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Ford to offer new 5-cylinder 3.2L diesel in Transit van in North America next year

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liter Power Stroke diesel will be Ford’s second in North America. The new diesel engine, Ford’s second in North America, has already been applied in the global Ford Ranger truck sold in world markets (3.2 The new Power Stroke Diesel will be the only five-cylinder diesel engine available in a commercial van in North America.

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Toyota introduces new XSE Hybrid Grade Camry

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for XSE grade, which uses a dual-outlet exhaust). Most AWD grades have 202 hp, while the Camry XSE AWD grade has 205 hp with dual exhaust. The engine features Toyota’s most advanced technologies, including Dual VVT-i with VVT-iE (Variable Valve Timing intelligent system by Electric motor) and laser-clad valve seats.

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Lexus NX compact utility arrives in North America

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Lexus has introduced the new Lexus NX compact utility, first unveiled in Beijing ( earlier post ) to North America. liter Atkinson-cycle gasoline engine, which brings the brand’s number of hybrid offerings to six—the most among luxury brands. A dual exhaust system reduces backpressure and noise. Lexus tuned the 2AR-FXE 2.5-liter

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Nissan to use mirror bore process on new 2.5L engine for Altima; highest volume application of technique

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—Jay Boyte, director of engineering at Decherd Powertrain Plant, Nissan North America. Nissan Decherd currently assembles engines for Nissan Altima, Maxima, Rogue, Pathfinder, Frontier, TITAN and INFINITI QX60, as well as motors for the all-electric Nissan LEAF. The new 2.5L Yoshida, N. 2019), “Development of New I4 2.5L

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2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel earns 28 mpg highway; best in segment

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On the gasoline side, the 2013 Ram 1500 equipped with a 3.6-liter liter Pentastar V-6 gasoline engine earned 25 mpg (9.4 Its performance is enhanced by the MultiJet 2 common-rail fuel-injection system, which is exclusive in North America to Chrysler Group. It also exceeds the EPA highway rating for the top-ranked small pickup.

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What’s the Most Environmental Thing To Do When a Car’s Engine Dies

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The manufacturing of new cars, even electric ones, generates heavy emissions, contributing to pollution. Or Become a Convert Another possibility is to convert your gasoline-powered engine to electric. If your car is truly beyond repair, buying a hybrid or electric vehicle is likely the best option.

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Mazdas new SKYACTIV gasoline and diesel engines are steps on the road to its Ideal Engine; focus on compression ratio

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the step-by-step introduction of electrification to SKYACTIV internal combustion engines: stop-start, followed by regenerative braking, followed by electric motor drive technologies. Ultimately, the compression ratio ended up playing a central role among these factors in both gasoline and diesel engines, although in different directions.

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