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Teaser: New Acura Performance Electric SUV Concept to Be Revealed At Monterey Car Week

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China refers to the two vehicle types as “new energy vehicles,” or NEVs. The Chinese government’s propping up of EV production and sales aims to help reduce air pollution and the country’s appetite for imported oil. Their July sales increased 37 percent over July 2023, accounting for almost 51 percent of new car sales.

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First orders for MAN G80 dual-fuel methanol engine

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The engines, which are capable of operation on green methanol and conventional fuel-oil, represent the first order for the G80 bore size; they will also feature MAN Energy Solutions’ proprietary EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation) systems. the major South Korean integrated-logistics company.

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MAN reports first order for methanol engine within container segment

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The design of the methanol fuel supply pipes is based on a double-barrier concept; a second layer encapsulates all methanol piping inside the engine room. Maersk has further announced that it expects the new vessel to be powered by green methanol with bio-fuel employed as pilot oil. Methanol components and pipes on each cylinder.

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KS Kolbenschmidt introducing 5th generation LITEKS piston system for improved fuel savings through friction reduction

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KS Kolbenschmidt has developed its LITEKS concept for particularly low-friction piston systems installed in highly loaded gasoline engines. The concept achieves an improved interaction of the piston skirt with the cylinder liner surface through the influence of skirt stiffness and a further improved piston profile.

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New Volkswagen MQ281 manual gearbox shaves up to 5g CO2/km

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shaft concept and boasts a high gear spread of maximum 7.89. This enabled us to design a completely new oil conduction system. Using a variety of oil conduction measures, we are able to achieve a uniform and optimum lubrication of gear wheels and bearings, reducing the amount of lifetime oil required to just 1.5

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Mercedes brings five new EVs to IAA Mobility

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Mercedes is coming to IAA Mobility with five new EVs: the Concept Mercedes-Maybach EQS , the new EQB , the new EQE , the new Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 4MATIC+ , and the Concept EQG. Concept Mercedes-Maybach EQS. The engine is referred to as synchronous because the rotor turns at the same rate as the magnetic field of the stator.

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Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV makes its debut along with AMG version

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The modular drive concept enables high overall performance and a long range. The motor is referred to as synchronous because the rotor turns at the same rate as the magnetic field of the stator. To increase the range further, the electric motor at the front axle can be completely decoupled.

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