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Renault Trucks’ Optifuel Lab 2 lab vehicle integrates technologies for more efficient big rigs; road test results coming in 2015

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These figures will be announced during the first quarter of 2015. We then multiplied the sources of electrical energy for power units by adding solar panels and installing an exhaust gas heat energy recovery system based on the Rankine cycle. Renault Trucks has developed a system to recover the waste heat contained in exhaust gases.

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Volvo Trucks to begin limited production of DME heavy-duty trucks in NA in 2015; customer trials; Oberon partnership

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At an event in Sacramento, California, Volvo Trucks announced that it will commercialize dimethyl ether (DME)-powered heavy-duty commercial vehicles in North America, with limited production beginning in 2015. It can safely be stored on-site for extended periods of time. DME engine in 2015. Volvo VNL D13 with DME.

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ICCT-led test of 73 Euro 6 diesels finds large difference in NOx results under NEDC and more realistic WLTC

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hot start) between 2012 and 2015. The three main NOx control technologies currently on the market are exhaust gas recirculation (EGR); lean-burn NO x traps (LNT); and selective catalytic reduction (SCR). The stored NO x is periodically reduced during short periods of fuel-rich operation (LNT regeneration events).

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Mercedes AMG PETRONAS F1 team unveils 2014 challenger and PU106A Hybrid Power Unit; new fuel and lubricants

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A sole single-stage compressor and single-stage exhaust turbine are used for pressure charging. Measures must be taken to ensure that, in the event of failure of the turbine wheel, any resulting significant debris is contained within the car. Turbocharger. Size and boost level of the turbocharger are free. Brake System.

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The Creepy New Digital Afterlife Industry

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Everyone in the family feels physically and emotionally exhausted from his long decline. Should revenue-generating assets like online stores be shut down, or continue to operate under someone else’s guidance? Store the plan in a secure location, either in digital or paper form. It’s sometime in the near future.

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Road Test: 2022 Acura RDX SH-AWD A-Spec Advance

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The Acura RDX has been one of the best-selling compact premium SUVs since 2006, and has sold more than 50,000 every year since 2015. Managed by the large wheel on the center console, selecting one of the modes integrates specific driving dynamics that affect the throttle response, steering, suspension dampers, and the exhaust note.

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Mitsubishi shows XR-PHEV concept at LA Show

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For additional power optimization with reduced exhaust emissions, the 1.1-liter Forward Collision Mitigation, Lane Departure Warning and Adaptive Cruise Control are already available on the recently redesigned 7-passenger 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander crossover vehicle. Future technologies. Cooperative Adaptive Cruise Control.