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

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Infiniti will introduce a production-ready variable compression ratio engine VC-T (Variable Compression-Turbocharged) at the 2016 Paris Motor Show (Mondial de l’Automobile) in September. Infiniti said that the new four-cylinder turbocharged gasoline VC-T engine has been in development for more than 20 years. Croguennec, S. Hiyoshi, R.,

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Renault Sport F1 introduces revamped 2015 hybrid power unit

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The wastegate is a control device that allows excess exhaust gas to by-pass the turbine and match the power produced by the turbine to that needed by the compressor to supply the air required by the engine. On conventional turbo engines, a wastegate is used in association with a turbocharger to control the high rotation speeds of the system.

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Perspective: A View Into the New GM

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Consumer Reports rates the Buick Enclave higher than vehicles from Toyota, Volvo, Infiniti, Audi, BMW and Mercedes Benz in the Luxury- Full Size SUV category. GM says it is committed to establishing a harmonized national program to improve fuel economy and lower greenhouse gas emissions. Focus on fuel economy. Click to enlarge.

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