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KIT researchers developing low-pressure carbonitriding process for hardening steel with methylamine; applications in downsized engines

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A team at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) is developing a new low-pressure process for hardening steel using methylamine. Steels hardened in this way are suited for use in components subjected to high mechanical and thermal loads in downsized, energy-efficient and low-emission engines of the future.

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Rolls-Royce and Flanders Electric to develop hybrid retrofit solution for mining trucks

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Rolls-Royce and Flanders Electric have agreed to develop a retrofit concept for hybridizing mining trucks that can reduce CO 2 emissions by up to 30%. The two companies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding enabling them to offer a scalable retrofit kit for hybridizing mining trucks in a wide range of mining applications.

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New Maruti Swift retains winning formula in a new avatar | Autocar Professional

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litre Z-series powertrain, which now features a three-cylinder layout for the petrol engine, christened Z12E, a downsize from the outgoing 1.2-litre, MSIL says the move is to achieve better fuel, as well as thermal efficiency, thereby reducing the overall CO2 emissions, which have gone down by up to 12 percent.

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Freescale introduces new powerful microcontroller for automotive powertrain systems

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The combination of regulated fuel and emissions reduction, electrification of the powertrain, safety within the powertrain and engine downsizing is placing exponential performance demands on the processors used in control units, Philip Pesses, Freescale Product Manager for Automotive Powertrain, said in a pre-announcement briefing.

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Daimler Trucks NA SuperTruck achieves 115% freight efficiency improvement over 2009 baseline; 50.2% engine BTE

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The Freightliner SuperTruck uses a downsized and downsped 10.7-liter Friction-reducing measures include a variable speed water pump, a clutched air compressor, low-viscosity oil and an improved cylinder kit. Phase 2 standards for medium- and heavy-duty GHG emission standards. DTNA SuperTruck technology elements. Powertrain.

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Main Page - EAA-PHEV

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utilizing these ideas and instructions in an attempting to enhance national security, reduce gas consumption, vehicle "emissions", your carbon footprint, or smog, you do so at your own risk & peril. PiPrius : Open Source documentation and kits. 2008.03.20 - New rechargeit.blogspot.com about PHEVs.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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But I dont think that would contribute to the global environment, to reduce [global warming gas] emissions." ( Wall Street Journal ). Speech by Toyota President Katsuaki Watanabe ) 12/27/07 Toyota also said it was preparing to start mass producing lithium-ion batteries for low-emission vehicles.

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