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Laboratory and in-use fueleconomy results Source: NREL. The NREL team collected and analyzed in-service fueleconomy, maintenance, and other vehicle performance data on 11 hybrid (P100H) and 11 conventional diesel (P100D) step vans operated by the United Parcel Service (UPS) in Minneapolis. Click to enlarge.
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 Lightweight steel pistons provide reduced friction & compression height with increased power density.
Canadian Pacific plans to develop North America’s first hydrogen-powered line-haul locomotive. CP’s Hydrogen Locomotive Program will retrofit a line-haul locomotive with hydrogen fuel cells and battery technology to drive the locomotive’s electric traction motors.
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.
The new SuperTruck achieved a 54% increase in fueleconomy. and Peterbilt Motors Company, a division of PACCAR, released test results showing their demonstration SuperTruck tractor-trailer achieved a 54% increase in fueleconomy, averaging nearly 10 mpg US (23.5 Click to enlarge. Cummins Inc. Source: Cummins.
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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. Not only is it more powerful and contains up to 30% better efficiency than traditional gasoline, etc. .
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.
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.
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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).
Diesel will surpass gasoline as the number one transportation fuel worldwide by 2020 and continue to increase its share through 2040, according to ExxonMobil’s recently published Outlook For Energy: A View To 2040. Diesel demand accounts for 70% of the growth in demand for all transportation fuels through the forecast period to 2040.
A thermal management system developed by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) in collaboration with John Deere promises to increase the power density of silicon carbide (SiC) inverters within heavy-duty EV applications significantly. —Kevin Bennion, NREL senior researcher and thermal management expert.
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.
New Duramax 4-cylinder diesel. Chevrolet Sales Thailand introduced the new-generation MY14 Duramax four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine in 2.5- Applications include powering the Colorado pickup truck and Trailblazer SUV for the Thailand and Southeast Asian markets. liter variants delivered best in class power and torque outputs.
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
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 It always does this at times when power demand is low. l/100 km (49 mpg US). l/100 km/h (59 mpg US).
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. liter inline-6 BMW Advanced Diesel engine features a single turbocharger with variable vane turbine technology.
Allison’s eGen Flex system is capable of improving fueleconomy by up to 25% versus a conventional clean diesel bus, and has the ability to operate accessories such as air conditioning and electric heat at optimal efficiency with electric power.
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 seconds and returns a WLTP average fuel consumption of 44.4
The four-door fastback is powered by a hybrid electric powertrain that is expected to deliver 550 hp (410 kW) with fuel consumption of 5.5 Powered by a new 2.2-liter, liter, four-cylinder turbo diesel engine, it delivers 170 hp (127 kW) of power and 400 N·m (295 lb-ft) of torque. L/100 km (42.8
liter CRDi 48V diesel powertrain introduced in the New Tucson in 2018, Hyundai Motor has now combined its efficient and responsive 48V mild hybrid technology with the 100 kW/136-PS 1.6-liter liter CRDi diesel engine. Thus, parts of the energy stored in the 48V battery system can also be used to stabilize the 12V on-board power supply.
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.
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.,
Mack Trucks, one of North America’s largest producers of heavy-duty trucks, has selected the Allison 4500 Rugged Duty Series (RDS) as the exclusive transmission currently offered for its new compressed natural gas (CNG)-powered Mack Granite model. We are pleased to partner with Mack on this sustainability initiative.
In a new report analyzing the emerging global market for technologies that improve fueleconomy, Navigant Research forecasts that sales of gasoline and diesel stop-start vehicles (SSVs) will reach 63 million annually by 2025, representing 58% of all vehicles sold in that year.
Known for its refinement, power, efficiency and adaptability, the Company has produced more than 8.6 Low Pressure Cooled Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) assists to combine with the high-pressure system to expand the range of EGR usage and to improve fueleconomy. liter V-6 Pentastar engines since production began in 2010.
However, they also noted, high PTW efficiencies and the moderate fueleconomies of current compressed natural gas vehicles (CNGVs) make them a viable option as well. The study investigated the the WTW energy and emissions from the use of natural gas in CNGVs with a range of CNGV fueleconomy and natural gas compressor efficiency.
Jeep will offer a diesel-powered Wrangler for the first time in North America with the introduction of the 2020 Jeep Wrangler EcoDiesel. There are more than 40 individual shift maps to optimize shift points for fueleconomy, performance and 4x4 capability. Wrangler four-door models will offer the new 3.0-liter
developer of Dynamic Skip Fire cylinder deactivation technology ( earlier post ), collaborated on a significant technical demonstration of diesel Dynamic Skip Fire (dDSF) cylinder deactivation. Cummins’ X15 Efficiency Series 6-cylinder diesel engine enhanced with Tula’s diesel Dynamic Skip Fire (dDSF). Cummins Inc.
The battery-powered locomotive ( FLXdrive ) will be situated in a consist between two Tier 4 locomotives, creating a battery-electric hybrid consist. When running on the mainline, both the battery-electric and diesel locomotives will power the train. The pilot test will run from January until the end of March.
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.)
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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. Steel pistons—used for the first time in a Ford diesel engine—for optimized dimensions and less expansion when hot.
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executives outlined plans to provide a range of power technologies spanning diesel and natural gas engines to fully electric and hybrid powertrains. As a global power leader for the commercial and industrial markets we serve, we are better positioned than any other company to win in new and emerging technologies.
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Power management company Eaton has expanded its portfolio of valvetrain solutions for diesel off-highway vehicles to help OEMs reduce emissions and improve fueleconomy. Eaton’s new technology allows for cost-effective, variable valve actuation with hydraulic lash adjustment (HLA) function.
l/100 km), the new Fiesta is the most fuel-efficient non-hybrid or diesel on the market. Ford is also researching dynamic cruise control, a technology that predicts road conditions to optimize fueleconomy. Actual fuel savings vary and depend on driving patterns. Rated at 45 mpg EPA highway (5.2
liter e-Skyactiv D diesel unit and a 3.0 The e-Skyactiv D diesel unit and the e-Skyactiv X gasoline engine may also be equipped with rear-wheel drive only. The six-cylinder engines were developed based on the ‘right-sizing’ concept, which calls for optimizing displacement to improve fuel and power efficiency.
Achates Power, Inc. Achates Power 2.7L Gasoline Compression Ignition (GCI) uses a gasoline-type fuel, but rather than ignited with a spark, it is compression-ignited like diesel. At NAIAS 2017, Achates Power announced it was developing a 2.7-liter, —David Johnson, president and CEO, Achates Power.
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