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Toyota introduces 2022 Toyota Tundra pickup with new i-FORCE MAX hybrid option

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Exhaust cooling starts with the computer-optimized exhaust valve shape and is further enhanced by the integrated exhaust manifold and cylinder head design that uses the same water jacket to lower exhaust gas temperature entering the turbochargers to further improve reliability and performance.

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Audi’s mighty diesel: SQ8 TDI SUV coupé; 48V MHEV

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TDI that draws its power from 3,956 cm 3 of displacement, the intake side is on the outside and the hot exhaust side with the two turbochargers is in the inner “V”. To do this, the Audi valvelift system (AVS) opens the second exhaust valve in each of the combustion chambers, which was closed previously. liters (30.2 liters (0.1

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Audi’s performance SQ5 diesel features electric compressor with mild hybrid system

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An AC/DC converter connects the conventional 12-volt electrical system. It helps out whenever the exhaust gas flow provides too little energy to drive the turbocharger, i.e. when starting off and accelerating in the low-rev range up to 1,650 rpm. At its core is a belt alternator-starter (BAS) connected to the crankshaft.

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Prius Prime PHEV pricing to start at $27,100; on sale later this year

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The EPA-estimated all-electric range is up to 25 miles at up to 84 mph. Pricing starts at $27,100. All prices listed above exclude the Delivery, Processing, and Handling (DPH) fee. In hybrid mode, the Prius Prime exceeds all competitors’ fuel economy ratings with EPA-estimated 55 city/53 highway/54 combined MPG.

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New Audi S6 and S7 diesel TDI models pair 48V system with electric compressor

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with the EPC working in tandem with the exhaust turbocharger—the full-size S models achieve a constant torque of 700 N·m across an engine speed range of 2,500 to 3,100 rpm. The EPC supports the TDI’s turbocharger whenever there is insufficient energy in the exhaust gas for a spontaneous torque buildup—e.g.,

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Jeep Cherokee in Europe gains new 2.2L MultiJet II diesel

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MultiJet II 200 hp reaches a top speed of 127 mph (204 km/h). It accelerates from zero to 62 mph in 8.5 MultiJet II 200 hp with Active Drive II and low-range has a top speed of 126 mph (203 km/h), 0-62 mph time of 8.7 The design of the pistons, connecting rods and crankshaft is optimized to limit weight.

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Audi gives S5 models their first diesel and 48V MHEV systems; performance and efficiency

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It is activated whenever the power demand from the driver is high but the energy available in the exhaust flow for driving the compressor wheel is low. TDI is a water-cooled belt alternator starter (BAS), which is connected to the crankshaft via a particularly high-load poly-V belt. seconds and the S5 Sportback in 4.9 lb-ft) of torque.

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