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Australia introduces its first exhaust rule but makes all the mistakes the US did

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The new emissions rules intend to change that, and to increase availability of EV options for the country. And giant SUVs have, in turn, eliminated the auto emissions gains we could have had if cars had remained normal sized. A bill containing the new auto emissions rules will be introduced in parliament this week.

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BorgWarner supplying turbochargers for first GDI engine designed by BYD Auto in China

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BYD Auto recently launched the engine in its G6 sedan, the top-selling mid-sized sedan in China’s domestic market. The fuel-efficient engine featuring BorgWarner’s turbocharging technologies is also available for other models. liter engine as powerful as a naturally aspirated 2.4-liter liter engine. liter engine.

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New Ford Escape launching with two new EcoBoost engines with standard Auto Start-Stop

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The new Ford Escape, being showcased at the Los Angeles Auto Show, is the first Ford vehicle to make Auto Start-Stop standard with either of two EcoBoost engines new to the model—a 1.5-liter A six-speed automatic transmission is standard across the line, with new paddle-shift technology available for Escape SE and Titanium.

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Qoros Auto unveils drivable engineering development car with QamFree engine; near +50% boost in power & torque, -15% fuel consumption

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At the 2016 Guangzhou Auto Show, Qoros Auto introduced the first drivable engineering development car—a modified Qoros 3 hatchback—equipped with the QamFree engine featuring FreeValve’s Pneumatic-Hydraulic-Electric-Actuator (PHEA) technology. Earlier post.) FreeValve AB is a sister company to Koenigsegg Automotive.

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Toyota introduces new 2020 Highlander and hybrid at New York International Auto Show; TNGA-K platform

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Toyota introduced the next-generation three-row 2020 Highlander SUV at the New York International Auto Show. The gas engine employs Variable Valve Timing-intelligent system by Electric motor (VVT-iE) on the intake camshaft, and VVT-i on the exhaust camshaft.

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Toyota introduces 2022 Toyota Tundra pickup with new i-FORCE MAX hybrid option

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Exhaust cooling starts with the computer-optimized exhaust valve shape and is further enhanced by the integrated exhaust manifold and cylinder head design that uses the same water jacket to lower exhaust gas temperature entering the turbochargers to further improve reliability and performance. standard.

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Toyota introducing Corolla Hybrid to US at LA Auto Show; at least 50 mpg

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Toyota is introducing the Corolla Hybrid to the US market at the LA Auto Show. SPORT mode: Available power is increased, allowing for improved acceleration response. In the Corolla Hybrid, an exhaust heat recirculation system speeds up engine coolant warm-up. Earlier post.). l/100 km) combined fuel economy (projected).

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