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Chevy’s Cruze Diesel: a compact diesel contender in the US

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not a truck or SUV, and not a vehicle from BMW, Audi, Porsche or Mercedes-Benz) have until recently only had Volkswagen-brand cars as an option: Beetle, Golf, Jetta, Passat. It is mounted close to the exhaust outlet of the engine for quicker spool up of the turbine and faster light off of the exhaust catalyst. Click to enlarge.

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Road Test: 2022 Maserati Levante Trofeo

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The Levante Hybrid is not available in the United States or Canada, but in select countries outside of North America. The design is just different enough that it is easily differentiated from its closest competitors—the BMW X5, Mercedes-AMG GLE63 S and the Porsche Cayenne. The fire-breathing heart of the Trofeo. A smooth design.

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

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The alternative-fuel car evolved to reduce exhaust emissions and other problems derived from burning fossil fuels. The amount of electric fuel or energy used for this typical distance traveled in the US, Canada and China is less than 10 kWh. by Professor Andrew Alfonso Frank. CTO Efficient Drivetrains Inc.

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