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Environment Canada/MECA team assesses black carbon emissions in GDI engine exhaust; evaluation of prototype gasoline particulate filter

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This may result in the need for new emissions control strategies—such as a gasoline particulate filter (GPF)—to enable compliance with California LEV III and US EPA Tier 3 particulate emissions standards. For their study, the Environment Canada/MECA team used two midsize sedans and two compact vehicles. Earlier post.).

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Cummins introduces 5L V8 diesel for North American light- and medium-duty commercial vehicles

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will serve customers in the United States and Canada, and will be certified to US EPA 2013 NO x and PM emissions levels. represents the next dimension in fuel economy and performance as Cummins continues to broaden our on-highway product line. Like the new 5.0L Cummins ISV5.0 Diesel Engines'

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2016 Mazda CX-9 shows 32% improvement in EPA-estimated fuel economy over predecessor; SKYACTIV-G 2.5 turbo

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Mazda North American Operations released EPA-estimated fuel economy figures for its all-new 2016 Mazda CX-9. In Canada, NR Canada estimates of fuel consumption put the improvement at 35%.). is the first turbocharged engine with the ability to change the degree of exhaust pulsation depending on engine speed.

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Road Test: 2022 Maserati Levante Trofeo

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The Levante Hybrid is not available in the United States or Canada, but in select countries outside of North America. The EPA rates fuel economy to be 13 city/20 highway/16 combined while running on 91 octane. The fire-breathing heart of the Trofeo. Five-Seat Speedster. Leather and Carbon Fiber Interior.

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Toyota Previews Generation III 2010 Prius Hybrid

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Toyota also previewed the vehicle this weekend in Los Angeles via its “Prius Connection” program for select early adopters and enthusiast forum participants, attracting potential buyers from across the US and Canada. This is about a 10% improvement in EPA-rated combined cycle fuel economy over the older generation.

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DOE to award up to $184M for advanced vehicle research and development in 8 areas of interest

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AOI 3: Demonstration Project for a Multi-Material Light-Weight Prototype Vehicle as part of the Clean Energy Dialogue with Canada. Applications submitted within this AOI shall propose a demonstration project for a prototype multimaterial light-weight vehicle that is part of the Clean Energy Dialogue between the United States and Canada.

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Chevy’s Cruze Diesel: a compact diesel contender in the US

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diesel from GM’s European lineup (the engine is manufactured in Kaiserslautern, Germany) to challenge Jetta on the basis of highway fuel economy and power, as well as content. Fuel economy background. Chevrolet is positioning the Cruze, which features a US-modified 2.0L l/100 km, respectively). l/100 km, respectively). Diesel engine.

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