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A team at Monsanto and colleagues at AVL Powertrain have successfully designed and demonstrated an onboard low-temperature ethanol reformer that can be driven by exhaust heat. Many papers have described high-temperature steam reforming of ethanol at around 600 °C but.this temperature is too high to be driven by engine exhaust.
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liter ESTEC (Economy with Superior Thermal Efficient Combustion) in-line 4-cylinder Gasoline Engine (1NR-FKE). Improving the vehicle fuel economy is a must due to the climate change and energy issues. 1 and water-cooled EGR. with thermal efficiency of up to 38%—equivalent to the engines in hybrids. Yamada et al.
Ford’s all-new 2011 Ford F-Series Super Duty trucks are equipped with new diesel and gasoline engine powertrains that deliver improvements in torque, horsepower and fuel economy. liter V-8 gas engine average a 15% improvement in fuel economy versus 2010 models. Trucks equipped with the new base 6.2-liter axle to a 4.30
Better efficiency also means better reliability, economy as well as lower emission levels. Water-cooled turbo. The improved variable-geometry turbo incorporates a water-cooling system in the turbine housing to reduce heat when operating at high speeds and full load. —Nicola Menarini, Global Chief Engineer, GM Powertrain.
liter, twin-turbo, inline, six-cylinder engine, named Hurricane, that delivers better fuel economy and fewer emissions than larger engines while at the same time generates more horsepower and torque than many competitors’ naturally aspirated V-8 and boosted six-cylinder power plants. Stellantis revealed its new, 3.0-liter, of torque).
Individualized spray cone angle technology compensates the natural nozzle offset inherent in eight-valve engines due to the asymmetry of the intake and exhaust valves. Cold-loop Exhaust Gas Recirculation (low-pressure EGR) recovers exhaust gases further downstream than a conventional EGR system.
liter EcoBoost is the first engine from Ford to incorporate a computer-controlled clutch on the belt-drive water pump, which further improves efficiencies by reducing warm-up time. A water-cooled charge air cooler is added to offer a more efficient feed of air into the engine. liter EcoBoost such as an integrated exhaust manifold.
liter V-6 EcoDiesel is also expected to lead the segment on fuel economy. Pricing and fuel economy ratings will be announced closer to the truck’s on-sale date. liter EcoDiesel V-6 delivers increased torque and horsepower, along with fuel economy and minimal levels of noise, vibration and harshness (NVH). liter EcoDiesel.
A multi-cylinder version is practical for a wide variety of vehicles and offers greatest benefit to C and D class passenger cars which can take advantage of the low cost architecture and significantly improved fuel economy and emissions. The monoblock is water-cooled by an electric water pump. Displacement. Compression ratio.
Detroit Diesel’s BlueTec Technology incorporates emissions technology already present on today’s vehicles such as the Exhaust Gas Recirculation, Diesel Oxidation Catalyst, and Diesel Particulate Filter. The DEF reacts with smog-forming nitrogen oxides (NO x ) in an SCR catalyst, reducing the NO x released into the air into nitrogen and water.
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.
The 2012 Camry again offers three powertrain choices, all of which have been enhanced for 2012 to provide better fuel economy and more responsive performance: a revised 2.5L, 4-cylinder gasoline engine; an enhanced 3.5-liter The projected city/highway/combined fuel economy for the LE model equates to 5.47, 6.03 Click to enlarge.
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Ram Truck announced EPA fuel economy ratings for the 2020 Ram 1500 powered by the new 3.0-liter Ram 1500’s unsurpassed 29 mpg highway fuel economy rating for 4x4 models is significant in that 4x4 models represent more than 80% of the U.S. Redesigned intake ports to improve engine performance and fuel economy. 1, from 16.5:1,
of hydrogen is currently produced via water electrolysis and only a fraction of this production is powered by renewable energy. The materials and metals demanded by a low-carbon economy are projected to be immense and create challenges along the full supply pathway. According to the IEA, less than 0.1%
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The advanced design places the exhaust inside the engine’s V-shape while the air intake is positioned on the outside of the V. This segment-exclusive design naturally improves a variety of attributes: Shorter airflow from the exhaust system to the turbocharger sitting between the engine’s cylinder banks improves turbo responsiveness.
No other diesel sedan offers a better EPA fuel economy highway estimate, Mercedes-Benz notes. Fuel pressure for the BlueTEC direct fuel injection system is 2,000 bar, which makes possible even more power and lower exhaust emissions. When equipped with optional 4MATIC all-wheel drive, its fuel mileage numbers are 42 mpg (5.6
liter six-cylinder diesel engine in the BMW 740d boosted by a BorgWarner regulated two-stage (R2S) turbocharging system, the BMW M550d xDrive Sedan with BorgWarner’s three-stage turbocharging technology increases power output nearly 25% and improves fuel economy 8% while meeting Euro 6 emissions standards. Compared with the 3.0-liter
Because the exhaust gases form part of the active aerodynamic package, Jaguar has utilized a specialized zirconia-molybdenum coating. This advanced heat-resistant coating is regularly used in Formula One cars and is applied in a plasma spray to the carbon-fiber diffuser to protect it from the exhaust gases.
Its turbocharger with variable turbine geometry makes optimal use of the exhaust gas energy for early and harmonious torque development. The Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron is also a leader when it comes to economy, in part because of the favorable tax rate on natural gas and biomethane in Germany until 2026. The A3 Sportback 30 g-tron 1.5
The vehicles feature the fuel-efficient Atkinson-cycle engine, as well as a cooled Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system to further improve engine efficiency. The water pump is driven by an electric motor, thus eliminating the need for a drive belt.
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An integrated exhaust manifold that is part of the cylinder head assembly and recovers exhaust heat for faster engine and transmission warmup, with quicker turbo response. An electric water pump that eliminates the drag of a conventional, engine-driven pump to enhance efficiency. —Tom Sutter, chief engineer for the 2.7L
Fuel economy is expected to improve at least another 2%, making the 2011 F-Series Super Duty 6.7-liter The improved torque and horsepower, for example, means a customer can get to a higher gear faster and stay in it longer, both of which aid fuel economy. Ford Motor Company is upgrading the 6.7-liter
to build 10 of the world’s largest and most efficient vessels—the Triple E (Economy of scale, Energy efficient and Environmentally improved)—with an option for an additional 20 vessels. An advanced waste heat recovery system captures and reuses energy from the engines’ exhaust gas for extra propulsion with less fuel consumption.
Boosted by BorgWarner’s KP39 turbocharger, the inline four-cylinder engine achieves a power output of 154 HP (113 kW) and a maximum torque of 240 N·m (177 lb-ft), providing improved fuel economy compared with its predecessor and helping the engine comply with Euro 5 emissions standards. liter engine.
The exhaust brake output is 320 kW at 2,400 r/min. A newly-developed water-cooled EGR system is fitted low down underneath the RH cylinder bank. The exhaust brake is rated at 256 kW at 2,400 r/min. The exhaust brake produces 190 kW at 2,400 r/min. Fuel consumption of a Euro 6 V8 engine worked hard is equivalent to Euro 5.
The Accord plug-in hybrid has an all-electric range of 13 miles (21 km); charge depleting (EV mode) combined fuel economy of 115 MPGe; charge sustaining (hybrid mode) combined fuel economy of 46 MPGe; and meets California LEV3-SULEV20 emissions standards. Valve train (exhaust). Water pump. gasoline engine. VTEC & e-VTC.
Federal-Mogul Corporation has developed a portfolio of advanced High Temperature Alloy (HTA) materials that help to ensure reliable long-term exhaust sealing, even on the most demanding powertrain applications with fluctuating high temperatures and dynamic mechanical loads. New sealing systems are required. —Gérard Chochoy.
improvement in city fuel economy (24.5 Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) announced preliminary test results of its Dedicated-Exhaust Gas Recirculation (D-EGR) demonstration vehicle ( earlier post ) at the SAE 2014 World Congress in Detroit. With D-EGR, one or more cylinders have their exhaust connected directly to the intake system.
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.
EcoBlue diesel to deliver an EPA-estimated fuel economy rating of at least 30 mpg (7.8 liter EcoBlue diesel engine fuel economy estimates are expected in early 2019. The wagon, which comes in 5- or 7-passenger models, offers a choice between a new 2.0-liter liter EcoBlue diesel, both paired with a new 8-speed automatic.
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turbo is standard on Eco ( earlier post ), LT and LTZ models and helps the Cruze Eco achieve up to an estimated 40 mpg on the highway (with a standard six-speed manual transmission), which is expected to be the best fuel economy in the compact car segment. Oil-water cooler. The Ecotec 1.4L Standard on Cruze LS models is the Ecotec 1.8L
de-ionized water, also known as Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) or AdBlue, into the exhaust stream. The EcoFit Urea Dosing System delivers improved Oxides of Nitrogen (NO x ) conversion efficiency which gives customers the opportunity to tune engines for improved fuel economy or to reduce the size of a typical SCR system.
With stagnating demand for gasoline due to rising fuel economy in the nation’s fleet and other factors, further increases to US ethanol consumption would require the use of higher blends of ethanol, either in conventional vehicles or in flex-fuel vehicles (FFVs) designed to tolerate blends of up to 85% ethanol (E85).
seconds; its EPA estimated fuel economy rating is 42 mpg US (5.6 Combined with a cooled Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system, the adoption of the Atkinson Cycle offers significant gains in fuel efficiency and the reduction of emissions. As a result, the exhaust temperature is lower than that of conventional engines.
Among the many features of the new 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee—introduced at the Detroit Auto Show—two in particular contribute to significantly improved fuel economy and driving performance: an optional new 3.0-liter Full-time 4x4 models have fuel economy figures of 20 city and 28 highway. Click to enlarge. New 8-speed.
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.
The engine has been manufactured to be light on weight and low on friction, delivering high performance and fuel economy. The engine is refined with tuned intake and exhaust system for improved combustion noise that is further reduced with silent-steel oil pan and lower auxiliary system noise.
The remaining six projects totaling more than $71 million will support efforts to increase the fuel economy for passenger vehicle engines and powertrain systems. The goal is to develop engine technologies that will improve the fuel economy of passenger vehicles by 25-40% by 2015 using an engine-only approach. 38,831,115. 39,559,868.
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