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NYC had electric taxis in the ’90s—the 1890s, that is

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The instant torque of electric motors and lack of exhaust noise have also created many a modern EV enthusiast. First Nissan NV200 New York As EVs re-emerged as a viable alternative to internal combustion in the 2010s, New York City thought about bringing them back.

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New BMW X5 xDrive40d and new BMW X6 xDrive40d feature straight six-cylinder diesel engine and 48V mild-hybrid technology

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Two-stage NO x exhaust gas treatment, which was introduced as a standard feature on diesel models in 2012, has been further developed. It is charged by means of recuperation during acceleration and braking phases and also through a targeted combustion engine load point increase.

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Chevrolet introduces second-generation Duramax 4-cylinder diesels; global engine

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has several new parts, including a new water-cooled variable-geometry turbocharger; a new high-pressure common-rail fuel delivery system; a new Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system; a new intake manifold; a new cylinder head; a new cylinder block; a new balancer shaft unit; and a new Engine Control Module (ECM). EGR valve and EGR cooler.

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Mazdas new SKYACTIV gasoline and diesel engines are steps on the road to its Ideal Engine; focus on compression ratio

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Since this energy loss is primarily thermal in nature and can be attributed to the exhaust, cooling system, and engine and transmission surfaces, Mazda’s R&D team’s central focus is on improving the engine’s thermal efficiency cost-effectively. including body, chassis, suspension) will then first appear in the new CX-5 in 2012.

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MAN shows TGX parallel diesel hybrid truck concept, previews CNG in TGM trucks at IAA; gearbox cooperation with Scania

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(MAN showed the Metropolis research truck, a range-extended electric refuse collection truck developed in collaboration with Benteler Engineering Services for use in the city, at IAA 2012, earlier post.) Common Rail injection reduces the generation of particles, while exhaust-gas recirculation (EGR) reduces NO x.

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World Bank/ICCT report provides guidance to reducing black carbon emissions from diesels in developing countries

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In 2012 the International Agency for Research on Cancer re-categorized diesel engine exhaust as carcinogenic to humans based on evidence that sufficient exposure is associated with an increased risk of lung cancer. Global black carbon emissions from transportation by region among top 10 motorized regions, 2000-2050.

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First look at all-new Voltec propulsion system for 2G Volt; “the only thing in common is a shipping cap”

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Based on a GM study of more than 300 model year 2011 and 2012 Volts in service in California for more than 30 months, many owners are exceeding the EPA-rated label of 35 miles (56 km) of EV range per full charge, with about 15% surpassing 40 miles (64 km) of range. 4-cylinder engine.

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