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Mercedes-AMG entry-level SL 43 features electric exhaust gas turbocharger from Formula 1 for the first time in production vehicle

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The SL 43 features an M139 in-line two-liter, four-cylinder gasoline engine with an electric exhaust gas turbocharger—used for the first time in a production vehicle. As a result, the Mercedes-AMG SL 43 has a rated output of 280 kW (381 hp) at 6750 rpm and a maximum torque of 480 N·m available between 3250 rpm and 5000 rpm.

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New Mercedes-AMG SL 43 features engine with electric exhaust gas turbocharger derived directly from Formula 1

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liter turbocharged M139 engine featuring an electric exhaust gas turbocharger. The electric exhaust gas turbocharger solves the conventional trade-off between a small, responsive turbocharger yielding a lower total output and a large turbocharger capable of high peak power with less responsiveness. An electric motor around 1.6

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Vitesco Technologies reduces emissions in high-voltage hybrid vehicles with electrical catalyst heating; new DC/DC converter

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Vitesco Technologies, a leading international supplier of advanced powertrain technologies and electrification solutions, is now making electrical catalyst heating available in high-voltage hybrid vehicles as well. EMICAT heated catalyst and the new DC/DC converter. During these phases, the engine cools down.

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USDA to invest up to $500M to increase availability of domestic biofuels through HBIIP

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The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) plans to invest up to $500 million from the Inflation Reduction Act to increase the availability of domestic biofuels. Grants cover up to 75% or $5 million of total project costs to help facilities convert to higher-blend fuels. Earlier post.)

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Chevrolet Performance previews eCrate package in converted 1977 K5 Blazer EV

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At SEMA360, Chevrolet will showcase a 1977 K5 Blazer converted to all-electric propulsion. To convert the 1977 K5 Blazer, the team first removed from the Blazer the original 175-horsepower, 400 cubic-inch (6.55-liter) liter) V-8, three-speed automatic, fuel system and exhaust. 200-horsepower electric motor.

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Mercedes OM 656 diesel now available in G-Class in G 350 d

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The models will be available to order starting in January 2019 and will arrive in dealerships in spring. The characteristics of the engine include the stepped-bowl combustion process, two-stage exhaust turbocharging as well as the use of CAMTRONIC variable valve timing. The new G 350 d (fuel consumption, combined: 9.8-9.6

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DESY study finds edges and corners increase efficiency of catalytic converters

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Catalytic converters for cleaning exhaust emissions are more efficient when they use nanoparticles with many edges, according to a study carried out at the the Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron (DESY), a research center of the Helmholtz Association, X-ray source PETRA III. Credit: DESY, Lucid Berlin. Click to enlarge.

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