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Three fire trucks with Volvo Penta electric drivelines heading to Berlin, Amsterdam and Dubai to begin customer testing

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The truck was officially launched at an event in Austria. The Volvo Penta electric driveline also brings benefits such as zero exhaust emissions and significantly reduced noise levels. The extinguishing water pump can be operated either electrically by means of a generator or by the range extender (diesel engine).

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Use of a Low-Cost Electric Supercharger Could Significantly Reduce Smoke from Turbocharged Diesel Engines

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It is commercializing three initial products: Variable Torque Enhancement System, VTES, an electric supercharging system; SpeedStart12, an integrated belt-driven starter generator system; and TIGERS, an exhaust turbine-driven generator system. It can also help minimize the need for expensive exhaust after-treatment. Click to enlarge.

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Ford unveils new Focus; 10% better fuel economy; focus on tech; gasoline and diesel

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The new Focus features a broad suite of Ford advanced driver assistance technologies and advanced EcoBoost gasoline and EcoBlue diesel engines offering a 10% fuel-efficiency improvement across the range. Steel pistons—used for the first time in a Ford diesel engine—for optimized dimensions and less expansion when hot.