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Indian Maker Hero Unveils Diesel-Engined Motorcycle Concept

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Diesel-engined cars are nothing new these days, even if sales in the U.S. are yet to catch up to ever-popular gasoline vehicles. But little is ever heard of diesel-engined motorcycles. Between gasoline bikes and the new breed of electric models, few seem to have explored the diesel concept.

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BASF completes carve-out of mobile emissions catalysts and precious metals services businesses: ECMS

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ECMS is a global leader in emissions catalysts and produces mobile emission catalysts for gasoline, diesel and off-road vehicles, motorcycles, small engines and other applications. The ECMS business will continue to be reported as part of the Catalysts division in the Surface Technologies segment.

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Nissan UK survey finds only 1 in 3 aware of the ULEZ going live; confusion over payment of charge

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12.50 (US$16.31) for most vehicle types, including cars, motorcycles and vans (up to and including 3.5 The ULEZ standards are: Euro 3 for motorcycles, mopeds, motorized tricycles and quadricycles (L category). Euro 4 (NO x ) for gasoline cars, vans, minibuses and other specialist vehicles.

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2014 Sprinter van for US standard with new 2.1L diesel; new driver assistance features

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The new MY2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van for the US now features a 2.1L, 4-cylinder diesel with a t-speed automatic transmission as standard. The familiar V6 diesel is available as an option. liter four-cylinder diesel engine produces 161 hp (120 kW) and 265 lb-ft (359 N·m) of torque at 1,400-2,400 rpm. Click to enlarge.

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EEA: Walking, cycling and public transport in cities remain greener mobility options than electric scooters or car ride-hailing

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A simple example would be a short trip by electric kick scooter. If it replaces a motorcycle or a car trip, the environment and health effects are positive. Gasoline cars are overtaking diesel-fueled cars in sales of new passenger cars, but the total consumption of diesel fuel keeps increasing.

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Kawasaki, Subaru, Toyota, Mazda, and Yamaha partner on producing, transporting, and using carbon-neutral fuels, including hydrogen

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To do so, the company plans to expand its powertrain offerings by adding plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) models to its current model lineup, which includes conventional hybrid electric vehicle (HEV), diesel engine, and battery electric vehicle (BEV) models. MAZDA SPIRIT RACING Bio concept DEMIO.

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Federal Gas Tax, Electric Harley Davidson, Hyundai Fuel Cell Economics: Today's Car News

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Today on Green Car Reports: Two senators propose increases to the Federal gasoline and diesel taxes, Harley Davidson introduces an electric motorcycle, and the 2015 Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell earns zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) credits instead of dollars. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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