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Used Car of the Day: 2002 BMW M5 Dinan

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Today we head to Florida for this Tampa-based 2002 BMW M5 Dinan. It appears to have been well-maintained with a lot of Dinan bits, including exhaust, cold-air intake, and chip. It's a stick with 140,000 miles on the clock. There's also a short-throw shifter and upgraded sound system.

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Volkswagen introduces new Coasting 2.0 micro hybrid system and new natural gas engine at Vienna Motor Symposium

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This results in an increase in range in the NEDC cycle from 190 km (118 miles) previously to now up to 300 km (186 miles). Volkswagen has been represented in the marketplace with CNG engines since 2002. A key factor in its low emissions is the optimum conversion of the methane in the exhaust gas. Click to enlarge.

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California ARB Expands Assistance Program for Truckers to Reduce Diesel Emissions

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Approximately $28 million is available through the program to fund truck replacements or exhaust retrofits statewide. Previously, only heavy-heavy-duty trucks with a declared vehicle weight greater than 60,000 pounds qualified; Trucks with mileage as low as 15,000 miles per year are now eligible.

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MECA report assesses technology feasibility for heavy-duty diesel trucks to meet lower NOx standards by 2024

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Finally, the technologies considered in the assessment were assumed to be designed to meet a 435,000-mile full-useful life (FUL) and a 350,000-mile or 5-year warranty, with the latter going into effect in 2022 in California. CO 2 and NO x certification test data for heavy-duty diesel engines certified from 2002 through 2019.

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EPA Proposes to Streamline Approval Process for Fuel Conversion Systems

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Exhaust, Evap, and OBD testing 2. MY 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 and < useful life mileage. Exhaust and Evap testing + OBD attestation. 1 This example is for Light-duty Tier 2 vehicles which have a useful life of 10 years or 120,000 miles. current calendar year - 1. Certification application.

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Road Test: 2021 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium

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In 240 miles driving around Southern California we averaged 23 mpg, but in a 100-mile run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph, we averaged 31.2 First introduced in 2002, versions of this suspension system are found on Camaro, Corvette, Cadillac, Acura, Audi, Land Rover, Ferrari, and Lamborghini models.

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Volkswagen to debut XL1 PHEV prototype at Qatar Motor Show; fuel consumption of 0.9 L/100 km (261 mpg US)

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The XL1 prototype has an all-electric range of up to 35 kilometers (22 miles); total range is approx. 550 km (342 miles) with a 10 liter fuel tank. The E-motor supports the engine in acceleration (boosting), and can also power the XL1 prototype on its own for a distance of up to 35 km (22 miles). Hybrid system.

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