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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 fueleconomy (CAFE) target of 26 mpg (9.05 Cummins made extensive use of aluminium as well as space-saving design features for new engine weight control.
Researchers at the US Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) have developed an onboard separation system that could support increased fueleconomy and lower greenhouse gas emissions as part of an octane-on-demand fuel-delivery system. This problem is common to both gasoline and diesel engines.
Nissan Frontier Diesel Runner Powered by Cummins. At the Chicago Auto Show, Nissan debuted a concept diesel-powered mid-size pickup: the Frontier Diesel Runner Powered by Cummins. The Frontier Diesel Runner arrives six months after the announcement of a partnership with Cummins Inc. Click to enlarge. to provide a 5.0-liter
Audi of America introduced four new TDI clean diesel models for the US market this year—the Audi A8, A7, A6, Q5—along with an updated Q7 TDI, all equipped with a second-generation 3.0L V6 TDI diesel engine. ” One of our primary goals and objectives is to level the playing field for clean diesel vehicles.
The Cruze Diesel is identified by a discreet badge on the trunk. US buyers hunting for a non-premium diesel passenger car (i.e., Accordingly, Volkswagen of America (VoA) diesel sales to date in 2014 represent slightly north of 23% of all Volkswagen of America sales. Fueleconomy background. Click to enlarge.
TDI diesel will be available with manual shift and front-wheel drive. The special pump design reduces weight by around 1.5 Another highlight is the standard progressive steering—its rack is designed such that the ratio becomes more direct as the steering is turned. DieselFuel Efficiency' quattro drive.
The UK manufacturer is now adding a new straight-six diesel to the family. The advanced Ingenium family, which includes a range of diesel, gasoline and electrified engines, are built to maximise performance while at the same time reducing the environmental impact and running costs for customers.
Eaton and Cummins also announced that their popular SmartAdvantage Powertrain package is being expanded to include applications for the ISX12 diesel engine and ISX15 SmartAdvantage applications up to 110,000 lb gross vehicle weight (GVW). SmartAdvantage ISX12. Click to enlarge. SmartAdvantage ISX12.
In a US Department of Energy (DOE)-sponsored project, engineers at Cummins are developing a Tier 2 Bin 2 emissions compliant diesel for application in a light duty pickup (ATLAS, Advanced Technology Light Automotive Systems, earlier post ). Fueleconomy targets for the vehicle are 22.4 Earlier post.) mpg US (10.5 mpg US (6.9
The 2020 Ram 1500 will become the most powerful half-ton diesel pickup in the US, with 480 lb-ft (651 N·m) of torque, and the most capable light-duty diesel, with towing capability up to 12,560 pounds. liter V-6 EcoDiesel is also expected to lead the segment on fueleconomy. The all-new third-generation 3.0-liter
BMW will introduce the diesel-engined BMW 740Ld xDrive Sedan in the US. liter TwinPower Turbo diesel engine in the long-wheelbase 7 Series body and will include xDrive, BMW’s intelligent all-wheel drive system. With a weight-saving aluminum block and head designs, the 3.0-liter Diesel Engines Fuel Efficiency'
At the 17 th Supercharging conference this week in Dresden, Controlled Power Technologies (CPT) will launch what it says is the first water-cooled electric supercharger developed for “quasi-continuous” boosting of commercial diesel engines, including those developed for off highway applications. tonnes gross vehicle weight.
i-DTEC diesel engine from the Earth Dreams Technology series ( earlier post ) and the 1.8 Applied in the Honda Civic (available since January 2013), the i-DTEC engine delivers combined cycle fueleconomy of 65.3 i-DTEC diesel engine was first applied to the Civic hatchback and subsequently to the new CR-V. mpg US (3.6
An eight-speed automatic transmission is standard and is designed to handle the increased torque output. FCA US engineers adapted the engine—designed and manufactured by FCA EMEA —to meet the NAFTA region’s regulatory requirements. Body-on-frame design. Transmissions. 1 crawl ratio.
Nearly the entire freight locomotive fleet of all railway operators in North America consists of diesel-powered units, representing the industry’s most significant source of greenhouse gas emissions.
The new approach to natural gas combustion technology is designed to provide vehicle and engine original manufacturers (OEMs) with a “downsized” natural gas solution that is cost competitive while providing similar levels of power, torque, and fueleconomy to a larger diesel engine. Westport Innovations Inc.
Volkswagen has developed and deployed a gasoline engine that offers diesel-like fueleconomy but is significantly cheaper to buy. TSI ACT BlueMotion delivers 96 kW / 130 PS with combined fuel consumption of 4.8 Currently applied in the new Golf and Golf Variant ( earlier post ), the 1.5 l/100 km (49 mpg US).
New Duramax 4-cylinder diesel. Chevrolet Sales Thailand introduced the new-generation MY14 Duramax four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine in 2.5- liter diesel delivers 11% more power and 6% more torque, while consuming 4.3% When we launched the first generation Duramax four-cylinder turbo-diesel engines two years ago, both the 2.5-liter
liter EcoBlue diesel, both paired with a new 8-speed automatic. EcoBlue diesel to deliver an EPA-estimated fueleconomy rating of at least 30 mpg (7.8 liter EcoBlue diesel engine fueleconomy estimates are expected in early 2019. Ford is targeting the 1.5L In Europe, Ford has been rolling out the 1.5L
The diesel version will be first available, with other versions for gaseous fuels introduced later. We are committed to advancing diesel technology while our markets and our customers need it to run their businesses. The new X10 diesel will emit 75% less NO x emissions than required at launch in 2026.
In Europe, Mazda announced that it will add an all-new e-Skyactiv D diesel engine to the Mazda CX-60 line-up in 2023, joining the PHEV CX-60, which is available to order now. The new diesel powertrain that will make its debut in the CX-60 is a Mazda first—a 3.3-liter An in-line straight-six 3.0-liter
to LiquidPiston for development of 30kW X4 rotary diesel engine prototype. million to continue development of its 30kW X4 rotary diesel engine prototype, bringing DARPA’s total funding of the engine technology to $6M. DARPA awards additional $2.5M The US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has awarded LiquidPiston Inc.,
Stack-designed cylindrical TEG, built with TE cartridges, developed for LDVs in first project. The TEG technology, which converts waste heat from gas exhaust into electric energy and has the potential to improve passenger car fuel efficiency by as much as 5%. Click to enlarge. TEG & Exhaust System in Lincoln MKT. Click to enlarge.
In addition, its diesel version is the top selling passenger car diesel in the market here, with about 29% share, according to figures compiled by Baum & Associates and hybridcars.com. TDI Clean Diesel EA288 engine ( earlier post ) with an EPA-rated highway fueleconomy rating of 46 mpg with the manual transmission (45 mpg automatic).
The 4500 RDS fully automatic transmission has been offered in the Mack Granite diesel model for more than 20 years. When Mack set out to develop a vehicle for refuse collection customers seeking an alternative fuel solution, they were able to pair the proven 4500 RDS transmission with a 320-horsepower Cummins L9N engine.
The new Focus features a broad suite of Ford advanced driver assistance technologies and advanced EcoBoost gasoline and EcoBlue diesel engines offering a 10% fuel-efficiency improvement across the range. A high-pressure fuel injection system that is more responsive, quieter, and offers more precise fuel delivery.
Opel is introducing a new advanced diesel in the Grandland X compact sport utility vehicle (SUV). liter, four-cylinder, turbocharged diesel is more powerful and more economical than the engine it replaces. liter diesel with six-speed manual transmission (NEDC diesel consumption urban 4.9-4.7 l/100 km, extra-urban 3.9-3.8
The expected fueleconomy ratings will deliver the highest driving range on one tank of fuel yet for Gladiator. There are more than 40 individual shift maps to optimize shift points for fueleconomy, performance and 4x4 capability. 1 to improve fueleconomy and reduce engine noise. axle ratio.
The US Department of Energy (DOE) Fuel Cell Technology Office (FCTO) has released the latest edition of an annual report showing that the average fueleconomy of fuel cell electric buses from three fleets is 6.8 miles per diesel gallon equivalent (DGE) (ranging from 5.56 - 7.71 miles per DGE) in another fleet.
and the US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory are teaming up to research heavy-duty diesel engines. Caterpillar and Argonne plan to pursue a unique approach that will combine high-performance computing (HPC), additive manufacturing (AM) and higher fidelity design and simulation models. Caterpillar Inc.
liter four-cylinder diesel engines in the 5 Series which boost the output of the new BMW 518d and new BMW 520d by another 5 kW apiece. Average fuel consumption drops to as little as 4.1 Both diesels are members of the BMW Group’s new modular engine family. New BMW 518d sedan. Click to enlarge. l/100 km (57.4 l/100 km (52.3 – 57.4
Visually, the next-generation Ranger’ exterior shares Ford’s global truck design DNA. The design features a defined new grille, and signature C?clamp At the back, the taillights are designed in harmony with the signature graphics on the front. liter in-line four-cylinder diesels. L EcoBoost four cylinder.
GMZ Energy, a market leader in the development of high-temperature thermoelectric generation (TEG) solutions, has successfully demonstrated a 1,000W TEG designed for diesel engine exhaust heat recapture in a Bradley Fighting Vehicle. This announcement follows GMZ’s June 2014 demonstration of its 200W diesel TEG. Earlier post.)
The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT), one of the organizations at the root of uncovering the Volkswagen diesel emission scandal ( earlier post ), has published a new analysis of developments and trends in advanced diesel engine technology. —Isenstadt and German (2017). Background.
The new MY2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van for the US now features a 2.1L, 4-cylinder diesel with a t-speed automatic transmission as standard. The familiar V6 diesel is available as an option. liter four-cylinder diesel engine produces 161 hp (120 kW) and 265 lb-ft (359 N·m) of torque at 1,400-2,400 rpm. Click to enlarge.
improvement in city fueleconomy (24.5 In their paper, the SwRI researchers reported that the conversion to D-EGR improved engine efficiency and fuel consumption at least 10% across the performance map, with some operating conditions seeing substantially higher improvements. Overall, the engine offered a 13.1% mpg) and a 9.2%
Researchers used reductive etherification chemistry to convert alcohol and ketone substrates derived from microbial carboxylic acids into an ether bioblendstock for use when blended into conventional dieselfuel. Production of renewable diesel bioblendstocks through reductive etherification of alcohols and ketones. Earlier post.)
Recent studies indicate that the improved inverter design delivers a 378% increase in power density over the previous silicon-only inverters. This design facilitates an unmatched power density and keeps the system running safely and efficiently. Figure by Emily Cousineau, NREL.
Shell has partnered with the Airflow Truck Company to collaborate on a hyper-aerodynamic, fuel-efficient Class 8 concept truck: Starship. This next-generation concept truck features a custom, aerodynamic design and aims to demonstrate improvements in fueleconomy for Class 8 trucks. Bespoke design, elongated flaps fit.
is updating its second-generation Westport high pressure direct injection (Westport HPDI 2.0 ) ( earlier post ) development program with a new family of high-pressure fuel injectors, co-developed with Delphi Automotive PLC. Core to the approach is an injector with a dual-concentric needle design. Westport Innovations Inc.
Simulated fueleconomy for 1.8L GDCI showed a predicted fueleconomy improvement of 65%, 28%, and 28% for the FTP City, Highway, and US06 cycles, respectively, for a combined FE improvement of 50%. GDCI combines aspects of diesel and spark-ignited engine technology. GDCI Engine and 2.4L GDi baseline engine.
liter SKYACTIV-D diesel engine replaces the previous 1.5-liter liter diesel and improves efficiency and emissions performance in common driving situations. Design improvements, including changes to the front grille, LED rear combination lamps and aluminum wheels, are aimed at creating the feeling of a higher-class vehicle.
One of the many charts available from the maps and data library on the AFDC site, this shows the number of light-duty alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs), hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), and diesel models offered by vehicle manufacturers from 1991 through 2012. Click to enlarge.
The Volvo integrated driveline then uses extreme downspeeding to maintain road speed at lower RPM, saving even more fuel. The enhanced system includes an updated wave piston design that offers a higher compression ratio of 18.1. Additional ball bearings have been added to the Turbocharger to reduce friction.
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