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FPT International introduces 8.7-liter CNG engine in China

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The Cursor 9 CNG offers power up to 400 hp @ 2000 rpm, and torque up to 1700 N·m @ 1.200 rpm, while at the same time having emissions lower than Euro VI. This, together with the modified cylinder head, characterized by intake ports with an optimized swirl angle, grants class leading fuel consumption.

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European Court of Auditors finds 2/3 of EU-funded transportation projects underutilized

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The auditors also physically visited the co-financed facilities, and the operating and maintenance centres. The EU funding allocated to urban transport for the 2000-2006 and 2007-2013 periods was €10.7 For each project, the audit team met the relevant stakeholders involved in implementing the audited projects. billion (US$14.9

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urbanspace Partners with car2go Mobility Program

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Under the partnership, more than 30 of urbanspace’s agents and staff will be granted access to car2go’s fleet of 200 smart fortwo vehicles at the standard per minute rate. Founded in 2000, urbanspace focuses on high-end residential, commercial and mixed-use spaces. urbanspace is one of the first car2go partners in Austin, Texas.

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Former Royal Navy Officer Advocates for LGBTQ+ engineers

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At the time, he was an officer with the United Kingdom’s Royal Navy , where until 2000, being homosexual was grounds for immediate dismissal. Based in London, it organizes networking events, funds prizes and grants, and arranges visits to interesting engineering projects around the country. s railways.

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Promising Delphi 1st-gen Gasoline Direct Injection Compression Ignition engine meeting ultra fuel efficient program targets

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million grant to develop and to demonstrate a new ultra fuel efficient vehicle (UFEV) vehicle concept. Rebreathing also keeps the oxidation catalyst warm over a wide range of low loads without special maintenance heating. BSFC of 280 g/kWh was measured at 2000 rpm-2bar BMEP. Earlier post.) kWh and FSN 0.1, respectively.

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Designing the First Apple Macintosh: The Engineers’ Story

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The author spoke with many members of the design team in the months following the 1984 introduction of the Macintosh, however, Steve Jobs did not grant an interview for this article. Although the machines, at $2000 apiece, were not expensive, they were a last-minute requirement.

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Traveling Through Time, Exploring the String Theory and Hugging the Giant Sequoias

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In one of those alternative realities Al Gore got elected President in 2000 and because he understood what was happening with CO2 and other greenhouse gas emissions he made cutting emissions, and developing renewable and clean energy sources our country’s focus and goals. Too few people give a shit about that title. .

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