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Ford, GM and AVL researchers argue match-blending a flawed approach to evaluate ethanol-gasoline blends

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In a newly published SAE paper, a team from Ford, General Motors and AVL argues that the exclusive use of a match blending approach to prepare ethanol-gasoline blends for regulatory emissions testing “has fundamental flaws”. Earlier post.). —Anderson et al.

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GM introduces CNG bi-fuel Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickups

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V8 engine that seamlessly transitions between CNG and gasoline fuel systems. With both CNG and gasoline tanks full, the trucks offer a range of more than 650 miles. The Vortec engine features hardened exhaust valves and hardened intake and exhaust valve seats. The vehicles feature a CNG-capable Vortec 6.0L

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Frost & Sullivan forecasts Gasoline Particulate Filters to climb from 50,335 units now to 4.2-4.6 million units by 2020

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Gasoline direct injection (GDI) is a strategy to improve fuel efficiency that is rapidly gaining market acceptance. Several OEMs are working on combustion optimization and injection technologies that reduce particulate emissions in engines rather than through exhaust after-treatment. Ford and GM, will account for 11.5–13.5%

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GM to introduce strong hybrid version of Malibu; combined fuel economy above 45 mpg; leverages Volt

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GM will introduce a strong hybrid version of the next-generation Malibu. 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. Additional fuel economy benefits come from Exhaust Gas Recirculation, or EGR.

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Buick Regal Turbo gets flex-fuel turbo direct-injected engine

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turbocharged engine including the direct injection fuel system, continuous variable valve timing for both intake and exhaust valves and the turbocharger. GM has produced more than 5 million flex-fuel models over the last 15 years, and has a goal of offering more than 50% of its production in flex-fuel models by the end of 2012.

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New 2011 Ford F-Series Super Duty Improves Fuel Economy Up to 25% with New Diesel and 15% With New Gasoline Powertrains; New Transmission Plays Key Role in Improved Economy

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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 gasoline engine also boasts best-in-class numbers of 405 lb-ft (549 N·m) of torque at 4,500 rpm and 385 hp (287 kW) at 5,500 rpm. Click to enlarge.

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Growth Energy and Ethanol Producers Request Waiver Allowing E15 from EPA

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Growth Energy , a new advocacy group promoting ethanol and biofuels, has submitted , on behalf of 52 US ethanol manufacturers, a request for a “green jobs” waiver allowing an increase in the ethanol blend limit from 10% (E10) up to 15% (E15) to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). billion into the US economy annually.

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