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VW Diesel Software Cheats On European Emission Limits Too, BBC Test Shows

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Around 11 million Volkswagen diesel cars worldwide were equipped with "defeat device" software that allowed them to cheat on emissions tests, VW has said. emissions rules. Now, a laboratory test conducted by the BBC appears to have shown that the software is programmed to.

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Mack Trucks introduces medium-duty Mack MD Electric; 2nd BEV in lineup

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The MD Electric will complement its highly efficient, diesel-powered MD model sibling, which has experienced growing customer demand since its introduction in 2020. The addition of a zero-tailpipe emissions battery-electric vehicle (BEV) to the Mack medium-duty lineup also supports the company’s long-term sustainability goals.

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VW Cheats Euro Emissions Tests, Tesla Model X Priced, TDI V-6 Software Fix: Today's Car News

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Today, a BBC test shows that Volkswagen "defeat device" software violates European emissions standards, the Tesla Model X electric crossover is priced from $81,200, and VW says it will update software in models equipped with 3.0-liter liter diesel V-6 powertrains. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Michigan State University Receives $2.5M ARPA-E Award to Build Wave Disc Engine/Generator for Series Hybrid Applications

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The WDG also can reduce carbon dioxide emissions by as much as 95 percent in comparison to modern internal combustion vehicle engines. In 1986, Mazda introduced the Mazda 626 Cappela model, which had a 2-liter diesel engine equipped with a Comprex wave rotor (from BBC) used as a supercharger. Norbert Müller.

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Peterbilt Launches Model 320 Hydraulic Hybrid, Full Lineup of Natural Gas Powered Vehicles

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Results provide up to a 30% improvement in fuel economy, 30 to 40% reduction in emissions and more than a 50% reduction in break wear when operating in fuel economy mode. The ISL-G natural gas engine produces horsepower and torque comparable in capability and service to the diesel engines.

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Electric Pedicabs - future for London's transport

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All of them runs on diesel engines making even more pollution than the ordinary petrol engines. This blog is not about promoting the pedicabs or pedicab industry but about making people's awareness of light weight electric vehicles and their contribution these could make to reduce CO2 emissions. External resources: BBC NEWS - [link].

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Harmful particles identified in study could be cut with LPG

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The news unveiled by the BBC this week that children are at greater risk from harmful small particles in traffic pollution will have alarmed many motorists. LPG vehicles emit up to 120 times less PM10 particles than a diesel vehicle. However, the situation could be vastly improved with greater use of LPG technology, Autogas Ltd say.

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