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DOE awards $17M to FY 2014 SBIR Phase II projects; includes Si/graphene anodes, motor windings, exhaust treatments

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Hybrid Electric Turbocharger for Exhaust Energy Recovery and Transient Lag Reduction. NexTech Materials of Lewis Center, Ohio, has developed a new diesel engine exhaust NO x sensing technology that is able to rapidly and selectively measure nitrogen oxides in diesel engine exhaust streams. Lead organization. Description.

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The 2025 BMW M4 CS is a Lightweight Carbon-Packed Track Monster

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The 2025 M4 CS will debut on May 10, sporting a 543-horsepower turbocharged engine, plenty of carbon fiber-reinforced plastics, and chassis reinforcements to give it razor-sharp handling. The $124,675 coupe uses BMW’s S58 inline-six-cylinder engine, which also powers the M4 GT3 race car that won the DTM title in 2022.

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Used Car of the Day: 1998 Subaru Impreza 2.5RS

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Those include JDM tailights, clear headlights, carbon-fiber cubby trim, WRX seats, aftermarket CD player with Bluetooth, full-size spare, sport muffler, and leather shift knob and boot. Apparently the power steering does leak, though, and a rusted-through exhaust is leading to the CEL being on.

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Range Rover Sport SV is the Most Powerful Rangey Ever Built

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Sized at an outrageous 23 inches, these split five-spoke units are hewn from carbon fiber and shave roughly 20 pounds of weight& per corner , taking a total of 78 pounds from the equation when compared to conventional cast alloys of the same diameter. Purists weep into their cuppa.

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DOE issues $10M incubator FOA for batteries, power electronics, engines, materials, fuels and lubricants

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Advanced Power Electronics and Electric Motors for Electric Traction Drives. Electric drive components must be reliable and provide long vehicle service equal to or better than conventional petroleum powered vehicles. burn and exhaust gas recirculation (EGR)?diluted Carbon Fiber or Lightweight Materials.

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GM debuts 2014 Stingray; direct injection, cylinder deactivation, CVVT contribute to more power and reduced fuel consumption

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The 2014 Corvette Stingray is the most powerful standard model ever, with a new LT1 6.2L The new LT1 combines advanced technologies, including direct injection, Active Fuel Management (cylinder deactivation), continuously variable valve timing and an advanced combustion system that delivers more power while using less fuel.

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Alfa Romeo Announces Quadrifoglio Carbon Editions for 2024

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Though electric vehicles can be brutally quick and offer staggering performance, there’s nothing like the sound of a howling exhaust and a rowdy gas engine. The 2023 Quadrifoglio Carbon Edition models get carbon exterior accents, including the grille and mirror caps.

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