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Ricardo partners with Excel Engineering to deliver testing and prototype services; Excel acquiring Ricardo’s Michigan Test Center and Personnel

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The facility provides Excel with capabilities in light-duty and heavy-duty engine testing and capacity to test alternative fuels as well as advanced battery and hybrid drive systems. Excel, founded in 2002, tests engines for exhaust emissions compliance, long- and short-term durability and overall performance.

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Cummins CTO John Wall receives California’s premier air quality award

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His research has shown how elevated air pollution in some cities, such as Mexico City, can be attributed to propane use and cooking emissions rather than traffic pollution. Blake has carried out measurements of atmospheric volatile organic compounds that have provided critical insights into their roles in air pollution and climate change.

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Wave Power to Run Desal Plant

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The desalination equipment only requires about 4 kilowatts, leaving power to run lighting on the platform, said Sandberg. The main components of the pump include a buoyancy chamber, buoyancy block, piston assembly, piston shaft, piston cylinder, and intake and exhaust valves. Loading the Seadog pump for trials in the Gulf of Mexico.

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Flash Drive: 2022 Volkswagen Taos

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The front end has rounded edges with LED lighting on all trim levels. The flat roof leads to LED tail lights, and twin faux exhaust ports on the lower fascia. The LED lighting and chromed exhaust ports give the whole package an upscale look that makes the price tag look like a bargain. Very European.

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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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Chevrolet introduces new Cruze; new 1.4L EcoTec turbo, new 1.6L diesel coming to US in 2017

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They also feature an integrated aluminum cylinder head/exhaust manifold, which further reduces weight—an attribute that contributes to increased vehicle efficiency and a more favorable front-to-rear weight balance, for a more responsive driving experience. Variable-flow oil pump enhances efficiency. turbo and Ecotec 1.5L

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Audi highlights its range of electrification efforts; Q7 diesel PHEV, A7 fuel cell PHEV, BEV, 48V and more; 750 Wh/l by 2025

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With the e-tron services in the Audi connect portfolio, drivers can use their smartphones to control such functions as charging and heating or cooling. Audi connect, which is also standard, connects the Q7 e-tron quattro to the internet via the fast LTE standard. The driver can choose between four modes. “EV”

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