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Toyota’s new conventional and hybrid powertrains for 2018 Camry deliver significant boost in efficiency

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The 2018 Toyota Camry, the new eighth-generation of the most popular mid-size sedan in the world and the best-selling car in America for the past 15 years, will be going on sale in the US in late summer. Toyota unveiled the 2018 Camry at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in January. 2018 Toyota Camry Hybrid XLE.

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Study measures the effect of regional change in clouds caused by ships’ emissions; masking GHG warming

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This puffy line is not just exhaust from the engine, but a change in the clouds that’s caused by small airborne particles of pollution. Satellite image taken 16 January 2018 off the coast of Europe. Small particles in exhaust from burning fossil fuels creates “seeds” on which water vapor in the air can condense into cloud droplets.

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Audi banking on Gen 2 3.0L TDI diesel for US sales; calls for a “fair shot” for diesel

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During his presentation at the TDI Efficiency Rally, UMTRI researcher Bruce Belzowski first presented a summary of his analysis of the total cost of ownership of diesels with a comparison to that of their gas vehicle counterparts. marketshare by 2018—i.e., share and volume are expected to more than double from 2013 to 2018.

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Mercedes-Benz powering ahead with €3B strategic engine initiative; increasing electrification, 48V; diesel and gasoline; cylinder deactivation

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The new six-cylinder in-line engine comes with an intelligent form of turbocharging: assisted by the ISG at start-off, the electric auxiliary compressor (eZV) guarantees immediate high torque when driving off and accelerating, bridging the time before the large exhaust turbocharger cuts in.

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Road Test: 2021 Lexus NX 300h F Sport Black Line Special Edition

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Wind noise was low with a respectable 0.34 The shelf-like LED rear tail lights continue the L-shape design cue, and end with F Sport unique larger exhaust ports. Debuted in 2014 and refreshed 2018, the NX 300h needed one last boost before the all-new NX 350h Hybrid and 450h Plug-in Hybrid come out in 2022.

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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles actually good for the environment?

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Because EVs run on electricity, the vehicle emits no exhaust from a tailpipe and does not contain the typical liquid fuel components in ICEVs. In comparison, EV engines run on lithium batteries. 40% of our energy comes from renewable sources, such as hydro, geothermal and wind. What about other battery components?

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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles actually good for the environment?

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Because EVs run on electricity, the vehicle emits no exhaust from a tailpipe and does not contain the typical liquid fuel components in ICEVs. In comparison, EV engines run on lithium batteries. 40% of our energy comes from renewable sources, such as hydro, geothermal and wind. What about other battery components?