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Worthington Industries introduces Type 3 Rail Mount CNG fuel system for trucks

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Worthington Industries has introduced a Type 3 Rail Mount compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel system for trucks. With only five unique parts, the Type 3 Rail Mount is the lightest fuel system on the market, offering a similar operating experience to diesel trucks. For others, it’s a fuel economy factor.

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Audi introduces new lightweight, efficient, powerful turbo engine for DTM

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In terms of weight and lightweight design—especially in the context of avoiding CO 2 emissions—we’re pointing out a few approaches that will hopefully find their way into future road-going vehicles—like in the case of the first TFSI for Le Mans and the TDI. The power-to-weight ratio is now about 1.6 kilograms per horsepower.

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Toyota showcases compact engines adaptable to different fuels – ET Auto

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Toyota Motor showcased next-generation engines on Tuesday that can be used in cars as varied as hybrids and those running on biofuel, as it targets tougher emissions standards and doubles down on its strategy of selling more than just EVs. litre and 2.0 litre engines with significantly reduced volume and height versus current engines.

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ICCT-sponsored study of in-use testing of 3 Tier2-Bin5, CA LEV-II light-duty diesels finds wide variation of emissions against the limits

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The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) contracted with the Center for Alternative Fuels, Engines and Emissions at West Virginia University to conduct in-use testing of three light-duty diesel vehicles (two 2.0L diesels and one 3.0L diesel) over pre-defined test routes exhibiting diverse driving conditions.

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Flash Drive: 2025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid

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The Hybrid has standard AWD All Tucson Hybrids come with Hyundai’s HTRAC AWD. This system is designed to maximize both fuel economy and traction depending on the road conditions. Trailer pre-wiring is standard, and the maximum trailer weight rating, with trailer brakes, is 2,000 pounds, 1,650 pounds without.

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How EV Charging Supports Disaster Recovery and Roadside Assistance

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As these events continue to escalate, the U.S. This National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program will bring DC fast charging to alternative fuel corridors in all 50 states, connecting EV drivers in rural America to major cities. Notably, the 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law has allocated $7.5

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News: 2024 Mazda CX-90

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Design Cues The CX-90 exterior, employing the company’s Kodo: Soul of Motion design theme, is Mazda’s most refined SUV. The design proportions of the smooth body, meant to accentuate emotion, is without cladding and has tasteful chrome along the lower doors, rear and front lower fascia, roof rails and trimming the grille.

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