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Road Test: 2023 Volvo XC60 Recharge Ultimate

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Road Test: 2023 Volvo XC60 Recharge Ultimate Surprising Performance in a Compact Plug-In Hybrid SUV Okay, a show of hands if “quick or fast” come to mind when Volvo SUV is mentioned. The automatic seamlessly went through the gears (a big thanks to Volvo for not having paddle shifters). kW), it takes five hours for a full charge.

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Volvo Trucks in Bio-DME Field Test

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In a joint project with the EU, the Swedish Energy Agency, fuel companies and the transport industry, Volvo Trucks is investigating the potential for large-scale investment in dimethyl ether (DME) fuel produced from biomass (Bio-DME). Volvo’s DME truck. Lars Mårtensson, environmental affairs director at Volvo Trucks.

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New study on DME auto-ignition at engine-relevant conditions

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Dimethyl ether (DME) is of interest as an alternative fuel for compression ignition (CI) engines due to its ease of production and advantageous properties as a diesel alternative. 40% N 2 dilution to simulate exhaust gas recirculation (EGR). Earlier post.). Earlier post.). and with 0?40%

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Volvo Trucks to begin limited production of DME heavy-duty trucks in NA in 2015; customer trials; Oberon partnership

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Volvo VNL D13 with DME. At an event in Sacramento, California, Volvo Trucks announced that it will commercialize dimethyl ether (DME)-powered heavy-duty commercial vehicles in North America, with limited production beginning in 2015. Volvo has been testing Bio-DME in Sweden since 2009. Source: Volvo Trucks.

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DOE to award up to $137M for SuperTruck II, Vehicle Technology Office programs

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Volvo Technology of America LLC will develop and demonstrate a tractor trailer combination with lightweight cab that achieves the freight efficiency goal using alternative engine designs and a variety of system technologies. valve faces, piston crowns, and exhaust ports) to improve fuel economy. Navistar, Inc. 914,771.

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Road Test: 2022 Acura RDX SH-AWD A-Spec Advance

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Managed by the large wheel on the center console, selecting one of the modes integrates specific driving dynamics that affect the throttle response, steering, suspension dampers, and the exhaust note. LED tail lights and twin, round chrome exhaust tips on the outer edges of the fascia completed the rear design. Interior: Quiet Comfort.

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Road Test: 2021 Cadillac XT5 Premium Luxury FWD

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Competing in the premium midsize SUV category, the 2021 Cadillac XT5 is right in the middle of stiff competition, including models from Acura, Audi, BMW, Genesis, Infiniti, Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln, Maserati, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Tesla and Volvo. Road Test: 2021 Volvo XC90 Recharge Plug-in Hybrid. News: Tesla Model Y Revealed.