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Mazda introduces HAZUMI concept along with new 1.5-liter SKYACTIV-D diesel

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(The name Mazda Connect is used in Japan, US, Canada and Mexico. This compact and lightweight clean diesel engine is designed for combustion efficiency, just like the larger displacement SKYACTIV-D 2.2. The SKYACTIV diesels feature a low compression ratio of 14.0:1 SKYACTIV-D Technology Concept. Earlier post.)

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Oshkosh runs diesel series-hybrid light concept vehicles in 43rd Annual Tecate SCORE Baja 1000

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The Oshkosh Extreme Racing team Light Concept Vehicle (LCV) M2. Oshkosh Corporation ran two Light Concept Vehicles (LCV) through the 43 rd Annual Tecate SCORE Baja 1000 off-road race course in Mexico, 18-20 November; one crossed the finish line of the 1,061-mile desert course. Tags: Diesel Hybrids. Click to enlarge.

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Audi testing find e-ethanol and e-diesel produced by Joule often perform better than conventional counterparts

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Audi testing of synthetic ethanol (Audi e-ethanol = Joule Sunflow-E) and synthetic diesel (Audi e-diesel = Joule Sunflow-D), produced in partnership with Joule ( earlier post ) in a pressure chamber and optical research engine has shown that the Audi e-fuels often perform better than their conventional counterparts. Click to enlarge.

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Delek sells AltAir renewable diesel/jet business to World Energy for $72M

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The sale includes all of Delek’s membership interests in AltAir Paramount, LLC which operates a 3,000 barrel per day renewable diesel and renewable jet fuel facility, Delek’s idled Paramount refinery, and associated pipelines and storage tanks.

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One-step hydrotreatment process for conversion of vegetable oils to renewable diesel and LPG

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Researchers from Japan and Mexico have developed a one-step hydrotreatment process over catalysts containing Ni-Mo and solid acids for the conversion of vegetable oils (Jatropha, palm and canola) to renewable diesel and LPG fuels. Jatropha oil produced the highest yield (wt %) of renewable diesel (83.5%), with 4.9%

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Mazda to increase production capacity for SKYACTIV engines from 800,000 to 1 million units

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Mazda Motor Corporation is enhancing production capacity for SKYACTIV-G gasoline engines and SKYACTIV-D diesel engines at its Hiroshima Plant. In addition, the engines will be produced in Mexico at Mazda Motor Manufacturing de Mexico S.A. Earlier post.) where production began in June of 2013.

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Wärtsilä to power two more LNG-fueled offshore support vessels in Gulf of Mexico

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The Wärtsilä 34DF engine can be operated on either gas or diesel fuel with full US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) emissions compliance. The integrated Wärtsilä solution contains its Low Loss Concept (LLC) of electrical distribution and drives architecture.

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