Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 23, 2013

A team at Ford Motor Company’s Research and Innovation Center in Dearborn conducted a detailed study of the effect of ethanol blend level in emissions, using a 2006 model Mercury Grand Marquis flexible fuel vehicle (FFV) operating on E0, E10, E20, E30, E40, E55, and E80 on a chassis dynamometer. Engine-out exhaust contains typically 1?3%

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Emissions Ford Exhaust Engine 294

Green Car Congress

MAY 24, 2011

The Prius plug-in hybrid (PHV), to be released next year, and a low-cost compact hybrid based on the Prius C design study ( earlier post ), to be introduced sometime afterward, will constitute the Prius family’s third and fourth vehicles, respectively. Comparison of the current Prius EHR system (left) and the Prius v EHR system (right).

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Prius Toyota North America MPG 186

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 2, 2017

A consumer advisory board will be set up for the consumers in the Federal Office of Motor Vehicles. This applies in particular to the use of urea for exhaust gas purification in achieving the highest efficiency achieved in this process. Motor vehicle owners are also entitled to the protection of their trust.

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Diesel Emissions Pollution Exhaust 150

Green Car Congress

MAY 14, 2015

TFSI turbocharged gasoline direct injection engine introduced at the Vienna Motor Symposium last week is the first of the company’s EA888 Gen.3B Highlights of the Gen2 TFSI were the Audi exhaust valve lift system and a pressure- and volume-flow-controlled oil pump. 3B designation. Audi’s new “rightsized” 2.0L Click to enlarge.

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Audi Exhaust Engine Gasoline-Electric 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 23, 2013

Previously she was vice president over government relations at Toyota Motor North America and executive director, government relations at Mitsubishi Motors North America.). The refreshed A8 will be shown at the upcoming Frankfurt Motor Show. Changes in the exhaust manifolds and turbo from Gen 1 to Gen 2. Click to enlarge.

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Diesel Audi Sale Fuel Economy 366

Get Electric Vehicle

AUGUST 29, 2023

Here are a few major reasons Environmental Awareness Since electric vehicles produce no exhaust, they help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution. Conversion Kit Cost Conversion kits include components like electric motors, batteries, controllers, and charging systems. Cost Considerations #1. by this converter kit.

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Kits Conversion Convert Electric Cars 98

Green Car Congress

JUNE 22, 2017

liter four-cylinder Dynamic Force Engine, new Direct Shift-8AT eight-speed automatic transmission and a new double wishbone rear suspension design are all representative technologies that have evolved through TNGA. Along with the new platform, an all-new 2.5-liter 2018 Toyota Camry Hybrid XLE. Click to enlarge. inches and 4.07 Like the 2.5-liter

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2018 Hybrid Camry Hybrid MPG 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 24, 2013

The XL1 is aggressively optimized for efficiency in all areas of its design and technology—from materials (carbon fiber reinforced polymer monocoque); to powertrain (0.8L two-cylinder diesel, 20 kW electric motor and 5.5 Comparison of electric drive fuel consumption (kWh/100 miles). Data: Volkswagen, US EPA and DOE.

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Plug-in Diesel Plug Hybrid 324

Green Car Congress

JULY 14, 2009

Nissan Motor Co., has developed a Dual Injector system designed to improve fuel efficiency in small-displacement gasoline engines using port fuel injection (PFI). Fuel Injection Comparison. Nissan’s Dual Injector. Click to enlarge. doubling the number of injectors per cylinder. doubling the number of injectors per cylinder.

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Nissan Engine Fuel Gasoline 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 5, 2015

Comparison of DSF fuel economy gains and costs with competing technologies, from Tula’s 2013 SAE paper. With intake or exhaust (or both) valve deactivation in place, inactive cylinders are prevented from pumping air through the engine, which enables effective use of three-way catalyst technology. Wilcutts et al. Click to enlarge.

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GM Engine Fuel Fuel Economy 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 22, 2015

Higher ethanol blending ratios are currently possible only by using Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) technology designed to use any proportion of, for example, ethanol and gasoline in the blend. The highest bioenergy level, 21 E eqv %, was designed to represent both oxygenated and non-oxygenated biocomponent alternatives. Fuel comparison.

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Gasoline Fuel Renewable Emissions 150

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 16, 2010

Electric motor efficiency targets within the FOA. This subtopic seeks research and development projects on novel lubricant formulations expected to improve the efficiency of advanced combustion regime engines by at least 10% (improvement based on comparison to similarly configured 2002 or later commercially available combustion engine).

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Li-ion Carbon Fiber Vehicles Fuel Economy 231

Green Car Congress

APRIL 5, 2010

Experimental and modeling results will be used to create a preliminary design for an MFC-based ethanol treatment system that can lead to small-scale field implementation during Phase II R&D. will have demonstrated the feasibility of a passive lean diesel exhaust after-treatment technology for nitrogen oxides abatement.

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Emissions EPA Waste Exhaust 225

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 2, 2015

TFSI which develops 110 kW (150 hp) and 250 N·m (184 lb-ft) of torque; a six-speed S tronic transmission integrated with a 75 kW, 330 N·m (243 lb-ft) liquid-cooled, permanent magnet-driven electric motor; and an 8.8-kWh The front suspension is a MacPherson strut design with A-arms and aluminum pivot bearings, joined to an aluminum subframe.

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Audi Plug-in Plug Hybrid 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 27, 2011

Although the London CCS was designed to improve traffic and not necessarily air quality, early projections had suggested it could also improve air quality. Typically, HEI receives half of its core funds from the US Environmental Protection Agency and half from the worldwide motor vehicle industry.

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London Charging Pollution Diesel 299

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 2, 2009

Hyundai Motor America President and CEO John Krafcik introduces the all-new 2011 Sonata along with Hyundai’s Fluidic Sculpture design language. In the SE trim which includes a standard dual exhaust, the engine delivers 200 hp (149 kW). Comparison of 4-cylinder Mid-size Sedans. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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2011 Hyundai Engine Auto 186

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 15, 2024

In comparison, most flat screen televisions are 4K. A note regarding OnStar : a simple push of a button connects you with a friendly General Motors representative to handle emergencies, directions and general assistance to make your driving experience safer and more enjoyable.

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Cadillac Escalade SUV MPG 54

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2009

The Model T Ford, which debuted in 1908, was originally designed to operate on alcohol. The Model T and Model A Fords were later designed to operate on either alcohol or gasoline or a blend of alcohol and gasoline. Until fairly recently, these US motor vehicles were non-FFVs. These were arguably the first flex-fuel vehicles.

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Transportation Fuel Renewable Gasoline-Electric 317

Baua Electric

MAY 18, 2023

liter turbo-4 hybrid powertrain with a 48-hp electrical motor built-in into the transmission for a blended output of 326 hp and 465 lb-ft. 0-inch wider stance in comparison to an SR5 style. Toyota even installs a high-clearance exhaust tip to store it off the rocks. TRD Professional fashions trip 2.0

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Toyota Tundra Hybrid Highlander 52

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 10, 2009

Comparison of Emission Standards (g/mi). . Without direct injection, if you try to do scavenging of fresh air into the cylinder, what happens is you mix the fuel with the air and so you are exhausting a lot of hydrocarbons into the exhaust. Cooled exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) under boosted conditions. John Kirwan.

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Gasoline Diesel Engine Emissions 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

In comparison with established hybrid technologies it is more cost-efficient, more compact, and lighter, MAHLE says. The engine concept was designed exclusively for hybrid applications and benefits from the latest innovations made with the passive MAHLE Jet Ignition (MJI) system.

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Hybrid Gasoline-Electric Engine Gasoline 236

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 27, 2021

The all-wheel drive 2021 NX 300h is powered by the Lexus Hybrid Drive system, a parallel hybrid system where the electric motor can power the car by itself for short distances, the gas engine can power the car by itself, or they can power the car together. Comparison Test: 2019 Lexus UX 200 & 250h Hybrid. Safety and Convenience.

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Lexus Fuel Economy Hybrid MPG 83

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 8, 2012

The new transaxle in the Prius c features a new cooling system; overall this new hybrid unit with its 2 motor system is now approaching the same weight as single motor competitive systems and is maintaining a competitive size profile, according to Toyota. The transaxle assembly contains Motor Generator No. Click to enlarge.

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Prius Hybrid Motoring Motors 356

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 20, 2014

For the new, high-performance generation of diesels, KSPG is exhibiting components for the exhaust gas system, steel pistons, and ultramodern high-duty plain bearings. To this end, the manufacturer conducted extensive NVH (noise, vibration, harshness) tests to optimize the design of the steel piston. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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Fuel Exhaust Diesel Engine 199

Green Car Congress

APRIL 17, 2014

Due to the lower exhaust enthalpy of lower temperature engines using PPCI, it is difficult to produce intake boost with acceptable boost system parasitis. A practical powertrain system with robust PPCI combustion is needed, including injection, valvetrain, boost, and exhaust subsystems. Earlier post , earlier post.). Click to enlarge.

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Gasoline Engine Fuel Wisconsin 304

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 15, 2016

The new premium diesels are more efficient and powerful, lighter and more compact, and they are designed to meet all future global emissions standards. Further, all the elements of the exhaust aftertreatment system are now configured directly on the engine itself and no longer on the vehicle. kg vs. 202.8 Bore (82.0

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Diesel Mercedes Fuel Exhaust 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 29, 2015

TFSI based on Miller cycle, introduced by Audi earlier this year at the Vienna Motor Symposium. The valve-drive module in the cylinder head is designed to be light and rigid. Below it, the exhaust manifold is integrated into the cylinder head—a key element of efficient thermal management. Earlier post.) Click to enlarge.

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Audi Gas Engine MPH 150

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 4, 2014

liter engine has a lighter-weight die-cast aluminum cylinder block with a main-bearing single cradle design that creates a rigid assembly to help minimize noise and vibration. Lightweight pistons have a carefully optimized skirt design to minimize reciprocating mass, and reduced weight minimizes vibration and increases operating efficiency.

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Fuel Economy 2015 Honda Fuel 311

Green Car Congress

APRIL 13, 2012

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the worldwide motor vehicle industry. The panel did note some limitations to the interpretation of the study: the study design did not include a simultaneous comparison with emissions from an older engine built before the 2007 regulations. Advanced Collaborative Emissions Study (ACES).

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Exhaust Diesel Engine 2007 207

Green Car Congress

APRIL 23, 2015

After proving a initial look at the design and capability of the different components ( earlier post ) late last year, GM is now providing deeper technical insight into the second-generation platform. In designing the second-generation system, GM engineers built on the knowledge and data gained from the first-generation Volt. (A

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Volt GM 2016 Extended Range 150

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

The Hyundai Ioniq/Kia Nitro platform is designed from ground up to maximize efficiency and minimize compromises that have been seen in the past when trying to hybridize an ICE vehicle. Design objectives included: Fuel economy. Hyundai targeted designing the powertrain for a “ segment-appropriate ” drive experience. Driveability.

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Plug-in Hyundai Hybrid Plug 186

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

The Hyundai Ioniq/Kia Nitro platform is designed from ground up to maximize efficiency and minimize compromises that have been seen in the past when trying to hybridize an ICE vehicle. Design objectives included: Fuel economy. Hyundai targeted designing the powertrain for a “ segment-appropriate ” drive experience. Driveability.

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Plug-in Hyundai Hybrid Plug 150

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 23, 2015

The car has also become a focal point for the development of innovative and entrepreneurial technologies, services and business models designed to enhance and evolve not only the basic efficiency of vehicles, but also the way in which they are used alone and as a part of a larger multi-modal transportation eco-system. Earlier post.).

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Transportation Connected Connect Auto Industry 150

Teslarati

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

The Green NCAP tested a rear-wheel drive, single-motor 2022 Tesla Model 3 with a 60kWh battery capacity and 208kW of power for its sustainability test. All Tesla cars do not emit zero exhaust gas pollutants, making the Clean Air index an easy win for the Model 3. The Tesla car received a 10/10 score in the Clean Air index.

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Green Tesla Gas-Electric Clean 98

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 17, 2011

Changes include: Completely new battery design. With lower exhaust heat, heat efficiency was enhanced, and consequently, fuel efficiency was enhanced as well. MG1 (motor-generator 1) is an air-cooled permanent magnet motor rated at 56 hp (42 kW). there is no cargo penalty for plug-in capability. Hybrid transaxle.

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Prius Plug-in 2012 Plug 244

Green Car Congress

APRIL 1, 2010

Comparison of Sonata 2.0T Twin-scroll turbocharger designs have two exhaust gas inlets divided by split walls inside the turbine housing, with both gas passages controlled by a waste-gate. A twin-scroll turbo recovers even more energy from the exhaust than a single-scroll turbocharger thanks to a divided manifold.

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Hyundai Exhaust Waste Fuel Economy 199

Teslarati

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

The first signs of trouble appeared about 62 seconds after liftoff in the form of flickers and flashes in New Shepard’s exhaust, which is normally almost transparent. About a second after the incident began, the capsule’s abort motor ignited and carried the suborbital spacecraft safely away from the failing New Shepard booster.

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