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Unifrax introduces Battery Advisory Board to support SiFAB silicon fiber anode battery technology

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Prior to joining LGCPI in 2005, Dr. Patil spent 27 years of his professional career at Ford Motor Company in various engineering and management positions. He served as Chief Engineer for Ford’s hybrid technologies during 2003 and was also Chief Engineer for the Ford Escape Hybrid from 1998 to 2003.

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Gasoline consumption per capita in 2020 was on par with that in 1965

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Total consumption (millions of gallons). 117,251.

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Infiniti introducing production-ready variable compression ratio engine at Paris Motor Show

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Nissan, in a 2003 paper, said that its multi-link geometry resolved those previous issues. In 2008, a team from Renault and Nissan published a study on the application of the use of this VCR technology for HCCI combustion in a diesel engine.). VC-T technology is a step change for Infiniti. Croguennec, S. Hiyoshi, R., Takemura, S.,

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Honda FCV Concept to make North American debut at 2015 NAIAS in Detroit

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Additional Honda fuel-cell vehicle firsts include: The Honda FCX was the first fuel-cell vehicle to start and operate in sub-freezing temperatures (2003). The FCX was the first fuel-cell vehicle leased to an individual customer (July 2005). Honda was the first manufacturer to create a fuel-cell vehicle dealer network (2008).

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Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Alabama marks start of 4-cylinder engine production

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After starting production in 2003, it added V6 engines to its lineup in 2005, and, in January 2008, reached a cumulative engine production of one million units. At TMMAL, the production represents an additional investment of approximately US$147 million and at Bodine Aluminum, US$25 million. trucks and SUVs.

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Honda Clarity Fuel Cell EPA-rated with 366-mile range; longest of any ZEV

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Honda’s second-generation fuel cell vehicle, the FCX Clarity, launched in July 2008. The first fuel cell vehicle to start and operate in sub-freezing temperatures (2003). The first fuel cell vehicle leased to an individual customer (July 2005).

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Fiat passes 4 million mark with 1.3 16v MultiJet engine production

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Fiat called this a “prestigious achievement” testifying to the great success that this small diesel engine has achieved since 2003. liter category) in 2005. Since 2008, the 1.3 The engine is the evolution of the Common Rail system invented by Fiat in 1997. Constantly updated in terms of technological content, the 1.3

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