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GE Aviation has completed the initial design of the first supersonic engine purpose-built for business jets. It is designed to enable efficient supersonic flight over water and efficient subsonic flight over land, without requiring modifications to existing compliance regulations. AS2 supersonic business jet.

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JUNE 19, 2017

The 2018 Ford F-150 introduces an even smaller, more efficient 3.3-liter Aiding in light-weighting, the standard 3.3-liter liter V6 in the 2018 F-150 is projected to offer a 5% power-to-weight ratio improvement versus the steel-bodied 2014 F-150 equipped with 3.7-liter liter V8 also is enhanced for 2018. 2018 F-150.

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All are paired as standard with an 8-speed automatic gearbox and the 4MOTION permanent all-wheel drive. Sales of the Touareg in North America were discontinued in the 2017 model year in favor of the new Atlas, designed for the US. The third generation made its debut in 2018 with a new plug-in hybrid drive. All use a 3.0-liter

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DECEMBER 1, 2017

At the Los Angeles Auto Show, Jeep unveiled the 2018 Wrangler, with new mild hybrid (eTorque) and diesel options to be available. The 2018 Jeep Wrangler 2-door model is available in three different trim configurations: Sport, Sport S and Rubicon. liter Pentastar V-6 engine is upgraded for 2018. liter EcoDiesel V-6 and 2.0-liter

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It is the first of its kind to be certified to international standard OIML R 139 2018 and approved for hydrogen filling stations. For the meter to fit into Nel’s narrow fuel dispensers, it was designed substantially narrower than its predecessor models. as fuel into motor and fuel cell vehicles, small boats, and aircraft.).

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JANUARY 5, 2018

(CWI) received certifications from both the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and California Air Resources Board (ARB) for its 2018 ISX12N natural gas engine. Like the Cummins Westport L9N engine, the ISX12N meets California ARB optional Low NO x standard of 0.02 Production of the ISX12N will begin in February of 2018.

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JULY 17, 2018

earlier post ) are unlikely to comply with existing international environmental standards for subsonic aircraft. A noise assessment concludesd that emerging SSTs are likely to fail current (2018) and perhaps even historical (2006) landing and takeoff noise standards. Results varied by seating class, configuration, and route.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2018

Hyundai unveiled the redesigned 2018 Sonata Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid models at the Chicago Auto Show. The 2018 Hybrid and Plug-in will be produced in Asan, Korea, with Hybrid availability in the first quarter of 2018 and Plug-in availability in the second quarter of 2018. The heart of the 2018 Sonata Hybrid is a 2.0-liter

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JANUARY 12, 2017

At the 2017 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), GMC introduced the 2018 Terrain compact SUV. The recently announced 2018 Chevrolet Equinox compact SUV will also feature the same powertrain choices: 1.5 The recently announced 2018 Chevrolet Equinox compact SUV will also feature the same powertrain choices: 1.5

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AUGUST 20, 2017

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) intends to revisit provisions of the Phase 2 Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Fuel Efficiency Standards for Medium- and Heavy-Duty Engines, citing “concerns” raised by stakeholders in the trailer and glider industry. Tank trailers designed to transport liquids or gases. Earlier post.)

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MAY 1, 2017

Cummins Westport (CWI) announced its model year 2018 dedicated natural gas engines for regional haul truck / tractor, vocational and transit, school bus, and refuse applications at the Alternative Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo in Long Beach, California. CWI natural gas engines have met the 2010 EPA standard for particulate matter (0.01

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AUGUST 11, 2017

Acura unveiled a redesigned 2018 Acura RLX reflecting the brand’s new design direction. The 2018 Acura RLX will make its public debut during Monterey Automotive Week next week on the Monterey peninsula. The new 2018 Acura RLX will go on sale in November.

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MARCH 5, 2015

a designer and developer of camera-based Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) for the automotive industry, introduced its 4 th -generation system-on-chip, the EyeQ4. The first design win for EyeQ4 in series production has been secured for a global premium European car manufacturer for production to start in early 2018.

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JULY 19, 2022

The Blazer EV is based on GM’s Ultium Platform with styling that elevates the design established in 2018 by the gas-powered Chevrolet Blazer, and performance cues inspired by the Camaro and Corvette. Additional Blazer EV highlights include: 11.5

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JULY 24, 2018

Kia Motors’ upgraded 2018 Kia Sportage ( earlier post ), the brand’s global best-selling vehicle, offers a 2.0-liter The 2018 Sportage is available in Europe and Korea with Kia’s new 1.6-liter, The 2018 Sportage continues to offer a high-powered 2.0-liter The Sportage is also available with an all-new 1.6-liter km/l (6.13

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OCTOBER 19, 2017

Bosch has introduced a new 48-volt battery for mild hybrids; similar to the Bosch e-axle, this 48-volt battery is standardized for easy integration into new vehicle models. Production of the battery is scheduled to start in late 2018. The pack configuration is 12s1p with 8Ah, NMC/Graphite cells. Package weight is less than 7kg.

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JANUARY 25, 2019

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has adopted a plan that demonstrates to the US Environmental Protection Agency how the San Joaquin Valley air basin will attain each of four federal standards for fine particulate matter by regulatory deadlines. The newly adopted 2018 Valley PM 2.5 The newly adopted 2018 Valley PM 2.5

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The report, say the authors, comes in the context of the “ high-stakes contest ” between the world’s leading steel and aluminum companies instigated by the rise in the US Government’s CAFE standards. Aluminum automotive sheet deliveries will show spectacular gains through 2018, the WSD report says. Earlier post.). or 188 pounds.

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MARCH 3, 2014

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized its Tier 3 emission standards for gasoline sulfur content; evaporative emissions; and tailpipe emissions from passenger cars, light-duty trucks, medium-duty passenger vehicles, and some heavy-duty vehicles. EPA had issued the proposed standards last March. Earlier post.).

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JUNE 25, 2013

Among the transportation-related elements of US President Barack Obama’s new climate action plan, which he is outlining today in a speech at Georgetown University, is the development of new fuel economy standards for heavy-duty vehicles post-2018. New energy efficiency standards. Earlier post.).

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AUGUST 18, 2017

Wärtsilä has been contracted to deliver the ship design for a new processing and transportation vessel to be built at the Balenciaga shipyard in Spain on behalf of Hav Line AS of Norway. The delivery of the Wärtsilä solutions will be during autumn 2017 and the vessel is scheduled for delivery in summer 2018.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

In February 2017, the America Makes & ANSI Additive Manufacturing Standardization Collaborative ( AMSC ) published a standardization roadmap for additive manufacturing (3D Printing). The AMSC is planning to issue by June 2018 an update to its roadmap. million professionals worldwide. million professionals worldwide.

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US President Barack Obama announced fuel efficiency and greenhouse gas emission standards for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles. Heavy-duty engines affected by the final standards are generally those that are installed in commercial medium- and heavy-duty trucks and buses. vocational vehicles such as transit buses and refuse trucks.

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MARCH 22, 2017

FIA grants homologation to nine manufacturers for 2018/19 Formula E season. The Federation Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) released the names of the nine manufacturers that have been granted homologation from the 2018/19 season of the all-electric FIA Formula E Championship. The manufacturers are: ABT Formel E.

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The robotaxis will operate in both daytime and nighttime with service hours from 8:30 to 22:30 and with fares based on the standard taxi pricing in Guangzhou. is the first autonomous driving company to have met all of these requirements and standards. Passengers can hail rides and pay for the service through the PonyPilot+ App.

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JUNE 3, 2014

A new working paper by the the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) concludes that tighter heavy-duty diesel vehicle emissions standards in Mexico (NOM 044 standards) would result in a net benefit to Mexico of US$123 billion (1.6

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FEBRUARY 28, 2018

Audi unveiled the eighth generation of its successful A6 full-size sedan; all engines feature Audi’s 48V mild-hybrid (MHEV) system ( earlier post ) as standard equipment. TFSI is coupled as standard with a seven-speed S tronic. The new A6 with new and refined driver assistance systems sets new standards in its luxury class.

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JUNE 22, 2017

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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FEBRUARY 14, 2018

Audi has unveiled the second-generation A7 Sportback, which is the essence of Audi‘s new design language. The four-door coupé brings the show car design of the prologue studies ( earlier post ) to production. The drive system features a new mild-hybrid system (MHEV) as standard. TFSI (gasoline) or a 3.0 TDI (diesel) engine.

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JANUARY 28, 2018

Further, their data suggest that this trend will continue with the implementation of the new federal Tier 3 and California LEV III standards. Further, they found no difference in SOA production between PFI and GDI vehicles certified to the same standard.

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DECEMBER 6, 2021

CDA technology can benefit vehicle manufacturers facing tightening emissions standards in Europe as well. Collectively, these standards are designed to reduce tailpipe NO x emissions up to 90%, accelerating the need for global engine manufacturers to employ additional emissions-reduction strategies such as electric catalyst heating.

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With SCR twin dosing technology in the exhaust gas system, the diesel unit now undercuts the Euro 6d emission standard limits while also running quietly and smoothly, according to the company. The four-cylinder TDI engine with the internal designation EA 288 made its debut in 2012. As previously, the 2.0

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MARCH 29, 2013

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed long-anticipated Tier 3 standards for gasoline sulfur content; evaporative emissions; and tailpipe emissions from all light-duty vehicles (LDVs, or passenger cars), light-duty trucks (LDT1s, LDT2s, LDT3s, and LDT4s) and Medium-Duty Passenger Vehicles (or MDPVs). Vehicle emissions.

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Audi is adopting a standardized nomenclature for the power output designations of its worldwide range of automobiles. While the names of the model series—from Audi A1 to Audi Q7—will remain unchanged, within the model families, combinations of two numbers will replace the various type designations previously used.

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JANUARY 23, 2017

The goal of this standardization is to ensure interoperability and performance between the wide range of electrified vehicles being developed by carmakers worldwide, and the wireless charging stations that will be widely deployed to streamline the charging of the next generation of EVs and PHEVs. Earlier post.).

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JANUARY 24, 2020

The tender, which runs from 2018 to 2021, aims to build and put into operation 15 electric vehicles for the collection of waste in Europe. The modular system design of the HyRange allows OEM partners to integrate the system into a variety of different orientations. Proton Motor HyRange range extender.

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Earlier this year, NHTSA and EPA jointly announced the proposed Phase 2 standards for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles. We support the EPA’s intent to establish standards based not only on currently available technologies, but also based on technologies now under development or not yet widely deployed. Achates Power, Inc.,

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