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FEBRUARY 7, 2014

liter, four-cylinder engine of the new CLA 250 is a member of the BlueDIRECT family of gasoline engines, and was first applied in combination with exhaust-gas turbocharging and external high-pressure exhaust gas recirculation in the E 250 Coupé introduced last year ( earlier post ). (It Source: Vent et al. Click to enlarge.

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AUGUST 23, 2013

Do they receive HOV access for their improved fuel economy and ultra low emissions? In fact in 6 of the states, diesel fuel is penalized with additional state taxes. So diesel fuel gets taxed twice or penalized twice at the federal and state level. Changes in the exhaust manifolds and turbo from Gen 1 to Gen 2.

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Diesel Audi Sale Fuel Economy 366

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DECEMBER 10, 2009

Comparison of fuel consumption of Omnivore, homogeneous Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) and Spray-Guided GDI engines. The first testing phase of Lotus Engineering’s Omnivore variable compression ratio, flex-fuel direct injection two-stroke engine ( earlier post ) has been successfully completed on gasoline. Click to enlarge.

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JULY 9, 2013

The estimate reflects an average of fuel economy in both the default “Tour” mode, which delivers 28 mpg highway, and driver-selectable “Eco” mode, which delivers 30 mpg highway. Fuel economy estimates for Corvette Stingrays equipped with the six-speed automatic will be finalized soon.

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AUGUST 3, 2015

In other words, they found that they real-world fuel economy benefit of adoption of HEVs may be better than for estimates based on EPA “sticker” fuel economy alone. Our real-world VSP-specific FCR measurements suggest computed FTP (city) cycle CV fuel use would be nearly 2 times higher than for the HEV and 1.3

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Fuel Economy EPA Economy Fuel 150

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MAY 31, 2017

A joint study by Controlled Power Technologies (CPT) and Austria’s Technische Universität Wien (TU Wien) into 48V diesel mild hybrid technology verified a 9% reduction of NO x in raw engine-out emissions, while retaining the fuel economy and CO 2 benefits of diesel engine technology. —Paul Bloore.

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JANUARY 26, 2012

The company’s engineers have a prototype system running in a B-segment donor vehicle on a dynamometer and are calibrating the control strategy to prove its driveability, performance, CO 2 and fuel economy benefits. At the same time, Torotrak will gather data on the system’s efficiency to validate fuel economy simulations.

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Downsizing Vehicles Fuel Economy 2010 270

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JUNE 20, 2011

advantage over competing buses in fluid economy—a measurement of diesel fuel plus liquid urea consumed by the vehicle’s emissions reduction system. Comparisons of type C buses have typically been centered on fuel economy. to conduct a head-to-head fluid economy comparison.

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Economy Fuel 2010 Fuel Economy 199

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Importantly, dDSF is able to combine improved tailpipe emissions while simultaneously reducing fuel consumption, thus combining two critical objectives that have previously competed against each other. Comparison of baseline and dDSF CO 2 and NO x on HD FTP cycle and LLC. Source: Tula.

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Diesel Future Fuel Economy 2020 221

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APRIL 17, 2014

General project targets were to deliver diesel-like or better fuel economy using E10 gasoline (RON91), and to achieve low engine-out NO x and PM using low temperature combustion, the intention being to avoid the cost of aftertreatment for NO x and PM, in addition to meeting more stringent standards. —Sellnau et al. kWh and FSN 0.1,

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Gasoline Engine Fuel Wisconsin 304

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JUNE 29, 2013

Rolf Reitz of the University of Wisconsin found that reactivity controlled compression ignition (RCCI) ( earlier post ) in a light-duty engine can meet Tier 2 Bin 5 NO x levels without aftertreatment, while offering a 4% improvement in fuel consumption and 7.3% Earlier post.). —Kokjohn and Reitz. Sage L Kokjohn and Rolf D.

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Light Engine Wisconsin Fuel Economy 207

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APRIL 27, 2018

Opel is bringing the new 96 kW/130 hp diesel to the market in the Grandland X with a six-speed manual transmission (fuel consumption urban 4.7-4.7 WLTP measurements converted to NEDC values for comparison purposes.) The new engine is equipped with fuel-saving Start/Stop. In comparison to its predecessor, the 88 kW/120 hp 1.6-liter

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Diesel Exhaust Engine Fuel 236

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DECEMBER 2, 2009

Fiesta—available in four- and five-door bodystyles—will offer North American buyers a new choice of 15 class-exclusive technologies and projected highway fuel economy of 40 mpg, besting the Honda Fit, Nissan Versa and Toyota Yaris and Corolla. Our fuel economy leader is now a PowerShift automatic. The Ford Fiesta’s 1.6-liter

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Los Angeles North America Ford MPG 199

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APRIL 1, 2010

four-cylinder more power than many V6 engines, all on regular fuel. Estimated highway fuel economy is 22 mpg city and 34 mpg US (6.9 Turbocharging and GDI are part of “Hyundai Blue Drive,” the company’s environmental initiative to continue industry leadership in fuel efficiency and sustainability. and Competition.

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Hyundai Exhaust Waste Fuel Economy 199

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MARCH 20, 2012

This would include a new turbocharger and corresponding exhaust manifold modifications, and a new air filter to reduce inlet pressure loss. Potential fuel economy benefit over baseline is 3% for both intercity and local duty cycles. Potential fuel economy benefit over baseline is 30% on the freight duty cycle.

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Diesel Fuel Gas Fuel Economy 218

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JUNE 11, 2011

will achieve fuel economy of 30 km/L (71 mpg US, 3.33 By comparison, the Prius S model is rated at 35.5 Fuel economy (10-15) km/L [mpg US]. Fuel economy (JC-08) km/L [mpg US]. A cooled EGR system cools part of the exhaust gas and returns it to the combustion chamber in order to suppress knocking.

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Mazda Japan Engine Price 199

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JULY 16, 2013

diesel delivering 184 horsepower (137 kW), 280 lb-ft (380 N·m) of torque, CO 2 emissions of 109 g/km, and a NEDC combined fuel economy figure of 56 mpg US (4.2 By comparison, the earlier A6 Golf GTD posted 8.1 With a new 2.0L l/100 km)—also a marked improvement over the A6 GTD’s 43 mpg. Variable valve timing.

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Diesel Exhaust MPH MPG 304

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MARCH 17, 2014

Mass comparison, 4x4 crew cabs. The 2015 Chevrolet Colorado uses engineering techniques and lightweight materials to create fuel-efficient pickup capability in a mass-efficient mid-size package. Chevrolet expects EPA fuel economy estimates for Colorado this summer. Click to enlarge. four cylinder and 3.6L

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FEBRUARY 26, 2021

Hydrogen operation with the current WFS HPDI fuel system outperforms natural gas in terms of thermal efficiency, mainly due to lower equivalence ratio for H 2 at given fueling energy level, higher kinetic energy for H 2 jets as well as higher tolerance of H 2 combustion to fuel rich operation. Source: Westport/AVL.

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Fuel Hydrogen Exhaust Emissions 221

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DECEMBER 23, 2013

The chemistry of a fuel impacts the emissions from an engine, with the most obvious example being unburned or partially burned fuel which is a major component of engine exhaust. Engine-out exhaust contains typically 1?3% 3% unburned or partially burned organic fuel components. Emissions Engines Ethanol Fuels'

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Emissions Ford Exhaust Fuel 294

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FEBRUARY 8, 2012

Estimated EPA fuel economy ratings are 53/46/50 mpg US city/highway/combined (4.4/5.1/4.7 The engine also uses Sequential Multiport Fuel Injection (SFI) and Electronic Spark Advance (ESA). This improves torque in all engine speed ranges as well as increasing fuel economy, and reducing exhaust emissions.

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Prius Hybrid Motor Motors 356

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NOVEMBER 7, 2016

The category of LTC spans a range of specific technologies; these are of great interest as they promise to improve fuel economy, and reduce NO x and soot emissions by improving the in-cylinder combustion process. the addition of a port fuel injection system. The optimal control algorithm enhanced the fuel economy by 17.0%

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PHEV Engine Fuel Economy Economy 218

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JUNE 9, 2022

Data was collected with the stock ignition system with a representative ignition strategy, followed by comparison to a drop-in replacement with the TPS nanosecond pulsed power ignition system (coil and plug). The Toyota 2.5L engine was tested at FEV North America and results indicate improvements over the stock ignition system.

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JUNE 9, 2011

With these measures alone, fuel consumption could be reduced by around 3%. Comparison of the ML350 BlueTEC diesels. US fuel economy city/hwy. Comparison of the ML350 gasoline engines. US fuel economy city/hwy. ML350 BlueTEC 4MATIC (estimated) ML350 BlueTEC 4MATIC (Predecessor). Cylinders. Cylinders.

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MAY 12, 2017

Gasoline direct-injection (GDI) engines have higher fuel economy compared to the more widely used port fuel injection (PFI) engines. Therefore, the secondary organic aerosol and ozone formation potential of the exhaust does not depend on engine technology. For our fleet, increases in the fuel economy of 1.6% (0.5−2.4%;

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Fleet Engine Fuel Economy Global 207

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DECEMBER 2, 2009

At launch, the 2011 Sonata will deliver an estimated 23 mpg city/35 mpg highway fuel economy with the available six-speed automatic transmission with SHIFTRONIC. When equipped with the six-speed manual, the Sonata achieves an estimated 23 mpg city/34 mpg highway fuel economy rating. Fuel economy [city/hwy].

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2011 Hyundai Engine Auto 186

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APRIL 14, 2010

The next generation of Ford’s EcoBoost turbocharged, direct-injection gasoline engines will introduce cooled EGR (exhaust gas recirculation), enabling higher compression ratios, according to Ford executives speaking at the SAE 2010 World Congress in Detroit.

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Ford Congress 2010 Gasoline 210

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FEBRUARY 5, 2018

The Ricardo CryoPower split-cycle engine concept redefines the processes of internal combustion to enable significantly improved internal thermal efficiency in comparison with today’s state-of-the-art engines. CryoPower is based on the use of a separate induction and compression cylinder from that used for combustion and exhaust.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2011

Cummins is one year into a four year program (ATLAS, Advanced Technology Light Automotive Systems) to develop, in partnership with the US Department of Energy (DOE), a new light-duty diesel truck engine that will meet Tier 2 Bin 2 (SULEV) emission requirements while achieving at least a 40% fuel economy improvement (26.1 mpg US vs. 18.6

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Light Diesel MPG Nissan 199

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AUGUST 31, 2009

Debuting in the next-generation F-Series Super Duty truck, the new diesel engine will deliver improvements in torque, horsepower and fuel economy while adding more fueling flexibility—the engine is sanctioned for up to B20 biodiesel blends—and meeting 2010 emissions requirements. This layout has several advantages.

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

The recuperated engine uses isothermal compression via cryogenic injection to enable significant exhaust to compressed gas heat transfer. Recuperator to transfer heat from exhaust gas to compressed air. The concept of the Ricardo Split-Cycle engine. Source: Neville Jackson. Click to enlarge.

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Engine Fuel Vehicles Waste 249

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2009

On 15 Sep, NHTSA and the US EPA proposed a joint rulemaking on fuel economy and greenhouse gas emissions for light duty vehicles: an average new car 34.1 mpg if the automotive industry were to meet this CO 2 level just through fuel economy improvements.) ( Earlier post.). mpg and 250 g CO 2 /km for model year 2016.

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2016 MPG Fuel Economy EPA 210

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APRIL 29, 2011

Pinnacle says its engine achieves 30-50% better fuel economy in various drive cycle comparisons without the large cost penalty that can be associated with significant fuel economy improvement. The Pinnacle engine using a sliding sleeve valve system: intake liner, exhaust liner, spark plug in the middle.

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Engine 2013 Market Vehicles 218

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MAY 24, 2011

Toyota’s sales target for the Prius v (for “versatility”) is about “ten to fifteen percent” of conventional Prius sales in North America, or about 15,000 to 25,000 vehicle per year, depending on which year is used for comparison, according to Toyota Division Group Vice President and General Manager Bob Carter.

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Prius Toyota North America MPG 186

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FEBRUARY 5, 2016

In comparison, average PN EFs from a PFI vehicle exhibited less spatial variability, with mean PN EFs 15 m from the roadway 17% lower than those measured 3 m from the roadway. Hence, GDI PM mass loadings and chemical composition may vary depending on the measurement environment or exhaust conditioning. —Zimmerman et al.

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Environment Emissions Exhaust 2014 150

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APRIL 21, 2015

Broadly, the test results show significant reductions in NO x , particularly against a non-hybrid diesel baseline, and fuel economy improvements of up to 18% for the vehicle and under the drive cycles tested. Exhaust gases were captured in order to measure the vehicle’s emission of carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) and NO x.

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JANUARY 12, 2012

of the energy output of the fuel is used to actually move the car; the rest is wasted. Of the energy output of fuel in a car engine, 33% is spent in exhaust, 29% in cooling and 38% in mechanical energy, of which friction losses account for 33% and air resistance for 5%. With current technology, only 21.5% million TJ/a.

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