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2021 Jeep Gladiator available with 3rd generation 3.0L EcoDiesel

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1 low-range gear ratio is standard on Rubicon models and the Command-Trac part-time two-speed transfer case with a 2.72:1 The added low-pressure circulation system draws gases after the diesel particulate filter, thus minimizing turbocharger energy losses, which increases fuel economy. axle ratio. 1 from 16.5:1

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Gen 2 Audi A5 Sportback available as bivalent g-tron; Audi e-gas, natural gas or gasoline

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In a new departure, the A5 Sportback is also available as a bivalent g-tron, which customers can run on either Audi e-gas ( earlier post ), natural gas or gasoline. g/mi) (with S tronic), Audi is the first premium manufacturer to offer a gasoline engine in the B segment that achieves lower emissions than a comparable diesel engine.

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LanzaTech exploring lipids production as part of its CO2 to acetic acid plans; pathways to renewable fuels

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Part of the challenge is locating sufficient quantities of hydrogen to enable large scale use of the CO 2 in waste gases. Lipids, in turn, are a proven pathway to jet, diesel and gasoline. Earlier post.). Should the lab and pilot work prove successful and scalable, they will place a demo plant in Malaysia, Burton said.

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Researchers use synchrotron in quest for better synthetic fuels catalyst

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Fischer-Tropsch synthesis (FTS) yields long-chain hydrocarbons for the production of gasoline or diesel from carbon monoxide and hydrogen and is an established process in the chemical industry. —Professor Jan-Dierk Grunwaldt from the Institute for Chemical Technology and Polymer Chemistry (ITCP). Photo: Tiziana Carambia).

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Caltech, JPL designed megasupramolecule fuel additive reduces intensity of post-impact fuel explosions

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The highly flammable short-chain hydrocarbons (typically 5-14 carbon atoms) that constitute gasoline, kerosene, and other liquid transportation fuels readily form a cloud of fuel droplets during impact; these droplets can ignite, producing a fireball. The individual polymers spontaneously link into the ultralong chain megasupramolecules.

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GM introduces new Cadillac 2013 ATS RWD luxury sport sedan; 2 four-cylinder, one V6 gasoline engine options, with diesel in the works

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A diesel engine will enter the line-up in the future, GM said. All of the gasoline engines feature direct injection and dual overhead camshafts with continuously variable valve timing, which help optimize power and efficiency, as well as reduce emissions. four-cylinder and a 270 hp (201 kW) 2.0L

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New KOSi method for ultra-deep desulfurization of fuels to ~ 2ppm S

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Scientists led by a team at Caltech and BP, and in collaboration with researchers at UCLA, ETH Zürich, and China’s Nanjing University, have developed a new method for potentially removing nearly all sulfur compounds (down to ~2 ppm) from gas and diesel fuel. —Toutov et al.

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