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New Toyota Highlander turbocharged engine offers more torque and fewer emissions

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The 2023 Toyota Highlander gas models are equipped with a new, higher-torque, high-efficiency turbocharged engine. liter V6 engine’s 263 lb-ft (357 N·m). liter V6 engine’s 263 lb-ft (357 N·m). Fuel efficiency is also improved for this higher-torque engine with an EPA-estimate of up to 25 MPG combined.

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ExxonMobil Outlook: 35% growth in energy demand by 2040; hybrids to account for ~50% of new vehicle sales

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ExxonMobil projects that meeting future energy demand will be supported by more efficient energy-saving practices and technologies; increased use of less-carbon-intensive fuels such as natural gas, nuclear and renewables; as well as the continued development of technology advances to develop new energy sources. Transportation.

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Road Test: Ford 2023 Escape PHEV

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The Natural Bridge to an EV Escaping the High Price of Fuel The natural bridge from a gasoline-powered car to an electric vehicle is a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV). A 37-mile range EV Electric and Gasoline Power The 2023 Ford Escape PHEV is powered by a 2.5-liter Two gasoline engines—a 1.5-liter

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Ford to offer new 5-cylinder 3.2L diesel in Transit van in North America next year

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The new diesel engine, Ford’s second in North America, has already been applied in the global Ford Ranger truck sold in world markets (3.2 The new Power Stroke Diesel will be the only five-cylinder diesel engine available in a commercial van in North America. liter EcoBoost gasoline engine. Duratorq TDCi 200).

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Using Ozone-Generated Bubbles to Remove Oil Sheen and Contaminants from Water

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A University of Utah engineer has developed an inexpensive new method to remove oil sheen by repeatedly pressurizing and depressurizing ozone gas, creating microscopic bubbles that attack the oil so it can be removed by sand filters. Water from mining of oil sands and oil shale.

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New power-dense 2.0L GDI turbo with twin-scroll turbocharger and new combustion system offered in 2013 Chevrolet Malibu

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A new, gasoline direct-injected (GDI) Ecotec 2.0L turbocharged engine is available in the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu. It is rated at 259 hp (193 kW), making it one of the most power-dense automotive engines in the industry, GM notes. is based on the all-new Ecotec engine family—including the new 2.5L Click to enlarge.

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Road Test: 2022 Ford Escape PHEV Titanium FWD

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The 2022 Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) is powered by a 2.5-liter liter non-turbocharged, 4-cylinder engine that produces 165 horsepower by itself, but when adding-in the motor generator that number increases to 200 hp. With a plug-in option the Escape can drive all-electric (for more than 40 miles we found).

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