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Perspective: Europeans in the lead with range extenders for hybrid vehicles; 2nd vs. 3rd generation

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All that is dependent on progressing from internal combustion engines not designed for this purpose to engines optimized for use in hybrid power trains. These second generation engines retain piston-driven, internal combustion technology. That will become the case for land, water and airborne hybrid vehicles.

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EEA Report: Trends in European Transport Are Heading in the Wrong Direction

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Emissions of GHG have increased by 26% (EU-15) or 180 million tonnes between 1990 and 2006, excluding international aviation and marine transport—an amount larger than the entire annual national emissions for 2006 from Belgium (132 million tonnes) or Romania (157 million tonnes). Transport at a crossroads. EEA Report No 3/2009 ).

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Ford now offering dual dry-clutch PowerShift and E85 options for new Focus in Europe

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Electronically controlled, twin internal clutches shift gears quickly and smoothly, providing a seamless flow of torque to the wheels. liter Ti-VCT engine has been modified with an upgraded fuel system and revised fuel injectors, hardened valves and valve seats, and a revised exhaust system and catalyst.

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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. Technologies to reduce the CO 2 emissions of internal combustion engines. Low pressure EGR (exhaust gas recirculation).

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Strong Global Sales for Chevrolet Cruze Prior to US Introduction; More Details on Its New Small-Displacement Engines

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Both of Cruze’s new engines are part of Chevrolet’s global range of small-displacement engines designed with fuel efficiency in mind, including technology such as full variable valve timing that optimizes performance and fuel economy. The compressor wheel is being driven by hot exhaust gases coming out of the exhaust manifold.

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Researchers develop new highly efficient core-shell catalyst for methane oxidation; potential for reducing emissions from automotive engines

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Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania, along with collaborators from Italy and Spain, have designed new core-shell type catalysts inspired by the concepts of supramolecular chemistry that oxidize methane 30 times better than do currently available catalysts. Click to enlarge. It remains to be shown whether Cargnello et al.’s

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Mercedes AMG PETRONAS F1 team unveils 2014 challenger and PU106A Hybrid Power Unit; new fuel and lubricants

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The Mercedes AMG PETRONAS (Petroliam Nasional Berhad) Formula One Team unveiled the F1 W05, its 2014 challenger, at the Circuito de Jerez in southern Spain. At the core of the racer is the new PU106A Hybrid Power Unit designed to meet the new philosophy and resulting requirements of Formula One. Click to enlarge. Turbocharger.

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