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Navistar settles air quality violations in California for $2 million

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has paid $2 million to resolve allegations that it altered heavy-duty vehicle engines from their certified design, potentially causing excess diesel emissions and negatively impacting air quality. These design changes by Navistar differed significantly from what was approved for sale. Truck manufacturer Navistar Inc.

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Audi’s new 3.0L diesel; ready for 48V mild hybrid system

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In the new Audi A5 and Q5 models, the V6 diesel outputs 210 kW (286 hp) as well as 620 N·m (457lb-ft) of torque (this engine version is not yet for sale. The variable turbine geometry (VTG) is designed for low-loss flow. The variable turbine geometry (VTG) is designed for low-loss flow. millimeters (3.3

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Volkswagen suggests launch edition of ID. EV may sell out before introduction in September; pre-booking opens 8 May

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in September ,” Board Member for Sales, Jürgen Stackmann, said. The aim is to undertake these investments using the brand’s own resources and to mitigate the rising costs of more stringent CO 2 and exhaust regulations. Implementation of a digitalization roadmap is designed to prepare employees for the digital world of work.

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Ford launching major new product push in Europe; fuel economy and 1.0L EcoBoost engine; first Ford full hybrid car for Europe

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The engine features technologies such as twin independent variable camshaft timing (Ti-VCT); a compact, low-inertia turbo that spins at 248,000rpm; direct fuel injection; an aluminium cylinder head with integrated exhaust manifold; low friction piston coatings; low tension piston rings; low friction crank seals; and a cambelt-in-oil design.

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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 chemicals inside are also designed to form a gel, so they won’t even spill if the batteries are ruptured in a crash. These vehicles use large traction battery packs to power the motor.

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Perspective: US Needs to Transition to Hydrous Ethanol as the Primary Renewable Transportation Fuel

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The Model T Ford, which debuted in 1908, was originally designed to operate on alcohol. The Model T and Model A Fords were later designed to operate on either alcohol or gasoline or a blend of alcohol and gasoline. psi for all designated volatility attainment areas; and. These were arguably the first flex-fuel vehicles.

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J.D. Power forecasts hybrid- and battery-electric vehicles will represent 7.3% of global auto sales in 2020

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of the market), sales in Europe will account for 742,000 units; sales in China will account for 332,000 units; and the United States and Japan should each account for sales of approximately 100,000 BEVs in 2020. million BEVs projected to be sold worldwide in 2020 (about 1.8% Click to enlarge. Government Regulations.

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