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Nissan to use mirror bore process on new 2.5L engine for Altima; highest volume application of technique

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The leeway gained can go towards increasing fuel economy and engine power. Water is applied during this stage is intended to keep the machinery and metals at optimum temperatures and reduce friction. In the second stage, a special drill bit is used containing tiny bits of diamonds that were unfit for jewelry. The new 2.5L Yoshida, N.

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Perspective: A View Into the New GM

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The morning session started out with an hour long press conference, the highlight being the unveiling of the Volt’s 230 mpg preliminary EPA city fuel economy finding ( earlier post ), as well as a tour showing selected elements from the studios of the four GM North American brands: Chevrolet, GMC, Buick and Cadillac. Build better products.

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