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Federal-Mogul Powertrain introduces enhanced exhaust insulating sleeves; higher efficiency, lower emissions

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Federal-Mogul Powertrain, a division of Federal-Mogul Holdings Corporation has enhanced its line of ThermFlex exhaust insulating sleeves. Additionally, Federal-Mogul Powertrain’s unique flexible manufacturing process produces an exhaust sleeve that is application-specific without the need for custom tooling. Click to enlarge.

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Rheinmetall wins multimillion-euro order for fuel cell cathode flaps and shut-off valves

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In all, the customer has ordered several hundred thousand flaps, with three flaps installed per stack. Optimized in terms of weight and size, they fit into even the smallest installation spaces with bore diameters down to just 28 mm. These are series production parts; spare parts will be supplied later as needed.

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Mercedes-Benz Trucks launching 3rd generation of OM 471 heavy-duty diesel

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For example, the geometry of the piston recess, the injection nozzle design and the parameters of the cylinder head relevant for gas exchange were subject to an extensive optimization process. It is installed behind the engine oil pump and in front of the oil thermostat. Newly-developed exhaust gas aftertreatment system.

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Borla Performance Industries developing muffler/membrane unit for exhaust water extraction with ORNL nanopore membrane technology

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Borla Performance Industries , a leader in the design and manufacture of stainless steel performance exhaust, has an option to license a novel nanopore membrane technology developed at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). This water reclamation system is energy neutral and designed to simplify water management operations.

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European truck manufacturers call for action to prevent aftermarket manipulation of NOx emissions controls

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In the wake of a report by the German television station ZDF identifying widespread aftermarket manipulation of NO x emissions control technologies on trucks, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) is calling for government action to preclude such manipulation. —ACEA Secretary General Erik Jonnaert.

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Honda begins production of 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid in North America

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The new CR-V is longer and wider with premium proportions and a significantly broader stance, further advancing the Honda rugged design direction for light trucks with a low horizontal beltline and a long, powerful front end. Honda began manufacturing operations in North America in 1979 with motorcycle production in Marysville, Ohio.

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PowerDriver simulations predict thermoelectric exhaust waste heat recovery output of 300W, -2.5% in fuel consumption; prototyping begins

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The European Union-funded PowerDriver project—a two-year, €3-million (US$4-million) research project initiated in February 2012 to turn exhaust gas waste heat into electricity using thermoelectric generator (TGEN) technology—has completed simulation work on on a potential automotive application.

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