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Eni and FCA develop A20: 15% methanol, 5% ethanol high-octane gasoline blend

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By harnessing its low carbon content, bio component and high octane number (RON 100), the new alternative fuel emits up to 3% less in CO 2 exhaust emissions quantified using the new Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicle Test Procedures (WLTP).

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Environment Canada study finds vehicle exhaust a significant source of isocyanic acid; suggests consideration of new emission standard

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Researchers at Environment Canada have found that vehicle exhaust is a significant source of isocyanic acid (HNCO), a toxic gaseous acid that is a product of various forms of combustion and a potential health concern. Automobile exhaust is also a known source of inorganic acids such as nitric (HNO 3 ) and nitrous (HONO) acids.

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Swiss team concludes that particulate filters should be mandatory for GDI engines

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Empa researchers Norbert Heeb and Maria Munoz discovered large quantities of benzo(a)pyrene (red bar)—a combustion product responsible for cutting short the lives of cigarette smokers—in the exhaust gas emitted by GDI engines. Levels in exhaust emissions were found to be as much as 1,700 times above this limit.

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Event: 2023 Acura Integra Introduced

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The last time we saw the Acura Integra was in 2001 as a coupe. Up close, the grille has an intricate design and is framed by the LED head and daytime running lights. The lower fascia was painted in gloss black and featured body-color twin exhaust ports that looked great. The Enthusiast Performance Sedan Reborn. Remember me?

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EPA Proposes to Streamline Approval Process for Fuel Conversion Systems

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The proposed rule would cover conversions of light-duty vehicles and heavy-duty highway vehicles and engines, and would apply to all clean alternative fuels. Exhaust, Evap, and OBD testing 2. MY 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 and < useful life mileage. Exhaust and Evap testing + OBD attestation.

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New 450hp Small Block V8 for 2014 Corvette features direct injection, cylinder deactivation, continuously variable valve timing

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The application of GM’s Active Fuel Management (AFM) cylinder deactivation system is the first on Corvette; it shuts down half of the engine’s cylinders in light-load driving. This is complemented by a reversal of the intake and exhaust valve positions, as compared to the previous engine design. Four-into-one exhaust manifolds.

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Opel introducing new CNG Zafira Tourer with 329-mile natural gas range, lower fuel consumption

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These enhancements have been mainly achieved with a new light weight gas tank system providing an increased CNG capacity of now 25 kg (predecessor: 21 kg) and an optimization of the drivetrain. This reduces harmful emissions, leading in turn to cleaner exhaust gases. More than two-thirds of total CNG sales are for the Zafira.

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