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

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The new EGR system decreases NO x emissions by reducing charge temperature and reducing excess levels of O 2 in the combustion chamber. The new engine comes with an improved oil distribution channel to enhance lubricant supply in the cylinder head. This feature extends the life of the turbo and the engine. EGR valve and EGR cooler.

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False Starts: The Story of Vehicle-to-Grid Power

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It occurred in the wake of the California electricity crisis of 2000 and 2001, when mismanaged deregulation, market manipulation, and environmental catastrophe combined to unhinge the power grid. By the 1950s, the grid was moving electricity across time zones and national borders, tying in diverse sources of supply and demand.

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EADS demonstrating electric and hybrid aviation propulsion; innovative distributed propulsion series hybrid

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An on- board 24 V electrical network supplies the avionics and the radios via a converter. Electrical engineering experts from Astrium and Eurocopter helped out with their expertise in testing the battery packs while the livery was designed by Airbus. A backup battery is provided for emergency landing purposes.

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New Ford Mondeo to offer new high-power diesel, 1L EcoBoost, hybrid model, pedestrian detection technology

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liter TDCi engine will in 2015 offer 210 PS (154 kW) and 450 N·m of torque—delivered from 2000 rpm—with significantly reduced CO 2 compared to the outgoing 200 PS (147 kW) 2.2-liter Mondeo also is designed to help drivers in and out of parking spaces. Engine range. A powerful new twin sequential turbocharged 2.0-liter

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Udaipur to Himachal : 923 km in an electric car

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A distance of 923 km using DC fast charging infrastructure. He left for UK in the seventies - and started an arts supply store. We then went on to do a slow charge upto 100%. Was 2000 hrs by then. We had to charge it to 100 percent - and decided that we will come down after an hour to switch off the connection.

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New Engines for the New Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupé: More Power, Less CO2

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The HP turbine housing features an integral bypass duct, which can be opened or closed by means of a charge-pressure control flap triggered by a vacuum cell. This means that the optimum charge pressure can be built up at low engine revs. 310 Nm @2000-4300 rpm. The result is a genuine two-stage turbocharging process. 245 g/km.

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The EV Transition Explained: Reshaping Labor Markets

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By some estimates, upwards to 80,000 auto workers and a similar number in the auto supply chain have already been laid off globally to support the EV transition. By some estimates , upwards to 80,000 auto workers and a similar number in the auto supply chain have already been laid off globally to support the EV transition.

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