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UK consortium developing biogas and hydrogen dual-fuel Class 66 locomotive

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The technology is one of the 30 winners of the latest round of the First of a Kind (FOAK) competition announced by the Transport Secretary. Maximum speed is 75 mph. The Freightliner Class 66 locomotives are 3300hp diesel electric mainline units introduced in 1998.

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ORNL study quantifies fuel economy costs of common driver practices and vehicle alterations

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The results for the SUV pulling a 3,500 pound enclosed cargo trailer were significant, resulting in FE penalties ranging from 30%, for the city cycle, to 50% at 80 mph (129 km/h), at which point significant CO generation indicated protective enrichment due to high load. l/100 km) at 60 mph (97 km/h) to 33 mpg (7.1 l/100km); and.

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Mercedes-AMG reveals performance hybrid and battery-electric AMG derivative strategy

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With our new drive strategy, we are transporting our hallmark DNA into an electrified future. 87 mph, when the maximum speed of the electric motor would be reached at approx. Electric drive mode: all-electric driving from a standstill up to 81 mph, the combustion engine always remains switched off. 13,500 rpm.

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Siemens and Cummins partner to provide diesel-electric EPA Tier 4 passenger rail locomotives in US

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The locomotives will also deploy an exhaust aftertreatment system purpose-designed for locomotive installations, using Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) technology. Without exhaust aftertreatment, the QSK95 engine meets Tier 3 locomotive emissions. Click to enlarge.

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Dual-powered locomotives debut in New Jersey

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STV provided design, inspection and test engineering support services for this initiative, which also extends north of the border to Canada where the same vehicles are being procured for Agence Métropolitaine de Transport in Montreal. In diesel mode, the vehicles can reach 100 mph (161 km/h) and in electric mode, 125 mph (201 km/h).

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NYC congestion pricing is coming. Here’s how to get out of it

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While this initiative promises to alleviate gridlock and generate funds for public transportation, it also means drivers will face additional costs to navigate through certain parts of the city. According to the MTA, the average speed of cars in Manhattan is around 7 mph (12 km/h). Bikes are a great way to get around NYC.

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Volkswagen introduces new Coasting 2.0 micro hybrid system and new natural gas engine at Vienna Motor Symposium

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In a speed range of up to 130 km/h (81 mph) it offers the driver hybrid-style characteristics: lift off the throttle, and the Golf can coast with the engine completely deactivated. seconds and its top speed has gone up by 10 km/h to 150 km/h (93 mph). Coasting - Engine off. liters/100 km. The compact 1.0 TGI engine with 66 kW / 90 PS.

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