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Stellantis Patents Fake Engine Vibrations for EVs

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When Dodge previewed its Fratzonic Chambered Exhaust for the all-electric Charger Daytona SRT concept (pictured), enthusiasts were divided. Some thought the idea of a faux exhaust system, designed to help EVs mimic the howl of a V8, was a cringe-worthy gimmick.

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JCB New Ecomax T4 Engine Uses Ricardo Low Emissions Combustion Technology; Tier 4 Interim Level Emissions With No Exhaust Aftertreatment

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The JCB EcoMax T4 Tier 4 engine. liter engine—the first production engine to feature Ricardo’s new advanced low particulate Twin Vortex Combustion System technology. The Twin Vortex Combustion System is capable of meeting Tier 4 interim/Stage 3B legislation without the need for any form of exhaust aftertreatment.

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Renault 2010 Environment Workshop, Part 1: Combustion Engine Technology and Product Plans

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In terms of powertrain technologies, Renault focused on the introduction of new technologies for internal combustion engines and conventional transmissions, as well as outlining its commitment to electric powertrains. Select Engines. dCi engines. liter engine. dCi 130 engine. New-generation 1.5

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Axial Vector and Kirloskar Oil Engines Forming JV for Mass Production of Axial-Type Engines

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The AVEC axial engine technology in a 60 hp (45 kW) application targeted at UAVs. Axial Vector Energy Corporation (AVEC) and Kirloskar Oil Engines (KOEL) have signed a binding memorandum of understanding (MOU) for a joint venture for the mass production of the Axial Vector axial-type, multi-fuel engines ( earlier post ).

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Volvo Introduces 2.0L Gasoline Turbocharged Direct Injection Engine with New Volvo-Developed Turbo System

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liter, 4-cylinder GTDi engine. Volvo Car Corporation is introducing an all-new four-cylinder 2-liter GTDi (Gasoline Turbocharged Direct Injection) engine in the Volvo S80, V70 and XC60. With new Volvo-developed turbocharging technology, direct injection and twin variable camshafts, the new Euro-5 gasoline engine—the 2.0

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Axial Vector Energy Corporation Develops Hybrid Electric Drive Train Featuring Axial Engine and New Electric Clutch

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Axial Vector Energy Corporation (AVEC) has developed a new hybrid electric drive train comprising a small axial-type, multi-fuel AVEC engine ( earlier post ), an AVEC generator/motor and an all new electric clutch. If the batteries are low in charge, the AVEC engine starts, engages the generator and stays on until the batteries are charged.

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Delphi Introduces New High-Pressure SCR Systems for NOx Treatment; Initial Target Passenger Cars and Light Commercial Vehicles

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Delphi has introduced a new selective catalytic reduction (SCR) NO x control technology for diesel engines that improves the performance, packaging and long-term reliability of the SCR system as well as reduces vehicle CO 2 emissions by up to 1 g/km over any comparable system, according to the company. Click to enlarge.

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