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Study finds clear trend of increasing NOx with higher biodiesel blends with CARB diesel; NOx neutrality achieved by blending in renewable or GTL diesel

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NO x emissions results of biodiesel, renewable, and GTL diesel fuel blends, and CARB diesel fuel for 2006 Cummins ISM. They also found that increasing renewable diesel (Neste Oil’s NExBTL) and gas-to-liquids (GTL) diesel blends showed NO x reductions with rising blend level. Credit: ACS, Hajbabaei et al.

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Lightning Hybrids releases initial emissions testing results for medium-duty hydraulic hybrids

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Lightning Hybrids’ system functions like other hybrids that add a secondary power source to an existing engine. mph), low 2.1 mph with 3.8 Lightning also outlined a diesel replacement scenario being considered by the rental car shuttle fleet. With its high average speed(18.9 The Braunschweig cycle.

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How EVs Are Reducing Carbon (CO2) Emissions

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Unlike internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, EVs emit no direct emissions when running on electricity. However, research conducted by the European Energy Agency states that “even when we account for the source of electricity generation, electric cars emit approximately 17-30% less carbon than gasoline or diesel cars.”

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Road Test: 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 Duramax 4WD Crew Cab AT4 CarbonPro

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Smooth, Powerful Diesel Performance. liter Duramax turbodiesel engine. There is a low diesel rumble upon start-up that becomes a nice note when accessing the ample torque to get off the line, but then purrs at freeway speeds. Stand next to the hood when the engine is at idle, and you will be amazed at how quiet it is.

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Road Test: 2023 Lexus UX 250h Premium FWD

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liter gasoline powered, 4-cylinder engine combined with the twin electric motors. Gas plus two electric motors The hybrid system automatically switches between the pure electric drive mode, combined electric motor and gasoline engine, and gasoline-only engine power. This feature-rich system is explained here.

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Road Test: 2024 Kia EV6 GT

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And yes, you boot-up, power-on and power-down an EV just like a computer, unless of course your computer is powered by a gasoline engine! seconds, the 1/4 mile at 118 mph and, if daring enough, spin the dual electric motors to their maximum of 161 miles per hour. Wondering how this compares to other ‘fast’ cars? Check this out !

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Road Test: 2021 Cadillac Escalade Duramax 4WD

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Flagship SUV Gives Smooth Luxury, Powerful Diesel Performance. I have driven several Chevrolet and GMC vehicles with the wonderful Duramax turbodiesel engine, so expectations were high for a luxury week behind the wheel. liter Duramax turbodiesel engine. Fuel economy for the 3.0L Story by John Faulkner.