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EADS Concept Diesel-Electric Hybrid Helicopter Features EcoMotors OPOC Engines; Up to 50% Less Fuel Consumption Than Conventional Twin-Turbine Helicopter

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The OPOC diesel engines, designed and built by EcoMotors International in the US, offer a fuel economy improvement of up to 30% compared to today’s helicopter turbine engines. The OPOC engine is a two-stroke turbocharged diesel engine in which the intake and exhaust ports are at opposite ends of the cylinders.

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Road Test: 2021 Cadillac XT5 Premium Luxury FWD

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The XT5 has a low dash design that nicely incorporated the 8.0-inch The Cadillac User Experience, or CUE System is designed to provide drivers with a complete suite of infotainment, navigation and communication tools for keeping the driver connected. Distinguished Design. The design team aced it.

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Audi Showcases Lightweight Construction in High-Performance R8 GT

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The aluminum body panels are joined to the frame of extruded profiles and cast nodes by means of positive and friction connections. The extremely high strength of the body is the basis for the high-performance sports car’s precise handling, and it also offers good vibration comfort and first-rate crash safety. kilograms (17.42

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Flash Drive: 2022 Volkswagen Taos

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Exterior Design. John: Keeping with their design philosophy, the 2022 Taos has a clean, classic look that immediately sets it out as a Volkswagen. The flat roof leads to LED tail lights, and twin faux exhaust ports on the lower fascia. The lack of needless chrome and cladding is what makes the Taos design a winner for me.

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Mercedes-AMG Provides Additional Details on Progress of SLS AMG E-CELL Electric Super Sports Car

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The SLS AMG E-CELL drive incorporates a liquid-cooled high-voltage lithium-ion battery featuring a modular design with an energy content of 48 kWh and a capacity of 40 Ah. The intelligent parallel circuit of the individual battery modules helps to maximize the safety, reliability and service life of the battery.

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Ford Unveils Next-Generation Global Focus at NAIAS; Features New 2.0L DI Engine with Powershift Dual-Clutch Transmission for NA Market

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liter gasoline engine designed for the North American market that features direct injection (DI) and Twin Independent Variable Camshaft Timing (Ti-VCT) for enhanced performance and fuel efficiency. Tags: Engines Fuel Efficiency Vehicle Manufacturers. For the NAIAS preview, Ford is showing a completely new 2.0-liter

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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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Both of Cruze’s new engines are part of Chevrolet’s global range of small-displacement engines designed with fuel efficiency in mind, including technology such as full variable valve timing that optimizes performance and fuel economy. The compressor wheel is being driven by hot exhaust gases coming out of the exhaust manifold.

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