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3.0L I-4 EcoDiesel to make North American debut in 2014 Ram ProMaster van

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Fred Diaz, President and CEO - Ram Truck Brand and Chrysler de Mexico, introduces the 2014 Ram ProMaster at the Chicago Auto Show. diesel comes from a number of design features, such as: Isolated oil pan. High-efficiency exhaust-gas recirculation (EGR) cooler (which also benefits emissions compliance). Click to enlarge.

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GE to supply 3 aeroderivative gas turbine-generator modules for Chevron floating production unit in GOM

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GE Oil & Gas will supply three customized aeroderivative gas turbine-generator modules to provide reliable electric power for a new Chevron floating production unit that will produce oil and gas from the Jack and St. It features a 9,184 Btu/kWe-h heat rate, 213 lbs/sec exhaust flow and 945 °F exhaust temperature.

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Texas Clean Energy Project signs long-term CO2 offtake agreement with Whiting Petroleum for enhanced oil recovery; 90% CO2 capture from IGCC coal polygen plant

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In the Permian Basin, approximately one additional barrel of oil can be recovered for each 6,000 cubic feet (6 Mcf) of compressed CO 2 injected into the oil field. formed naturally in underground reservoirs in New Mexico and Colorado and brought to the surface by wells such as those used to produce natural gas. Earlier post.).

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First look at all-new Voltec propulsion system for 2G Volt; “the only thing in common is a shipping cap”

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The Gen 2 battery was also a clean-sheet design, said Bill Wallace, Director, Battery Systems; there are only 9 carry-over products in the new battery. The engineers went to a 3P design instead of a 2P, allowing them to increase individual capacity in cells by slightly more than 50%. The cell is still a prismatic pouch, but redesigned.

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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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Stellantis Hurricane twin-turbo I-6 cuts emissions, increases fuel economy and is more powerful

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The Hurricane twin-turbo’s robust base architecture enables Stellantis propulsion systems engineers to create two distinct variants: Standard Output (SO): Optimized for fuel economy, including the use of cooled exhaust gas circulation (EGR), while delivering enhanced power and torque (more than 400 hp/450 lb.-ft. of torque).

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Chevrolet introduces new Cruze; new 1.4L EcoTec turbo, new 1.6L diesel coming to US in 2017

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Clean-sheet engine design. The new Ecotec small-displacement engine family featured in the Cruze represents a clean-sheet design and engineering process, leveraging the diverse experience of GM’s global resources. Variable-flow oil pump enhances efficiency. Variable-flow oil pump enhances efficiency. 2014 Ecotec 1.4L

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