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Tech: What You Need to Know About Your Exhaust System

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If you’re driving down the road and you notice a quiet car in front of you, you should know that the car’s exhaust system is doing its job. A well-maintained exhaust system is essential in making your ride safe and sound. If your exhaust system is working correctly, it benefits your fuel consumption and the environment.

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Leclanché develops third-generation marine battery system for electrification of broad range of vessels

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Safety is engineered into the Navius MRS-3 from individual cells to the complete system. The IP-rated enclosures provide protection against mechanical and electrical incidents and keep water and contaminants out in the event of a thermal runaway while keeping noxious gases/flames in and routed out via a sealed exhaust system.

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ARPA-E awards $32M to 10 new projects to improve connected and automated vehicle efficiency

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The Energy Department’s Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) announced up to $32 million in funding for 10 innovative projects as part of the Next-Generation Energy Technologies for Connected and Autonomous On-Road Vehicles (NEXTCAR) program. Earlier post.) NEXTCAR Awards. Organization. Description. General Motors. 2,801,390.

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CASE unveils first fully electric backhoe loader: the 580 EV

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The backhoe loader is perfectly suited for electrification as the varied use cycles, from heavy to light work, provide an excellent opportunity to convert wasted diesel engine hours into zero consumption battery time—yet provide the operator with instantaneous torque response when needed.

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Turkey’s Togg selected Dürr for paint shop, complete final assembly solution for EV Technology Campus

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175,000 units smart and connected EVs are to roll off the production line annually at the Gemlik Togg Technology Campus in western Turkey by 2030. Together, they covered all plant engineering, application technology and marriage, including fully automatic screwdriving stations and inspection equipment. The Oxi.X,

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Opel to launch 3 new engine families, 13 new engines by 2016

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Opel is launching three new engine families and 13 new engines between 2012 and 2016, renewing 80% of its engine portfolio. liter gasoline and diesel engines, together with next generation five- and six-speed gearboxes. liter gasoline and diesel engines, together with next generation five- and six-speed gearboxes.

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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 2011 Chevrolet Cruze is powered by a new generation of small-displacement four-cylinder engines, including the Ecotec 1.4L Power-dense small-displacement engines with turbocharging and variable valve timing, such as the Ecotec 1.4L Mike Katerberg, assistant chief engineer, Powertrain. Connecting rods and pistons.

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