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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. TMP-O is the lead plant for production of the new two-motor system in North America.

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Ford to offer 1L EcoBoost in 2014 Fiesta in North America

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An integrated exhaust manifold on the engine supports a wider rpm range with the optimum fuel to air ratio. The exhaust gas is cooler, and the integrated head and exhaust manifold reduces weight. Ultra-low friction design leverages optimized bearing sizes and coated pistons. Scavenging. Click to enlarge.

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Volkswagen continues to optimize its EA888 workhorse engine; fourth evolution in 2022 Golf GTI and R

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In 2022, the fourth evolution of the EA888 pushes state-of-the-art turbocharged engine design further still; it is one of the most advanced Volkswagen engines ever built. This placement allows for rapid warm up and greater thermal management of the exhaust stream, increasing efficiency. 1 for the Golf R and 9.6:1 1 for the GTI.

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Octillion Power Systems enters US bus market to supply batteries for motorcoaches, city buses

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The order marks the company’s first time supplying batteries for motorcoaches and buses in North America. The motorcoaches and city transit buses are designed and developed by Lightning eMotors at their headquarters in Loveland, Colorado. Electric buses also offer the passenger less vibration, less noise, and zero exhaust.

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New 2014 Toyota Corolla brings Valvematic, new CVT to North America; up to >40 mpg highway

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liter engine with Valvematic—a further development of VVT-i—a valve train technology which appears for the first time in North America with Corolla. The new CVTi-S will provide a more linear connection between pedal effort and acceleration feel compared to previous CVT designs.

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WHO IARC classifies diesel exhaust as carcinogenic to humans (Group 1)

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After a week-long meeting of an expert working group, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), which is part of the World Health Organization (WHO), classified diesel engine exhaust (DEE) as carcinogenic to humans (Group 1), based on sufficient evidence that exposure is associated with an increased risk for lung cancer.

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Schaeffler presents Efficient Future Mobility North America concept vehicle; cost-effective reductions in fuel consumption

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Technologies and contributions to reduced fuel consumption in Efficient Future Mobility North America. Schaeffler presented a new concept vehicle at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. The Schaeffler demonstration vehicle was developed in North America. Click to enlarge.