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Study estimates 6% of lung cancer deaths in US and UK attributable to diesel exhaust

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In 2012, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), which is part of the World Health Organization (WHO), classified diesel engine exhaust (DEE) as carcinogenic to humans (Group 1). Earlier post.). —Vermeulen et al. Roel Vermeulen, Debra T. Diesel Emissions Health'

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Fiat introducing new 2-cylinder 0.9L Turbo TwinAir in 2014 MiTo mini

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The gasoline engine delivers 105 hp (72 kW) at 5500 rpm and maximum torque of 145 N·m (107 lb-ft) at 2000 rpm/min, with combined cycle fuel consumption of 4.2 JTDM), all from Fiat Powertrain, will be available at launch. Fiat is introducing a new two-cylinder 0.9 l/100 km (56 mpg US ), equivalent to 99 g CO 2 /km. 145 (14.8)

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Rolls-Royce developing methanol-fueled mtu engines for shipping

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The new high-speed four-stroke engines, which are based on proven mtu technologies, are planned to be available to customers as soon as possible for use in commercial ships and yachts. With the new development of mtu methanol engines, we want to lead the way as pioneers in the marine industry.

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SwRI develops D-EGR demonstrator highlighting fuel-efficient, cost-effective engine; 10% and above fuel economy improvements

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D-EGR is an engine and control concept that combines fuel reforming to produce hydrogen with high levels of exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) to achieve very high levels of thermal efficiency. liter engine running as a full D-EGR engine from idle to full load, delivering more than 42% brake thermal efficiency with ultra-low exhaust emissions.

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Jeep Cherokee in Europe gains new 2.2L MultiJet II diesel

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liter MultiJet II diesel engine, available with 185 hp (138 kW) and 200 hp (149 kW) outputs, and offering a significantly wider spread of torque from low rpm, greater power, improved performance and better fuel economy than the out-going two-liter 170 hp automatic engine. The Jeep Cherokee in Europe is adding a new 2.2-liter

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2015 VW Jetta TDI: a more refined, powerful and efficient diesel within a nicely redesigned model line

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For 2015, Volkswagen has refined the entire sixth-generation Jetta lineup, endowing the compact with a crisper exterior design which also improves aerodynamics; an updated interior; a number of newly available driver assistance systems; and, significantly for the diesel model, the new 2.0T Top: Valve layout. We can now adjust about 50 ?

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Mercedes-Benz introduces next-gen OM 471 heavy-duty engine; more fuel efficient, more torque with fast build-up at very low revs

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The Mercedes-Benz OM 471 is now available in the following basic versions: Output (@1600 rpm). When these engines are fitted in trucks, an extra 200 N·m of torque is available as required whenever the highest gear of the Mercedes PowerShift 3 automated transmission is engaged. Torque (@1100 rpm). 310 kW (421 hp).

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