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Peugeot Applying New 1.6L Diesel With ECCS in 308 CC

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liter HDi diesel engines that were launched earlier, Extreme Combustion Chamber System (ECCS) technology is much to the fore. An improved exhaust gas recirculation system (EGR valve) and the reduction of internal friction losses allows maximum enhancement of engine efficiency while minimizing potential energy losses.

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Study identifies main culprit behind lithium metal battery failure; counters conventional wisdom

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They promise twice the energy density of today’s lithium-ion batteries with graphite anodes, so they could last longer and weigh less. This could potentially double the range of electric vehicles. There, they lose their electrical connection to the anode, becoming inactive lithium that can no longer be cycled through the battery.

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Citron Introduces New 3.0L Diesel

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The engine features a new third-generation direct common-rail injection system; new generation combustion chamber; dual variable geometry turbochargers; exhaust gas recirculation; and an alternator which recovers energy during deceleration and braking. L/100 km (32 mpg US) with CO 2. emissions of 195 g/km. Combustion chamber.

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Peugeot Introducing Lower Power Variant of New 1.6 HDi FAP Diesel; Series of Euro5 Engines Arrive This Year

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liter HDi FAP Euro 5 engines that appeared in 2009, Peugeot is applying its Extreme Combustion Chamber System (ECCS) technology here. Lastly, the use of an optimized exhaust gas recirculation system (EGR valve) and reduced friction are technologies that allow optimal improvement of engine efficiency while limiting potential energy losses.

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myenergi is Electrifying the Iconic Delorean | Back to the Future

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Turning the Delorean Electric! … Our good friends in Australia, Electric Car Cafe who specialise in the art of turning classic ICE vehicles into EV’s approached us with the idea of bringing this beautiful car into the current future. Gas masks and breathing apparatus. So how did it come about?… Geiger Counter.

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