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Buick’s Ecotec 2.0L Turbo makes Wards Best Engines list; 2.0L turbo coming for Malibu

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The turbo engine is an all-aluminum, dual overhead cam, four-valve design with forged steel connecting rods. The exhaust valves have sodium-filled stems that promote valve cooling. The A356 aluminum cylinder head is cast using a rotocast process for high strength, reduced machining and improved port flow.

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New power-dense 2.0L GDI turbo with twin-scroll turbocharger and new combustion system offered in 2013 Chevrolet Malibu

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Rotocast aluminum cylinder head with sodium-filled exhaust valves. It is complemented by strong connecting rods and aluminum pistons that are designed for the performance parameters of turbocharging. Rotocast aluminum cylinder head with sodium-filled exhaust valves. Forged steel crankshaft. Direct injection.

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Pike Research forecasts hybrid electric locomotive sales could reach nearly 500 units from 2011 to 2020; to utilize 514 MWh of battery capacity by 2020

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The market will receive a boost from new diesel locomotive emissions regulations scheduled to go into effect in the European Union in 2014 and in North America in 2015, which will require diesel locomotives to receive substantial changes or exhaust treatments. —senior analyst Dave Hurst.

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GM introduces new Cadillac 2013 ATS RWD luxury sport sedan; 2 four-cylinder, one V6 gasoline engine options, with diesel in the works

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Features of the four-cylinder engines’ new combustion system deliver improved knock resistance and higher-flowing intake and exhaust ports in the cylinder head, helping increase efficiency, power and torque. Connecting rods made of powdered metal with a higher ratio of copper, which makes them stronger and reduces weight.

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Mercedes-AMG brings cylinder deactivation to 5.5L V8; 30% reduction in fuel consumption

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The selectable actuators are integrated into the cylinder heads, and keep the intake and exhaust valves of cylinders two, three, five and eight closed. Each connecting rod journal on the crankshaft carries two forged, cracked connecting rods. At the same time their fuel supply and ignition are deactivated.

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Strong Global Sales for Chevrolet Cruze Prior to US Introduction; More Details on Its New Small-Displacement Engines

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The compressor wheel is being driven by hot exhaust gases coming out of the exhaust manifold. A wastegate opens to regulate the compressor drive power by letting excess exhaust gases escape through the exhaust pipe. Connecting rods and pistons. The intake and exhaust cams can be phased up to 60 crankshaft degrees.

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Cadillac twin-turbo V6 and 8-speed transmission debut in 2014 CTS sedan

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Strengthened connecting rods. The cylinder block casting is unique to the turbocharged engine with cast-in provisions for turbocharger coolant and oil connections, as well as positive crankcase ventilation passages. mm sodium-filled exhaust valves enable the engine to process tremendous airflow. 1 compression ratio.

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