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Used Car of the Day: 2006 Porsche Boxster

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Today's UCOTD is a fairly simple one -- a 2006 Porsche Boxster with a manual transmission. There are some cosmetic mods that the first owner made, including changes to the exhaust tips, sidemarker lights, daytime running lights, and the stereo. The stereo now has Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and a backup camera.

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GMZ Energy announces new, high-power thermoelectric module: TG16-1.0

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GMZ has been using TG8 modules in developing vehicular thermoelectric generators for the Bradley Fighting Vehicle (1 kW TEG) as well as to design and to integrate a light-duty vehicle TEG into a Honda Accord as part of a DOE-funded project. Earlier post.). The TG16-1.0 is currently available for sampling to qualified OEM manufacturers.

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EPA Proposes to Streamline Approval Process for Fuel Conversion Systems

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The proposed rule would cover conversions of light-duty vehicles and heavy-duty highway vehicles and engines, and would apply to all clean alternative fuels. 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.

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EPA updates rules to ease commercialization of alternative fuel conversion systems

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The updated final rule covers alternative fuel conversion of light-duty vehicles and heavy-duty highway vehicles and engines. 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. Intermediate age.

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New 3rd generation Audi TT diesel offers fuel economy of 56 mpg

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In both versions it unites various advanced technologies: additional indirect injection supplementing the direct injection of the FSI; the Audi valvelift system (AVS) to adjust the valve stroke on the exhaust side; and thermal management, which uses a rotary valve module and an exhaust manifold integrated into the cylinder head.

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VW Beetle TDI diesel going on sale in US this summer

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From 1998 until 2006, the New Beetle was fitted with a 1.9-liter Since then, this engine has been heavily revised to accommodate increasing demand for improvements in exhaust emissions and acoustics. Each cylinder has two intake and two exhaust valves. and Turbo in the lineup, will be announced closer to market launch.

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European Commission fines truck producers record €2.93B for colluding to pass on emission compliance costs

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Scania said that in light of recent developments in the investigation,and in accordance with relevant accounting principles and a prudent approach, it is making a SEK 3.8 Scania also said it has not delayed the introduction of new engines compliant with EU-legislation for exhaust emissions. Emissions standards compliance.

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