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AUGUST 22, 2013

The European Union-funded PowerDriver project—a two-year, €3-million (US$4-million) research project initiated in February 2012 to turn exhaust gas waste heat into electricity using thermoelectric generator (TGEN) technology—has completed simulation work on on a potential automotive application.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2012

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%. TEG & Exhaust System in Lincoln MKT. This follow-on light-duty vehicle project, funded in 2011, has a target of a 5% fuel economy improvement. Click to enlarge.

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MAY 3, 2013

The new engine delivers a manufacturer-estimated improvement in fuel efficiency for the Beetle models of between 4-8% percent on the combined cycle and by up to 9% percent on the city cycle. The most notable of these is fitment of a new version of the EA888 Gen 3 2.0-liter liter turbocharged and direct-injected TSI gasoline engine.

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MARCH 9, 2020

Power management company Eaton has expanded its portfolio of valvetrain solutions for diesel off-highway vehicles to help OEMs reduce emissions and improve fuel economy. This technology enables precise valve lift control through HLA, coupled with engine braking capability, which in turn helps reduce emissions and improve fuel economy.

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AUGUST 29, 2013

Key advances for Gen 3 are in weight reduction, friction reduction, and the internal exhaust cooling system. Improvements contributing to this better fuel economy come from many areas. While the actual fuel economy varies by model, the Jetta equipped with the 1.8T now goes from 0 to 60 mph in a manufacturer estimated 7.3

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JUNE 24, 2014

Future fuel economy standards will result in lower exhaust gas temperatures and limit the use of high-temperature SCR. SwRI and UTSA plan to develop a novel catalyst for low-temperature SCR to reduce emissions. To date, seven projects have been funded totaling $1,230,863.

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JUNE 2, 2014

In addition, the inhomogeneity of the fuel mixture under stratified operation in GDI engines during the compression stroke tends to contribute to higher particulate emissions compared to the exhaust emissions from traditional PFI engines. —Chan et al. Cold-start BC mass emissions from the two GDI vehicles represented 65?

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OCTOBER 11, 2013

Better efficiency also means better reliability, economy as well as lower emission levels. The new Duramax engine uses an electric EGR valve for greater precision and a larger EGR cooler to further reduce recirculated exhaust gas temperature. The second generation engine offers better fuel economy, performance and lower emissions.

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MARCH 19, 2018

Volkswagen has developed and deployed a gasoline engine that offers diesel-like fuel economy but is significantly cheaper to buy. Volkswagen now becomes the first manufacturer to use a VTG charger in a mainstream gasoline engine car. Currently applied in the new Golf and Golf Variant ( earlier post ), the 1.5 l/100 km (49 mpg US).

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JULY 16, 2020

for XSE grade, which uses a dual-outlet exhaust). Most AWD grades have 202 hp, while the Camry XSE AWD grade has 205 hp with dual exhaust. A variable cooling system, variable oil pump and a cooled exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system all contribute to the engine’s high thermal efficiency and outstanding fuel economy.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2013

For the target market (the Asian scooter market), the low NO x capability of the Pinnacle engine provides a significant cost benefit to manufacturers. Four engine control modes were evaluated with the goal of reducing NO x and minimizing fuel economy impact. Fuel economy impact is. reduction in fuel economy.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2012

At a “Go Further with Ford” event in Amsterdam, Ford Motor Company detailed plans for an aggressive product acceleration in Europe, targeting opportunities for growth in the large car, SUV and commercial vehicle segments while emphasizing fuel economy and enabling technologies such as the EcoBoost engines. Fiesta will be available with the 1.0-liter

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MAY 6, 2012

In the previous model, some of the gasoline engines were mounted with a forward tilt of 10 degrees, and their exhaust side faced the radiator grille, while the exhaust side of the TDI engine faced the bulkhead. The turbocharger was redesigned for the use of low-pressure exhaust gas recirculation. Click to enlarge.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

Cobra shares many elements of its design with CPT’s turbine integrated gas exhaust recovery system known as Tigers ( earlier post ), which is currently under development for installation next year in a technology demonstrator part funded by the UK Technology Strategy Board. —CPT program manager Andy Dickinson.

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A prime example of this is companies quieting down exhaust noises and piping simulated sounds into the cabin. This has gradually evolved into automakers hiding the exhaust ports altogether, sometimes replacing them with plastic veneers that do nothing while looking the part. But Western shoppers have proven likely to tolerate it.

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MARCH 22, 2017

l/100 km) in 2016, the The ICCT team assessed increased consumer label fuel economy (as opposed to the regulatory test fuel economy) to 35 mpg (6.71 The resulting trajectory would reduce CO 2 emissions by half and increase fuel economy by more than 60% from 2016 through 2030. Starting from a baseline 26 mpg (9.04

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OCTOBER 11, 2014

The study follows another recent ICCT report showing that the gap between official and real-world fuel-economy figures in Europe has risen to about 38%. going up a slight incline), or to normal regeneration events in the diesel exhaust aftertreatment systems. Earlier post.). Source: ICCT. Click to enlarge.

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MARCH 25, 2015

Using technology from the 2016 Chevrolet Volt propulsion system ( earlier post ), Malibu Hybrid will offer an estimated combined fuel economy rating exceeding 45 mpg (5.22 The engine also features Chevrolet’s first application of Exhaust Gas Heat Recovery, or EGHR, technology, which uses exhaust heat to warm the engine and cabin.

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OCTOBER 16, 2012

The 170 hp engine has been developed with fuel economy, high low-end torque and elasticity in mind, while the performance of the 200 hp unit makes it the benchmark in its class. The cylinder block is manufactured using an innovative thin-wall casting method. The new engine family comprises a 1.6

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For us, the path to decarbonizing the maritime economy starts with fuel-decarbonization and, in this context, ammonia is an excellent candidate in that it is carbon-free and eminently green when produced from renewable electricity sources. Together with MAN, the technology will be scaled up to large, four-stroke engines in the project.

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MAY 16, 2019

Reducing the number of exhaust gas particulates, including those smaller than 23 nm, will help manufacturers meet increasingly stringent future global emissions standards. Delphi Technologies’ 500+ bar system can help vehicle manufacturers meet both challenges. Delphi 500+ bar GDi pump.

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APRIL 10, 2014

In a paper on the OBS presented at the SAE 2014 World Congress, the researchers suggested that potential applications include downsizing to increase fuel economy by ?10% The OBS system uses waste exhaust energy to effect the fuel separation and provides a simple and reliable means for managing the separated fuels. liter engine.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2018

FCA US engineers adapted the engine—designed and manufactured by FCA EMEA —to meet the NAFTA region’s regulatory requirements. 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 fuel economy. Transmissions.

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MARCH 19, 2019

Eaton announced it is contributing several components to truck manufacturers participating in the U.S. Eaton is supplying a number of leading-edge technologies that improve fuel economy and reduce emissions to Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) teams. Department of Energy’s (DOE) SuperTruck II program. Earlier post.).

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AUGUST 23, 2013

Do they receive HOV access for their improved fuel economy and ultra low emissions? Belzowski also presented preliminary results from a survey of powertrain experts—from automotive manufacturers, suppliers, government, NGOs, academia and consulting—asking for their predictions of powertrain penetrations for 2016, 2020, and 2025.

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MARCH 27, 2014

This pairing features precise communication between the engine and transmission, as well as proprietary control logic to further enhance fuel economy. PACCAR was the first engine manufacturer to utilize CGI in both the block and cylinder head of a heavy-duty diesel engine. The MX-13 is PACCAR’s 12.9-liter Peterbilt Model 579 with EPIQ.

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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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The defect leads to lower fuel economy, non EPA-compliant emissions levels, and costly and frequent vehicle repairs, the complaint charges. This reduces the truck's fuel economy, according to the complaint. The complaint hits both defendants with charges of fraudulent concealment, breach of.

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OCTOBER 24, 2012

The Holy Grail for developing a performance car is delivering greater performance and more power with greater fuel economy and that’s what we’ve achieved. This is complemented by a reversal of the intake and exhaust valve positions, as compared to the previous engine design. Four-into-one exhaust manifolds. 1 compression ratio.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

diesel from GM’s European lineup (the engine is manufactured in Kaiserslautern, Germany) to challenge Jetta on the basis of highway fuel economy and power, as well as content. Fuel economy background. Chevrolet is positioning the Cruze, which features a US-modified 2.0L l/100 km, respectively). l/100 km, respectively).

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APRIL 2, 2014

A producer of exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valves and tubes as well as engine thermostats for both on- and off-road applications, Wahler’s customers include leading automotive manufacturers from around the world. Global powertrain supplier BorgWarner finalized its acquisition of Gustav Wahler GmbH & Co. —James R.

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The revised hybrid system boosts output to 134 hp (up from 121) and 156 lb-ft (212 N·m) of torque (up from 146 lb-ft / 200 N·m), while EPA-estimated combined fuel economy reaches 47 mpg. The EPA combined fuel economy rating is 44 mpg. The upgraded hybrid system improves acceleration and mid-range power.

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NOVEMBER 22, 2013

With this in mind, Mazda is working on the comprehensive improvement of base technologies using SKYACTIV drive and promoting its Building-Block Strategy in order to meet the company’s stated goal for 2015 of raising the average fuel economy of Mazda vehicles sold worldwide by 30% compared with 2008 levels. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

Jacobs Vehicle Systems, a leading manufacturer of heavy-duty diesel engine retarding systems and valve actuation systems, will introduce its new Cylinder Deactivation (CDA) technology to the European market at IAA Commercial Vehicles 2018 (Hannover, Germany, 20-27 September). can reduce or eliminate use of the intake throttle.

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MAY 12, 2012

The high-level performance goals of the Partnership are a 25-40% improvement in fuel economy in a light-duty vehicle (LDV) and achieving 55% brake thermal efficiency (BTE) in heavy-duty engine systems. bio-derived) fuels have the potential to dramatically increase fuel economy. The potential is significant.

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

The continued growth of turbocharging technologies will be driven by requirements for manufacturers to meet global environmental emissions regulations and bolstered by strong demand in emerging markets. In addition to improving fuel efficiency, downsized turbocharged engines also reduce harmful exhaust emissions.

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The 2016 Pilot, launching at Honda dealerships nationwide this summer, is the third generation of Honda’s three-row midsize SUV to be designed, developed and manufactured in the US. This is the main reason why deactivating the cylinders contributes to improved fuel economy. This contributes to improved fuel economy.

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