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MAN D3876 engine ensures high thrust and future-proofing in PistenBully 800; engine basis for possible H2 variant

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For work at high altitudes, on the other hand, the MAN engineers had to redesign the behavior of the charge air components to the thinner air at high altitudes. In addition, the specialists for off-road engines from MAN Engines optimized the oil pan and oil pump of the MAN D3876.

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CASE unveils first fully electric backhoe loader: the 580 EV

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The 580 EV is powered by a 480-volt, 90 kWh lithium-ion battery pack that can be charged by any 220-volt/three-phase connection. While applications will vary, each charge will support most common eight-hour workdays. —Eric Zieser, director — global compact equipment product line, CASE.

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How You Can Extend the Life of Your EV

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While it’s true that electric vehicles don’t need ant oil changes and fewer tune-ups compared to a traditional fossil-fuel car, there will need to be some maintenance from time to time. There are so many aspects that need to be checked, from the exhaust system, oil changes, brake fluid, transmission fluid and so on.

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Tips: Taking Care of Your Treasured Corvette

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Edit Page Tips: Taking Care of Your Treasured Corvette Creating a Maintenance Checklist This article may contain affiliate links. However, with any special car from the past comes the need for adequate maintenance. But with so many different components to keep track of, it can be tough to stay on top of maintenance and repairs.

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5 Ways Owning an EV Can Save You Money

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Most charging of EVs happens at home and/or at work and the price for electricity is much less than that of gasoline. Over a three-year period, they compared data like purchase price, maintenance costs and fueling/charging costs. With an EV, you are also able to control when you charge your vehicle.

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Chevrolet debuts 2014 Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel for US and Canada

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Additional highlights include: Dual overhead camshafts with four valves per cylinder and maintenance-free hydraulic lifters with low-friction roller-finger followers. It is mounted close to the exhaust outlet of the engine for quicker spool-up of the turbine and faster light-off of the exhaust catalyst. This enables a high 16.5:1

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Small-displacement two-stroke H2 engine could address performance and emissions cost-effectively for recreational market; potential for Asian motor vehicle fleet

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This is due to raw, externally premixed fresh charge comprising air, fuel and lube oil being short-circuited into the exhaust during the scavenging process. Even with the move to four-stroke engines, additional complexity will be necessary—possibly exhaust after-treatment—in order to fully meet regulations.

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