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Study Finds E20 Blends Reduce CO and Hydrocarbon Emissions in Automobiles

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A recent study by the Center for Integrated Manufacturing Studies at Rochester Institute of Technology indicates that the use of E20 fuel (20% ethanol, 80% gasoline), reduces tailpipe emissions of hydrocarbons and carbon monoxide, compared with conventional gasoline or E10 blends. Tags: Brief.

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Eaton Supercharger Debuts in China on Three New Chery Engines

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Eaton Corporation’ superchargers will make their debut in China on selected new engines on three vehicle models from Chery Automobile Co., Fuel savings and emission reduction are the new themes for China’s auto industry. Zhu Hang, vice president and Dean of Engine Engineering & Research Institute, Chery Automobile Co.

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European, Japanese and American Heavy-Duty Vehicle and Engine Manufacturers Call for Global Policy Cooperation to Improve Energy Efficiency and Emissions of Road Freight Transport

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The world’s leading heavy-duty vehicle and engine manufacturing companies are urging the close cooperation between policy makers in Europe, the United States and Japan to develop practical and effective fuel-efficiency measurement metrics, methodologies and regulations which would then be used all around the globe.

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New Formula E Porsche 99X Electric Gen3 celebrates world premiere

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It will be fielded by the TAG Heuer Porsche Formula E Team in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship from the 2023 season. The intention behind the new Gen3 cars is to set new benchmarks in motorsport in terms of performance, efficiency and sustainability—the goal stated by the world automobile association FIA and Formula E.

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Fiat Group and Guangzhou Automobile Group Creating JV for Chinese Market

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Fiat Group and Guangzhou Automobile Group Co. GAC Group) signed a Framework Agreement to establish a 50/50 joint venture for the production of cars and engines for the Chinese market. The first engines will be the Fire 1.4L Plant capacity could subsequently be increased to a maximum of 250,000 cars and 300,000 engines per year.

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European, Japanese, and North American heavy-duty engine and vehicle manufacturers call for harmonized global approach to improve fuel efficiency

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Leading manufacturers of heavy-duty commercial trucks and engines called for a harmonized global approach and cooperation in efforts to improve fuel efficiency, with increased cooperation among European, Japanese and American regulators as a necessary key element. Tags: Fuel Efficiency Heavy-duty Policy. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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SwRI’s HEDGE Technology Eliminates Low-Speed Pre-Ignition in Highly Boosted Engines

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Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) has successfully demonstrated that its HEDGE (High-Efficiency, Dilute Gasoline Engine) technology, using cooled exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) and advanced ignition systems, suppresses low-speed pre-ignition in turbocharged gasoline direct-injection engines. Earlier post.).

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