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Bombardier introduces new, more efficient and cleaner Evinrude outboards

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Using advanced computational fluid dynamics software developed by the University of Wisconsin, BRP crafted the entire engine around the moment of combustion and developed the first outboard engine block designed specifically for direct-injection technology. The E-TEC incorporates pistons made from a new alloy originally developed by NASA.

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Niagara Falls Maid of the Mist vessels going battery-electric; ABB power and propulsion

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Designed by Propulsion Data Systems, the new totally integrated vessels are currently under construction by Burger Boat Company in Manitowoc, Wisc. Powered by ABB’s zero-emission technology, the two fully-electric vessels will take tourists to the heart of the Niagara Falls, undisturbed by engine noise or exhaust fumes.

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IM LS7 City Are compatible electrical SUV introduced with AI cockpit, worth begins at 40,500 USD

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The illusion and internal of the unutilized variants proceed the design of the stream fashions, with simplest little variations within the purposeful configuration and cruising length. Situated as a mid-size SUV, the scale of the IM LS7 City Are compatible are 5049/2002/1731 mm, and the wheelbase is 3060 mm.

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Volkswagen Unveils New One-Liter Concept Car; Smallest Production-Intent Diesel Yet from Volkswagen Applied in A Full Hybrid Design

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The “one-liter” designation refers to the design target of fuel consumption of 1 liter per 100 kilometers (235 mpg US). Volkswagen first revealed a one-liter concept at the annual meeting in 2002, then cancelled the project in 2005. The oil pump, designed to operate at a maximum oil pressure of 4.0 Earlier post.)

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EPA updates rules to ease commercialization of alternative fuel conversion systems

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While properly engineered conversion systems can reduce or at least not increase emissions, poorly designed systems can lead to much more pollution. Exhaust, Evap, and OBD testing. MY 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and < useful life mileage. Exhaust and Evap testing + OBD scan tool test and attestation.

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EPA proposes approval of new ozone plans for the two of the worst Air Quality Zones in US: California’s San Joaquin Valley and South Coast

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The Clean Air Act (CAA) allows areas such as these (designated and classified as “extreme” nonattainment under the CAA) to rely on the development and implementation of new and improved technologies given the relatively long time between SIP development and attaining clean air. For the SJV to attain 0.08 For the SC to attain 0.08

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DENSO develops new 2500-bar diesel common rail system; reductions in fuel consumption and emissions

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By improving the design structure of the injector, fuel pump, and common rail, DENSO significantly decreased the workload of the fuel pump by reducing the amount of fuel that was sent back to the fuel tank by about 90%. In 2002, DENSO offered an 1800 bar common rail system, the world’s highest injection pressure at the time.

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