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Tech: What You Need to Know About Your Exhaust System

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If you’re driving down the road and you notice a quiet car in front of you, you should know that the car’s exhaust system is doing its job. A well-maintained exhaust system is essential in making your ride safe and sound. If your exhaust system is working correctly, it benefits your fuel consumption and the environment.

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FPT International introduces 8.7-liter CNG engine in China

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The CNG engine delivers equivalent performance to its diesel counterpart. The 6-cylinder engine is suited for applications such as heavy haulage, garbage collection, city and intercity transportation, and can be fueled by compressed (CNG), liquefied (LNG) or renewable (bio-methane) natural gas. The Cursor 9 CNG, which replaces the 7.8-liter

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ElectraTherm and Navy to demonstrate shipboard waste heat recovery

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At the USNA, the Power+ will capture the waste heat from an existing helicopter turbine used to train the USNA Midshipmen, using a custom designed exhaust gas heat exchanger provided by Creare. Hot water is the only fuel consumed by the Power+. —Roger Hill, Lead Project Engineer at Creare.

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Niagara Falls Maid of the Mist vessels going battery-electric; ABB power and propulsion

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Cuomo announced that Maid of the Mist, which has been navigating the waters of the Lower Niagara River since 1846, will launch later this year two new all-electric, zero-emission passenger vessels constructed in the United States. The color scheme is environmentally-friendly green combined with the blue of the water.

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New SoCalGas truck loan program for fleets interested in switching from diesel to near-zero natural gas trucks

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SoCalGas is working in partnership with the truck’s owner, Rush Truck Centers, the only company with a 12-liter near-zero natural gas truck equipped with a Cummins Westport ISX12N engine ( earlier post ) and Momentum Fuel system available for rent in Southern California. g/bhp-hr) since 2001. g/bhp-hr optional standard. SoCalGas services 21.8

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Daimler Trucks launches new heavy-duty, Euro VI-compliant engines; X-PULSE injection system with pressure booster

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Daimler Trucks has launched the Mercedes-Benz OM 47x, under the name “Blue Efficiency Power” The Blue Efficiency Power generation of Mercedes-Benz engines has been specifically developed for use in Europe and is the first of its type to meet, from the outset, the Euro VI emission standard. Mercedes-Benz OM 471, with a 12.8-liter

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Mercedes-Benz 2014 E250 BlueTEC sedan estimated EPA rated at 45 mpg highway, 28 mpg city

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The all-aluminum, in-line four-cylinder diesel engine makes use of four valves per cylinder and dual overhead camshafts with vane-type variable valve timing, producing 195 hp (145 kW) and 369 lb-ft (500 N·m) of torque. Click to enlarge. The 369 lb-ft of torque is readily available at 1,800 rpm.

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