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Disneyland faces pressure to electrify its stinky ‘Autopia’ ride, and quick

Baua Electric

The news was reported in many outlets suggesting that Disney is going all-electric with Autopia, but unfortunately, Disney’s statement is a little noncommittal and open on that front. Until 2016, Autopia vehicles were noisy, polluting two-stroke engines. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

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This new style of electric tuk-tuk makes me want to drive a taxi in India

Electrek

In Thailand, a tuk-tuk (a fun onomatopoeia that arose from the traditionally loud two-stroke engines powering them). And now, a new era of rickshaws is seeing electric drives enabling interesting new designs. This one style of vehicle is known by many names. In India, it’s an auto rickshaw.

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VW Plug-In Predictions, Achates Efficient Diesel Engine, Hyundai/Kia Diesels: Today's Car News

Green Car Reports

We''ve got lots of diesel news today, including a radically efficient two-stroke engine from Achates Power and possible Hyundai and Kia diesels for the U.S. We also share Volkswagen''s views on the future of plug-in hybrids and how they relate to battery-electric cars. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Jeep: The V8 Is Dead

CleanTechnica EVs

” Need more power? More cylinders, bigger cylinders, longer stroke — whatever it takes. Car enthusiasts used to say, “There’s no replacement for displacement.” Get a bigger engine! However, the world has changed in the last few […].

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Fairbanks Morse Engine and Achates Power team up on opposed-piston engines

Green Car Congress

The leading manufacturer of opposed-piston engines, Fairbanks Morse Engine (FME), an EnPro Industries company, has signed a joint development and licensing agreement with Achates Power, Inc., Achates Power began modernizing opposed-piston engines in 2004, inspired by the record-setting Junkers Jumo 205 diesel aircraft engine.

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China’s GAC Debuts Ammonia-Powered Car Engine

The Truth About Cars

Meanwhile, China’s state-owned Guangzhou Automobile Group Company (GAC) has announced it had developed an engine powered by ammonia with help from Toyota Motor Corporation during its annual technology showcase. We’ve seen hydrogen power fizzle out somewhat in recent years for similar reasons. GAC said it has developed a 2.0-liter

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Ford CEO Jim Farley is not ready to give up his ICE cars for an all-EV garage just yet

Teslarati

In what could only be described as a stroke of irony, Ford CEO Jim Farley has noted that he is not ready to give up his internal combustion engine-powered cars just yet. Don’t hesitate to contact us with news tips. “I think, for me as a car guy, I’m excited about driving my Mach-E.

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