[HTML][HTML] Evolution of European light-duty vehicle CO2 emissions based on recent certification datasets

A Chatzipanagi, J Pavlovic, MA Ktistakis… - … Research Part D …, 2022 - Elsevier
A new vehicle testing procedure (WLTP-Worldwide Light duty vehicle Test Procedure) was
introduced in the European Union (EU) in 2017. In order to examine its actual impact on CO …

Understanding the origins and variability of the fuel consumption gap: Lessons learned from laboratory tests and a real-driving campaign

J Pavlovic, G Fontaras, M Ktistakis… - Environmental Sciences …, 2020 - Springer
Background Divergence in fuel consumption (FC) between the type-approval tests and real-
world driving trips, known also as the FC gap, is a well-known issue and Europe is preparing …

[HTML][HTML] How accurately can we measure vehicle fuel consumption in real world operation?

J Pavlovic, G Fontaras, S Broekaert, B Ciuffo… - … Research Part D …, 2021 - Elsevier
European Union (EU) regulations setting CO 2 emission standards for light-duty (LDV) and
heavy-duty vehicles (HDVs) require the Commission to monitor in-use fuel consumption …

De-NOx characteristics of HC-SCR system employing combined Ag/Al2O3 and CuSn/ZSM-5 catalyst

K Lee, B Choi, C Kim, C Lee, K Oh - Journal of Industrial and Engineering …, 2021 - Elsevier
Abstract The combination of Ag/Al 2 O 3 and CuSn/ZSM-5 on catalytic performance was
investigated for selective catalytic reduction of NOx by H 2-assisted C 3 H 6. The Ag loading …

Which factor contributes more to the fuel consumption gap between in-laboratory vs. real-world driving conditions? An independent component analysis

P Fan, H Yin, H Lu, Y Wu, Z Zhai, L Yu, G Song - Energy Policy, 2023 - Elsevier
A widening vehicle fuel consumption gap has been found between in-laboratory and real-
world driving conditions, which can undermine policy-making concerning energy saving and …

How much energy does a car need on the road?

L Küng, T Bütler, G Georges, K Boulouchos - Applied Energy, 2019 - Elsevier
A car often requires more energy when driven in daily operation than indicated by the
manufacturer. This paper presents a model to derive this real-world energy demand for a …

[HTML][HTML] Developing an optimal sampling design to monitor the vehicle fuel consumption gap

MA Ktistakis, J Pavlovic, G Fontaras - Science of the Total Environment, 2022 - Elsevier
Monitoring the fuel consumption gap between official and real-world measurements is of
great interest to policy makers and researchers. This study explores how sampling methods …

Impacts of Extreme Ambient Temperatures and Road Gradient on Energy Consumption and CO2 Emissions of a Euro 6d-Temp Gasoline Vehicle

B Giechaskiel, D Komnos, G Fontaras - Energies, 2021 - mdpi.com
The EU aims to substantially reduce its greenhouse gas emissions in the following decades
and achieve climate neutrality by 2050. Better CO2 estimates, particularly in urban …

Simulation of the operation of a spark ignition engine fueled with various biofuels and its contribution to technology management

K Tucki, R Mruk, O Orynycz, A Wasiak, K Botwińska… - Sustainability, 2019 - mdpi.com
Economic progress, development of transport, production of new cars, production of more
and more energy, and the combustion of fossil fuels are causing huge changes that are …

Toxicity of Exhaust Fumes (CO, NOx) of the Compression-Ignition (Diesel) Engine with the Use of Simulation

K Tucki, R Mruk, O Orynycz, K Botwińska, A Gola… - Sustainability, 2019 - mdpi.com
Nowadays more and more emphasis is placed on the protection of the natural environment.
Scientists notice that global warming is associated with an increase of carbon dioxide …