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J.D. Power study finds ACEN technology woes affecting vehicle reliability for consumers

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The number of engine/transmission problems decreased to 24 PP100 in 2016 from 26 PP100 in 2015. Design-related problems account for 39% of problems reported in the study (60 PP100), a 2-percentage-point increase from 2015. The study was fielded from October through December 2015. Seven of the top 10 problems are design-related.

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Tula Technology reports up to 18% fuel economy gain in GM 6.2L V8 using Dynamic Skip Fire technology; emissions benefits too

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In 2015, Delphi also took a stake in the Silicon Valley-based company. The base engine is used by General Motors in many applications, among them, the 2010 GMC Yukon Denali. In addition, DSF increases the temperature of the catalyst which will result higher conversion efficiency. Earlier post.) Earlier post.). Eisazadeh-Far, K.

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Our EV warrior

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Unfortunately, “It’s been hard for folks to remember how many conversations they’ve had at these events, and sometimes their numbers have been wildly diverse,” he continued. Mexican border to the Canadian Yukon and into Alaska. Launching the record-breaking trip in Tijuana in 2015, Hall headed his 2014 Tesla Model S up the U.S.

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Our EV warrior

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Unfortunately, “It’s been hard for folks to remember how many conversations they’ve had at these events, and sometimes their numbers have been wildly diverse,” he continued. Mexican border to the Canadian Yukon and into Alaska. Launching the record-breaking trip in Tijuana in 2015, Hall headed his 2014 Tesla Model S up the U.S.

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