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Tula Technology reports up to 18% fuel economy gain in GM 6.2L V8 using Dynamic Skip Fire technology; emissions benefits too

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In the ongoing quest to reduce fuel consumption, some engine manufacturers are incorporating devices that deactivate the valve train in some cylinders in an effort to reduce pumping losses—one of the primary energy losses in throttled spark ignition engines. DSF reduces CO, CO 2 , HC, and at some conditions NO x emissions.

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UCS Hybrid ScoreCard Dings Automakers for Forced Features in Hybrid Offerings

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Car buyers shouldn’t be forced to buy high-end bells and whistles when fuel economy and reducing emissions are their top priority. Both emit 31% less greenhouse gas emissions than their base conventional models due to their use of hybrid drivetrains, each of which costs approximately $4,000.

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CleanFUEL USA Expands Propane Engine Products With IMPCO

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a leading manufacturer of engine components that converts vehicles to operate on cleaner gaseous fuels, such as propane. IMPCO’s bi-fuel system is a certified engine conversion for the following vehicles: 2007 5.4L GMC Yukon and Sierra. CleanFUEL North America, Inc. a subsidiary of Fuel Systems Solutions, Inc., Chevrolet Impala.

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