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SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Researchers have used a novel near-infrared light imaging technique to capture the first cross-sectional images of carbon dioxide in the exhaust plume of a commercial jet engine. The researchers used their new chemical species tomography setup to capture the first images of carbon dioxide exhaust from a commercial aircraft engine.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

Deployed as part of the Volvo LIGHTS (Low Impact Green Heavy Transport Solutions) project, the Volvo VNR Electric trucks will operate in a pilot project through the end of 2021 to demonstrate the ability for battery-electric trucks to successfully transport goods in DHE’s daily routes. Earlier post.).

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Exhaust cooling starts with the computer-optimized exhaust valve shape and is further enhanced by the integrated exhaust manifold and cylinder head design that uses the same water jacket to lower exhaust gas temperature entering the turbochargers to further improve reliability and performance. In addition to the TSS 2.5

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Tundra Toyota Hybrid Nickel Metal Hydride 418

Green Car Congress

MARCH 6, 2012

Due to small amount of heat generated by high-efficiency engines, heat from both the engine and exhaust is used for heating the interior. In fact it combines full hybrid efficiency, advanced aerodynamics and ultra-lightness. Reduced power consumption. Power consumption in the FT-Bh has been cut to half that of standard B-segment cars.

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Plug-in Hybrid Toyota MPG 317

Green Car Congress

JULY 16, 2020

for XSE grade, which uses a dual-outlet exhaust). Most AWD grades have 202 hp, while the Camry XSE AWD grade has 205 hp with dual exhaust. A variable cooling system, variable oil pump and a cooled exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system all contribute to the engine’s high thermal efficiency and outstanding fuel economy.

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Toyota Hybrid Camry Hybrid Exhaust 400

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 18, 2013

This website, jointly maintained by the US Department of Energy and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), provides information such as official EPA “window label” fuel economy estimates for city, highway, and combined driving for all U.S.-legal legal light-duty vehicles from 1984 to present. Footnotes. [ Thomas, H-L.

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Fuel Economy Economy Fuel MPH 326

Green Car Congress

MAY 19, 2020

These systems simulate real-world exhaust gas conditions to characterize catalyst performance quickly and accurately. SwRI now has six Universal Synthetic Gas Reactor (USGR) systems that characterize catalyst performance and provide the technical information to help clients develop new catalyst technology and materials.

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Exhaust Gas Universal Diesel 243

Green Car Congress

APRIL 21, 2022

The new V8 borrows technology from BMW Motorsport, and features a new exhaust manifold, external oil cooling, and further developed turbocharging. Information on the energy flow can be viewed in the control display no matter which driving position is selected. The 760i xDrive combines the power of the 4.4-liter

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BMW Battery Batteries Electric 446

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APRIL 3, 2012

Sensors that trigger engine malfunction illumination light (MIL) or a fault code when particle emissions exceed a certain threshold downstream of an exhaust diesel particle filter (DPF) will soon be required to meet California Air Resources Board (ARB) and US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on-board diagnostics (OBD) regulations.

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San Antonio Exhaust Emissions Diesel 218

Green Car Congress

MAY 7, 2010

The proposed rule would cover conversions of light-duty vehicles and heavy-duty highway vehicles and engines, and would apply to all clean alternative fuels. Exhaust, Evap, and OBD testing 2. Exhaust and Evap testing + OBD attestation. current calendar year - 1. MY 2009, 2010, 2011 and < useful life mileage. Intermediate age.

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Conversion EPA Fuel Clean Alternative 230

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AUGUST 23, 2021

There is no immediate concern for copper resources, but the average ore grade is declining as higher grade deposits become exhausted. In light of the sheer scale of the hydrogen challenge, several questions demand close consideration. —Palmer et al.

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Solar Hydrogen Emissions Production 459

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 13, 2017

six-piston) light-duty version of its opposed piston engine (OPE) in both diesel- and gasoline-fueled versions. Achates will demonstrate the engine in 2018 in a driveable light-duty truck. The light-duty engine is a “basic” Achates opposed piston 2-stroke engine, said Redon—i.e., liter, 3-cylinder (i.e.,

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Light Engine Power Powered 150

Green Car Congress

JULY 16, 2013

Key features of the GTD engine include its variable valve timing (VVT), dual-loop exhaust gas recirculation (EGR), intercooler integrated in the intake manifold, the common-rail system that now operates at 29,000 psi (2,000 bar) instead of 26,000 psi (1,800 bar), and a new turbocharger. Variable valve timing. Click to enlarge. New EGR system.

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Diesel Exhaust MPH MPG 304

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 19, 2022

ECO: Improves hybrid system efficiency by limiting power in response to light to moderate accelerator pedal input. Brake Hold also comes standard, when engaged it is a convenient technology that reduces driver effort while waiting at a traffic light or while driving in heavy traffic. The 2ZR-FXE 1.8-liter In addition to the TSS 3.0

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Hybrid Toyota Fuel Economy Economy 459

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MAY 4, 2016

A study by researchers from the University of Denver and the University of Puget Sound indicates that high-mileage light-duty fleets contribute higher emissions and emissions share than expected based on their actual numbers in the fleet. In their study, Bishop et al. —Bishop et al. Bishop, Donald H. Stedman, Daniel A. 6b00717.

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Emissions Fleet Light Taxi 150

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JANUARY 13, 2014

liter EcoBoost and design an engine with compact structure and high strength and light weight. All-new aluminum cylinder heads feature water-cooled integrated exhaust manifolds. Intake and exhaust variable cam timing that improves torque while helping lower emissions. We wanted to go further with the 2.7-liter

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F-150 Ford Engine Fuel Economy 329

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DECEMBER 13, 2017

Southwest Research Institute recently opened a new fully automated, multi-fuel burner facility designed to rapidly and cost-effectively age and evaluate exhaust catalyst equipment for a wide range of engines. The ECTO-Lab can simulate lean and stoichiometric exhaust gas conditions utilizing gasoline, diesel, natural gas, or propane fuels.

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Emissions Exhaust Production Gasoline 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 9, 2023

Its BMW TwinPower Turbo technology includes an upgraded turbocharging system with electrically operated blow-off valve and indirect charge air cooling, along with a cross-bank exhaust manifold. Another standout offering in this segment are the 20-inch light-alloy wheels fitted as standard.

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BMW Production Electric Electrical 370

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JUNE 26, 2012

If it then approaches too close to another vehicle, then the driver is alerted via sound and light signals. Blind Spot Information System (BLIS). Blind Spot Information System uses small cameras in each side mirror to detect when a car or motorcycle has entered the driver’s blind spot. Curve Speed Warning was tested by Ford.

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Fuel Volvo Light Europe 231

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

liter unit features a cross-bank exhaust manifold and an optimized oil separation process. This originates from its sports exhaust system featuring electronically controlled, continuously adjustable flaps and hexagonal dual tailpipes arranged one above the other for the first time on a BMW M model. Driver assistance systems.

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BMW PHEV Oil-Sands Cars 259

Green Car Congress

MAY 6, 2013

Since 2010, all Sprinters in the US have been powered by BlueTEC diesel engines, marking the first use of BlueTEC technology, with its selective catalytic reduction (SCR) exhaust aftertreatment system, in the commercial van market here. The two overhead camshafts actuate 16 intake and exhaust valves.

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2014 Diesel Standards Exhaust 306

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OCTOBER 16, 2013

Early versions of direct injection employed a stratified injection strategy which included late fuel injection and charge air motion to produce a stoichiometric air/fuel mixture in the vicinity of the spark plug and, thereby, avoid pumping losses from the need to throttle the engine at light load. —Maricq et al. Click to enlarge.

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Standards Emissions Engine Miles 246

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NOVEMBER 28, 2018

ECO mode: Improves hybrid system efficiency by limiting power in response to light to moderate accelerator pedal input. Brake Hold, when engaged, is a convenient technology that reduces driver effort while waiting at a traffic light or while driving in heavy traffic. Stopping the Corolla Hybrid. The engine. The 2ZR-FXE 1.8-liter

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MPG Hybrid Toyota Auto 306

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DECEMBER 20, 2013

million barrels per day of highway petroleum use (12.5%) by 2020 (compared to the Energy Information Agency (EIA) Annual Energy Outlook (AEO) 2012-projected baseline in 2020 of 11.2 mpg) for light trucks by 2025 (54.5 mpg light duty average, or 4.3 mpg) for light trucks by 2025 (54.5 mpg light duty average, or 4.3

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Vehicles Fuel Economy Carbon Fiber Plug-in 246

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 11, 2014

We then multiplied the sources of electrical energy for power units by adding solar panels and installing an exhaust gas heat energy recovery system based on the Rankine cycle. Renault Trucks has developed a system to recover the waste heat contained in exhaust gases. and distributes it in real time. Waste heat recovery.

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2015 Vehicles Solar Waste 247

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 18, 2018

The modular MES system provides detailed information on the production workflows and consumption data. In order to reduce the solvent emissions as much as possible, the exhaust air flow is purified from the clear coat booths as well as the paint mixing rooms. The results of the tests are visualized using traffic light functions.

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Electric Vehicles Building China Exhaust 170

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 17, 2012

Its technology package includes fast-acting piezo injectors for multiple injection, quick multi-spark ignition, turbocharging, fully variable camshaft adjustment on the inlet and exhaust side, as well as a controlled oil pump. The engine delivers up to 155 kW (211 hp) and 350 N·m (258 lb-ft) of torque. liters per 100 km (40.6

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Gasoline Mercedes Engine 2014 231

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JULY 1, 2010

at traffic lights). Both TDIs are fitted with an SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction) exhaust aftertreatment system. The SCR catalytic converter works together with the additive AdBlue to selectively convert nitrogen oxides (NO x ) in the exhaust gas stream to nitrogen and water. TDI Engines. Combined fuel consumption is 5.71

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MPG Fuel Batteries Battery 210

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JANUARY 19, 2016

In a statement, Opel noted that: As highlighted many times in recent months, we reaffirm that we do not deploy any software that recognizes if the car is undergoing an exhaust emissions test. In addition, Opel announced in December that the company is voluntarily taking the next step to meet future emissions guidelines, both on CO 2 and NO x.

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Emissions Diesel Belgium CO2 150

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AUGUST 20, 2013

The following components were modified or completely redesigned compared to the GTI engine: the cylinder head (together with exhaust valves, valve seats, and springs); pistons; high-pressure injection valves; and turbocharger. This enables optimal control of the charge exchange process for better performance, fuel economy and low emissions.

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Fuel Power Powered Exhaust 220

Green Car Congress

APRIL 20, 2011

The Malibu ECO features GM’s eAssist light electrification technology ( earlier post ), which is engineered to deliver an estimated 26 mpg in city driving and 38 mpg on the highway. Chevrolet Malibu ECO PowerFlow screen. Click to enlarge. Chevrolet has introduced the 2013 Malibu ECO, its most fuel-efficient midsize sedan yet.

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Chevrolet 2013 Lithium Ion Fuel Economy 286

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APRIL 10, 2018

Fuel-efficiency and CO 2 emissions from both EcoBoost gasoline engines are enhanced using Ford’s industry-first cylinder deactivation system for a three-cylinder engine, which can automatically stop one of the engine’s cylinders when full capacity is not needed, such as when coasting or cruising with light demand on the engine. The all-new 1.5-liter

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Fuel Economy Ford Gasoline Diesel 186

Green Car Congress

APRIL 15, 2021

In response to strong demand for electric vehicles, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) expects rebate funds for the statewide Clean Vehicle Rebate Project (CVRP) to be exhausted within 30 days. Electric vehicles (EVs) account for nearly 8% of all light-duty vehicles sold in California. The percentage grew to 38% last year.

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California Cleaning Clean Exhaust 170

Cars That Think

DECEMBER 3, 2021

In much of the world, December is a month of twinkling lights. Whether for religious or secular celebrations, the variety and functionality of lights have exploded in recent years, abetted by cheap and colorful LEDs and compact electronics. But decorative lights aren't new. His tree now boasted 120 lights and more colors.

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Light Kansas City New York Washington 144

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OCTOBER 8, 2015

Global MRV is deploying Firefly technology to measure, report and verify the operations of light- and heavy-duty vehicles operating in normal driving conditions. Patented indirect exhaust flow measurement provides accurate PEMS flow data. Large fleet data set collection. Minimal set-up time. Rapid deployment. Pre-configured formats.

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Emissions Global Legal Exhaust 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

Much of the momentum for the shift originally came from the EU’s directive on mobile air-conditioning systems (MACs), which aims to reduce emissions of specific fluorinated greenhouse gases in the air-conditioning systems fitted to passenger cars (vehicles of category M1) and light commercial vehicles (category N1, class 1).

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International 2009 Legal 2008 225

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APRIL 25, 2017

The Continental Super-Clean Electrified Diesel combines electrification-based engine optimization and an electrically heated catalyst integrated in the exhaust aftertreatment system to achieve a 60% reduction in real-world NONO x x emissions and a simultaneous 2% reduction in CO 2 emissions measured against the baseline Euro 6b vehicle.

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