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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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liter Power Stroke V8 diesel. liter Power Stroke V8 turbo diesel engine and increased towing capabilities. liter Power Stroke V8 turbo diesel in 2011. liter Power Stroke V8 turbo diesel was its reverse-flow layout. liter Power Stroke V8 turbo diesel was its reverse-flow layout. Second-generation 6.7-liter

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XL1 dive and drive: Volkswagen aggressively optimizes for efficiency in its sleek diesel plug-in hybrid

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During a media event in Wolfsburg, Germany, Volkswagen provided a medium dive into details of its two-seater XL1 Super Efficient Vehicle diesel plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ) as well as some driving time on local roads and highways. two-cylinder diesel, 20 kW electric motor and 5.5 DPF regen events, etc.).

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Caltech, JPL designed megasupramolecule fuel additive reduces intensity of post-impact fuel explosions

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In the wake of the 1977 Tenerife airport disaster (583 killed in a post-crash fireball), researchers looked into the possibility of using ultralong, associative polymers as a fuel additive to increase the drop diameter in the post-impact mist, thereby limiting the event to a relatively cool, short-lived fire.

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Audi takes plug-in diesel hybrid e-tron Spyder concept, Q5 hybrid to Le Mans

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Audi is presenting the Audi e-tron Spyder concept plug-in diesel hybrid car ( earlier post ) against the backdrop of “Le Mans vers le futur,” an event held in Le Mans as a venue for manufacturers to showcase innovative drivetrain technologies. The engine hood and numerous add-on parts are made of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP).

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VW of America introducing the Golf SportWagen; increased cargo volume and fuel efficiency; up to 43 mpg highway with diesel

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liter, 150-hp turbocharged and direct-injection four-cylinder TDI diesel ( earlier post ), fitted with a six-speed manual or a six-speed DSG dual-clutch automatic transmission. inches to reduce its weight to 72 pounds (33 kg), while a lightweight polymer oilpan and aluminum-alloy screws and fasteners also trim mass. The EA288 is a 2.0-liter,

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Audi highlights its range of electrification efforts; Q7 diesel PHEV, A7 fuel cell PHEV, BEV, 48V and more; 750 Wh/l by 2025

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TDI, a highly efficient, latest-generation V6 diesel engine, delivers 190 kW (258 hp) of power and 600 N·m (442.5 Making their world premiere in a diesel engine are active engine mounts in the Audi Q7 e-tron 3.0 Their outer skin is made from aluminum-coated polymer and this in turn brings weight advantages. TDI quattro.

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DOE will award up to $25M to reduce costs of algal biofuels to less than $5/gge by 2019

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Algae biomass can be converted to advanced biofuels that offer promising alternatives to petroleum-based diesel and jet fuels. Additionally, algae can be used to make a range of other valuable bioproducts, such as industrial chemicals, bio-based polymers, and proteins. specifications.

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