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Infiniti introducing production-ready variable compression ratio engine at Paris Motor Show

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Nissan, in a 2003 paper, said that its multi-link geometry resolved those previous issues. In 2008, a team from Renault and Nissan published a study on the application of the use of this VCR technology for HCCI combustion in a diesel engine.). Croguennec, S. Hiyoshi, R., Takemura, S., Takahashi, N., and Hiyoshi, R. Ushijima, K.,

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Mercury Marine Launches New Lower-Emission Outboard Motors with Orbital FlexDI System

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The two new outboards, the 200 Pro XS and the 125 hp, use Orbital FlexDI direct injection fuel systems ( earlier post ), and are reported as having best in class fuel economy. A four-star label identifies engines that meet the Air Resources Board’s Sterndrive and Inboard marine engine 2009 exhaust emission standards.

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Perspective: US Needs to Transition to Hydrous Ethanol as the Primary Renewable Transportation Fuel

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The second wave of ethanol fuel production and consumption in the Brazilian market began in the 1990s when the use of anhydrous ethanol started to rise. Consumption of anhydrous ethanol has grown steadily since the 1990s, peaking in 2003. Anhydrous Ethanol vs. Hydrous Ethanol. C in the anhydrous state.

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GM India Launches Chevrolet Beat; Global Mini Car to Be Introduced in 150 Markets

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Newly developed for the next-generation global mini, the S-TEC II engine—a 4-cylinder, 16-valve 1199cc DOHC engine—delivers fuel economy of 18.6 General Motors India began operations in 1996 and now offers products under the Chevrolet brand, which was introduced in India in 2003. mpg US, 5.4 L/100km), with peak power of 80.5

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