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VW Beetle TDI diesel going on sale in US this summer

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From 1998 until 2006, the New Beetle was fitted with a 1.9-liter Since then, this engine has been heavily revised to accommodate increasing demand for improvements in exhaust emissions and acoustics. VW estimates fuel economy of 29 mpg US city, 39 mpg highway (8.1 Each cylinder has two intake and two exhaust valves.

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Japan automakers going slow with biodiesel; JAMA maintains stance on B5 as maximum for now

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JAMA bases its postion on the results of study from the Japan Auto-Oil Program subsidized by Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI). Impact on exhaust aftertreatment systems. The JATOP study on biodiesel focused on 7 areas of potential impact stemming from the use of higher blend levels: Impact on fuel properties.

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Mercedes-Benz unveils new Sprinter; focus on connectivity; electric drive in 2019; realizing adVANce

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The current model of the Sprinter has been on the market since 2006. For the electrification of the Vito and Sprinter, Mercedes-Benz Vans is able to fall back on available technologies in the modular system of Mercedes-Benz Cars, thereby benefitting from economies of scale. Benz Cars, at the event. Other markets will follow gradually.

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Report argues advanced HD natural gas vehicles foundational for California to hit air and climate goals; near zero-emission potential

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Since the advent of the first Low-Emission Vehicle regulations in 1990 and the passage of California Assembly Bill 32 (AB 32) in 2006, the California Air Resources Board (ARB) has attempted to address the state’s air quality and climate goals by requiring development of motor vehicles that do not directly emit NO x or other criteria pollutants.

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GMZ Energy successfully demonstrates 1 kW thermoelectric generator for Bradley Fighting Vehicle

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GMZ Energy, a market leader in the development of high-temperature thermoelectric generation (TEG) solutions, has successfully demonstrated a 1,000W TEG designed for diesel engine exhaust heat recapture in a Bradley Fighting Vehicle. GMZ is targeting a fuel economy improvement of 5%. Earlier post.) At approximately 80 liters (2.8

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Plug In America - Links and Resources

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Batteries Included $142,000 Grant 2006 Archive GM Plug-in Series Hybrid? The following lists are not exhaustive or fully comprehensive, but we have tried to include a representative list of resources for each category. New 100K Club Member RAV4EV in Japan Newsletter Vol. 100K Mile Club Newsletter Vol.

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Controlled Power Technologies Packages Its Switched Reluctance Systems in ‘RegEnBoost’ System for Enhanced Support for Downsizing

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RegEnBoost integrates the three devices into a powertrain electrical power network (PEPN), which also incorporates a DC to DC converter and an enhanced lead acid battery, optimized for fast energy storage and release. Small engines can also be turbocharged to deliver comparable torque and power to a larger naturally aspirated engine.