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Parker Aerospace offering lubrication, combustion, & thermal management systems to cut aircraft engine weight, fuel consumption, and emissions

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Engine lubrication innovations include the first-time use of composite materials for engine lubrication reservoirs, deploying oil demister technology to reduce emissions, and the development of sophisticated test rigs to optimize engine lubrication systems. Fuel combustion advances yield less weight, cleaner emissions, and higher reliability.

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DENSO Develops Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor With Improved Temperature Detection Accuracy

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The new sensor, which is located in front of the diesel particulate filter (DPF) and used to control temperature for DPF regeneration, helps reduce harmful diesel emissions and improves fuel efficiency by enabling more precise control of aftertreatment systems. It will also be installed to vehicles sold in Japan and Europe in 2010.

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How to Choose the Right Electric Car for Your Lifestyle?

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Their positive impact on our planet is undeniable, with cleaner emissions leading to reduced pollution and a greener environment. There are four main types: fully electric, hybrid electric, plug-in hybrid electric, and fuel cell electric. Electric vehicles typically offer standard charging and fast charging options.

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Ford introduces second-generation 6.7L Power Stroke V8 Diesel for F-Series Super Duty; Gen 1 hits 500,000 mark

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Fuel system improvements. Turbo changes drove improvements to the fuel delivery system, specifically a new high-pressure fuel pump and fuel injectors. The pump’s cam stroke is increased to deliver more fuel when desired for increased power. High-pressure fuel system injects fuel at more than 29,000 psi.

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New Ford S-MAX first worldwide to offer Intelligent Speed Limiter

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The system does not apply the brakes but smoothly controls engine torque by electronically adjusting the amount of fuel delivered. liter 100/km (47 mpg US) fuel efficiency and 129 g/km CO 2 emissions from a revised engine block, new cylinder-head and fuel injection designs. The 150 PS and 180 PS 2.0-liter

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Nissan Updates on Nissan Green Program 2010; New Vehicle CO2 Needs to Be Reduced 90% by 2050

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This unit provides cleaner emissions and utilizes half the amount of precious metals compared with conventional catalysts. An automatic transmission-equipped (AT) model will be added in the Japan market in spring 2010. In July 2007, an ultra-low precious metal catalyst for gasoline vehicles was developed.

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