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CNG Hot Rod Debuts at AFV 2010

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The WJ Daytech/AFVTech CNG Hot Rod made its debut at the recent Alternative Fuels and Vehicles ( AF&V 2010 ) show in Las Vegas. Based on engine power and gear ratios, the estimated acceleration from 0-60 mph is 2.5 seconds, with 0-100 mph in less than 5 seconds. Shot of the CNG-fueled LS-7. Fuel tanks.

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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 Both vehicles were first tested without Lightning’s hydraulic hybrid system to provide a baseline with which to compare the results with the hybrid system installed. The Braunschweig cycle.

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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. Biodiesel, noted the authors, is the most widely used biofuel in diesel engines, and it is currently the main fuel being used or considered to meet renewable fuel requirements for diesel fuel.

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Chery to launch new EXEED line; hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery-electric

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liter gasoline combustion engine with a 85 kW electric motor, powering the EXEED TX via an intelligent all-wheel-drive system through a seven-speed hybrid drive transmission. With the combined power of the combustion engine and e-motor, the compact SUV will reach 100km/h in 6.0 The EXEED TX PHEV will combine a 110 kW 1.5-liter

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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. More Perks to EVs EVs are much quieter than ICE vehicles, which makes a noticeable difference in places like cities and suburbs where loud internal combustion engines create high environmental noise. mph” in the United States.

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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: 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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