23% and 58%. Their paper is published in the International Journal of Engine Research. —Lavoie et al. Martz and Dennis N.

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Fuel Economy Gasoline Economy Engine 236

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FEBRUARY 7, 2014

Mercedes-Benz announced that seven new versions of the Mercedes-Benz A-, B- and CLA-Class now offer enhanced fuel savings compared with their respective predecessors. It is also being applied in the new C Class, as highlighted at the North American International Auto Show.) Click to enlarge. l/100 km (43.6 l/100 km (43.6

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Fuel Economy Mercedes Diesel Fuel 236

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JUNE 23, 2014

At the US Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Annual Merit Review meeting in Washington, DC last week, Michael Ruth from Cummins noted that the DOE program target for the project is a fuel economy (CAFE) target of 26 mpg (9.05 However, he added, the internal goal is “ significantly higher, ” and is targeting the GHG limit. Earlier post.).

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Fuel Economy Economy Gasoline Downsizing 357

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JUNE 17, 2016

At the upcoming IAA this fall, Mercedes-Benz Trucks will showcase the latest generation of the OM 470 six-cylinder in-line engine, which incorporates numerous new developments to achieve a further reduction in fuel consumption of up to 5%. This in turn lowers fuel consumption significantly. Exhaust gas recirculation.

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Mercedes Engine Fuel Emissions 150

Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

Although electric cars do not emit exhaust, it's widely recognized that the electricity to charge their batteries often still comes from fossil fuels. For most.

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Cleaner Electric Cars Exhaust Diesel 140

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APRIL 19, 2014

Audi is presenting an Audi TT offroad concept at the Beijing International Automobile Exhibition. Fuel consumption is 1.9 in hybrid drive with the option of inductive charging is a major step toward the mobility of the future. At part load, indirect injection supplements gasoline direct injection for lower fuel consumption.

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AUGUST 19, 2019

These new models, equipped with third-generation hybrid drive, include the A 250 e (combined fuel consumption 1.5-1.4 kWh/100 km); A 250 e Saloon (combined fuel consumption 1.4 kWh/100 km); and B 250 e (combined fuel consumption 1.6-1.4 It uses a permanently excited synchronous machine as an internal rotor. l/100 km (156.7-167.9

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Plug-in Mercedes Plug Hybrid 317

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JULY 23, 2014

Enerpulse Technologies said that it has further identified the underlying mechanism by which its its pulsed energy ignition technology improves fuel economy, reduces emission and delivers higher torque in spark ignited (SI) internal combustion (IC) engines. Earlier post.) —Wes Helgeson, senior research engineer.

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Fuel Economy Economy Plug Energy 210

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AUGUST 21, 2024

GW of power back into the grid when not being used Zum, a transportation-services company that provides electric buses and charging stations to school districts, claims to have launched the first 100% electric school bus fleet in the U.S. MW of load to charge electric buses, the release added. The first school district in the U.S.

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Oakland Fleet San Francisco Los Angeles 52

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JULY 23, 2020

The Jeep 4xe models will debut in Jeep showrooms across Europe in September with three trim levels: ‘Limited’, ‘S’ and ‘Trailhawk’, two power levels—190 or 240 hp—a suite of technology and safety features, exclusive new e-driving functions, and public and home charging solutions with the easyWallbox. Earlier post.)

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Jeep Europe PHEV International 243

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OCTOBER 19, 2022

The revised hybrid system boosts output to 134 hp (up from 121) and 156 lb-ft (212 N·m) of torque (up from 146 lb-ft / 200 N·m), while EPA-estimated combined fuel economy reaches 47 mpg. The EPA combined fuel economy rating is 44 mpg. The upgraded hybrid system improves acceleration and mid-range power.

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Hybrid Toyota Fuel Economy Economy 459

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

The new Ford Focus for Europe ( earlier post ) delivers the car’s most fuel-efficient powertrain line-up yet with improvements of up to 19%, and a significant CO 2 emission reduction across the entire line-up. Ford engineers have further optimized power, torque and fuel efficiency from the 2.0-liter New Ford Focus. Click to enlarge.

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Fuel Economy Ford Europe Fuel 218

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MARCH 8, 2023

The first time that an electric motor was matched to a 12-cylinder internal combustion engine in a Lamborghini was in 2019 with the Sián, which used a 25 kW electric engine to support the previous generation of V12, storing the electrical energy in a supercapacitor. The naturally-aspirated 6.5-liter 1 compared to 11.8:1

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Motor Motoring Motors Engine 284

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JULY 18, 2014

The world’s first high-heat plastic air intake manifold (AIM) with integrated charge air cooler (CAC) in Stanyl Diablo, Royal DSM’s high-temperature-resistant polyamide 46, recently went into production on a recently introduced hybrid sports car—by its description (although not by confirmation from DSM) the BMW i8 ( earlier post ).

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AUGUST 4, 2011

Mazda’s roadmap to the ideal internal combustion engine. This corresponds to a 23% reduction in fuel consumption and, therefore, CO 2 output.). the step-by-step introduction of electrification to SKYACTIV internal combustion engines: stop-start, followed by regenerative braking, followed by electric motor drive technologies.

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Mazda Engine Gasoline Diesel 322

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DECEMBER 11, 2012

Citroën is introducing the first members of its new PureTech family of three-cylinder gasoline engines on the C3, DS3 and C-Elysée (for international markets) ranges. Depending on the model and the tires fitted, combined cycle fuel consumption for the new family is between 4.3 Reduced internal friction. liter and 1.2

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Engine Gasoline Fuel MPG 281

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AUGUST 9, 2023

Driven by two electric motors, it meets all the requirements of class VR9 protection without any limitations, as does the new combustion-engine BMW 7 Series Protection (fuel consumption combined in WLTP cycle: 15.6 The new BMW 7 Series Protection also features a self-sealing fuel tank as a standard. kWh/100 km.

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BMW Production Electric Electrical 370

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MARCH 22, 2014

liter diesel, prominently showing the closely attached exhaust aftertreatment system. For example, depending on the emission requirements, 3 different types of exhaust gas recirculation (EGR ) can be used: cooled high-pressure EGR without low-pressure EGR; cooled low-pressure EGR without high-pressure EGR; or. The EA288 2.0-liter

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Diesel Engine Exhaust Water 384

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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. The exhaust manifold is integrated inside the aluminum cylinder head, which is bolted directly to the low-inertia, water-cooled turbocharger.

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Fuel Economy Fuel Economy Gasoline 236

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JUNE 28, 2017

LPI), a developer of advanced multi-fuel-capable rotary combustion engine technology, has been awarded a $3-million Rapid Innovation Fund (RIF) award from the US Army to develop an innovative ultra-portable 2kW diesel Compact Artillery Power System (CAPS). Water may be injected to internally cool the engine. LiquidPiston, Inc.

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MARCH 3, 2020

With the CLA 250 e Coupé (combined fuel consumption 1.5-1.4 kWh/100 km); CLA 250 e Shooting Brake (combined fuel consumption 1.6-1.4 kWh/100 km), and GLA 250 e (combined fuel consumption 1.8-1.6 Alternating-current (AC) charging system up to 7.4 Direct-current (DC) charging system at max. Electric output 75 kW.

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