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NASA and DLR to conduct joint flight tests on alternative fuel emissions with focus on ice crystals

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The focus will be on alternative fuel emissions and the characterisation of ice crystals in condensation trails (contrails), using biofuel as an example. The joint research flight campaign has been given the title ND-MAX/ECLIF 2 (NASA/DLR-Multidisciplinary Airborne eXperiments/Emission and CLimate Impact of alternative Fuel).

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Carbon Negative: Toyota Working On a Carbon Capture Filtration System

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Toyota has taken an all-around beating for its decision to focus on a diverse array of alternative fuels and electrification options instead of going all-in on EVs, but that approach has started to look more prudent as other companies struggle with slower-than-expected growth. Image: Toyota] Become a TTAC insider.

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Flash Drive: 2024 Ford Mustang EcoBoost and Coyote 5.0 V8

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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.) torque EPA Estimated Fuel Economy: 22 mpg city/33 highway/26 combined (Note: Official numbers TBD) Base tires: 255/40 summer tires.

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Road Test: 2022 Jaguar F-Pace R-Dynamic S Mild Hybrid

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We got the powerful middle engine. The 2022 Jaguar F-Pace has three engine options. liter 6-cylinder turbocharged and supercharged mild hybrid engines, the first with 335 hp and the other with 395 hp. Mild hybrid engine technology has been, and is being used by several manufacturers. News: At 85, Is Jaguar Going Green.

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Review: Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD with bi-fuel CNG option

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liter Duramax B20-capable diesel engine with twice the torque of either the gasoline or the bi-fuel models. Silverado 2500HD engine options. Vortec 6.0L (bi-fuel). We’ll set aside the business challenges facing alternative fuel providers.). The LC8 engine. The engine. Vortec 6.0L. Turbo-Diesel.

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Road Test: 2023 Ranger Rover Sport Autobiography Plug-In Hybrid

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Propulsion Options The most electrified Range Rover The 2023 Range Rover has four engine options—a choice of two mild hybrids, a V8 and what we drove, a plug-in hybrid (PHEV). liter turbocharged inline 6-cylinder engine producing 434 horsepower and 516 pound feet of torque. Using 91 octane fuel, the 3.0-liter kWh battery.

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Road Test: 2023 Ranger Rover Sport SE Dynamic Mild Hybrid

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Enough power to move a weighty subject Mild hybrid engine technology uses an electric motor in conjunction with a gasoline engine, but unlike a traditional hybrid, it cannot run solely on electricity. The mild hybrid electric motor boosts the gasoline engine when accelerating and modestly helps with fuel efficiency.

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