Green Car Congress

JULY 14, 2014

The intake ports that feed the combustion chambers, as well as the D-shaped exhaust ports, are designed for excellent high-rpm airflow. The exhaust ports are also designed for greater flow. The engine block was developed with math-based tools and data acquired in GM’s racing programs, and provides a light, rigid foundation.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 20, 2011

The recent SAE High Efficiency IC Engine Symposium, SAE 2011 World Congress, and the DOE 2011 Hydrogen and Fuel Cells and Vehicle Technologies Programs Annual Merit Review, together provided a comprehensive overview of major research progress in the area. Source: Gurpreet Singh, SAE High Efficiency IC Engines Symposium. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

The National Academies have released a third review of the 21 st Century Truck Partnership (21CTP); the review follows the Phase 1 and Phase 2 reviews by the National Research Council in 2008 and 2012 ( earlier post ) and assesses the progress the partnership has made. A pathway to achieve 55% is being developed.

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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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The Truth About Cars

MARCH 20, 2025

The back of the X3 M50 looks a lot more substantial than the regular X3 because we have a bigger lower bumper and we have quad exhaust on here. It changes the screen, it changes the ambient lighting. We have some ambient lighting here, cool door handle, our memory seating here, lock and unlock, and our vent control here as well.

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BMW South Carolina Light SUV 57

Green Car Congress

MARCH 26, 2015

—Michael Ruth, Director/Technical Project Leader, Advanced Light-Duty. A dual loop Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system with both low- and high-pressure circuits and switchable valve timing improve light load emissions output and allow for increased power density of the engine. Cummins Inc. Langenderfer, D., and Ruth, M.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

The EEA report ‘ Electric vehicles from life cycle and circular economy perspectives ’ reviews current evidence on electric cars’ impacts on climate change, air quality, noise and ecosystems, compared with conventional cars. —“Electric vehicles from life cycle and circular economy perspectives”. g CO 2 /km) since 2012.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 25, 2015

A team of engineers from GM Powertrain, Ford and FCA have published a detailed review of how to estimate the engine efficiency benefits of higher octane fuel—e.g., fuel with higher ethanol content—for part- and full-load operation for different engine types and fuel assumptions.

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e plug-in hybrid test drive review GLC 350e: A convenient fast-charge mode, at a price I picked up the GLC just as a flurry or two fell out of a gray skynever a good sign in Atlanta, the city too busy to plow. Its the same line we harp on with every PHEV review: You must plug it in for it to make sense.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 11, 2011

Source: Hitachi Review. GM’s eAssist light electrification system—currently offered as the base powertrain in the full-sized 2012 Buick LaCrosse and offered on the 2012 Buick Regal—uses a 115V, 0.5 Input and output power characteristics of 2nd and 3rd generations. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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Baua Electric

MARCH 9, 2025

Further back, the broad tailgate and classy vertical rear LED light clusters are complemented by a purposeful rear bumper whose integrated step provided easy access to the bed. The Tundras electro-hydraulic steering is light yet feelsome offering just over three turns from lock to lock. The turning circle is expectedly large at 15.0m

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 23, 2011

The National Research Council (NRC) last week released a pre-publication version of its second report reviewing the 21 st Century Truck Partnership (21CTP). The Phase 2 review follows on the original NRC Phase 1 review of the Partnership conducted in 2007 and resulting in a report issued in 2008. Background. Earlier post.).

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Baua Electric

MARCH 19, 2025

The new design language of the BMW X3 sees Australian models feature a large split kidney grille with BMW Iconic Glow contour lighting as standard equipment. BMWs signature twin headlights with new L-shaped light elements flank the grille, the units incorporating adaptive LED technology with matrix high beam and blue design detailing.

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BMW Petrol 2000 Light 40

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 11, 2014

GMZ Energy and its partners are on track to deliver a 1 kW thermoelectric generator (TEG) for the Bradley Fighting Vehicle as well as to design and to integrate a light-duty vehicle TEG into a Honda Accord as part of a DOE-funded project. Click to enlarge. down-speeding, downsized engine, etc.),

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

Our week of driving the Cruze Diesel bore that out; realized city fuel consumption, especially on a daily low-speed route of queuing at intersections, stop signs, stop lights, and chugging up hills (all with air-conditioning on), fell well short of the EPA estimate for the Cruze diesel. A variable-nozzle turbocharger broadens the 2.0L

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 22, 2017

ICCT’s paper builds on the modeling and peer-reviewed research underlying the Technical Assessment Report produced by the EPA and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) as part of a midterm review of the fuel-economy regulation. —Nic Lutsey, ICCT program director and the lead author of the paper.

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EV Central

JUNE 28, 2024

2024 Tesla Cybertruck review: First drive of the garish, childish, outlandish truck that Elon built 2024 Porsche Macan review: First drive of one of the most important new electric cars of the year But that’s not all that’s new. It’s faster, louder and safer, plus there’s better suspension, better braking and a louder exhaust.

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The Truth About Cars

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Even the fake-exhaust system sounded good at part throttle is it throttle in an EV? In fact, I found myself enjoying the R/T best in cruise mode, fake exhaust banished. Dodges fake exhaust sounds better on the Scat Pack in just about all situations, but should you want to cruise in silence, you can. Hold on and steer.

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Dodge Exhaust Arizona Phoenix 109

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 21, 2009

On 15 Sep, NHTSA and the US EPA proposed a joint rulemaking on fuel economy and greenhouse gas emissions for light duty vehicles: an average new car 34.1 Three of the NHTSA scenarios for penetration of technologies for light trucks for MY 2016. Data: Preliminary Regulatory Impact Analysis. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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The Truth About Cars

APRIL 29, 2024

Instead, I struggled to make this beast fit into urban parking spaces and alleyways while seemingly watching the fuel gauge march from full to empty just during the amount of time it takes to be stopped at a red light. The exhaust drowns it out, after all. I mean, 700 horsepower and 640 lb-ft of torque cures a lot of ills.

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F-150 Ford MPG Carbon Fiber 104

The Truth About Cars

APRIL 16, 2024

That means fake exhaust sounds, paddle shifting for the “gears”, the whole works. I am generally skeptical of fake exhaust sounds when it comes to EVs, but on track, this application sounded pretty good. You even feel the shifts in your derriere, and there’s a handy light in the dash that comes on when you hit the “rev limiter”.

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Hyundai Light All-Electric Exhaust 109

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 14, 2013

A team at Sandia National Laboratories recently proposed conceptual models for a specific subset of low-temperature combustion regimes: low-load, single-injection, partially premixed compression ignition (PPCI LTC) conditions that are diluted by exhaust-gas recirculation (EGR) to oxygen concentrations in the range of 10–15%. Musculus et al.

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Diesel Fuel Pollution Emissions 210

Green Car Congress

JUNE 18, 2015

Initially configured to simulate heavy duty truck applications, the 20 kW e system can be scaled down to 3 kW e for light duty trucks and passenger cars. By providing physical test results to validate simulation tools, the data will allow Libertine to model specific customer applications with high confidence. 2013.01.028. 2013.03.040.

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The Truth About Cars

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

It was quiet when coasting/cruising/using electric motivation only, but passing or pushing hard away from a stop light will interrupt conversation or force you to turn up your tunes. This trim drops the black roof rails and exhaust pipes. The gas engine just doesn't sound pleasant or smooth when you dig into the throttle.

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Mazda Hybrid MPG Exhaust 109

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 10, 2009

Additionally, suggested one of the speakers, advanced SIDI (spark-ignited, direct-injection) engines can take light-duty market share back from diesels in Europe based on the same trends. Tim Johnson, from Corning, in his review of diesel emission control technology at the conference, started as is his practice by a quick regulatory review.

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EV Central

JANUARY 23, 2023

Read on for our BMW i7 review. Outside you can expect giant 21-inch alloys, Swarovski crystal front lights which dance a happy little jig when you start the car up, an illuminated grille, a panoramic glass roof and roller sunblinds for the rear windows. It’s the pinnacle of the BMW family , and it both looks and drives like it.

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EV Central

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

READ MORE: 2024 GWM Tank 700 PHEV review: 385kW/800Nm 4×4 LandCruiser rival READ MORE: GWM set to launch raft of PHEV Haval, Tank and Cannon models Anyway, just before announcing the Cannon Alpha PHEV would land here late in Q1 of 2025, GWM offered EVCentral a quick test drive in a pre-production left-hand-drive version. seconds to 100km/h.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

A long exhaust stroke then extracts maximum efficiency. The expansion ratio on the exhaust stroke is much higher than the effective compression ratio; the longer expansion provides extra power to the crankshaft and extracts more energy from the combusted fuel. Tony Lewin “Transformative Technology”, Ricardo Quarterly Review Q3 2016.

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The Truth About Cars

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

The oversized chrome exhaust tips sit neatly within the Enclave’s bumper but hang a tad low for my liking. The power retracting cover works well to block out light. The Enclave’s rear showcases an attractive skinny taillight assembly framing the new three-shield logo. Though I wished it was wider and longer. There is no knob.

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Buick MPG SUV Oregon 113

The Truth About Cars

JULY 25, 2023

That said – this review will be as honest and fair as possible. For other options, such as accessing quiet mode for the exhaust or setting up auxiliary gauges, you’ll need to press a button marked with a prancing pony in order to work the menus. Both cars are available with active exhaust, a Performance Pack, and magnetic ride.

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The Truth About Cars

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

That means the N Line is just an appearance package that includes 19-inch alloy wheels, dual exhaust tips, a unique spoiler, red accents for the seats, sport seats, Bose audio, aluminum pedals, scuff plates, and black mirrors. The rear brake light integrates into the spoiler and there is black molding around the bottom.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 9, 2013

The UK’s Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership (LowCVP) commissioned the review of the air quality impacts arising from the recent rapid increase in the number of low carbon buses in the UK, a result of subsidies provided through the Government’s Green Bus Funds. —“Air Quality Emissions Impacts of Low CO 2 Technology for Buses”.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 4, 2009

ARB estimates that motorcycles produce up to 15 times the emissions per mile as the average new car or light-duty truck. The 2006 review also found that on average, major manufacturer motorcycles certified for sale in California in 2006 achieved emissions of 0.87 —2006 Review. Background. g/km HC+NO x.

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The Truth About Cars

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

A new frontal light bar has also been added on all but the base model and a similar treatment has been given to the rear of the vehicle, with a single tail lamp (see: heckblende) across the back. This not only improves driving enjoyment but also safety. Power delivery is decidedly very turbo. liter turbo. Owners receive a 10.3-inch

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 17, 2015

This level of control should result in an an extreme reduction of precious metal usage in automotive exhaust catalysts and/or fuel cells, said Dr. Yoshihide Watanabe, program manager of the Quantum Controlled Catalysis Program at the FRC. A few studies have focused on quantum effects on the catalytic properties of size-controlled clusters.

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The Truth About Cars

DECEMBER 8, 2023

inch screens for instruments and infotainment, navigation, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Burmester audio, the MBUX infotainment system, power-folding side mirrors, interior ambient lighting, heated and cooled front seats, dual-zone climate control, and a panoramic sunroof. Standard features included the dual 12.3-inch

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Mercedes Carbon Fiber Fuel Economy Price 103

Green Car Congress

MAY 9, 2013

Liquid air offers significant potential benefits as a future energy vector, both for use in light duty propulsion and as an enabler for other promising low carbon powertrain innovations, particularly waste heat harvesting. High efficiency internal combustion engine. The Dearman engine. Compressed air vs. liquid air. Policy recommendations.

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