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Carbon Negative: Toyota Working On a Carbon Capture Filtration System

The Truth About Cars

Toyota has taken an all-around beating for its decision to focus on a diverse array of alternative fuels and electrification options instead of going all-in on EVs, but that approach has started to look more prudent as other companies struggle with slower-than-expected growth.

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DOE to award $12.5M to improve efficiency of medium- and heavy-duty trucks as part of new tech track for US-China initiative

Green Car Congress

Advanced air management system (exhaust gas recirculation, turbocharger, supercharging). Alternative fuel combustion. Specific subtopics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following: Advanced high efficiency and clean combustion strategies (low temperature combustion, clean diesel). Engine thermal management.

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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. The “Gasser” CNG Hot Rod. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.) At the same time, the team expects to hit an emissions target of EPA bin 3, according to Kevin Fern, president of AFVTech.

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Road Test: 2021 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium

Clean Fleet Report

came to life with a throaty note that would grumble and pop from the active valve performance exhaust system. This adaptive system, which amplifies the sound, has exhaust settings such as sport and track, making for a pleasant reminder you are driving a high-performance car. When it is go-time, the turbocharged 2.3L

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Road Test: 2023 Ranger Rover Sport Autobiography Plug-In Hybrid

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Selecting the Dynamic drive mode presents a pleasant exhaust note for spirited acceleration delivering 0-60 mph times consistently in the 4.5 The rear has slim LED tail lights that sit high above the twin rectangular chrome exhaust tips. All the luxury and tech you’d expect The Range Rover Sport has 8.5-inches

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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: 2022 Genesis GV70 AWD 3.5T Sport Prestige

Clean Fleet Report

The dual level, horizontal LED tail lights wrap from the fender to the hands-free power lift gate, and sit above the lower fascia that features dual round exhaust ports and a continuation of the cross-hatch design. Tech Abounds. Packed with tech. Clean Fleet Report’s GV70 was painted in an elegant Saville Silver.

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