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Small-displacement two-stroke H2 engine could address performance and emissions cost-effectively for recreational market; potential for Asian motor vehicle fleet

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This is due to raw, externally premixed fresh charge comprising air, fuel and lube oil being short-circuited into the exhaust during the scavenging process. The lost available energy also results in poor off-design point fuel efficiency. Everything else—pistons, porting and crankcase, bearings, exhaust, etc.—were

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Road Test: 2022 Jaguar F-Pace R-Dynamic S Mild Hybrid

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Selecting the Dynamic drive mode for a wonderful throaty exhaust note, the acceleration was spirited, with 0-60 mph consistently turned in the 5.2 The rear has slim LED tail lights that sit high above the twin rectangular chrome exhaust tips. Fun to play with. second range. Premium Interior. Warranties.

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Ricardo report finds hybrid buses have higher regulated emission intensities than conventional buses; need for whole vehicle testing

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While technologies for low carbon buses such as hybridization offer the prospect of significant reductions in fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions compared to conventionally powered vehicles, the improvement in terms of regulated emissions (criteria pollutants) may not be as great, according to a new report by Ricardo.

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Road Test: 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit Reserve 4xe PHEV

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The flat roof, with a dual-pane panoramic sunroof, leads to a power lift gate with slit LED tail lights sitting above dual, chrome exhaust-tips. Maintenance – Three years/Unlimited. In addition, we aim to offer reviews and news on advanced technology and the alternative fuel vehicle market.

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Road Test: 2023 Volkswagen Taos SEL 4Motion

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The twin faux exhaust ports on the lower rear fascia actually don’t look too bad, and the star-patterned 19-inch machined alloy wheels look great. Make sure to opt-in to the Clean Fleet Report newsletter (top right of page) to be notified of all new stories and vehicle reviews. Story and photos by John Faulkner.

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Road Test: 2022 Genesis G70 RWD 3.3T

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The lower edges of the fascia, with diffusers, house chrome-tipped dual horizontal exhaust ports. Maintenance – Three years/36,000 miles. Make sure to opt-in to the Clean Fleet Report newsletter (top right of page) to be notified of all new stories and vehicle reviews. Clean, Refreshing Interior. Warranties.

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Road Test: 2021 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe 3LT

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liter V8 has direct injection with active fuel management, using cylinder deactivation to maximize fuel efficiency. Premium fuel is required to get the full 490 horsepower and 465 pound-feet of torque. If you order the performance exhaust or go for the Z51 package, those numbers go up to 495 and 470. Have a blast!