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TI Fluid Systems to supply wide range of fluid products for Mercedes-Benz global electrified vehicle platforms

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TIFS will also supply products for Mercedes-Benz AG’s internal combustion engine (ICE) variants of this same platform. TIFS has had a long-standing relationship with a supply of products in refrigerant, brake and fuel fluids with Mercedes-Benz. Mercedes-Benz is a key strategic OEM for TIFS. Fluid systems—e.g.,

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Cummins Emission Solutions introduces next-gen aftertreatment system EcoFit Single Module

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The smaller size enables better heat management and retention for improved fuel economy capability, while the simple single-pass exhaust flow design delivers low back pressure, meeting the needs of end-user customers. Since 2004, more than 1 million EcoFit DPFs have been put into use. EcoFit Selective Catalytic Reduction Systems.

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Tenneco developing new gasoline particulate filter (GPF) technology ahead of Euro 6c emissions regulation

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Tenneco is leveraging its expertise in diesel particulate filter (DPF) technology to develop gasoline particulate filters for 2017 model year light vehicles. Diesel particulate filters for original equipment applications remove particulate matter from engine exhaust gases in a closed system.

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GM to double models with 40 mpg highway or better by 2017; ongoing manufacturing efficiency improvements

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On the 40 mpg+ highway side, in addition to the Volt and Spark EV (with the Cadillac ELR coming), GM also currently has the Sonic and the Cruze Eco and Cruze Diesel. Many of the most recent energy-savings initiatives have been within GM International Operations (GMIO) in China, India, Kenya, Russia, South Africa, South Korea and Thailand.

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ExxonMobil: global GDP up ~140% by 2040, but energy demand ~35% due to efficiency; LDV energy demand to rise only slightly despite doubling parc

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This geographically diverse group comprises Brazil and Mexico in the Americas; South Africa and Nigeria in Africa; Egypt and Turkey in North Africa/Mediterranean; Saudi Arabia and Iran in the Middle East; as well as Thailand and Indonesia in Asia. The OECD represents the developed economies. Fuel efficiency.

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Bentley introduces its first diesel: Bentayga Diesel with 48V system & electric supercharger

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Bentley Motors has introduced its first diesel model: the Bentayga Diesel SUV. liter, 32-valve V8 engine. of torque, the Bentayga Diesel hits a top speed of 270 km/h (168 mph) and can accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 4.8 liter V8 engine is mated to a ZF eight-speed automatic transmission. seconds (0-60 mph in 4.6

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Ford’s next-gen Ranger pickup gets bigger, adds V6 turbodiesel

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end structure creates more space in the engine bay for the new V6 engine and helps future-proof the Ranger for other propulsion technologies. It is one of three turbodiesel engine options available at launch, depending upon the market. liter in-line four-cylinder diesels. formed front?end liter turbodiesel V6 delivers.