CO2, Downsizing and Fuel

HyBoost concept achieving close to Prius-level CO2 emissions; aggressive downsizing with advanced boosting and micro-hybrid system

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 1, 2011

variant but with fuel economy of a strong hybrid. HyBoost achieves this by combining aggressive 50% downsizing of the engine with an electric supercharger for transient low-speed performance, and a micro-hybrid stop-start and energy recuperation systems, Boggs said. Downsizing the 2.0-liter Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

Downsizing

Downsizing Prius Hybrid Emissions

ICCT: decline in diesel sales will have negligible impact on attainment of European CO2 emission standards

Green Car Congress

MARCH 19, 2018

The ICCT notes that while diesels generally consume less fuel than comparable gasoline vehicles, CO 2 emissions from diesel engines are not lower in the same proportion, for various reasons. On top of the higher energy density of diesel fuel, diesel engines historically possessed a number of efficiency advantages over gasoline engines.

Diesel

Diesel CO2 Standards Emissions

New Delphi Technologies 500+ bar GDi system cuts gasoline particulate emissions by up to 50%, reduces fuel consumption

Green Car Congress

MAY 16, 2019

The industry has long recognized that increasing injection pressure to 500+ bar could substantially cut engine-out particulates while improving CO2 emissions and fuel economy. —Walter Piock, chief engineer, Gasoline Systems, Delphi Technologies. Delphi 500+ bar GDi injector. —Walter Piock.

Emissions

Emissions Gasoline Fuel Exhaust

Study finds technology cost of achieving European 2020 LDV CO2 targets more than offset by resultant fuel savings

Green Car Congress

MARCH 19, 2013

A report published by Cambridge Econometrics and Ricardo-AEA concludes that overall, the cost of technologies required to meet proposed European 2020 CO 2 regulations for vehicles (95 g/km for cars and 147 g/km for vans) will be more than offset by the resultant fuel savings. The project is taking a phased approach.

2020

2020 Cost Of Fuel CO2

NEXCEL testing demonstrates potential 2g/km CO2 reduction by ensuring precise oil-engine match

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 16, 2018

liter gasoline, downsized 2.0-liter The most substantial improvement was seen on the downsized, turbocharged gasoline engine, an architecture that is predicted to be one of the most important as the industry moves to smaller, more highly-stressed spark-ignition engines with or without electrification. liter gasoline with GDi, and 2.0-liter

Oil

Oil Engine CO2 Downsizing

ALABC: 48V mild hybrids can meet emission targets with CO2 reductions of 15-20%

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 27, 2016

The T-Hybrid (based on a Kia Optima) ( earlier post ) and the ADEPT (based on a Ford Focus) ( earlier post ) both utilize an advanced 48V lead-carbon battery system with bolt-on electrical components that allow for significant engine-downsizing without loss in performance. liter engine the performance of a 1.8

Emissions

Emissions Hybrid CO2 Downsizing

Cummins ETHOS 2.8L optimized E-85 engine demonstrates 50-80% reduction in CO2 emissions in medium-duty truck

Green Car Congress

JULY 14, 2014

For the CEC project, approved in 2011, Cummins originally envisioned adapting a medium-duty engine specifically to use E85 fuel, reducing the engine size from 6.7L as a means to increase fuel efficiency, and developing the integrated start/stop system. Engines Ethanol Fuel Efficiency High Octane Fuels' Earlier post.)

Engine

Engine Emissions CO2 Gasoline

Ford / AVL study concludes mid-level ethanol blend attractive as a long-term future fuel for use in optimized engines in US

Green Car Congress

APRIL 19, 2013

A study by a team from Ford Motor Company and AVL has concluded that a mid-level ethanol blend—greater than E20 but less than E40—appears to be attractive as a long-term future fuel for the US for use in engines optimized for the higher octane blend. The stoichiometric air-fuel ratio of ethanol is 9.0, Earlier post.)

Engine

Engine Fuel Ford Future

Delphi Powertrain Study Concludes 3-Cylinder Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection Engine Offers a High-Value NOx and CO2 Solution for Cost-Sensitive Vehicle Segments

Green Car Congress

APRIL 20, 2010

compacts under 1,400 kg in weight—a stoichiometric 3-cylinder turbocharged gasoline direct injection (GDI) engine offers an optimal combination of cost, lower emissions and reductions in fuel consumption, according to an analysis by Delphi Powertrain presented at the recent SAE 2010 World Congress. Earlier post.).

Gasoline

Gasoline Downsizing Engine CO2

ICCT: 2025 target average of 70 g/km CO2 for new cars in EU feasible and economical; more so with electric drive

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

The total technology cost increment would be between €1,000 and €2,150 [(2014€)], and the fuel cost savings would be on the order of €450 per year. Our analysis shows that a CO 2 target of 70 g/km for 2025, on average for the entire new car fleet, can be achieved with either no or only modest levels electric vehicle penetration.

CO2

CO2 2014 Cars Exhaust

Full lifecycle CO2 of new Mercedes C-Class 10% less than outgoing model

Green Car Congress

MARCH 31, 2014

Natural gas and crude oil are strongly influenced by fuel consumption during the use phase. In total, through the production and use phases, substantial savings are achieved owing to the significantly reduced fuel consumption of the new C-Class. This corresponds to a reduction in fuel consumption of up to 32%. Click to enlarge.

Mercedes

Mercedes CO2 2007 MPG

Toyota announces aggressive environmental targets through 2050; cutting new vehicle CO2 by 90% compared to 2010

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 14, 2015

Among the key activities and goals in this area at present are: Achieving annual global sales of more than 30,000 fuel cell vehicles around or after 2020. In Japan, selling at least 1,000 fuel cell vehicles per month (well in excess of 10,000 per year). that can improve the fuel efficiency of hybrids by 10 percent.

2010

2010 Toyota CO2 Vehicles

New Honda Earth Dreams Technology 1.6L diesel in Civic to deliver CO2 emissions of 95 g/km

Green Car Congress

MARCH 7, 2012

By downsizing from the outgoing 2.2L With these engines we aim to be Number 1 in fuel economy in each sector within 3 years. Click to enlarge. The application of new high-strength material in the cylinder head has enabled Honda to deliver the world’s lightest aluminium open deck 1.6-liter liter diesel engine. —Manabu Nishimae.

Honda

Honda Emissions Diesel CO2

ADEPT project to apply gasoline engine HyBoost system to diesel; 48V architecture; full hybrid fuel economy at much lower cost

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

The project aims to deliver full hybrid equivalent fuel economy and performance with less than 70 g/km CO 2 emissions as measured over the European Drive Cycle, but at a significantly lower cost. version of its vehicle (a 2009 Ford Focus) but with fuel economy and CO 2 emissions approaching those of a Prius. million (US$5 million).

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy Diesel Economy Gasoline

U Toronto team assess the climate trade-off between reduced CO2 and increased Black Carbon from GDI engines

Green Car Congress

JULY 14, 2016

The upside of gasoline direct injection (GDI) engines is widely seen as being improved fuel economy coupled with an increase in specific power (especially with turbocharging), enabling significant downsizing. The extent of fuel-air mixing can be affected by injection system design.

Climate

Climate Engine Carbon Fuel Economy

Controlled Power Technologies Packages Its Switched Reluctance Systems in ‘RegEnBoost’ System for Enhanced Support for Downsizing

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 11, 2009

Small displacement engines offer excellent CO 2 and fuel economy benefits; they have lower parasitic losses and operate more efficiently under part load conditions. Tags: Engines Fuel Efficiency Vehicle Systems. Unlike hybrids these technologies do not require a change in the vehicle or engine architecture.

Downsizing

Downsizing Powered Power Exhaust

Lamborghini LB744 supercar gets three-motor PHEV … with a V12

EV Central

MARCH 7, 2023

Upcoming Lamborghini LB744 supercar gets a new V12 engine and three electric motors as part of a plug-in hybrid EV (PHEV) system Rather than downsizing the engine or switching only to electric motors, the Italian sports car maker has instead added three electric motors to the supercar mix.

PHEV

PHEV Motors Motoring Motor

Center for Automotive Research calls long-run economic risk to auto industry of mandating permanent fuel economy standards very serious; recommends periodic reviews

Green Car Congress

JUNE 14, 2011

Based on the results of the study, CAR believes the economic risk to the auto industry connected to mandating permanent fuel economy standards in the long run is “ very serious ” The group recommends periodic review to assess the rate of technology development and cost reduction of advanced technologies leading up to 2025.

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy Economy Auto Industry Standards

Expert group report finds alternative fuels could replace fossil fuels in Europe by 2050

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 31, 2011

Fuel and vehicle propulsion strategy. Alternative fuels have the potential gradually to replace fossil energy sources and make transport sustainable by 2050, according to a report presented to the European Commission last week by the stakeholder expert group on future transport fuels. Source: ERTRAC) Click to enlarge.

Alternative Fuels

Alternative Fuels Fuel Europe Gas-Electric

Taking another look at methanol as an alternative transportation fuel for the US

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 17, 2011

Cheng of the Sloan Automotive Laboratory assessing the prospects for methanol as an alternative transportation fuel in the US concludes that methanol is a safe and viable transportation fuel, although it not as good as ethanol in terms of energy density and ease of handling. It is a safe fuel.

Transportation

Transportation Fuel Coal Gasoline

HyBoost Project Aiming for 30-40% CO2 Reduction Without Performance Compromise

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 30, 2009

This is to be achieved through the synergistic application of an extremely downsized gasoline engine coupled with electrified boosting and exhaust gas energy recovery; micro-hybrid functionality with stop/start, torque assist and regenerative braking; and a novel energy storage technology. The vehicle is to offer the performance of a 2.0

Lead Acid

Lead Acid CO2 Exhaust Gasoline-Electric

EcoDynamics Kia Models Cut CO2 As Low As 94 g/km

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 4, 2010

To showcase its EcoDynamics range of fuel-saving vehicles, Kia Motors displayed three new low CO 2 models at the Paris Motor Show. A second new downsized engine for the Sportage is the 135 ps (133 hp, 99 kW), 1.6-liter Tags: Diesel Fuel Efficiency. The diesel-powered concept cee’d offers CO 2 emissions of 94 g/km.

Kia

Kia CO2 Diesel Concept

Hyundai showcasing two new turbocharged GDI engines, 7-speed DCT at Frankfurt

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 17, 2015

Hyundai Motor’s new downsized 1.0 Also on show is the new seven-speed double-clutch transmission (7DCT), which provides an improvement in fuel consumption and CO 2 emission compared to a conventional six-gear automated transmission, while acceleration performance increases. The fuel economy-focused three-cylinder 1.0-liter

Hyundai

Hyundai Engine Fuel Economy Downsizing

CPT developing 48-volt electric supercharger for micro-mild hybrids

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 29, 2011

The higher-voltage variant will support moves by European vehicle manufacturers announced earlier this year to introduce 48 volt passenger vehicle power networks to help meet the requirement for lower fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions. TDI models, but even lower CO 2 emissions and fuel consumption than the current production 1.4l

Volt

Volt Hybrid Downsizing Lead Acid

Frost Sullivan Projects That About 80% of European Vehicle Sales Will Be in the 150 g/km CO2 Band by 2015; EVs as a Strategy of Premium Automakers

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 18, 2010

Downsizing, gasoline direct injection (GDI), and start-stop will be the key technologies helping original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) achieve emission targets by 2015. Tags: Climate Change Emissions Europe Fuel Efficiency Market Background Policy. ACEA says that the industry spends €20 billion (US$28.8 Hariher Balasubramanian.

2015

2015 Downsizing CO2 Climate Change

BCG study finds conventional automotive technologies have high CO2 reduction potential at lower cost; stiff competition for electric cars

Green Car Congress

JUNE 15, 2011

Based on our current projections, the well-to-wheel emissions advantage of EVs over ICE-propelled vehicles, currently estimated at 40 to 60 percent, will fall to 30 to 50 percent in 2020 as advances in ICE technologies narrow the gap and power generation from clean non-fossil fuels continues to grow slowly in most regions. Source: BCG.

CO2

CO2 Electric Cars 2020 United States

VW puts emphasis on downsizing

Green Cars News

MAY 16, 2009

As part of its efforts to go green, Volkswagen is placing a clear emphasis on downsizing as it proved with two new engines at the 30 th Vienna Engine Symposium. Both engines show how Volkswagen reduces carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions and fuel consumption. The Polo TSI can accelerate from 0-100km/h in 9.7

Downsizing

Downsizing CO2 Petrol Green Cars

New micro hybrid cars could cut CO2 emissions

Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

A new generation of low voltage micro-hybrid technologies in vehicles could allow existing engine technology and transmission combinations to be downsized and support significant reductions in fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.

VRLA

VRLA CO2 Hybrid Emissions

UK Technology Strategy Board Awards More Than 12M to 22 Projects to Speed Up Development of Low-Carbon Technology for Vehicles; Includes Gas Turbine Range Extender and Li-S Battery Cells

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 22, 2010

The small size, multi-fuel capability and potential low cost of the ULRE could also help speed adoption of electric vehicles. BladeBoost - A Novel Rotary Supercharger for Ultra-Efficient Downsized Gasoline Engines. Low CO2 High Efficiency Diesel Fuel Injector Nozzle (LOCOFIN). GKN Eco-Trailer. EDS TurboClaw.

Carbon

Carbon Li-ion Downsizing Gas

Delphi Supplying Multec Diesel Common Rail System for 3-Cylinder, 1.2L VW Polo BlueMotion

Green Car Congress

MAY 11, 2010

DFP6 single plunger common rail fuel pump with injector. The common rail system on VW Polo BlueMotion includes the latest evolution of solenoid type diesel common rail injector technology with Delphi’s next generation DFP6 fuel pump. Our customers are downsizing their engines to meet stringent CO2 requirements.

Diesel

Diesel Supplies Downsizing Engine

Renault 2010 Environment Workshop, Part 1: Combustion Engine Technology and Product Plans

Green Car Congress

JUNE 7, 2010

Renault’s ongoing downsizing strategy is aimed at reducing the cubic capacity of its engines in order to bring down fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions, without detracting from performance. Specific engine-mapping aimed at reducing fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions. combined with fuel consumption of an engine of its size.

Environment

Environment Engine 2010 Parts

Ford B-Max: class-leading economy and space

Green Cars News

FEBRUARY 17, 2012

The new Ford B-Max-set to debut at next month’s Geneva Motor Show-is to offer emissions from as low as 104g/km CO2, thanks to the use of efficient new engines. Ford say its downsized and optimised engines will mean that its new compact family vehicle will will deliver best in class fuel economy for both in [.].

Economy

Economy Ford Downsizing Fuel Economy

HyBoost engine close to matching Toyota Prius

Green Cars News

NOVEMBER 2, 2011

The HyBoost demonstrator is showcasing the positive effects of engine downsizing by achieving comparable performance to the conventional 2.0litre version of its vehicle (a Ford Focus) while producing fuel economy and CO2 emissions close to those of a Toyota Prius.

Prius

Prius Toyota Engine Downsizing

New Maruti Swift retains winning formula in a new avatar | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

MAY 17, 2024

New, three-cylinder fuel-sipping engine One of the key recipients of this investment is the development of the new 1.2-litre litre Z-series powertrain, which now features a three-cylinder layout for the petrol engine, christened Z12E, a downsize from the outgoing 1.2-litre, litre, four-cylinder, K12C unit.

Suzuki

Suzuki India South Africa Petrol

CPT presenting two papers at SAE World Congress on SpeedStart and TIGERS for 48V mild hybrid systems

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

As a reduced cost concept, it aims to make more intelligent use of electrical energy to achieve the desired reduction in fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. 48V Fuel Efficiency Hybrids Vehicle Systems' The TIGERS design and control system have been designed to do exactly this through a number of thorough modeling exercises.

Congress

Congress Hybrid Exhaust Gas-Electric

2024 Suzuki Swift Hybrid review: Meet the cheapest electrified car now on-sale in Australia

EV Central

JUNE 15, 2024

100km (manual) fuel consumption claims. And maybe it’s the logical downsizing limit for Australia. And so to the fuel economy. The downer is the Swift Hybrid requires more expensive premium unleaded fuel. The 61kW/112Nm outputs are modest, but so are the 4.0L/100km 100km (CVT) and 3.8L/100km SCORE: 4.0/5 100 manual)/4.0L/100km

Suzuki

Suzuki Australia Hybrid Sale

MCE-5 Development to Show Vehicle Equipped with Prototype Variable Compression Ratio Engine

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 24, 2009

Fuel consumption on the NEDC is 6.7 With this type of engine, reaching the target of 120 g of CO2/km seems realistic by 2012-2013 for high-performance vehicles, with a strong reduction in fuel consumption for the whole vehicle range, MCE-5 suggests. The four-cylinder 1.5L L/100 km (35 mpg US) with 158 g CO 2 /km.

Engine

Engine Vehicles Gasoline-Electric MPG

Opel to launch 3 new engine families, 13 new engines by 2016

Green Car Congress

APRIL 10, 2013

Focused on meeting a growing customer demand for ‘downsized’ engines offering strong power with reduced fuel consumption and CO2 emissions, the new gasoline and diesel powertrains are being progressively introduced across the Opel product range. SIDI Turbo gasoline engine. Compared to Opel’s previous 1.6-liter Click to enlarge.

Engine

Engine 2016 Fuel Economy Fuel

Ford introduce the EcoBoost petrol engine

Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 21, 2009

In fact, fuel consumption and CO2 emissions are reduced by up to 20 per cent compared to a conventional petrol engine. In fact, fuel consumption and CO2 emissions are reduced by up to 20 per cent compared to a conventional petrol engine. litre and 2.0 “With the 2.0-litre “With the 2.0-litre “With the 2.0-litre

Petrol

Petrol Ford Engine Downsizing

Vauxhall to showcase new Astra at Frankfurt

Green Cars News

AUGUST 24, 2009

Vauxhall will debut an all-new Astra at the Frankfurt Motor Show on September 15, with a highly competitive line-up of petrol and diesel engines, alll boasting reductions in CO2 over almost all equivalent models in the current Astra range. litre unit emitting just 129g/km of CO2, and two 1.6-litre litre models and the 1.3-litre

CO2

CO2 Petrol Downsizing Emissions

Fiat launches turbo-charged engine

Green Cars News

MAY 30, 2009

However, there are also significant efficiency gains through the downsizing. The direct injection reduces temperatures in combustion chambers through the evaporation of fuel and this in turn lowers the knock sensitivity. Its fuel consumption is 30mpg and its emissions are 185g/km of carbon dioxide (CO2).

Engine

Engine Downsizing Exhaust Charging

Electric cars still ‘twenty years away’ say Mercedes

Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 21, 2009

. “Before we see full electric cars or fuel cell vehicles we need to establish infrastructures. Similarly with hydrogen fuel cells we will need hydrogen filling stations.&#. Weber said that there are still many gains to be made in terms of fuel consumption and CO2 reduction with existing engines and transmissions.

Mercedes

Mercedes Electric Cars Cars Petrol

Fiat to launch MultiAir system

Green Cars News

JUNE 16, 2009

It directly controls the air thanks to intake engine valves without using the throttle, and therefore helps reduce both fuel consumption and pollutant emissions. The MultiAir system, which was introduced at the Geneva Motor Show last year, is seen as a versatile technology that can be applied to all petrol engines.

Petrol

Petrol Downsizing Chrysler CO2

Could E85 be a cheaper alternative to diesel?

Green Cars News

APRIL 27, 2009

At the 2009 SAE World Congress, a Ford study revealed that a separate E85 direct injection boosting system combined with a petroleum port fuel injection makes an engine more efficient in its use of petroleum - and can be viewed as a more cost effective alternative to diesel.

Diesel

Diesel Congress Petrol Downsizing

HyBoost concept achieving close to Prius-level CO2 emissions; aggressive downsizing with advanced boosting and micro-hybrid system

ICCT: decline in diesel sales will have negligible impact on attainment of European CO2 emission standards

New Delphi Technologies 500+ bar GDi system cuts gasoline particulate emissions by up to 50%, reduces fuel consumption

Study finds technology cost of achieving European 2020 LDV CO2 targets more than offset by resultant fuel savings

NEXCEL testing demonstrates potential 2g/km CO2 reduction by ensuring precise oil-engine match

ALABC: 48V mild hybrids can meet emission targets with CO2 reductions of 15-20%

Cummins ETHOS 2.8L optimized E-85 engine demonstrates 50-80% reduction in CO2 emissions in medium-duty truck

Ford / AVL study concludes mid-level ethanol blend attractive as a long-term future fuel for use in optimized engines in US

Delphi Powertrain Study Concludes 3-Cylinder Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection Engine Offers a High-Value NOx and CO2 Solution for Cost-Sensitive Vehicle Segments

ICCT: 2025 target average of 70 g/km CO2 for new cars in EU feasible and economical; more so with electric drive

Full lifecycle CO2 of new Mercedes C-Class 10% less than outgoing model

Toyota announces aggressive environmental targets through 2050; cutting new vehicle CO2 by 90% compared to 2010

New Honda Earth Dreams Technology 1.6L diesel in Civic to deliver CO2 emissions of 95 g/km

ADEPT project to apply gasoline engine HyBoost system to diesel; 48V architecture; full hybrid fuel economy at much lower cost

U Toronto team assess the climate trade-off between reduced CO2 and increased Black Carbon from GDI engines

Controlled Power Technologies Packages Its Switched Reluctance Systems in ‘RegEnBoost’ System for Enhanced Support for Downsizing

Lamborghini LB744 supercar gets three-motor PHEV … with a V12

Center for Automotive Research calls long-run economic risk to auto industry of mandating permanent fuel economy standards very serious; recommends periodic reviews

Expert group report finds alternative fuels could replace fossil fuels in Europe by 2050

Taking another look at methanol as an alternative transportation fuel for the US

HyBoost Project Aiming for 30-40% CO2 Reduction Without Performance Compromise

EcoDynamics Kia Models Cut CO2 As Low As 94 g/km

Hyundai showcasing two new turbocharged GDI engines, 7-speed DCT at Frankfurt

CPT developing 48-volt electric supercharger for micro-mild hybrids

Frost Sullivan Projects That About 80% of European Vehicle Sales Will Be in the 150 g/km CO2 Band by 2015; EVs as a Strategy of Premium Automakers

BCG study finds conventional automotive technologies have high CO2 reduction potential at lower cost; stiff competition for electric cars

VW puts emphasis on downsizing

New micro hybrid cars could cut CO2 emissions

UK Technology Strategy Board Awards More Than 12M to 22 Projects to Speed Up Development of Low-Carbon Technology for Vehicles; Includes Gas Turbine Range Extender and Li-S Battery Cells

Delphi Supplying Multec Diesel Common Rail System for 3-Cylinder, 1.2L VW Polo BlueMotion

Renault 2010 Environment Workshop, Part 1: Combustion Engine Technology and Product Plans

Ford B-Max: class-leading economy and space

HyBoost engine close to matching Toyota Prius

New Maruti Swift retains winning formula in a new avatar | Autocar Professional

CPT presenting two papers at SAE World Congress on SpeedStart and TIGERS for 48V mild hybrid systems

2024 Suzuki Swift Hybrid review: Meet the cheapest electrified car now on-sale in Australia

MCE-5 Development to Show Vehicle Equipped with Prototype Variable Compression Ratio Engine

Opel to launch 3 new engine families, 13 new engines by 2016

Ford introduce the EcoBoost petrol engine

Vauxhall to showcase new Astra at Frankfurt

Fiat launches turbo-charged engine

Electric cars still ‘twenty years away’ say Mercedes

Fiat to launch MultiAir system

Could E85 be a cheaper alternative to diesel?

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