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

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Chevrolet Sales Thailand introduced the new-generation MY14 Duramax four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine in 2.5- Applications include powering the Colorado pickup truck and Trailblazer SUV for the Thailand and Southeast Asian markets. liter variants. The new Duramax engine is now stronger and more durable. 2,000 bar common rail system.

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Beyond INR 76k-crore: Government to scale up semiconductor package – ET Auto

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Government is looking at rolling out a fresh multi-billion-dollar incentive package for semiconductor companies after nearly exhausting the INR 76,000-crore plan that was launched in Dec 2021 for supporting investing companies, top sources told TOI. This has been almost exhausted after the spate of investments that came in.

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IHI and Hyundai WIA form turbocharger JV in South Korea

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Market demand continues to grow in line with new down-sized engines and government regulation for fuel consumption and exhaust emissions. The Vehicular Turbocharger business unit of IHI Group is already the leading in Asian markets, including China, Japan and Thailand, the company claims.

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Big, Smoggy Bangkok Gets a Badly Needed Breath of Fresh Air

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Vehicle exhaust fills the air along Sukhumvit as pedestrians make their way down busy sidewalks, past office towers, hotels, vertical malls, street vendors and the occasional beggar. But more than a quarter-century passed before the state-owned company, known then as the Thailand Tobacco Monopoly, handed over the entire site.

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GM introduces two new diesels to power midsize pickups

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The Colorado made its global debut in Thailand today.). Cooled exhaust gas recirculation for enhanced performance and lower emissions. Engine production started in September in Thailand. displacements. is rated at 150 horsepower (110 kW) and 258 lb-ft of torque (350 N·m). Proven common rail fuel system.

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Toyota unveils new diesels with advanced thermal insulation combustion; 15% more fuel efficient, 25% more torque; 44% thermal efficiency

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The newly developed 1GD-FTV is currently available in the new Hilux small pickup truck launched in Thailand in May 2015, and in the partially redesigned Land Cruiser Prado launched in Japan on 17 June. Another factor is that the exhaust energy increased by heat insulation is recovered with a turbocharger. Turbocharger.

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

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The alternative-fuel car evolved to reduce exhaust emissions and other problems derived from burning fossil fuels. It is also required in Thailand, Brazil and many other countries around the world. by Professor Andrew Alfonso Frank. CTO Efficient Drivetrains Inc. and UC-Davis Emeritus and Catherine JJ DeMauro.

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