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Toyota unveils new diesels with advanced thermal insulation combustion; 15% more fuel efficient, 25% more torque; 44% thermal efficiency

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Despite smaller engine displacement in comparison to the current KD engine, maximum torque is improved by 25% and low speed torque improved by 11%, while fuel efficiency has received a 15% boost. The use of Thermo Swing Wall Insulation Technology (TSWIN) helps make the 2.8-liter The same engine lineup includes the 2GD-FTV 2.4-liter

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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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Appendix B: Car of the Future: A Comparison of Alternative Vehicles. It is alarming to see comparisons of the Chevrolet Volt PHEV with battery electric cars when the comparison focuses only on the electric range and ignores the other important differences. More information on e-mile comparisons is given by Reference Nº 2.

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FordExpress : Svein Medhus has the first EV conversion in Norway. CarWeights : a database of car weights for many models and years Comutacar Bumper Upgrade: What to do when the rubber bumpers fall off. DeepCycle Battery FAQ : Everything you need to know. So You want To Build an ElectricCar: Where to begin.

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Video Friday: Autonomous Car Drifting, Aerial-Aquatic Drone, and Jet-Powered Robot

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Comparisons with the benchmark model show a 4x improvement in tracking performance, smoother control inputs, and faster and more consistent computation time. “TJ-FlyingFish: This paper presents a quadrotor prototype of this concept and the design details and realization in practice.

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