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Hagens Berman files class-action fuel economy and emissions lawsuit against Fiat Chrysler and Cummins over SCR defect in RAM 2500 and 3500 diesels

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The defect leads to lower fuel economy, non EPA-compliant emissions levels, and costly and frequent vehicle repairs, the complaint charges. When the SCR system breaks down, the filter gets clogged, requiring more fuel to be injected to burn it off, according to the complaint. 2013-2017 RAM 3500 with Cummins diesel (2WD, 4WD).

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2017 Ford F-150 to offer 2nd-gen 3.5L EcoBoost with dual direct and port fuel injection; 10-speed automatic

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The 2017 Ford F-150 will offer an all-new, second-generation 3.5-liter For example, in part-load operation, the indirect injection can supplement the direct injection to improve fuel economy and to reduce the output of particulates from the engine. The 2017 Ford F-150 goes on sale this fall. kg) of weight.

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Clemson research developing integrated modeling and control systems to reduce particulates from GDI engines

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GDI engines have better fuel economy and lower carbon-dioxide emissions than more conventional port fuel injection engines; however, the technology results in higher fine-particle emissions. Onori will present aspects of her work on emissions controls at the upcoming 2017 American Control Conference in Seattle in May.

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Corning hits 1-million-unit milestone with gasoline particulate filter production

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Advanced gasoline engines, including high-performance gasoline-direct-injection (GDI) engines, offer consumers better fuel economy without sacrificing engine performance. China will be the next market to introduce particulate filtration of gasoline engine exhaust.

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Upgraded diesel engine joins Honda Civic line-up in Europe

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Honda has made significant improvements to the engine and the exhaust system to maximize real world performance. i-DTEC result in fuel economy and CO 2 emissions starting from 3.7 A soot sensor accurately detects when the regeneration cycle is required, extending exhaust component durability. l/100 km (63.6 seconds.

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ICCT study concludes no technical barriers to use of higher blends of ethanol

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With stagnating demand for gasoline due to rising fuel economy in the nation’s fleet and other factors, further increases to US ethanol consumption would require the use of higher blends of ethanol, either in conventional vehicles or in flex-fuel vehicles (FFVs) designed to tolerate blends of up to 85% ethanol (E85).

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Volvo Trucks SuperTruck demonstrator improves freight efficiency by 88%, fuel efficiency by 70%

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The SuperTruck powertrain includes a complex Rankine waste-heat recovery system, which converts heat normally wasted in exhaust into torque, boosting fuel economy by helping to power the vehicle. for the D11 and 2.5% for the D13.

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