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Parker Aerospace offering lubrication, combustion, & thermal management systems to cut aircraft engine weight, fuel consumption, and emissions

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Fuel combustion advances yield less weight, cleaner emissions, and higher reliability. An original Parker concept, the ecology tank is installed below the engine’s combustor and is a reservoir in which unburned fuel accumulates for return to the main fuel tanks following engine shutdown.

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DENSO Develops Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor With Improved Temperature Detection Accuracy

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With the improved temperature detection performance, the new sensor helps regenerate DPFs more efficiently, resulting in cleaner emissions, as well as increased fuel efficiency due to less fuel required in the DPF regeneration process. It will also be installed to vehicles sold in Japan and Europe in 2010.

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KCL study finds London air pollution from traffic improving, but continues to exceed limits in many parts of city

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The overall downward trend in NO x and NO 2 in 2010–2014 was likely due to a variety of factors including a general decrease in the traffic flow; a reduction of primary NO 2 emissions from aging diesel passenger cars; and the introduction of the Low Emissions Zone with cleaner HGVs. Fine particulate matter measured as PM 2.5

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How to Choose the Right Electric Car for Your Lifestyle?

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Their positive impact on our planet is undeniable, with cleaner emissions leading to reduced pollution and a greener environment. Fast chargers can charge the battery within a few hours but may require expensive installation. The significance of electric vehicles in promoting eco-friendly transportation cannot be overstated.

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Ford introduces second-generation 6.7L Power Stroke V8 Diesel for F-Series Super Duty; Gen 1 hits 500,000 mark

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Other benefits include cleaner emissions and a reduction in the buildup of fuel deposits on the valves over time. liter Power Stroke V8 turbo diesel engine was installed into a new 2014 Ford Super Duty F-350 Lariat at Kentucky Truck Plant. The pump’s cam stroke is increased to deliver more fuel when desired for increased power.

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New Ford S-MAX first worldwide to offer Intelligent Speed Limiter

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liter 100/km (47 mpg US) fuel efficiency and 129 g/km CO 2 emissions from a revised engine block, new cylinder-head and fuel injection designs. Ford’s lean NO x trap exhaust after-treatment system helps deliver cleaner emissions. Combined with a six-speed manual gearbox, all three variants will offer 5.0-liter

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Nissan Updates on Nissan Green Program 2010; New Vehicle CO2 Needs to Be Reduced 90% by 2050

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This unit provides cleaner emissions and utilizes half the amount of precious metals compared with conventional catalysts. An automatic transmission-equipped (AT) model will be added in the Japan market in spring 2010. In July 2007, an ultra-low precious metal catalyst for gasoline vehicles was developed.

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