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APRIL 17, 2014

In a presentation at the SAE 2014 High Efficiency IC Engine Symposium and then in a paper given at SAE 2014 World Congress, Mark Sellnau, Engineering Manager, Delphi Advanced Powertrain, reported that Brake Specific Fuel Consumption for the 1.8L Earlier post , earlier post.). Earlier post.) DOE UFEV program targets.

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Gasoline Engine Fuel Wisconsin 304

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NOVEMBER 2, 2022

LiquidPiston announced a $9-million award from the US Army to design, build and demonstrate an advanced, heavy-fueled combustion engine that uses up to 30% less fuel than comparable gasoline-powered engines in the same power class and reduces size and weight by up to 10x over diesel engines with comparable power output.

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Engine Fuel Gasoline-Electric Gasoline 396

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APRIL 9, 2019

In a paper being presented at WCX SAE World Congress Experience in Detroit this week, a team from MIT is proposing the use of a flex-fuel gasoline-alcohol engine approach for a series-hybrid powertrain for long-haul Class 8 trucks. Ethanol or methanol would be employed to increase knock resistance. —Daniel Cohn.

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OCTOBER 13, 2018

Mercedes-Benz is initially using this type of powertrain in the C-Class, E-Class and S-Class. kWh battery in the hybrid vehicles is paired with either a gasoline engine or, for the first time, a diesel engine. It is combined with the OM 654 four-cylinder diesel engine for the first time in the C-Class.

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Plug-in Mercedes Plug Hybrid 305

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JANUARY 27, 2014

The 400 hp DIG-T R race engine. liter, three-cylinder turbo gasoline engine weighing only 40 kg (88 lbs) as the companion internal combustion engine for its electric ZEOD RC which will debut at Le Mans this year. liter three-cylinder turbo engine will take over. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.). Click to enlarge.

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JULY 14, 2022

Diesel is the predominant technology in commercial trucking, school, and transit bus sectors, according to the Diesel Technology Forum’s analysis of data sourced from S&P Global Mobility TIPNet data of vehicles in operation for Class 3-8 as of December 2021. Of the largest trucks (Class 8) in operation, 97% are diesels.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 14, 2014

Cummins has developed an E-85-specific engine and powertrain that reduce carbon dioxide emissions by as much as 80% compared with a baseline gasoline-powered medium-duty truck. is designed specifically to use E-85 (85% ethanol and 15% gasoline). The ETHOS 2.8L demo truck. Click to enlarge. The Cummins ETHOS 2.8L Earlier post.)

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Engine Emissions CO2 Gasoline 319

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APRIL 29, 2014

The MY14 B-Class Electric Drive. The Mercedes-Benz MY14 B-Class Electric Drive ( earlier post )—the first electric offering for the brand in the United States—is priced at $41,450, excluding $925 destination and delivery. Since the launch of the first B-Class version in 2005, Mercedes-Benz sold more than 1 million units.

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Mercedes Miles Rhode Island Range 291

Green Car Congress

MARCH 21, 2019

Audi is introducing a new highly efficient turbo engine for the 2019 DTM racing season (touring car racing series). Following about two and a half years of development and some 1,000 hours of dynamometer testing, the new Audi race engine is ready for its first racing deployment on 4 May at the Hockenheimring. kilograms per horsepower.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2020

The new Song PLUS is the first to be powered by BYD’s new 1.5TI engine, with a maximum power of 136 kW and a maximum torque of 288 N·m. The overall engine thermal efficiency has been improved by 38% and the maximum transmission efficiency reaches 95%, with its fuel consumption reduced by 15% per 100km, combining power and fuel economy.

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BYD SUV Engine Gasoline 243

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FEBRUARY 13, 2020

Near-Zero natural gas engine development program, which covers Class 4-7 vehicles. liter gasoline engine and demonstrate a 0.02 g/bhp-hr NO x California Air Resources Board (CARB) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) certified engine for commercial vehicle applications.

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USA Gas Ford Engine 300

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AUGUST 9, 2013

Class family in Europe. The E200 NGD can run on either gasoline or natural gas; benefits of running the car on natural gas include a 20% reduction in CO 2 emissions compared with comparable operation using gasoline, and much lower fuel costs. liters of unleaded gasoline (NEDC combined) for every 100 kilometers (37.3

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Mercedes Gas Gasoline MPG 311

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MARCH 5, 2014

liter VVT-i gasoline engine. Still one of the lightest engines in its class, the unit incorporates numerous revisions that enhance performance and help deliver class-leading fuel efficiency and CO 2 emissions. Gasoline engines are chosen by 85% of A-segment customers in Europe. “ for the Eco variant.

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MPG Engine Fuel Economy Toyota 287

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JUNE 15, 2021

e-POWER uses a highly efficient gasoline engine to generate electricity for the electric motor that propels the vehicle. The onboard gasoline engine used to generate electrical energy is also more efficient, resulting in both increased power and better fuel economy. The new inverter is 40% smaller and 30% lighter.

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Aura Japan Nissan Power 435

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JUNE 30, 2014

(EDI), a producer of plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) and continuously variable transmission (CVT) solutions ( earlier post ), is partnering with Greenkraft , CALSTART, and the California Energy Commission (CEC) to develop a Class-4 vehicle that combines the benefits of compressed natural gas (CNG) and PHEV technology.

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JUNE 26, 2014

liter EcoBoost engine ( earlier post ) was named 2014 International Engine of the Year for the third consecutive year. EcoBoost was also named Best Engine Under 1.0-Liter The Best Green Engine Award this year went to the Tesla Model S electric powertrain. liter EcoBoost engine are now available in 72 countries worldwide.

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Engine Ford Green Gasoline-Electric 268

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JUNE 15, 2021

Researchers at Argonne National Laboratory, with colleagues from Lawrence Berkeley, Oak Ridge, and National Renewable Energy labs, and the University of Tennessee, have published a comprehensive analysis of the total cost of ownership (TCO) for 12 sizes of vehicles ranging from compact sedans up to Class 8 tractors with sleeper cabs.

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Maintenance Cost Of Chad Plug-in 418

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FEBRUARY 26, 2018

liter engine with 40% thermal efficiency (41% in hybrid applications); a new 2.0-liter liter hybrid system; and new 4WD systems—one for gasoline-engined cars, one for hybrids—based on the Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA). liter class. liter Dynamic Force Engine, a New 2.0-liter

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Toyota Engine Hybrid Gasoline-Electric 264

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FEBRUARY 15, 2018

Alongside the A-Class, the G-Class and the new four-door Mercedes-AMG GT Coupé, Mercedes-Benz will hold the world premiere of the new facelifted C-Class Saloon and Estate models featuring new gasoline and diesel engines, and plug-in hybrid versions. The facelifted C-Class features a wide range of enhancements.

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Mercedes Plug-in Plug Engine 170

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DECEMBER 14, 2018

Hyundai has taken two out of the ten spots in the 2019 WardsAuto 10 Best Engine competition with the all-new 2019 NEXO FCEV fuel cell vehicle and 2019 Kona Electric CUV. This marks the tenth time Hyundai has earned a WardsAuto 10 Best Engine recognition since the awards’ annual inception in 1995. Earlier post.) Kona Electric.

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2019 Hyundai Engine Alternative Fuels 320

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APRIL 27, 2023

The leak occurred at the joint nearest to the engine, where it is exposed to the engine’s movement and vibration as the car accelerates or slows down. Given a spark, gasoline will burn in any environment. We can also explore new possibilities as a substitute for gasoline. The purpose of such testing is to identify issues.

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Hydrogen Toyota Gasoline-Electric Gasoline 468

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MARCH 17, 2017

The new CDP cylinder head will be available for the popular GM engines that have been, or are slated to be, converted to a gaseous alternative fuel engine. The CDP cylinder head package is direct replacement for the OEM unit, meaning that a fleet operator could replace a non-hardened or failed unit with no modifications to the engine.

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GM Engine Fuel Alternative Fuels 260

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JUNE 9, 2014

For the powertrain, Audi, in the 25 th year of the TDI engine, has developed a new diesel 4.0-liter liter V12 Audi R10 TDI, the first TDI engine used at Le Mans, the current race car consumes about 40% less fuel while achieving comparable lap times. Top: The LMP1 rules define energy classes for different powertrain systems.

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2006 Audi 2014 Engine 294

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JULY 22, 2021

Mercedes-Benz is launching the new S 580 e plug-in hybrid, with which the fourth generation of the hybrid drive system is celebrating its premiere in the S-Class. The basis for the hybrid drive system is provided by the six-cylinder in-line M 256 engine with 270 kW/367 hp from the current generation of Mercedes-Benz engines.

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Plug-in Mercedes Hybrid Plug 418

Green Car Congress

APRIL 14, 2021

a leader in propulsion efficiency, announced at SAE International’s WCX the results of their collaborative study on the effectiveness of Tula’s diesel Dynamic Skip Fire (dDSF) in reducing nitrogen oxides (NO x ) and carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) emissions on a Cummins X15 HD Efficiency Series diesel engine. Cummins Inc. and Tula Technology, Inc.,

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Diesel CO2 Emissions Engine 370

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2012

The new Range Rover offers a choice of three engines (one gasoline and two diesel); a high-efficiency diesel hybrid model will be coming in 2013, with target CO 2 emissions of 169 g/km. The new Ranger Rover currently offers a choice of a gasoline 510PS (503 hp, 375 kW) LR-V8 Supercharged engine and two diesel (3.0-liter

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JULY 11, 2023

According to DTF’s analysis of S&P Global Mobility TIPNet Vehicles in Operation Data as of December 2022: Diesel dominates the trucking sector: For the largest commercial trucks (Class 8) in operation that are 2010 or later model years, 95.4% are electric, and the remainder are gasoline or other fuels. are CNG, 0.3% That’s a 10.2%

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Diesel Commercial Emissions District of Columbia 284

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MARCH 29, 2022

This expanded agreement comes after Lightning and Forest River announced in 2021 an $850-million, multi-year strategic partnership to build up to 7,500 zero-emission Class 4 and Class 5 buses. —Forest River Bus president David Wright.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2018

The e-POWER system combines an electric motor, which drives the wheels, with a gasoline engine that charges the vehicle’s battery. liter engine. Used solely to charge the battery, the gasoline engine runs at a constant, optimal speed for maximum fuel efficiency, achieving 26.2 l/100 km), Nº 1 in its class.

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Nissan Power Powered Minivan 286

Green Car Congress

MARCH 7, 2018

The California Air Resource Board (CARB) is awarding $7 million to CALSTART to develop a Class 8 truck that will achieve a 90% reduction in NO x along with a 15-20% fuel efficiency improvement. This program will demonstrate the first diesel engine to comply with the state standard. We’re aiming at the heart of the Class 8 market.

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MARCH 20, 2022

Hydrogen engine. The hydrogen engine-equipped Corolla competed in a total of four rounds in last year’s Super Taikyu Series. The hydrogen engine-equipped Corolla competed in a total of four rounds in last year’s Super Taikyu Series. Earlier post.). Carbon-neutral fuel. The vehicle will be powered by a 1.4-liter

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Toyota Fuel Hydrogen Vehicles 364

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NOVEMBER 17, 2013

The all-new 2015 Lincoln MKC small premium utility, unveiled last week, offers an all-new engine—a 2.3-liter liter EcoBoost gasoline turbocharged direct injection (GTDI) four-cylinder unit. Ford says the engine can deliver up to 15% better fuel economy than comparable six-cylinder engines. liter three-cylinder; 1.5-liter,

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Louisville Fuel Economy Exhaust Future 286

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JUNE 27, 2017

The all-new 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan—the second-generation of the vehicle—is powered by the latest version of the EA888 four-cylinder engine, the 2.0L This is the only engine/transmission combination available in the Tiguan in the US. TSI EA888 Gen3 B-Cycle (Budack-cycle, earlier post ), coupled with an 8-speed automatic.

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2018 Engine SUV MPG 314

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JUNE 19, 2021

Hydrogen fuel cell technology has the long-term potential to supplement internal combustion engines, plug-in hybrid systems and battery-electric vehicles within the BMW Group’s flexible drive train strategy, the company said. —Frank Weber, member of the Board of Management of BMW AG responsible for Development.

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BMW Hydrogen Production Carbon Fiber 482

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APRIL 26, 2013

Areas of work being focused on by Volkswagen include the development of a high-performance diesel engine delivering 100 kW (134 hp) per liter of displacement and a new 10-speed dual clutch gearbox that reduces fuel consumption. Since 2000, the group has reduced the fuel consumption of its TDI and TSI engines by more than 30%.

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OCTOBER 30, 2016

billion) in its strategic engine initiative. The optimization of advanced high-tech engines plays a key role in our road map towards sustainable mobility. The new engines] also need to be designed with a view to all current and future requirements. The result is a dynamic engine response with no turbo lag. —Prof.

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JUNE 16, 2023

It will be offered with turbodiesel engines (TDI), turbocharged gasoline engines (TSI), mild hybrid turbocharged gasoline engines (eTSI) and plug-in hybrid systems (eHybrid). The Tiguan will be one of the first vehicles in its class to be available with optional HD matrix headlights.

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