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Chevrolet introduces second-generation Duramax 4-cylinder diesels; global engine

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has several new parts, including a new water-cooled variable-geometry turbocharger; a new high-pressure common-rail fuel delivery system; a new Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system; a new intake manifold; a new cylinder head; a new cylinder block; a new balancer shaft unit; and a new Engine Control Module (ECM). Water-cooled turbo.

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New Toyota Highlander turbocharged engine offers more torque and fewer emissions

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The system seamlessly re-engages when AWD is needed to handle road conditions. The gas engine employs Variable Valve Timing-intelligent system by Electric motor (VVT-iE) on the intake camshaft, and VVT-i on the exhaust camshaft. Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD doesn’t simply react to wheel slippage.

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VW introduces new, more efficient TSI engine generation; Miller cycle with higher compression and electric VTG turbo

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The cylinder head has been extensively re-engineered. Initiatives include optimization of the water jacket for improved heat dissipation and adaptation of the valve angle and combustion chamber for the best possible execution of the Miller combustion process. Increase in charge density through efficient exhaust gas turbocharging.

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More Details on the Lexus CT 200h Hybrid Powertrain; 42 mpg US Combined

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liter, 98 hp (73 kW) VVT-i gas engine, a 60 kW (80 hp) electric motor, a generator, a high performance NiMH battery, a power control unit, and a power split device which employs a planetary gear set to combine and re-allocate power from the engine, electric motor and generator according to operational requirements.

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Toyota reduces fuel consumption and emissions across the new Auris range; 13% average reduction in CO2 compared to predecessors; gasoline, diesel and hybrid

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gasoline engine, new roller rocker technology and smaller, lighter pistons in both gasoline engines, low viscosity oil and 6-speed manual transmissions throughout the new Auris engine range. 1 compression ratios, Valvematic, the refinement of intake port and combustion chamber design and piston cooling by oil jet. 1.33l Dual VVT-i.

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Tesla To Offer Auto Leases

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“They can dip their toe in the water without making a big commitment of a purchase.&# ‘ Here’s the full text of the article, in case the link goes bad: [link]. “They can dip their toe in the water without. car that they’re using with a comparable sticker price, but the operating. consumers. .

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First look at all-new Voltec propulsion system for 2G Volt; “the only thing in common is a shipping cap”

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The power electronics and the motors use separate cooling: water for the PE and ol for the motor unit. When you add that [two-motor] flexibility to your system, you increase efficiency—we''re up about 12% in some of the driving modes,—but you also make it more responsive. Click to enlarge. 4-cylinder engine.

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