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New GM EcoTec3 engine family for 2014 Silverado and Sierra pickups; direct injection, cylinder deactivation and CVVT

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V-6 EcoTec3 AFM VVT DI (LV3) for Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra. The newly unveiled 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 pickup trucks will deliver more power, more torque and improved fuel efficiency, partly due to a trio of all-new EcoTec3 engines designed specifically for the needs of full-size truck customers.

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GM: new Sierra 5.3L V-8 EcoTec3 highway fuel economy tops Ford EcoBoost V-6

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V-8 EcoTec3 AFM VVT DI (L83) for Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra. The 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 full-size pickup truck features a new 5.3L EcoTec3 V-8 engine ( earlier post ) equipped with direct injection, cylinder deactivation (AFM) and variable valve timing to achieve EPA estimates of 16 mpg city (14.7 2014 GMC Sierra.

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NASA selects four university teams for aviation projects; eliminating emissions and autonomy research

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The team will explore using liquid ammonia as fuel for a jet engine and generating electricity from the engine’s exhaust heat, reducing emissions, and saving on fuel. Final negotiations could lead to awards of up to $31.5 million during the next five years. Georgia Institute of Technology.

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2015 Chevrolet and GMC pickups, SUVs to offer eight-speed transmission with EcoTec3 V-8

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Chevrolet and GMC have confirmed a new eight-speed automatic transmission will be standard on 2015 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra and GMC Yukon Denali/Yukon XL Denali models equipped with the 6.2L The 8L90 also enables numerically lower rear axle ratios, which reduce engine rpm on the highway. EcoTec3 V-8 (L86) ( earlier post ).

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7 Maintenance Tips To Extend the Life of Your Diesel Truck

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Keep Your Engine Running at Peak Performance. Here are seven maintenance tips that will extend the life of your diesel truck: Change Your Engine Oil Regularly. The engine oil is a lubricant that helps it run smoothly. According to Fortune Business Insights , the global auto engine oil market size is projected to reach $44.66

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Mercedes-Benz to showcase pre-production version of coming GLC F-Cell fuel cell PHEV at IAA

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Around 30% more compact than previous stacks, it can be fully housed in the engine compartment for the first time. The only exhaust gas emitted was water vapor—1800 tonnes of it in all. Earlier post.). The GLC F-CELL features a ~9 kWh lithium-ion battery pack combined with a new fuel cell stack.

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Ford Focus RS features optimized 2.3L EcoBoost, Ford Performance All-Wheel Drive

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liter EcoBoost engine producing in excess of 315 horsepower. Developed by a small team of global Ford Performance engineers, the new Focus RS is the third generation in the line, following models launched in 2002 and 2009. The all-new Focus RS is equipped with a new 2.3-liter Ford Performance All-Wheel Drive.

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