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2015 VW Jetta TDI: a more refined, powerful and efficient diesel within a nicely redesigned model line

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2015 Jetta TDI. For 2015, Volkswagen has refined the entire sixth-generation Jetta lineup, endowing the compact with a crisper exterior design which also improves aerodynamics; an updated interior; a number of newly available driver assistance systems; and, significantly for the diesel model, the new 2.0T Click to enlarge.

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Renault Sport F1 introduces revamped 2015 hybrid power unit

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Renault Energy F1-2015 Power Unit. Renault Sport F1 has unveiled its 2015 power unit for Formula 1 racing, which incorporates a number of changes compared to its 2014 predecessor ( earlier post ). The 2015 power unit project was started six months before the 2014 units took to the track, ie. Renault Energy F1-2015 Power Unit.

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Fraunhofer developing process to ferment steel exhaust gases to fuels and chemicals

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Fraunhofer researchers in Germany have developed a process for the conversion of CO-rich exhaust gases from steel plants into fuels and specialty chemicals. In addition to the exhaust gases, syngas—similar gas mixtures from home and industrial waste incineration—can also be used for the engineered process. Breitkreuz, K.,

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IHS: automotive semiconductor market up 10% in 2014 to $29B; hybrids, connectivity and ADAS major drivers

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IHS reported that the fastest growing segments for automotive semiconductors are hybrid-electric vehicles, telematics and connectivity and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). The outlook for 2015 is also promising and the automotive semiconductor market is forecast to reach $31B, a strong 7.5% in 2015, a 21% increase over 2014.

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Two engine options in new Mazda6; updated 2.5L with cylinder deactivation, turbo 2.5L with Dynamic Pressure Turbo

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engine, first unveiled at the 2015 LA Auto Show for the 2016 CX-9. A centrifugal pendulum has been adopted in the torque converter of the six-speed SKYACTIV-DRIVE automatic transmission, counterbalancing any vibration that might otherwise be felt when running on two cylinders. Mazda6’s 2.5-liter, SKYACTIV-G 2.5T. engine.

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Chevrolet introduces Colorado Duramax Diesel midsize pickup

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Colorado is the 2015 Motor Trend Truck of the Year and Cars.com’s Best Pickup Truck of 2015.) Forged steel crankshaft and connecting rods. is the cleanest diesel truck engine ever produced by General Motors, thanks in part to a cooled exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system. l/100 km) highway with 2.5L 1 compression ratio.

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US charges Audi manager with conspiracy to cheat US emissions tests; sacrificing NOx control for a sound system

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According to the complaint, from in or about 2006 until in or about November 2015, Pamio led a team of engineers responsible for designing emissions control systems to meet emissions standards, including for nitrogen oxides (NO x ), for diesel vehicles in the US. The company was ordered to pay a $2.8-billion

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