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Enerpulse explains mechanism by which pulsed energy ignition plugs enhance fuel economy

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Enerpulse Technologies said that it has further identified the underlying mechanism by which its its pulsed energy ignition technology improves fuel economy, reduces emission and delivers higher torque in spark ignited (SI) internal combustion (IC) engines. Earlier post.)

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Hyundai Unveils Its First Production Gasoline Direct Injection Engine

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This split-injection technique reduces loading on the catalytic converter and helps lower emissions. Split-injection enables the catalytic converter to reach the optimal operating temperature faster thus reducing emissions by 25% during cold starts and meet’s California Air Resources Board’s ULEV-2 and PZEV standards.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Crown Hybrid

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The Toyota Crown has been around since 1955 in Japan, and was the first Toyota model exported to the United States in 1957, where it was sold until 1960. The undetectable and seamless transitions have the Crown Hybrid fuel economy rated at 42 mpg city/41 highway/41 combined, and the more powerful Hybrid Max at 29 city/32 highway/30 combined.

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Mazda introduces 3rd-generation Mazda3

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Mazda unveiled the redesigned 2014 Mazda3 (known as the Axela in Japan) in a series of launch events world-wide. liter diesel engine; and as a hybrid electric vehicle (Japan only). It greatly improves dynamic performance and fuel economy over the MZR 1.5 2014 Mazda3. Click to enlarge. With more than 3.5

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Mazda SKYACTIV transmission, body and chassis technology

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Mazda hosted Green Car Congress at the event.). The new six-speed automatic (which is being applied in the Mazda3/Axela commencing production in Japan, earlier post ) combines the advantages of continuously variable (CVT), dual clutch and conventional automatic transmissions. SKYACTIV-Drive six-speed automatic transmission.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Lexus RZ 450e EV

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The amount of regeneration that replenishes the battery, by converting kinetic energy into electricity when braking or coasting, can be controlled with paddles on the steering wheel, but I would have liked the option to set the regeneration one click higher. As part of these events we may be offered free transportation, lodging or meals.

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Road Test: 2023 Toyota Crown Hybrid Max AWD Platinum

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Road Test: 2023 Toyota Crown Hybrid Max AWD Platinum Vintage Name Returns to the United States The Toyota Crown has been around since 1955 in Japan, and was the first Toyota model exported in 1957 to the United States, where it was sold until 1960. The CVT delivers more fuel economy, but is not as sporty as the 6-speed automatic.

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