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Study shows biodiesel blends in buses reduce PM, other harmful exhaust elements, EC and CO

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The study, published by the Mineta National Transit Research Consortium (MNTRC), observed a reduction in amount of particulate matter, number of elements, and elemental carbon; the reduction is considered beneficial to promoting the clean air and human health. µg/m 3 , respectively.

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Nissan Unveils New 3-Cylinder 1.2L Supercharged Gasoline Direct Injection Engine; Targeting Lowest Fuel Consumption for Gasoline Engine

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Moreover, the highly compressed and high-temperature air-fuel mixture is cooled by the latent heat of the vaporization of fuel directly injected into the cylinder, and the temperature of the combustion chamber is lowered by adopting a piston-cooling channel and sodium-filled valves to control detonation. km/L (61 mpg US, 3.85

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GM introduces new Cadillac 2013 ATS RWD luxury sport sedan; 2 four-cylinder, one V6 gasoline engine options, with diesel in the works

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GM is offering a choice of three power-dense engines, including two new four-cylinder units—a standard 2.5L Features of the four-cylinder engines’ new combustion system deliver improved knock resistance and higher-flowing intake and exhaust ports in the cylinder head, helping increase efficiency, power and torque. pounds (2.5

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Mercedes-AMG brings cylinder deactivation to 5.5L V8; 30% reduction in fuel consumption

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The selectable actuators are integrated into the cylinder heads, and keep the intake and exhaust valves of cylinders two, three, five and eight closed. The piston rings are carbon-coated to minimize internal friction and optimize the wearing characteristics. Controlled Efficiency stop/start function as standard.

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Eaton Highlights Range of New Products to Reduce Fuel Consumption and Emissions

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Hybrid-electric vehicles have significantly reduced the time the engine is on, which inhibits the ability to purge fuel vapor stored in the carbon canister. V6 direct fuel- injection engine with Eaton’s TVS supercharger that produces 20% less carbon dioxide emissions compared to gas-only systems and achieves 26 mpg.

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