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JANUARY 25, 2024

Regulators in Germany have opened an investigation into alleged diesel exhaust rule circumvention on the part of BMW. It’s a situation reminiscent of the Volkswagen Dieselgate scandal from 2015. But it also played a role in killing demand for affordable diesel vehicles in both Europe and the United States.

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BMW Emissions Diesel United States 89

The Truth About Cars

JULY 24, 2023

The EcoBoost version of the Mustang has offered over 300 horsepower since 2015. You can also set up auxiliary gauges on the center screen or put the exhaust into quiet mode. Other options include an active exhaust, a decklid spoiler, and magnetic damping. Still, it’s the V8-powered GT that gets most of the attention.

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Cheap Ford Exhaust Available 93

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MAY 28, 2015

million in the 2015 Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR) Phase I Release 2 Awards. Successful commercialization of its technology will contribute to more affordable electric vehicles. The US Department of Energy (DOE) has selected 162 projects to receive about $26.6 Earlier post.)

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Li-ion Battery Powered Engine Lithium Ion 150

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NOVEMBER 28, 2016

In October 2015, the US Department of Energy’s (DOE) launched a broad, joint effort to co-optimize the development of efficient engines and low greenhouse-gas fuels for on-road vehicles with the goal of reducing petroleum consumption by 30% by 2030 beyond what is already targeted. Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

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Engine Fuel Vehicles Emissions 150

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JULY 28, 2023

liter in-line 4-cylinder with tunable exhaust Twin scroll turbocharger with overboost Port and direct fuel injection Rear-wheel drive 315 horsepower (hp)/350 foot-pounds of torque (ft.-lb.) liter in-line 4-cylinder with tunable exhaust Twin scroll turbocharger with overboost Port and direct fuel injection Rear-wheel drive 315 hp/350 ft.

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Ford Fuel Economy Convert MPG 89

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MARCH 4, 2014

2015 Jeep Renegade. Jeep unveiled the new 2015 Jeep Renegade small SUV at the Geneva Motor Show. Includes a close-coupled Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) and low-pressure EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation) system for Euro 5+ emissions. Click to enlarge. liter MultiAir2 Turbo engine with Stop&Start (4x4); 2.4-liter

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Jeep SUV Africa Fuel Economy 247

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FEBRUARY 10, 2015

The vehicles were part of the ALABC display at the Advanced Automotive Battery Conference (AABC Europe 2015) held at the Rheingoldhalle in Mainz, Germany. The cars, two of which were produced in association with major OEMs (Ford and Hyundai/Kia), exhibit substantial environmental and fuel-efficient benefits through low-cost hybridization.

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Carbon Lead Acid Hybrid Batteries 150

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APRIL 10, 2013

The exhaust side shaft features cast iron gears to reverse rotational direction of the exhaust shaft. The engine retains the proven concept of a turbine-integrated exhaust manifold. The VGT and the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) function were developed as a single, complete system. For durability, it is water-cooled.

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Engine 2016 Fuel Economy Fuel 287

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NOVEMBER 17, 2015

Audi presented a range of its ongoing work on electromobility and efficiency—from fuels and systems to full vehicles—under the “Future Performance Days 2015” banner. That is making electric mobility affordable for more and more customers. lb), corresponding to customer fuel costs of roughly €4 (as of October 2015).

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Audi PHEV Diesel Fuel 150

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DECEMBER 10, 2013

Westport anticipates first availability of customer products in late 2014 and 2015. As an added benefit, the significant increase in efficiency of HPDI over traditional SI engines affords Westport HPDI 2.0 OEM product lines. Core to the approach is a patented injector with a dual-concentric needle design.

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Gas Diesel Fuel Economy Engine 220

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FEBRUARY 16, 2017

Overall, the number of hybrid models on sale in the US has declined (from 47 in 2015 to 31 in 2016), but average sales per model has increased (up to 11,194 in 2016). The Atkinson cycle engines features head-block split cooling with a hollow exhaust valve, a long stroke, cooled EGR, and low-friction coating.

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Hyundai Plug-in Hybrid Plug 186

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FEBRUARY 16, 2017

Overall, the number of hybrid models on sale in the US has declined (from 47 in 2015 to 31 in 2016), but average sales per model has increased (up to 11,194 in 2016). The Atkinson cycle engines features head-block split cooling with a hollow exhaust valve, a long stroke, cooled EGR, and low-friction coating.

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Hyundai Plug-in Hybrid Plug 150