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Opel introducing new CNG Zafira Tourer with 329-mile natural gas range, lower fuel consumption

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Turbo ecoFLEX natural gas version has been fitted with gas tanks made of composite material including carbon fiber. The new tank system can now hold 25 kg of natural gas, increasing the range in the CNG mode by 25%. The new natural gas Zafira Tourer will offer a range of up to 530 km (329 miles). The new Zafira Tourer 1.6

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Solvay Specialty Polymers launches new wear-resistant Veradel polyethersulfone; improved powertrain efficiency

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Formulated to replace metal in automotive applications prone to friction and wear such as oil pumps and exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) systems, the new resin offers wear resistance, and low coefficient of friction in both dry and lubricated environments. Veradel 3300 SL 30 PESU is available worldwide.

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Ramming Speed: Meet the 2025 Ram RHO

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Out back, there's an exhaust system that's unique to the RHO -- it has true dual pipes and a low-restriction system. A full-time active transfer case from BorgWarner has a low range of 2.64:1 Other available tech includes a head-up display and hands-free automated driving that only works on certain roads. That includes the 14.5-inch

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DOE awards nearly $55M to advance fuel efficient vehicle technologies in support of EV Everywhere and SuperTruck

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The new investments will go toward a wide range of research, development, and demonstration projects that aim to reduce the price and improve the efficiency of plug-in electric, alternative fuel, and conventional vehicles. Electric Drive Vehicular Battery Modeling for Commercially Available Software (Area of Interest 6). Ford Motor.

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SEAT pushes forward with CNG line-up

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The major development is the introduction of a third CNG tank; in the case of the Ibiza and the Arona, the CNG range-only now reaches up to 360 km (based on WLTP), while the Leon can reach up to 440km (based on WLTP). kg in capacity, it can achieve a range of up to 360 km in CNG mode (based on WLTP). SEAT Ibiza TGI.

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US DOE awards more than $175M to 40 projects for advanced vehicle research and development

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The US Department of Energy will award more than $175 million over the next three to five years to accelerate the development and deployment of a range of advanced vehicle technologies. Increased availability of magnesium can enable vehicle weight reduction and improvement in fuel efficiency. Plasan Carbon Composites.

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Ford puts the pedal down on performance … but not with electric drive technology right now

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At the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit this week, Ford delivered first proof of that focus with the reveal of the new Ford GT carbon-fiber supercar, as well as the new F-150 Raptor based on the new aluminum F-150 and the Shelby GT350R Mustang. —Raj Nair. Weather mode for rain, snow or ice.

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