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Alstom will supply six hydrogen fuel cell trains, with the option for eight more, to FNM (Ferrovie Nord Milano), the main transport and mobility group in the Italian region of Lombardy, for a total amount of approximately €160 million. This zero-emission train emits low levels of noise, with exhaust being only steam and condensed water.
The order marks the company’s first time supplying batteries for motorcoaches and buses in North America. Electric buses also offer the passenger less vibration, less noise, and zero exhaust. Electrification of bus fleets has become a priority in many regions of the world, with nearly 500,000 EV buses now running globally.
Continental has acquired 100% ownership of the exhaust technologies specialist Emitec. Continental already has a comprehensive product portfolio in the field of exhaust-gas aftertreatment and works closely with Emitec. It can use its expertise and customer contacts here to help Fuel Supply gain access to new market segments.
The new version supersedes the J1711 standard originally published in March 1999. Also, the list of standard test procedures addressed in SAE J1711 has been expanded to cover all five major test cycle procedures (UDDS, HFEDS, US06, SC03, and Cold FTP) now being used to evaluate vehicle fuel economy. Earlier post.) Earlier post.)
It is the only diesel engine operating on the road capable of meeting CARB’s 2027 regulation, which requires a 90% reduction in emissions of NO x compared to current standards. The catalyst light-off mode delivers the capability that allows Achates to manage extremely low engine-out NO x and also very high exhaust gas temperatures.
At the IAA in Hanover (Germany), Continental is presenting new solutions for exhaust gas aftertreatment in commercial vehicles. The technologies being shown are designed to help system suppliers and OEMs meet new exhaust emissions standards such as Euro VI (2013) and US10 /Tier4f. SCR development progress. Detlev Schöppe.
Vitesco Technologies, formerly (until September 2019) the Continental Powertrain Division, has won a major contract from an European vehicle manufacturer for the supply of innovative electric heating elements for diesel catalytic converters. This means that the vehicles will be prepared to meet the future extremely stringent Euro 7 standard.
A current research project is working to establish the technical basis for standardization of methanol fuels in Europe. The partners in the “Methanol Standard” project aim to pave way for the certification and market launch of methanol fuels. This applies both to the effect of fuel on metals and plastics used in vehicle construction.
The new MY2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van for the US now features a 2.1L, 4-cylinder diesel with a t-speed automatic transmission as standard. The two overhead camshafts actuate 16 intake and exhaust valves. Charging takes place at all times via a two-stage exhaust-gas turbocharger system. with a variable delivery rate.
At the 2 nd International Conference Automotive 48 V Power Supply Systems , held last week in Düsseldorf, Germany, Controlled Power Technologies (CPT), a major sponsor of the event, together with leading car makers and Tier 1 suppliers, argued the need for an internationally agreed 48V electrical standard. Click to enlarge.
The vehicle meets Euro 6 exhauststandards. Both the exhaust inflow to drive the turbos and the supply of fresh air, plus the channelling of compressed air to the combustion chambers, have been designed to ensure that the three compression units work as a team as effectively as possible at all engine speeds.
KG signed a memorandum of uncerstanding to pursue negotiations relating to joint activities in the development, manufacture, and sale of diesel exhaust-gas treatment systems for off-road vehicles. The complete system would be made up of standardized modules with customized tubing. Robert Bosch GmbH, DEUTZ AG, and J.
BorgWarner has been selected by JCB Power Systems to supply both wastegate and variable turbine geometry (VTG) turbochargers for the new versions of its Dieselmax 4.4-Liter These regulations require up to a 50% reduction in nitrogen oxide (NO x ) emissions compared with previous standards. Liter engines starting in 2012.
Active standards work. During the SAE 2009 World Congress in Detroit, Gary Kissel of General Motors presented an update of hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electric vehicle standards being revised or developed by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Hybrid Standards Committee. by Jack Rosebro. Click to enlarge. J1772: Charging.
Modifications included a DME-adapted high-pressure common rail pump, adapted injectors as well as a low-pressure fuel-supply system able to deliver DME at 10 bar and return the injectors’—as well as the common rail pump—backflows accordingly. Schematic of the experimental setup (not shown: ammonia measurement post-ATS).
Boosted by BorgWarner’s KP39 turbocharger, the inline four-cylinder engine achieves a power output of 154 HP (113 kW) and a maximum torque of 240 N·m (177 lb-ft), providing improved fuel economy compared with its predecessor and helping the engine comply with Euro 5 emissions standards. liter engine.
Cummins will supply 6.7-liter This 118% increase in horsepower and 86% increase in torque have been achieved while also reducing exhaust emissions by 90 percent. Cummins Inc. announced a multiyear extension of its current agreement with Chrysler Group LLC. Cummins has produced over 1.7 Project partners include Chrysler and BP.
This work dispels the myth that low carbon vehicles simply displace emissions from the exhaust to other sources. For a current standard mid-sized gasoline ICE (internal combustion engine) vehicle, the embedded carbon in production will be around 5.6tCO 2 e, around three quarters of which is the steel in the vehicle glider. production.
The Silverado and Sierra will be available in standard and long box, with either two- or four-wheel drive. The Vortec engine features hardened exhaust valves and hardened intake and exhaust valve seats. Bosch supplies the fuel injection system.
BorgWarner is supplying the three-stage turbocharging technology for BMW’s M Performance diesel engine. For effective and efficient boost pressure, the exhaust flow and the supply of fresh air is regulated with maximum precision. Earlier post.) Compared with the 3.0-liter kW per liter of displacement compared with 75.2
Eberspaecher Exhaust Technology International GmbH and China Yuchai International Limited will form a joint venture company: Eberspaecher Yuchai Exhaust Technology. The JV Company will produce and sell exhaust emission control systems for Chinese commercial vehicles to meet the highest domestic emission standard, China National 6.
Researchers at the Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials (KIMM) have developed a new hybrid reactor for automotive exhaust aftertreatment that combines plasma and a honeycomb-structured monolith catalyst resulting in an enhanced synergistic effect of low-temperature catalytic activity. catalyst reactor. Credit: ACS, Kang et al.
A new fuel supply system with faster injectors is capable of multiple injections in rapid succession. Today, MultiJet II engines fully comply with the Euro 5 standard and use low viscosity lubricant oil to minimize friction. MultiJet on Fiat 500L Living is a second-generation MultiJet engine.
With a new DC/DC converter, the heating discs of the electrically heated EMICAT catalyst ( earlier post ) can now also be supplied with electricity in high-voltage vehicles. If it is required and restarted, the exhaust flow is also cold at first—possibly too cold to convert pollutant gases in the catalyst.
The new Duramax engine is Euro-4 compliant and can be upgraded to meet Euro-5, -6 and US emission standards. The new Duramax engine uses an electric EGR valve for greater precision and a larger EGR cooler to further reduce recirculated exhaust gas temperature. The new Duramax 2.8-liter liter and 2.8-liter 2,000 bar common rail system.
Certification to the waste fuel emissions standard by the California Air Resources Board (ARB) makes approved technologies such as the CR200 much easier to site in California; often avoiding any local air permitting at all, according to the company.
As described in a paper presented at the 35 th International Vienna Motor Symposium in May, with the advent of the new Euro VI emissions standard, Mercedes-Benz made a decision to develop a new engine program based on the new model series of the OM93x diesel engine. Placement of M936NGT in the FEV scatter band for large bore engines.
The engine in the H5 also utilizes BorgWarner’s self-regulating glow plugs and exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valves. liter Hover/Haval H5 sports-utility vehicle (SUV). This marks the first use of these systems in China. The turbocharged diesel engine will also be available in the light commercial vehicle and medium car segment soon.
BorgWarner is supplying its latest exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) cooler for Renault’s 1.6-liter BorgWarner’s advanced EGR cooler with integrated hybrid tube technology helps improve fuel economy up to 3% while helping to achieve upcoming Euro 6 emissions standards.
BorgWarner will supply variable turbine geometry (VTG) turbochargers to boost John Deere Power Systems Interim Tier 4/Stage III B PowerTech PVX and PowerTech PSX 4.5L, 6.8L These regulations require up to a 50% reduction in nitrogen oxide (NO x ) emissions compared with previous standards. Click to enlarge.
The Kamsarmax vessel is equipped with a fuel gas supply system (FGSS) and IMO Type-C LNG tank, meaning LNG fuel can be used and stored with limited impact on cargo capacity. Regulations on exhaust emissions from ships are becoming stricter and the demand for compliant ships is increasing. LR has awarded Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co.,
Individual drive mode: individual customization of the drive, transmission, AMG DYNAMICS, chassis, steering and exhaust system. The recuperation power is very low and only serves to maintain the vehicle's power supply. four-cylinder engine and electric exhaust-gas turbocharger. E PERFORMANCE with 2.0L
Standard on LT and RST trims, the new engine delivers an SAE-certified 310 horsepower and 348 lb-ft (472 N·m) of torque—22% more torque than the 4.3L An integrated exhaust manifold that is part of the cylinder head assembly and recovers exhaust heat for faster engine and transmission warmup, with quicker turbo response.
Alstom will supply two H3 hybrid shunting locomotives for Audi’s freight transport. The diesel generator meets the requirements of exhaust gas standard stage IIIB1. The automotive manufacturer will use the shunting locomotives to reorganize its factory traffic in Ingolstadt.
Studies have found that despite meeting more stringent regulatory standards for exhaust emissions during type approval, many vehicles equipped with selective catalytic reduction (SCR) systems have significantly elevated emissions of NO x during in-use driving—particularly when operating in urban traffic.
BorgWarner has been selected to supply turbochargers and exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valves for various cars and light commercial vehicles manufactured by First Automotive Works (FAW), China’s oldest and largest vehicle manufacturer, beginning in 2010. BorgWarner is also supplying the EGR valve for the 3.0-liter liter and 2.0-liter
An actuator in the exhaust system, as fitted to the first SQ5 TDI, gives the V6 a sonorous sound. This offers the advantage since exhaust gas cleaning responds more quickly. The exhaust manifold benefits from improved insulation; the exhaust gas reaches the optimum temperature more quickly after a cold start. liters (0.2
Power consumption of the standard i7 xDrive60 is 19.6 – 18.4 VR9 stands for the vehicle resistance class according to which a special protection vehicle is certified under the VPAM (Vereinigung der Prüfstellen für angriffshemmende Materialien und Konstruktionen) BRV (Bullet Resistant Vehicles) 2009 standard. Earlier post.) kWh/100 km.
High-efficiency exhaust-gas recirculation (EGR) cooler (which also benefits emissions compliance). The diesel engine’s block has been modified to accommodate a heater, which is standard equipment in Canada and optional in the US. The diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) is integrated with heated lines to protect the system from freezing.
The engines, which are capable of operation on green methanol and conventional fuel-oil, represent the first order for the G80 bore size; they will also feature MAN Energy Solutions’ proprietary EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation) systems. —Thomas S.
Both gasoline engine series have low-friction cylinder walls and a particulate filter as standard. The fuel tank has a capacity of 43 liters as standard, with a 51-liter tank optionally available. Further advantages include the semi-integrated intake and exhaust manifolds, which allow compact construction.
This applies to all standard biofuels such as HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil) and FAME (Fatty Acid Methyl Ester) fuels up to a content of 100%. MAN Energy Solutions’ MAN 175D engine is formally approved for operation on biofuels, effective immediately. The engine itself does not require any technical adjustments, following the announcement.
These will equip its trucks when the new standard becomes compulsory in January 2014 (January 2013 for new homologations). Injection is based on a common rail system, which offers the main advantage of supplying extremely accurate and high pressure injection, even at low engine speeds. Euro VI-compliant DTI 11. Click to enlarge.
kW supply which reduces to four hours if a 6.6 kW/32-amp supply is used. This takes advantage of the vehicle’s typical stop/start city driving modes, while Hill Start Assist is fitted as standard, holding the vehicle for two seconds after the footbrake is released to allow smooth starting.
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