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Disneyland will remake its Autopia around EVs in 2026

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Disneyland will replace gasoline vehicles at its Autopia ride with EVs in 2026, the Los Angeles Times confirmed this week. Disneyland will phase out the gasoline engines in its Autopia vehicles “within the next 30 months,” according to the Los Angeles Times. Since 2016, the attraction has been sponsored by Honda.

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Eurotax Glasss: UK Demand for Used Premium Cars and Large SUVs Unaffected by Surging Fuel Prices

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According to EurotaxGlass’s, the recent sustained surge in UK gasoline prices is not having a detrimental effect on the market for used luxury cars, large prestige SUVs and supercars—the segments with some of the least fuel efficient vehicles. per gallon) for unleaded gasoline in July 2008, and the price is now exceeding this figure.

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EPA Grants E15 Waiver for MY 2007 and Newer Light Duty Vehicles

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Currently, there is an overall 10 volume percent (vol%) ethanol blend limit (the “blend wall”) in gasoline. This partial waiver represents only the first of a number of actions that are needed from federal, state and industry towards commercialization of E15 gasoline blends. Earlier post.). psi during the summertime.

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Orbital suing Daimler and Bosch for alleged patent infringement on direct injection technology

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In 1997, Orbital and Siemens (later Continental) formed the the Synerject LLC joint venture to provide OEMs in the marine, motorcycle and recreation industries with gasoline Engine Management Systems (EMS) and fuel system components. This became the subject of the 387 (“Deposit Control In Fuel Injector Nozzles”) patent, filed in 2000.

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US EPA extends E15 fuel waiver to MY 2001-2006 light-duty vehicles

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) waived a limitation on selling gasoline that contains more than 10% ethanol for model year (MY) 2001 through 2006 passenger vehicles, including cars, SUVs, and light pickup trucks. The waiver applies to fuel that contains up to 15% ethanol (E15). Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

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Best speakers ever

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Wright also developed the Wrightspeed X1 , an EV sports car known for beating gasoline-powered sports cars in a drag race.“I Lightning’s accolades include a first place finish at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb with the LS-218 , an e-motorcycle that had formerly set a land speed record at the Bonneville Salt Flats when it hit 218 mph.

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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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Volkswagen raised the fuel injection pressure on the base engine from 1600 to 2000 bar. Volkswagen worked with Bosch to modify the injector for the system, which now contains a mini-rail—a small chamber with pressurized diesel so there will always be 2000 bar available. gasoline engine came in at 60 dB. (dB

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