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Mercedes-AMG, Garrett developing 48V electric exhaust gas turbocharger

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JUNE 18, 2020

An electric exhaust gas turbocharger, which in future will be used for the first time in a series production model, is already in the final stages of development. This electronically-controlled electric motor drives the compressor wheel before this accepts the exhaust gas flow.

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Mercedes-AMG entry-level SL 43 features electric exhaust gas turbocharger from Formula 1 for the first time in production vehicle

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APRIL 7, 2022

The SL 43 features an M139 in-line two-liter, four-cylinder gasoline engine with an electric exhaust gas turbocharger—used for the first time in a production vehicle. The electric exhaust gas turbocharger is a fascinating example of the extensive transfer between Formula 1 technology and the development of production vehicles.

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Exhaust and aftertreatment on the Achates ULNOx heavy-duty opposed-piston diesel

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DECEMBER 28, 2020

However, during development, the project team was able to exceed the program expectation for engine-out NO x and exhaust temperature control in the catalyst warm-up mode and concluded that the tailpipe NO x targets can be met without the close coupled light-off SCR. The OP engine operates at nearly ideal temperature range.

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New Emissions Analytics study suggests pollution from tire wear now 1,850 times worse than exhaust emissions

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MAY 13, 2022

In early 2020, UK-based independent testing firm Emissions Analytics published a study claiming that tire particulate wear emissions were 1,000 times worse than exhaust emissions ( earlier post ). As a result, distance-specific mass and number emissions can be derived, which can then be compared to equivalent tire metrics.

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Rolls-Royce supplying two mtu gas engines for first LNG-hybrid tugboat

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JANUARY 19, 2021

Rolls-Royce is supplying two mtu 16V 4000 M55RN gas engines to Sembcorp Marine Integrated Yard for the construction of the first liquefied natural gas (LNG)-hybrid powered tug. This is the first LNG-hybrid tug to be powered by mtu gas engines. The new engines are part of Rolls-Royce’s Green and High-Tech program.

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Japan, China researchers develop plasma-assisted MnO2 filter that produces zero-NO2, -SO2 diesel exhaust

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MARCH 8, 2019

This research, published in the journal Separation and Purification Technology , shows that ozone can be used to remove not only SO x but also NO x from fossil fuel combustion exhaust streams. In this study, to improve absorption performance of SO 2 and NO 2 , we added ozone in exhaust gas. 2018.12.077.

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New Mercedes-AMG SL 43 features engine with electric exhaust gas turbocharger derived directly from Formula 1

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MAY 23, 2023

liter turbocharged M139 engine featuring an electric exhaust gas turbocharger. The electric exhaust gas turbocharger solves the conventional trade-off between a small, responsive turbocharger yielding a lower total output and a large turbocharger capable of high peak power with less responsiveness.

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New VW Golf now available to order with natural gas drive

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OCTOBER 22, 2020

The new VW Golf is now also available in certain markets with natural gas drive: the Golf TGI is equipped with a 1.5-liter liter four-cylinder engine with 96 kW / 130 PS and three natural gas fuel tanks. The tanks are integrated into the underbody and permit a range of around 400 kilometers (WLTP) in pure natural gas mode.

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Study finds total greenhouse gas footprint of blue hydrogen “quite high” due to fugitive methane

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AUGUST 13, 2021

“Blue” hydrogen—produced through steam methane reforming (SMR) of natural gas or coal gasification, but with CO 2 capture and storage—is being described as having low or zero carbon emissions. For our default assumptions (3.5% Even if true though, the use of blue hydrogen appears difficult to justify on climate grounds.

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BorgWarner Exhaust Heat Recovery System for hybrids can improve fuel economy by up to 8.5%

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JULY 31, 2018

Developed for hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), BorgWarner’s innovative Exhaust Heat Recovery System (EHRS) can improve fuel economy by up to 8.5% The EHRS reduces mechanical losses by using the energy conserved within the exhaust gas. and reduce emissions significantly.

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Rheinmetall wins new order worth around €300M for exhaust gas recirculation modules

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DECEMBER 14, 2022

A well-known automaker has placed an order with Rheinmetall Group subsidiary Pierburg for exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) modules, with a lifetime value of around €300 million. Exhaust gas recycling systems reduce nitrogen oxide emissions and lead to lower fuel consumption. Production will start in August 2026.

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Volkswagen adds third tank to Polo and Golf natural gas models; new TGI engine for Golf

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FEBRUARY 1, 2019

Volkswagen has equipped its natural gas models of the Polo TGI and Golf TGI with a third natural gas tank made of specially coated, high-strength steel. liters and extends the natural gas storage to 91.5 liters and extends the natural gas storage to 91.5 On the Polo with 1.0 liters in total, or 13.8 On the Polo with 1.0

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Volkswagen 2.0 TDI diesel for Euro 6d; SCR twin-dosing

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DECEMBER 15, 2020

With SCR twin dosing technology in the exhaust gas system, the diesel unit now undercuts the Euro 6d emission standard limits while also running quietly and smoothly, according to the company. Volkswagen developed twin dosing technology for the exhaust gas treatment. Volkswagen 2.0 TDI diesel for Euro 6d; SCR twin-dosing.

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MAN ES reports Tier III exhaust-after-treatment orders for low-speed engines pass 1,000

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FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Approximately one-quarter of the orders have been for EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation) systems, with SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction) systems accounting for the remainder. The milestone was passed in early January 2021 and is built upon references from the company’s portfolio of ME-B, ME-C and MC-C fuel-oil engines.

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Vitesco Technologies wins major order for electric heating elements for diesel catalytic converters in 48V MHEVs

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MARCH 15, 2020

The capability to heat up the catalytic converter rapidly at all times increases the overall efficiency of exhaust-gas aftertreatment. The EMICAT e-catalyst developed by Vitesco Technologies ensures effective exhaust gas aftertreatment, even when the exhaust gas is actually too cold for this purpose.

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Empa and partners exploring DME as fuel with new heavy-duty test engine

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NOVEMBER 30, 2020

An electrically driven compressor for precise exhaust gas recirculation is also used. Then we modify the timing and pressure of the injection, among other things, and look at exhaust emission values and fuel consumption. This is done via exhaust gas recirculation (EGR). —Patrik Soltic.

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New single-atom catalyst removes methane from engine exhaust at lower temperatures, while remaining stable at high temperatures

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JULY 21, 2023

A new study by researchers from Washington State University and SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory has found that a catalyst using a single or just a few palladium atoms removed 90% of unburned methane from natural gas engine exhaust at low temperatures. The work is published in the journal Nature Catalysis.

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WinGD and HHI-EMD extend collaboration to develop sustainable two-stroke engine technology

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NOVEMBER 6, 2021

Under a joint development agreement signed at the Kormarine 2021 exhibition in Busan last month, the two companies will together develop engine solutions that further reduce greenhouse gas emissions from methane while improving both the engine’s efficiency and footprint for reduced costs. development. Up to 50% reduction of methane slip.

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Achates near-zero heavy-duty opposed-piston diesel enters fleet service; compliant with 2027 NOx levels

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APRIL 7, 2022

The cleaner engine is able to deliver ultra-low NO x by managing exhaust gas temperatures to ensure rapid catalyst light-off and by maintaining aftertreatment temperatures at optimum operating conditions in all driving conditions.

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Toyota Central R&D developing free-piston engine linear generator; envisioning multi-FPEG units for electric drive vehicles

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APRIL 22, 2014

Toyota’s FPEG features a hollow step-shaped piston, combustion chamber and gas spring chamber. The FPEG consists of a two-stroke combustion chamber, a linear generator and a gas spring chamber. The smaller-diameter side of the piston constitutes a combustion chamber, and the larger-diameter side constitutes a gas spring chamber.

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Audi introduces new CNG A3 Sportback

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Audi is adding a new member to its A3 family: the A3 Sportback 30 g-tron natural gas vehicle. Operation with natural gas or biomethane makes the compact model economical and more climate-friendly with low emissions. With full gas tanks, the car has an NEDC range of up to 495 (307.6 The A3 Sportback 30 g-tron 1.5

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ExxonMobil, FuelCell Energy expand agreement to optimize carbonate fuel cell technology for large-scale carbon capture

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NOVEMBER 10, 2019

Combustion exhaust is directed to the fuel cell, which produces power while capturing and concentrating carbon dioxide for permanent storage. Laboratory tests indicated that applying carbonate fuel cells to natural gas power generation could capture carbon dioxide more efficiently than current, conventional CCS technology.

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SEAT introducing first natural-gas-fueled SUV at Paris show: Arona TGI

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2018

liter TSI gasoline version, but integrates components that allow it to run on compressed natural gas. One of the challenges of CNG is cold weather starting, so although the Arona TGI is primarily powered by gas, to counter this, the vehicle starts the engine with gasoline when exterior temperature falls below -10 °C (14 ?

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Chalmers study finds ship exhaust gas scrubbers responsible for up to 9% of certain hazardous emissions into Baltic Sea

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OCTOBER 24, 2022

New research from Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, finds that the discharge water from ships’ exhaust gas treatment systems—i.e., A scrubber is used on ships to clean exhaust gases, primarily to reduce emissions of sulfur oxides to the atmosphere.

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Yamaha and Sumitomo demo on-board thermoelectric generator for CO2 reduction

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JUNE 3, 2022

a Sumitomo Corporation Group company, jointly demonstrated a new waste heat recovery system based on a thermoelectric generator (TEG), which generates electrical power via exhaust gas heat. The TEG unit was installed in the exhaust pipe at the downstream of the catalyst. An additional test achieved the target gas temperature.

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New Golf Variant TGI natural gas model now available to order; three tanks, more CNG range

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MARCH 15, 2019

The new Volkswagen Golf Variant TGI with three natural gas tanks. Golf Variant 1,5 TGI fuel consumption natural gas CNG in kg/100 km: urban 4.7 No need to compromise on space: Golf Variant TGI1 with space-saving natural gas tanks as integrated underfloor solution ›. Third natural gas tank for additional range of 80 kilometres ›.

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Volkswagen introducing new twin-dosing SCR technology across 2.0L Evo diesel lineup; reduces NOx ~80% more

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AUGUST 30, 2019

Since 2018, Volkswagen has used only SCR exhaust gas treatment systems with its diesel engines. SCR (selective catalytic reduction) technology significantly reduces nitrogen oxides in the exhaust gas. Volkswagen has now developed the next evolutionary stage of its SCR system: “twin dosing”.

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New SoCalGas truck loan program for fleets interested in switching from diesel to near-zero natural gas trucks

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OCTOBER 25, 2018

Southern California Gas Co. The program allows qualified fleet owners the opportunity to try out the latest in heavy-duty natural gas truck technology by test-driving a 12L near-zero truck. Additionally, fleet owners will see the advantages natural gas trucks have over diesel, including lower fuel costs. g/bhp-hr) since 2001.

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ClearFlame Engine Technologies partners with Alto Ingredients to demo ethanol-fueled MCCI in heavy-duty diesels; high efficiency, low emissions

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MAY 18, 2021

By replacing 100% of the petroleum fuel used with decarbonized fuels such as ethanol, ClearFlame’s engine technology significantly reduces greenhouse gas emissions, particulate matter and smog, helping to meet stringent emissions regulations while reducing overall engine cost.

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Mercedes-Benz Trucks launching 3rd generation of OM 471 heavy-duty diesel

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APRIL 8, 2022

For example, the geometry of the piston recess, the injection nozzle design and the parameters of the cylinder head relevant for gas exchange were subject to an extensive optimization process. Newly-developed exhaust gas aftertreatment system. 1; this leads to more efficient combustion with a peak ignition pressure of 250 bar.

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Mercedes begins sales of new 6-cylinder GLE diesel; first SUV in its class to meet Euro 6d

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DECEMBER 20, 2018

Certification in accordance with the Euro 6d standard (RDE stage 2) not prescribed for new models until 1 January 2020 is possible due to measures including extended exhaust gas aftertreatment with an additional underbody SCR catalytic converter including ammonia slip catalyst (ASC) in the underbody.

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Rolls-Royce successfully tests 12-cylinder mtu engine with pure hydrogen

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JANUARY 17, 2023

Rolls-Royce has conducted successful tests of a 12-cylinder gas variant of the mtu Series 4000 L64 engine running on 100% hydrogen fuel. For several months, the mtu gas engine has been undergoing bench testing and continuous improvement in terms of efficiency, performance, emissions and combustion using 100% hydrogen as fuel.

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UK researchers report that alcohols in windshield washer fluid are major unreported source of VOCs emissions from cars, including EVs

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JUNE 8, 2023

The levels of these non-fuel-derived gases will likely remain unchanged, even as more drivers transition from gas-powered to electric vehicles. Cars’ average carbon dioxide emissions have dropped by 25% since the early 2000s, according to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), but this gas only accounts for part of the total.

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Optimized heavy-duty CI engine fueled with DME delivers diesel performance, significantly reduces engine-out emissions

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AUGUST 14, 2023

The engine was also equipped with an electrically driven volumetric pump in the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) path which gives the freedom to set any desired EGR rate, independently from the pressure ratios across the turbocharger. EGR system consisting of an EGR cooler, an electrically driven EGR pump and respective piping.

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Rystad Energy expects strong growth in hydrogen pipelines through 2035

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APRIL 11, 2023

In cases where hydrogen will be shipped (as hydrogen or its derivatives), it will eventually be distributed on land using hydrogen pipelines, which makes transport via pipelines a critical transportation mode for the gas. Europe, with its extensive gas grid, is well placed to make the jump.

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SwRI engineers develop near-zero emissions diesel engine technology; 90% reduction of NOx

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MAY 27, 2020

The low NO x technology developed at SwRI illustrates significant strides toward improving today’s heavy-duty engines and lowering greenhouse gas emissions. These types of simultaneous NO x and greenhouse gas solutions are key to creating sustainable heavy-duty transportation and meeting our public health obligations.

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VW’s 1.0 TSI in the new up! GTI wins International Engine of the Year 2018 award in its category; Euro 6d-TEMP

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JUNE 6, 2018

Exhaust gas after-treatment paired with innovative features inside the engine enables the GTI engine to meet the new EU 6AG (Euro 6d-TEMP) emission standard. After flowing through the turbocharger, the exhaust gas is fed directly into the particulate filter. It also comes with a gasoline particulate filter. TSI in the up!

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ABS grants Alfa Laval the marine industry’s first approval in principle (AIP) for firing boilers with methanol

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DECEMBER 13, 2021

Alfa Laval offers a range of oil-fired and oil and exhaust gas-fired boilers for ships. Focus was therefore placed on securing the same steam output with methanol—despite its lower heat value—as would be the case using oil or gas as fuel.

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Cummins B6.7 Performance Series engine now features stop-start capability

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MAY 5, 2021

This feature also delivers the sociability benefits that contractors are looking for by reducing on-site noise and exhaust emissions. Improving fuel efficiency reduces CO 2 greenhouse gas emissions. The efficient SCR technology means that cooled exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) is not needed on the engine.

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CICERO-led study finds global warming effect of leaked hydrogen almost 12x stronger than CO2

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JUNE 12, 2023

Unlike exhaust from burning coal and gas that contains CO 2 , burning hydrogen emits only water vapor and oxygen. Hydrogen is not a greenhouse gas, but its chemical reactions in the atmosphere affect greenhouse gases such as methane, ozone, and stratospheric water vapor.

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OECD report finds measures needed to curb PM emitted by wear of car parts and road surfaces, including EVs

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DECEMBER 14, 2020

Wear and tear from brakes, tires and road surfaces will soon overtake car exhaust fumes as the leading source of fine particles released into the air by road traffic, according to a new OECD report. Heavy electric vehicles with long-distance batteries could compound the problem even as they slash emissions from engine exhaust.

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New process uses localized surface plasmons for room-temperature conversion of CO2 to CO

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NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and their colleagues have demonstrated a room-temperature method that could significantly reduce carbon dioxide levels in fossil-fuel power plant exhaust, one of the main sources of carbon emissions in the atmosphere.

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First MAN ME-GA Otto-cycle engine completes gas trials

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JULY 17, 2023

MAN Energy Solutions announced that the first ME-GA engine has completed gas trials aboard an LNG carrier built by Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries (HSHI) for Norwegian shipping company, Knutsen OAS Shipping. This successful gas trial is a very important milestone in the development of the ME-GA engine. —Thomas S.

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Bosch to receive €160.7M in funding to support scale-up of solid-oxide fuel cell system production

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JULY 13, 2023

This hotbox is combined with an air and gas supply system, an electronic control unit, and an exhaust system to form an SOFC unit. Bosch’s SOFC can run on fuels such as natural gas and biomethane, which are converted to hydrogen in the fuel cell’s reformer. A hotbox will contain several stacks.

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Mercedes-AMG, Garrett developing 48V electric exhaust gas turbocharger

Mercedes-AMG entry-level SL 43 features electric exhaust gas turbocharger from Formula 1 for the first time in production vehicle

Exhaust and aftertreatment on the Achates ULNOx heavy-duty opposed-piston diesel

New Emissions Analytics study suggests pollution from tire wear now 1,850 times worse than exhaust emissions

Rolls-Royce supplying two mtu gas engines for first LNG-hybrid tugboat

Japan, China researchers develop plasma-assisted MnO2 filter that produces zero-NO2, -SO2 diesel exhaust

New Mercedes-AMG SL 43 features engine with electric exhaust gas turbocharger derived directly from Formula 1

New VW Golf now available to order with natural gas drive

Study finds total greenhouse gas footprint of blue hydrogen “quite high” due to fugitive methane

BorgWarner Exhaust Heat Recovery System for hybrids can improve fuel economy by up to 8.5%

Rheinmetall wins new order worth around €300M for exhaust gas recirculation modules

Volkswagen adds third tank to Polo and Golf natural gas models; new TGI engine for Golf

Volkswagen 2.0 TDI diesel for Euro 6d; SCR twin-dosing

MAN ES reports Tier III exhaust-after-treatment orders for low-speed engines pass 1,000

Vitesco Technologies wins major order for electric heating elements for diesel catalytic converters in 48V MHEVs

Empa and partners exploring DME as fuel with new heavy-duty test engine

New single-atom catalyst removes methane from engine exhaust at lower temperatures, while remaining stable at high temperatures

WinGD and HHI-EMD extend collaboration to develop sustainable two-stroke engine technology

Achates near-zero heavy-duty opposed-piston diesel enters fleet service; compliant with 2027 NOx levels

Toyota Central R&D developing free-piston engine linear generator; envisioning multi-FPEG units for electric drive vehicles

Audi introduces new CNG A3 Sportback

ExxonMobil, FuelCell Energy expand agreement to optimize carbonate fuel cell technology for large-scale carbon capture

SEAT introducing first natural-gas-fueled SUV at Paris show: Arona TGI

Chalmers study finds ship exhaust gas scrubbers responsible for up to 9% of certain hazardous emissions into Baltic Sea

Yamaha and Sumitomo demo on-board thermoelectric generator for CO2 reduction

New Golf Variant TGI natural gas model now available to order; three tanks, more CNG range

Volkswagen introducing new twin-dosing SCR technology across 2.0L Evo diesel lineup; reduces NOx ~80% more

New SoCalGas truck loan program for fleets interested in switching from diesel to near-zero natural gas trucks

ClearFlame Engine Technologies partners with Alto Ingredients to demo ethanol-fueled MCCI in heavy-duty diesels; high efficiency, low emissions

Mercedes-Benz Trucks launching 3rd generation of OM 471 heavy-duty diesel

Mercedes begins sales of new 6-cylinder GLE diesel; first SUV in its class to meet Euro 6d

Rolls-Royce successfully tests 12-cylinder mtu engine with pure hydrogen

UK researchers report that alcohols in windshield washer fluid are major unreported source of VOCs emissions from cars, including EVs

Optimized heavy-duty CI engine fueled with DME delivers diesel performance, significantly reduces engine-out emissions

Rystad Energy expects strong growth in hydrogen pipelines through 2035

SwRI engineers develop near-zero emissions diesel engine technology; 90% reduction of NOx

VW’s 1.0 TSI in the new up! GTI wins International Engine of the Year 2018 award in its category; Euro 6d-TEMP

ABS grants Alfa Laval the marine industry’s first approval in principle (AIP) for firing boilers with methanol

Cummins B6.7 Performance Series engine now features stop-start capability

CICERO-led study finds global warming effect of leaked hydrogen almost 12x stronger than CO2

OECD report finds measures needed to curb PM emitted by wear of car parts and road surfaces, including EVs

New process uses localized surface plasmons for room-temperature conversion of CO2 to CO

First MAN ME-GA Otto-cycle engine completes gas trials

Bosch to receive €160.7M in funding to support scale-up of solid-oxide fuel cell system production

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