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2016 Ford F-150 offers ability to run on compressed natural gas, propane

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Ford will offer the 2016 F-150 with an available gaseous-fuel prep package that enables 5.0-liter liter V8-powered models to run on compressed natural gas or propane, making Ford the only manufacturer of a CNG/propane-capable half-ton pickup. The 2016 Ford F-150 with 5.0-liter The 2016 Ford F-150 with 5.0-liter

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EPA issues a second notice of violation to Volkswagen alleging emissions cheating in MY 2014-2016 3.0L diesels

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liter engines for model years (MY) 2014 through 2016 that results in increased NO x emissions of up to nine times EPA’s standard. The vehicles covered by the new NOV are the diesel versions of the 2014 VW Touareg, the 2015 Porsche Cayenne, and the 2016 Audi A6 Quattro, A7 Quattro, A8, A8L, and Q5. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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Damen, MTU and Svitzer to launch world’s first reverse stern drive CNG tug in 2016

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Damen Shipyards of the Netherlands, German engine manufacturer MTU Friedrichshafen, a subsidiary of Rolls-Royce Power Systems, and Denmark’s SVITZER have teamed up to bring the first Reverse Stern Drive (RSD) Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) tug to the market, with a planned introduction in 2016.

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Honda includes stop-start system in new 2016 Honda Pilot for improved fuel economy, new 9-speed

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Honda gave the all-new 2016 Honda Pilot SUV its global premiere at the 2015 Chicago Auto Show. The 2016 Pilot, launching at Honda dealerships nationwide this summer, is the third generation of Honda’s three-row midsize SUV to be designed, developed and manufactured in the US. The 2016 Pilot features a new 3.5-liter,

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U. Minnesota team develops Lagrangian technique to identify NOx hotspots; opportunity for connected vehicles and big data

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showed that real world NO x emissions from Euro IV certified heavy-duty buses using SCR exhaust aftertreatment systems were substantially higher than the certified limit suggesting that the certification cycle does not accurately represent real-world conditions. A study by Wu et al. Andreae et al. —Kotz et al.

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Jaguar bringing XE diesel to US in 2016

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The Jaguar US lineup will expand in 2016 with the addition of the all new, aluminum-intensive Jaguar XE compact sports sedan in 20d (diesel) and 35t models each in Premium, Prestige and R-Sport trim levels and available in RWD or AWD. InControl Touch supports Bluetooth, audio streaming and USB connectivity.

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Audi unveils redesigned R18 diesel hybrid Le Mans racer for 2016 season

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Audi unveiled its redesigned R18 diesel hybrid Le Mans racer for the 2016 World Endurance Championship (WEC) season. The FIA WEC regulations have been providing automobile manufacturers with incentives to build increasingly efficient race cars since 2014. The current V6 TDI consumes 32.4% Hybrid drive.

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