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Santa Monica signs 5-year deal with Clean Energy for renewable LNG for bus fleet; deploying CWI Near-Zero NOx engine

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The ISL G NZ is built off the current ISL G platform, but requires Closed Crankcase Ventilation (CCV); a larger maintenance-free Three-Way Catalyst (TWC); and a unique engine calibration. It also reduces in-cylinder combustion temperatures and creates an oxygen-free exhaust, which then enables the use of a TWC for NO x control.

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SEAT pushes forward with CNG line-up

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With CNG technology SEAT has the advantage of being able to offer customers a real alternative that is both effective and modern, in a vehicle that costs virtually the same as an equivalent diesel model. Plus, the maintenance costs of the TGI models are similar to those of traditional combustion engine vehicles.

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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. Description. Federal funding.

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Road Test: 2021 Cadillac Escalade Duramax 4WD

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The screen also is home for embedded navigation and the fantastic, optional three-amplifier, 28-channel, 36-speaker AKG Studio Reference 3D sound system. The long roof ends at the hands-free and remote power lift gate, which is framed by vertical LED tail and brake lights and the twin chrome exhaust ports.

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Road Test: 2021 Cadillac XT5 Premium Luxury FWD

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The first thought is this references a 4.0-liter The rear features vertical LED tail lights, twin chrome-tipped exhaust ports and the hands-free power lift gate. Scheduled Service/Maintenance – One year/First visit. The XT5 has a 3,500-pound tow rating to augment those road trips. Powertrain – Six years/70,000 miles.

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Road Test: 2021 Cadillac CT4 Premium Luxury AWD

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with the 10-speed automatic smoothly accelerating through the gears while making a pleasant rumble from the twin exhaust. Such horsepower and torque numbers can mean so-so fuel economy, but that was not the case with the EPA rating at 21 mpg city/29 highway/24 combined. The first thought is this references a 5.0-liter

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Road Test: 2022 Toyota Mirai Limited FCEV

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The fueling process is fast and easy and a FCEV operates exactly like a gasoline-powered car, but with no noise, exhaust fumes or emissions. The electric power comes from oxygen being introduced to a fuel cell filled with compressed hydrogen gas. ToyotaCare Maintenance – Three years/36,000 miles. Lexus-like.

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