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Fiat 875cc TwinAir named International Engine of the Year 2011

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Fiat’s 875cc TwinAir engine ( earlier post ) was named the International Engine of the Year 2011. The other winners in this year’s International Engine of the Year awards were: Best Performance Engine. Click to enlarge. Above 4-Liter. In 2010, Fiat’s 1.4

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HELLA introduces top-end UP5.0 electric vacuum pump for brake systems; increased fuel efficiency

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The majority of brake boosters have until recently used the vacuum generated by the internal combustion engine’s intake section. during the cold start/warm-up phase, driving at extreme altitudes or when using the air-conditioning system)—the vacuum produced by the engine is no longer sufficient—or sometimes even available.

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Stellantis-Leapmotor announces global expansion, to enter India by Q4 of 2024 | Autocar Professional

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Carlos Tavares, Stellantis’ global CEO, has announced that Leapmotor will enter the Indian market in Q4 of 2024 as part of Leapmotor International’s global expansion strategy. This Leapmotor International joint venture aims to sell and manufacture Leapmotor vehicles outside China. Leapmotor, which sold a 20% stake for €1.5

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New HERE-SBD index identifies EV leaders and laggards in the US and Europe

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The number of EVs on the road versus internal combustion engine vehicles – EV fleet share. The bottom overall countries in the HERE – SBD Automotive EV Index: (21) Italy (22) United Kingdom (23) Hungary (24) Romania (25) Ireland (26) Poland (27) Lithuania (28) Greece (29) Malta (30) Cyprus.

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CLEPA study: EV-only approach would lead to the loss of half a million supplier jobs in the EU

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501,000 auto supplier jobs in Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) powertrain components production are expected to become obsolete if technology is phased-out by 2035 (84% of current ICE jobs). The study is also the first to evaluate the impact of different policy pathways to reach Green Deal objectives with a focus on automotive suppliers.

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UK government launches new clean air strategy; ending sales of conventional diesel and gasoline LDVs by 2040

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The European Commission is taking the UK to court—along with Germany, France, Italy, Romania, and Hungary—over its long-standing failure to meet EU limits for nitrogen dioxide (NO?). In future only the cleanest domestic fuels will be available for sale. These proposals are in addition to the government’s £3.5-billion

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Ford launches the 1.5L EcoBoost engine; first in Mondeo, Fusion following; computer-controlled clutch on water pump

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liter EcoBoost—the fifth member of the EcoBoost family—will commence initially at Ford’s facility in Craiova, Romania, later this month. liter EcoBoost was launched, winning the 2012 “International Engine of the Year” award. Production of the four-cylinder 1.5-liter Ford added the 2.0-liter liter EcoBoost in 2010, the 1.6-liter

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