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with technologies such as direct fuel injection, variable valve timing, exhaust-driven turbochargers, brake energy regeneration and Auto Start Stop function—about 60% of the generated energy is still lost, half of it being exhaust heat, with the remaining half as heat absorbed by the engine cooling system. Click to enlarge.
Starting from a energy-based powertrain simulation model validated on experimental data from the PHEV, the researchers conducted a first- and second-law analysis to identify the potential for engine waste heat recovery, considering a variety of driving cycles and assuming the vehicle operating in charge-sustaining (HEV) mode.
The European Union-funded PowerDriver project—a two-year, €3-million (US$4-million) research project initiated in February 2012 to turn exhaust gas waste heat into electricity using thermoelectric generator (TGEN) technology—has completed simulation work on on a potential automotive application.
Start-up Enogia and IFP Energies nouvelles (IFPEN) are forming a strategic partnership for the joint development and marketing of a range of Rankine technologies to convert heat into electricity. The innovation is based on the use of highly efficient micro-turbines capable of producing 5 to 100 kW of electricity.
The engine of the quasi-monovalent drive system is powered primarily with CNG (Compressed Natural Gas), but can also run on gasoline. The Golf TGI is also equipped with a gasoline tank with a useful capacity of 9 liters (2.4 Driving in CNG mode produces around 25% fewer carbon emissions than with gasoline.
Its turbocharger with variable turbine geometry makes optimal use of the exhaust gas energy for early and harmonious torque development. This is supplemented by the additional range offered by the reserve gasoline tank with a net usable volume of 9 liters (2.4 The A3 Sportback 30 g-tron 1.5 lb-ft) of torque between 1,400 and 4,000 rpm.
GMZ Energy, a market leader in the development of high-temperature thermoelectric generation (TEG) solutions, has successfully demonstrated a 1,000W TEG designed for diesel engine exhaust heat recapture in a Bradley Fighting Vehicle. Fuel Efficiency Thermoelectrics Vehicle Systems Waste Heat Recovery' Earlier post.) Click to enlarge.
A recently completed European project coordinated by Centro Ricerche Fiat (CRF) demonstrated the technical feasibility of a Bi 2 Te 3 -based thermoelectric generator (TEG) for waste heat recovery for application to a diesel light-duty truck (LDT). Spark plasma sintering uses an electric current to heat the sample and to activate sintering.
the criteria pollutants and CO 2 that emerge with the exhaust from the tailpipe. However, there is more than 15 years of research showing that the contribution of non-exhaust primary particles to the total traffic generated primary particles is significant in urban areas. Further, a 2013 review by Denier van der Gon et al. Background.
In this study, BMW focused on Rankine A (exhaust gas only) and Rankine B (exhaust gas and coolant). BMW is exploring two pathways for waste heat recovery in vehicles: one thermoelectric, the other thermodynamic. System A used exhaust gas only as the heat source; System B used exhaust gas and coolant.
Among the projects discussed were reducing cold starts; using waste heat for different heating applications in the car; and a new implementation of a thermoelectric generator (TEG) for waste heat recovery. Heating with waste heat. Encapsulating the engine for heat retention. Click to enlarge. No more cold starts.
A spinout from Warwick University (UK), Sorption Energy , is commercializing vehicle air conditioning systems based on waste heat-driven adsorption heat pump technology developed by Professor Robert Critoph and his team at University of Warwick School of Engineering. kW with 2-kW peaks. Part 1: Conceptual and Embodiment Design.
Toyota Motor Corporation has developed a new series of fuel-efficient gasoline engines that achieve improved thermal efficiency. Use of the Atkinson cycle provides an increased expansion ratio and reduces waste heat through a high compression ratio (13.5), resulting in superior thermal efficiency. Click to enlarge. Low friction.
In addition to the debut of the 2011 Sonata Hybrid ( earlier post ), Hyundai unveiled its first four-cylinder turbocharged gasoline direct-injection (GDI) engine with the Sonata 2.0T A twin-scroll turbo recovers even more energy from the exhaust than a single-scroll turbocharger thanks to a divided manifold.
Included in the 34 FY2010 SBIR Phase I awards are the following biofuel and emissions-reduction projects: Technology Specialists, “Thermochemical Biofuels Production from Biomass Waste Materials”, $70,000. This project will develop and evaluate a new process for converting biomass waste into diesel fuel.
The successful design, research and teamwork resulted in the Mercedes-Benz PU106A Hybrid Power Unit, which has not only been the dominant powertrain in this first season under the new Formula One rules, but is also arguably among the most thermally efficient gasoline powertrains ever produced, with a claimed thermal efficiency of greater than 40%.
The Ricardo-led Advanced Diesel Electric Powertrain (ADEPT) project will apply 48V “intelligent electrification” concepts, mild hybridization and waste heat recovery in a Ford Focus diesel demonstrator. In 2011, the HyBoost team reported that the HyBoost demonstrator was achieving comparable performance to the conventional 2.0L
The largest single award ($10 million) goes to Delphi Automotive Systems to further the development of its Gasoline Direct-Injection Compression Ignition (GDCI) low-temperature combustion technology ( earlier post ) that provides high thermal efficiency with low NO x and PM emissions. developing beyond Li-ion battery technologies. Eaton Corp.
Joule’s Helioculture platform uses engineered microorganisms directly and continuously to convert sunlight and waste CO 2 into infrastructure-ready fuels, including ethanol and hydrocarbons (n-alkanes) that serve as the essential chemical building blocks for diesel. Marlon Matthäus, “ Tankful Encounter ,” Encounter.online, January 2014.
liter, 98 hp (73 kW) VVT-i gas engine, a 60 kW (80 hp) electric motor, a generator, a high performance NiMH battery, a power control unit, and a power split device which employs a planetary gear set to combine and re-allocate power from the engine, electric motor and generator according to operational requirements.
Volkswagen is also highlighting its spectrum of efficiency and electrification solutions all the way to further optimized battery-powered propulsion as in the new e-Golf and the coming new MEB-based electric vehicles exemplified by its series of I.D. Partially and fully electric drive systems form a key pillar of our drive system strategy.
Hyundai Motor is showcasing two new turbocharged gasoline direct injected (T-GDI) engines at the Paris Motor Show 2014. liter T-GDI is the first of a new generation of small turbocharged gasoline engines, offering enhanced performance, driving pleasure and efficiency. New engines and transmission. Click to enlarge. liter and 1.4-liter
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!,
Hyundai’s first diesel-electric hybrid powertrain uses the new U2 1.7-liter The i-flow is a test bed for new energy harvesting ideas, ranging from flexible solar panel roofing to a thermo-electric generator. Another technique introduced in collaboration with BASF is thermoelectric waste heat recovery. liter Kappa gasoline and 1.7-liter
in electric vehicles (PEVs). Advanced Power Electronics and Electric Motors for Electric Traction Drives. The components to enable electric drive vehicles must be more affordable. Electric drive components must be reliable and provide long vehicle service equal to or better than conventional petroleum powered vehicles.
This project will enable diesel-like efficiency and increased maximum power output in a gasoline engine by using a secondary fuel to suppress engine knock under high load. Advanced cells and design technology for electric drive batteries. Advanced power electronics and electric motor (PEEM) technology. General Electric.
bar) is achieved by applying high- or low-pressure exhaust-gas recirculation loops. liter, 3-cylinder based on the Opel Ecotec Compact run on natural gas; a 25 kW electrical machine; and an additional clutch between the two. By adding an exhaust gas turbocharger to the base 1.0L Operation at high loads (13.5 <
liter MINI TwinPower Turbo in-line gasoline engine. In addition, MINI will introduce electrically adjustable dampers for the first time. They also comply with exhaust standard EU6. The maximum speed of all new gasoline engines is 6,500 rpm. The 100 kW/134 bhp 1.5-liter Click to enlarge.
A new, gasoline direct-injected (GDI) Ecotec 2.0L Rotocast aluminum cylinder head with sodium-filled exhaust valves. Rotocast aluminum cylinder head with sodium-filled exhaust valves. The exhaust valves have sodium-filled stems that promote valve cooling. New Ecotec 2.0L Click to enlarge. Forged steel crankshaft.
In terms of powertrain technologies, Renault focused on the introduction of new technologies for internal combustion engines and conventional transmissions, as well as outlining its commitment to electric powertrains. New TCe gasoline engine family. Low pressure EGR (exhaust gas recirculation). Variable swirl technology.
VTP seeks projects in the following areas: Electric Drive Vehicle Batteries. Exhaust Aftertreatment Materials. In order of priority, low temperature exhaust after-treatment catalysts are needed for the reduction of Oxides of Nitrogen (NO x ), Carbon Monoxide (CO), or unburned hydrocarbons (HCs) from internal combustion engines.
CPT electric VTES installed in AVL demonstrator. Controlled Power Technologies (CPT) and AVL List GmbH (AVL) have developed a gasoline engine that retains all the traditional cost, weight, NVH refinement and emission benefits as well as the fun-to-drive factor, while reducing CO 2 levels to that of an equivalent diesel powertrain.
A choice of four BMW TwinPower Turbo technology engines will be available for the new BMW 3 Series Sedan from launch, including two optimized diesel engines and, on the gasoline side, the familiar six-cylinder unit and a new-generation four-cylinder engine in the 328i offering substantially reduced fuel consumption and emissions.
The areas of interest outlined in the notice of intent (NOI) fall into two broad categories: technologies to advance plug-in electric vehicles; and technologies to improve fuel efficiency, including dual-fuel, fuel properties (e.g., Reducing the cost of electric drive systems from $30/kW to $8/kW. million barrels per day); and.
of the energy output of the fuel is used to actually move the car; the rest is wasted. Of the energy output of fuel in a car engine, 33% is spent in exhaust, 29% in cooling and 38% in mechanical energy, of which friction losses account for 33% and air resistance for 5%. With current technology, only 21.5% million TJ/a.
At the IAA in Frankfurt, Hyundai Motor is showcasing two new turbocharged gasoline direct injected (T-GDI) engines. T-GDI powerplants are part of a new generation of small turbocharged gasoline engines within the Hyundai engine line-up. Hyundai Motor’s new downsized 1.0 T-GDI and 1.4 The new Kappa 1.0-liter
After removing all the gasoline based components from the car, my garage was pretty full of stuff. Left is power steering fluid, center is coolant and right is contaminated gasoline with bits of everything in it. Fortunately, Portland has a great city recycling program and they take home hazardous waste for free (up to five gallons).
Low cobalt active cathode materials for next-generation electric vehicle batteries. Plug-in electric drive vehicle extreme fast charging research. Solutions may incorporate localized energy storage or electricity generation schemes, but should strive to keep both installation and operations costs low.
In addition to its twin turbos, the new eight-cylinder unit—known internally as the M 157—features gasoline direct injection with spray-guided combustion and twin turbochargers. AMG has developed a 5.5-liter The new AMG 5.5-liter AMG combines this spray-guided combustion with twin turbochargers.
This quality control device will help to drive down the costs of fuel cells by reducing waste and improving the process efficiency of roll-to-roll manufacturing of polymer electrolyte membranes. ICE Ignition Using Transient Plasma Acceleration Lean-burn gasoline engines have trouble reliably igniting gasoline and air mixtures.
Due to the relatively low efficiencies for growing dedicated biomass for transportation fuel and the limited availability of SAW [sustainably available waste] biomass, there is a need to critically examine the amount of liquid fuel that can be produced from a given quantity of biomass. We have focused here on thermochemical routes.
In addition to providing the heat for system processes, the CHP generator will provide 7.5MW of green electricity. The anaerobic digester is fed the waste from the distillation process and the wastes from 2,000 dairy cattle and 10,000 beef cattle being raised on the site. gasoline would need to be greater than $2.80/gallon
Techrules, a new China-based automotive R&D company, made its global debut at the 2016 Geneva International Motor Show with the unveiling of a Turbine-Recharging Electric Vehicle (TREV) series hybrid system applied in a 6-motor, all-wheel drive supercar concept. The battery powers the motors that drive the wheels. Earlier post.).
We can visibly see them emitting more pollution than vehicles equipped with gasoline engines, though Europe had previously championed diesels as the cleaner option and even subsidized them due to diesel emitting less carbon dioxide. Viewed from an emissions standpoint, it’s hard to make a case for diesel motors.
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