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Powertrains for the New Opel Astra

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Continuing Opel’s strategy of downsizing, a new 103 kW/140hp 1.4 A die cast, structural aluminum oil pan adds further stiffness and provides further noise reduction. Continuously variable valve timing is featured in all engines on both inlet and exhaust sides, except the 1.6-liter The new, downsized 103 kW/140 hp 1.4-liter

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Ford introduces new 2.0L EcoBlue diesel; fuel consumption cut by up to 13%

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Advanced after-treatment processes for exhaust gases enable ultra-low emissions in line with stringent Euro Stage VI standards that will be introduced in September 2016, requiring a 55% reduction in NO x emissions compared to Euro Stage V standards. A belt-in-oil design for the camshaft and oil pump drive belts. million km (3.4

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Volkswagen introduces new 1L, 3-cylinder gasoline Golf; 54.7 mpg

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Despite its efficiency, the Golf TSI BlueMotion with the 85 kW / 114 hp downsized 999 cc EA211-series engine reaches 100 km/h in 9.7 Exhaust manifold integrated in cylinder head. The exhaust manifold of the 1.0 The exhaust manifold of the 1.0 seconds and goes on to a top speed of 204 km/h (127 mph). Small turbocharger.

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Opel to launch 3 new engine families, 13 new engines by 2016

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Focused on meeting a growing customer demand for ‘downsized’ engines offering strong power with reduced fuel consumption and CO2 emissions, the new gasoline and diesel powertrains are being progressively introduced across the Opel product range. The engine retains the proven concept of a turbine-integrated exhaust manifold.

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

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The alternative-fuel car evolved to reduce exhaust emissions and other problems derived from burning fossil fuels. The combination of harvesting whole forests and burning long-sequestered carbon sources such as coal or oil has impaired the Earth’s carbon cycle at an increasing pace. by Professor Andrew Alfonso Frank.

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