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TI Fluid Systems to supply wide range of fluid products for Mercedes-Benz global electrified vehicle platforms

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TIFS will also supply products for Mercedes-Benz AG’s internal combustion engine (ICE) variants of this same platform. TIFS has had a long-standing relationship with a supply of products in refrigerant, brake and fuel fluids with Mercedes-Benz. Mercedes-Benz is a key strategic OEM for TIFS. Fluid systems—e.g.,

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GM Ventures portfolio company SDCmaterials secures 1st supply agreement for cost-saving advanced catalyst products for autos

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Today, a typical original equipment automotive catalytic converter in a gasoline engine contains about $100 in precious metal. Further advancements in automotive fuel economy. Engine designs for fuel economy can result in reduced exhaust temperatures. This is an important milestone for SDC as a company.

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Cummins Emission Solutions introduces next-gen aftertreatment system EcoFit Single Module

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The smaller size enables better heat management and retention for improved fuel economy capability, while the simple single-pass exhaust flow design delivers low back pressure, meeting the needs of end-user customers. EcoFit Selective Catalytic Reduction Systems.

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GM to double models with 40 mpg highway or better by 2017; ongoing manufacturing efficiency improvements

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GM’s fuel-economy plan through the 2016 model year focuses on a reduction in vehicle mass and aggressive investment in advanced materials, such as high-strength steel, carbon fiber and aluminum, enabled in part by our industry-first aluminum welding technology. Earlier post.). —2012 Sustainability Report. to reflect this change.

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Tenneco developing new gasoline particulate filter (GPF) technology ahead of Euro 6c emissions regulation

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These filters are designed for gasoline direct injection (GDI) engines to reduce particulate emissions in compliance with the Euro 6c emissions regulation (particulate number of no more than 6 x 10 11 particles/km), which takes effect on 1 September 2017. This difference drives different choices for optimal filter technologies.

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ExxonMobil: global GDP up ~140% by 2040, but energy demand ~35% due to efficiency; LDV energy demand to rise only slightly despite doubling parc

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This geographically diverse group comprises Brazil and Mexico in the Americas; South Africa and Nigeria in Africa; Egypt and Turkey in North Africa/Mediterranean; Saudi Arabia and Iran in the Middle East; as well as Thailand and Indonesia in Asia. The OECD represents the developed economies. Fuel efficiency.

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Ford’s next-gen Ranger pickup gets bigger, adds V6 turbodiesel

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end structure creates more space in the engine bay for the new V6 engine and helps future-proof the Ranger for other propulsion technologies. It is one of three turbodiesel engine options available at launch, depending upon the market. formed front?end roading, so the team added Ford’s proven 3.0-liter L EcoBoost four cylinder.