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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.
For the first time, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has published state-by-state energy and water Sankey diagrams in one location so that analysts and policymakers can find all the information they need in one place. General location of energy and water categories. Energy and water generally “flows” from left to right.
In a commentary in the journal Joule , Rob McGinnis, founder and and CEO of Prometheus , a company that is developing technology to remove carbon dioxide from the air and turn it into fuels, discusses the technology advances that could lead to the potential price-competitiveness of renewable gasoline and jet with fossil fuels.
This broad concept the basis of what they call the Methanol Economy. The Haber-Bosch process provides ammonia by chemical synthesis using atmospheric nitrogen and hydrogen generated from any source, presently mostly natural gas but eventually by water electrolysis or splitting. In their paper, Olah et al. The recycling of CO 2.
This is supplemented by the additional range offered by the reserve gasoline tank with a net usable volume of 9 liters (2.4 The four-cylinder always starts in CNG mode, only injecting slight amounts of gasoline under rare operating conditions. US gal) mounted in front of the rear axle. The driver does not notice this switch.
Hyundai Motor Group is conducting various R&D activities to minimize greenhouse gas emissions from internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles during its transition to battery electric vehicles (BEV) and fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEV). The collaboration is expected to create synergies leveraging each participant’s expertise.
Ford’s approach to the project was to engineer a comprehensive suite of gasoline engine systems technologies, including: Aggressive engine downsizing in a mid-sized sedan from a large V-6 to a small I-4. 1, and the engine is designed to run on 98 RON gasoline. Electric TiVCT system. Earlier post.). The approach. Source: Ford.
The electrochemical conversion of ammonia to dinitrogen in a direct ammonia fuel cell (DAFC) is a necessary technology for the realization of a nitrogen economy. This process can be harnessed to produce electricity, with protons and nitrogen gas as byproducts. For a fuel cell, we want an electrical output, not input.
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.
The water pump is driven by an electric motor, thus eliminating the need for a drive belt. Not only is friction loss reduced, coolant flow rate can be very precisely controlled, contributing to improved fuel economy. Rear seat knee space is 640 mm, achieving comfort on par with gasoline-engine vehicles.
At SAE World Congress in Detroit, Honda engineers presented several papers on the development of the new Accord plug-in hybrid, describing work on the new gasoline engine (which will also be featured in the coming full hybrid version of the Accord), and the development of the new two-motor system. gasoline engine. Water pump.
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.
Hydrogen is set to be used in industry and in the future also in road traffic, finally heralding a shift away from gasoline and diesel fuel. Specifically, this is about producing the fuel cell stack on which hydrogen is converted to water and the energy is collected. —Christopher Baum.
For MY 2012 in the US, FCA was compliant with fuel economy requirements, but had negative credit generation due to model mix. FCA also plans to consolidate its small gasoline engine lineup with a new family to be launched in 2015. Much more progress will come as gasoline and diesel engine technologies converge. Aluminum block.
A team from Washington State University (WSU) and the Gas Technology Institute have used an ethanol and water mixture and a small amount of electricity in an electrochemical conversion system to produce pure compressed hydrogen. We’re already using ethanol-containing gasoline at every gas station.
liter four-cylinder Atkinson cycle engine (2AR-FXE), the ES 300h is expected to earn EPA fuel economy ratings of approximately 40 mpg city, 39 mpg highway and 39 mpg combined (5.88, 6.03 The fuel system uses electronically controlled sequential fuel injection (SFI) with regular 87 octane unleaded gasoline. Earlier post.).
Geely’s CRI investment and work with renewable methanol is similar to the approach Audi is taking with its own e-fuels projects—producing very low carbon liquid or gaseous fuels using only renewable energy, water and CO 2. Earlier post.). Earlier post.) Currently the company has a 4,000 metric ton/year production capacity.
The new Evoque offers a choice of three- and four-cylinder Ingenium gasoline and diesel engines, a 48-volt mild-hybrid system (MHEV) and a 3-cylinder plug-in hybrid system (PHEV). The most popular all-wheel drive, automatic transmission vehicles, come with a choice of four-cylinder Ingenium gasoline and diesel engines.
Volkswagen is holding media drive events this week for the sporty new 2013 Jetta Turbo Hybrid ( earlier post ), which features the second version of a Volkswagen gasoline-electric hybrid drive system: a 1.4L Volkswagen’s first gasoline-electric hybrid system—that for the Touareg Hybrid—combines a 3.3-liter
combustion engine, high-voltage generator and road-linked all-wheel drive via an electric drive system at the rear axle. In the prototype of a BMW 2 Series Active Tourer with plug-in hybrid system, the front wheels are driven by a three-cylinder gasoline engine and the rear wheels by an electric motor. Earlier post.).
liter EcoBoost gasoline engine and new Focus also will be available for the first time with Ford’s 1.5-liter liter EcoBoost gasoline engine, including a 99 g/km CO 2 1.0-liter Paddle-shift controls will be available as an option with all automatic and PowerShift transmissions, both diesel and gasoline. liter TDCi diesel engine.
liters and offers a number of high-tech features designed to improve fuel economy. It features Volkswagen’s modified version of the Miller cycle, in which the intake valves are closed early in the induction stroke to help with fuel economy. It will slot into the VW compact SUV lineup below both the Tiguan and the all-electric ID.4
The diesel version features i-Art (intelligent-Accuracy Refinement Technology) injection technology ( earlier post ), and the most powerful gasoline version comes with a combination of a supercharger and a turbocharger. Gasoline versions will start at 140 hp (104 kW) and go all the way up to 300-plus hp (224-plus kW).
l/100 km) combined fuel economy (projected). liter four-cylinder gasoline engine with two motor/generators through an electronically controlled planetary-type continuously variable transmission (CVT) transaxle. NORMAL mode: Allows the hybrid system to achieve an ideal combination of fuel economy and vehicle acceleration.
BorgWarner is supplying its advanced wastegate turbocharging technology for numerous hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) from BYD Auto Industry Company Limited. liter direct injection gasoline engine in its Qin, Song and Yuan HEVs as well as the 2.0-liter liter direct injection gasoline engine in its Tang and Song HEVs.
At the Aachen Colloquium next week, Ricardo and Geely will present research work into the application of the Ricardo Magma xEV gasoline engine concept into a commercial vehicle series hybrid powertrain, delivering 45% brake thermal efficiency. The Magma concept architecture closes the inlet valve early to reduce pumping losses.
the developer of an efficient naturally aspirated rotary engine that can fire on both gasoline and diesel ( earlier post ) has closed a $5-million Series B investment round. Internal cooling via water injection (Rankine). A small amount of water may (optionally) be injected during combustion or expansion. LPI’s HEHC cycle.
Volkswagen used a newly developed three-cylinder gasoline engine with 999 cc displacement (EA211 engine series). Although the 12-valve engine was specially configured to operate with natural gas, as an alternative it can be fueled with unleaded premium gasoline. Like the gasoline engines of the up!, For the eco up!,
liter engine will be one of the first on the market to combine gasoline direct injection (DI) with twin independent variable camshaft timing (Ti-VCT) and E85 flex fuel capability. liter DOHC I-4 engine with twin independent variable camshaft timing (Ti-VCT), direct gasoline injection and E85 flex fuel capability. Click to enlarge.
Toyota anticipates a 1/3 full hybrid, 1/3 gasoline, 1/3 diesel engine mix. The new Auris’ powertrain line-up, which now features a choice of an improved full hybrid or two gasoline and two diesel engines offering the performance- and economy-enhancing benefits of Toyota Optimal Drive. Valvematic gasoline engine.
Public-private investment initiatives, government funding for infrastructure and consumer subsidies, falling production costs and notably, the commitment to future OEM launches of fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs)—all indicate a clear road to adoption. Myth #1: Hydrogen energy is not all that energy efficient.
A system has been created for using electricity generated at the Yokohama City Wind Power Plant (Hama Wing) to electrolyze water to create low-carbon hydrogen, which is then compressed and stored. a hydrogen supply chain feasibility study.
Battery electric vehicles are a great technology but like the fax machine they are only temporary and there is a great deal of consumer resistance towards them for all manner of reasons, including range and the time it takes to recharge them. kg of hydrogen, fuel economy works out to 1kg of hydrogen delivering 106 km of range.
Larger trucks and SUVs with powerful, high-displacement engines are the low-hanging fruit for any policymaker seeking the most efficient path to reducing gasoline use and the associated emissions, according to an issue brief by an expert in the Center for Energy Studies at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy.
Toyota has launched the new model RAV4 plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) ( earlier post ) through dealerships in Japan. It also achieves an all-electric driving range of 95 kilometers (59 miles), and a hybrid fuel economy of 22 km/L (51.7 The fifth generation RAV4 was released in April 2019.
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The new version of the Gran Turismo offers three new gasoline and five diesel engines with noticeably higher output; all the engines are turbocharged and burn up to 14% less fuel. The arrival of the updated BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo sees the new gasoline engines slotting into this model’s line-up as well. for the BMW 320d Gran Turismo.
Anticipated population growth will reach nearly 9 billion in 2040 from about 7 billion today, and the global economy is projected to double—at an annual growth rate of nearly 3%—largely in the developing world. The growth reflects an expected 90% increase in electricity use, led by developing countries where 1.3
These reductions have occurred while California’s economy has continued to grow. while the carbon intensity of its economy declined by 4.5%. Emissions from gasoline used in on-road vehicles are the main driver of that increase. In-State Hydro, Solar, and Wind Electricity Generation. Trends in California GHG Emissions.
China has developed a draft plan to invest $17 billion in central government funds in fuel economy, hybrids, plug-in hybrids, electric and fuel cell vehicles, with the goal of producing 5 million new energy vehicles and 15 million fuel-efficient conventional vehicles by 2020. Alternative Energy Vehicles. Renewable Energy.
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. —Paul Bloore.
will use Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) and machine learning to rapidly improve catalysts which are imperative to the efficiency and economy of the United States by making energy production, manufacturing and transportation more efficient and eco-friendly. Awards include: Accustrata Inc. TDA Research Inc. Cuberg, Inc.
To do so, the company plans to expand its powertrain offerings by adding plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) models to its current model lineup, which includes conventional hybrid electric vehicle (HEV), diesel engine, and battery electric vehicle (BEV) models. Meanwhile, fuel economy has been kept the same. (If
The leeway gained can go towards increasing fuel economy and engine power. Water is applied during this stage is intended to keep the machinery and metals at optimum temperatures and reduce friction. Gasoline Direct Injection Engine,” SAE Technical Paper 2019-01-1199 doi: 10.4271/2019-01-1199. Yoshida, N.
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