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AUGUST 23, 2011

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

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JANUARY 15, 2012

The transient results illustrate the gradual formation of the nucleation mode particles with continuous increase in exhaust temperatures. Diesel particulate filters (DPF) and urea-based selective catalytic reduction (SCR) exhaust after-treatment systems thus have emerged as feasible strategies to meet the 2010 USEPA regulations.

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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. Selective catalytic reduction (SCR) technologies effectively reduce NO x , but they require high operating temperatures above 200 ?C. To date, seven projects have been funded totaling $1,230,863.

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San Antonio Exhaust Clean Emissions Fuel Economy 287

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JUNE 7, 2010

Renault held a “2010 Environment Workshop” last week to showcase its progress across its range of vehicles’ full lifecycle through the Renault eco² program. combined with fuel consumption of an engine of its size. Low pressure EGR (exhaust gas recirculation). Lower pressure EGR (exhaust gas recirculation).

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DECEMBER 10, 2009

The research has so far focused on lower speed and load conditions that represent a major proportion of an engine’s operation in a real world environment. Schnürle loop scavenging with five transfer ports and one exhaust port fitted with Lotus charge trapping valve providing asymmetric and continuously-variable exhaust port timing.

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Fuel Economy Engine Light Fuel 218

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FEBRUARY 5, 2016

A study of emissions from gasoline direct injection (GDI) vehicles in an urban near-road environment in Toronto over a wide range of weather conditions (February 2014 to January 2015) found that—other than for NO x and CO—the GDI engines had elevated emissions compared to the Toronto fleet. —Zimmerman et al.

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Environment Emissions Exhaust 2014 150

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

The cooling system is integrated with the engine cooling system and the motor will be tested in this environment and validated between -40 °C and +120 °C. Unlike a turbocharger, Cobra is not dependent on the exhaust gases flowing to do its work. The design specification provides a peak shaft power of 5.6

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AUGUST 23, 2013

Do they receive HOV access for their improved fuel economy and ultra low emissions? In fact in 6 of the states, diesel fuel is penalized with additional state taxes. So diesel fuel gets taxed twice or penalized twice at the federal and state level. Changes in the exhaust manifolds and turbo from Gen 1 to Gen 2.

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AUGUST 6, 2013

The vehicles also exceed the MLIT fuel efficiency standard for 2015 by 20% and achieve emissions levels 75% lower than the 2005 standards under the MLIT''s Approval System for Low-Emission Vehicles, making them eligible for tax reductions under the Japanese government’s tax incentive program for environment-friendly vehicles.

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DECEMBER 10, 2012

Next-generation Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) and diesel exhaust fluid system with range of up to 4,000 miles between refills; Dual fuel filtration system for enhanced reliability and durability in virtually every climate and environment; and. a 5 years/100,000 mile powertrain warranty.

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JULY 20, 2022

Help Your Fuel Economy & the Environment. If you’re driving down the road and you notice a quiet car in front of you, you should know that the car’s exhaust system is doing its job. A well-maintained exhaust system is essential in making your ride safe and sound. What does a car exhaust do?

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AUGUST 3, 2015

In other words, they found that they real-world fuel economy benefit of adoption of HEVs may be better than for estimates based on EPA “sticker” fuel economy alone. Our real-world VSP-specific FCR measurements suggest computed FTP (city) cycle CV fuel use would be nearly 2 times higher than for the HEV and 1.3

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Fuel Economy EPA Economy Fuel 150

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DECEMBER 20, 2009

Ford views EcoBoost as a strategy as well as a product—one that will serve as a key element of Ford’s CO 2 and fuel economy product strategy—said Dan Kapp, Director, Ford Powertrain Research and Advanced Engineering, during a briefing on the company’s fuel economy strategies in Dearborn.

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JANUARY 14, 2013

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.

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Jeep MPG 2014 Fuel Economy 231

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APRIL 10, 2018

liter EcoBoost is further enhanced to deliver anticipated CO 2 emissions from 107 g/km for the five-door model using: A reversed direction cylinder-head from which exhaust gases now exit the rear, for faster warm-up of emission reduction technology. An all-aluminium construction for reduced weight. The all-new 1.5-liter

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MAY 19, 2018

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. Stop/start technology that automatically stops the engine in stop-and-go traffic for fuel efficiency. All elements of the 2.7L

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Silverado 2019 Chevrolet Fuel 253

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JUNE 15, 2009

BorgWarner is introducing an electric butterfly EGR (exhaust gas recirculation) valve for diesel applications. The EGR valve was developed to deliver precise, responsive flow control combined with high flow capability, excellent sealing, corrosion resistance and reliable operation in the most severe operating environments.

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2010 Diesel Engine Exhaust 150

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JUNE 4, 2018

From the start of the development, it was clear that we had many big challenges on our hands, since the outgoing model was still very well thought of by A-segment customers thanks to its strong exterior design and fuel efficiency. As a result, combustion efficiency is further enhanced, improving both fuel economy and exhaust gas performance.

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MPG Engine Toyota 2018 186

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MAY 13, 2010

Among the most notable was the development of a new catalyst material for the purification of exhaust from diesel or other lean-burning engines. This innovation could help to reduce the cost of diesel and other lean-burning engine technology in the future, while also keeping them safe for the environment. Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

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2009 GM Green General Motors 218

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OCTOBER 28, 2010

These factors include market trends, regulatory environment, consumer sentiment and technology development in these markets. Interest in HEVs and BEVs is driven by a dramatic reduction in or elimination of tailpipe emissions, and the increased fuel economy of these vehicle types helps reduce the world’s dependence on oil.

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OCTOBER 12, 2009

Even a highly efficient combustion engine converts only about one-third of the energy in the fuel into traction actually propelling the car. The remaining two-thirds are lost as waste heat going into the environment through the car’s exhaust emissions and through the radiator.

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OCTOBER 26, 2022

To control high exhaust gas temperatures, the cylinder head uses a new two-piece water jacket, new gas-cooling exhaust ports and a large capacity cooled exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve to bring exhaust gases from the exhaust system back into the chamber to reduce emissions.

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North America Honda America Hybrid 259

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MAY 21, 2015

Formulated to replace metal in automotive applications prone to friction and wear such as oil pumps and exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) systems, the new resin offers wear resistance, and low coefficient of friction in both dry and lubricated environments.

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APRIL 6, 2015

l/100 km), fuel efficiency exceeds the Japanese government’s 2015 fuel economy standards by at least 10%. The engine pairs a single-scroll turbocharger with a cylinder head that uses an integrated water-cooled exhaust manifold to optimize exhaust temperature. Engines Fuel Efficiency' km/L (46 mpg US, 5.15

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Gasoline Japan Available Engine 150

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JUNE 26, 2013

To generate a higher fuel injection pressure, DENSO redesigned components and used new materials. These changes allowed the fuel to atomize into finer droplets, which improved fuel ignition and combustion efficiency, resulting in increased fuel economy and cleaner exhaust emissions.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2011

(Rochester), with Blue Lake Associates (Rochester) are working on a device that could reduce pollution from a diesel engine by generating an ionic field to oxidize particulate matter in the exhaust, breaking down complex pollutants and making engines more environmentally friendly. The technology could increase fuel efficiency 5 to 10%.

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Diesel Transportation New York Pollution 199

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MARCH 31, 2017

The main objective of the project is to reduce fuel consumption by 20% (diesel and urea) against the project’s 2014 Euro VI baseline vehicle, while keeping the vehicle within the legal limits for pollutant emissions.

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Emissions Fuel Economy Environment Economy 150

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MARCH 2, 2009

A VNT turbo provides boost at low engine speeds, maximizing driveability and fuel economy, while the second free-floating turbo is activated in parallel at high engine speeds to deliver best-in-class peak power. The system comprises two small turbos and a Honeywell patented sequential control technology.

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Diesel Engine Fuel Economy Exhaust 150

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JANUARY 28, 2018

Secondary organic aerosol (SOA) is a major component of fine particulate matter—which causes adverse health effects—even in urban environments; vehicles may be a dominant source of SOA in urban areas, although there is still an ongoing debate over SOA formation from on-road sources. —Zhao et al. —Zhao et al.

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MAY 31, 2017

The team examined blends of 5% and 10% POMDME in diesel in a single-cylinder heavy-duty diesel engine to gain an overview of the blend’s impact on engine performance and exhaust emissions. A paper on their work appears in the journal Fuel. Left: Smoke emissions. Right: NO x emissions. Iannuzzi et al. Click to enlarge. 2017.04.089.

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Diesel Exhaust Emissions Fuel 186

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DECEMBER 10, 2013

The compression ratio of an engine with Westport HPDI is the same as the diesel engine on which it is based, which results in fewer changes to engine components and preservation of the fuel economy benefits associated with high compression. Westport HPDI 2.0 Exclusive Westport HPDI 2.0 Proprietary HPDI 2.0

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Gas Diesel Fuel Economy Engine 220

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

The intent is to enable aggressive yet near term downsizing and downspeeding of existing engine families, delivering proven CO reduction and fuel economy improvement, without the usual dynamic compromises that typically limit market acceptance. 22 nd International AVL Conference “Engine & Environment”).

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JANUARY 18, 2014

Technologies that enable LTC operation with either gasoline or diesel fuel, including control methodologies and technologies, especially for mixed?mode burn and exhaust gas recirculation (EGR)?diluted burn systems and controls that allow compliance with proposed EPA Tier 3 emissions regulations with smaller penalty in fuel economy.

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Carbon Fiber Engine Battery Powered Fuel 252

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NOVEMBER 8, 2015

Several OEMs are working on combustion optimization and injection technologies that reduce particulate emissions in engines rather than through exhaust after-treatment. While GPFs provide a filtration efficiency of more than 90%, the inherent drawback of increased exhaust back pressure affects fuel economy.

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Gasoline 2020 North America Exhaust 150

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DECEMBER 8, 2017

and will increase fuel economy and reduce carbon dioxide emissions. XL3 hybrid-electric technology leaves the Chevy engine, transmission, fuel system and exhaust system, as well as the complete Chevy warranty, completely intact. The 234 new Verizon vans feature technology installed by XL Hybrids, Inc.,

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New York City New York Hybrid Fuel Economy 150

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DECEMBER 5, 2012

In Germany, the car, even before market launch, was picked as the overall winner in the VCD Environment List ( VCD Auto-Umweltliste ) and was also awarded the ACVmobile environmental prize (ACVmobil Umweltpreis). The engine’s dual-circuit cooling system and integrated water-cooled exhaust manifold enable short engine warm-up times.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2020

which are regulated under the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) because of their adverse effects on human health and the environment. A wide variety of technology options can be deployed on heavy-duty engines and vehicles to reduce engine-out NO x while improving fuel economy to reduce the total cost of ownership of trucks.

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Emissions Diesel Engine 2010 291