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Lux Research provides snapshot of oil majors’ investments in alternative fuels; BP leads investment frequency

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Lux Research has investigated the trends of corporate financing of alternative fuels from oil majors, based on a non-exhaustive database of more than 1,000 deals and partnership engagements from 2000 through September, 2014. Less active oil majors in this space include ExxonMobil and ConocoPhillips.

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FPT International introduces 8.7-liter CNG engine in China

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FPT Industrial has extended its range of on-road alternative fuel solutions with the 8.7-liter The Cursor 9 CNG offers power up to 400 hp @ 2000 rpm, and torque up to 1700 N·m @ 1.200 rpm, while at the same time having emissions lower than Euro VI. liter Cursor 9 CNG, based on the Cursor 9 diesel architecture.

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Lotus Omnivore Engine Shows Up To 10% Better Fuel Economy Than Spray-Guided GDI Engines; Achieves HCCI At Extremely Light Loads

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At 2000 rpm and up to approximately 2.7 bar IMEP (Indicated Mean Effective Pressure), the ISFC (Indicated Specific Fuel Consumption) achieved is approximately 10% better than current spray-guided direct injection, spark ignition engines. Fuel system. Wet sump with plain bearings and electric oil pump. Lubrication system.

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Road Test: 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Calligraphy 2.5T AWD

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The “wet” part of the Santa Fe’s DCT means it uses oil to improve lubrication and cooling. A “dry” DCT does not use oil, but is the more fuel efficient of the two types. In the rear the hands-free power lift-gate sits above the sliver lower fascia where there is a single, horizontal exhaust port.

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