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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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Dürr building smart and resource-efficient paint shop at San Luis Potosí in Mexico for BMW Group; Industry 4.0

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Dürr is building a paint shop in Mexico for the BMW Group that meets the requirements for connected Industry 4.0 Responsible use of water resources is a particular sustainability goal in San Luis Potosí. The facility will have the lowest water consumption per vehicle produced in the production network. production.

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New ABB Azipod D for electric marine propulsion requires 25% less installed power, boosts flexibility

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This is partly due to the fact that the new hybrid (air and water) cooling helps reduce the thruster’s weight and directs more power toward propulsion of the ship, not cooling requirements. Fuel consumption—and thus exhaust emissions—are reduced due to improved hydrodynamic efficiency and the power plant concept.

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Daimler Trucks launches new heavy-duty, Euro VI-compliant engines; X-PULSE injection system with pressure booster

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Features include the new X-PULSE injection system with pressure booster; an asymmetric exhaust gas turbocharger; emission control with SCR technology, EGR and a particulate filter; and a three-stage exhaust brake. The connecting rods, also made of steel, are split at the eye in a process called cracking.

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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles safer than gas-powered cars?

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Because EVs run on electricity, the vehicle emits no exhaust from a tailpipe and does not contain the typical liquid fuel components in ICEVs. The charging process is only initiated once the automatic system check has detected a safe connection between the vehicle and the charging station. Water is no problem when it comes to EVs.

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

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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. All parts of the system are protected against water ingress.

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Road Test: 2023 McLaren GT

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Putting it in Track mode and using the large aluminum paddle shifters doesn’t add any quickness to the shifting, but it gives control and connects the driver to the car in a masterful way. It had a surprisingly smooth ride on Southern California’s mostly concrete freeways that are grooved for water dispersal. We held on for 0-60 in 2.8