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Ford boosting production targets for full-size SUVs by about 25%; increasing line speed at Kentucky Truck Plant

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The company is increasing line speed at its Kentucky Truck Plant to build more Lincoln Navigator and Ford Expedition SUVs, boosting production targets approximately 25% since last fall when the SUVs hit the market. liter twin-turbo V6 engine with 450 horsepower and 510 lb-ft of torque, delivered through a 10-speed transmission.

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2022 Navigator first Lincoln to offer hands-free ActiveGlide

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The updates install new features and conduct preventative maintenance to reduce repair trips and improve performance. liter twin-turbo V6 engine that offers 440 horsepower and 510 lb-ft (691 N·m) of torque. The new Navigator will be built at Kentucky Truck Plant and arrives in dealerships early next year.

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Toyota introduces new XSE Hybrid Grade Camry

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liter engine is a strong but smooth operator, yielding 203 hp at 6,600 rpm and 184 lb.-ft. The Camry’s four-cylinder engine uses a very high compression ratio (13:1) and Toyota’s innovative D-4S fuel injection, which employs both direct injection and additional port injectors. The Dynamic Force 2.5-liter of torque.

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DOE awarding ~$44M to seven carbon capture projects

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The projects will target one of two areas: 1) engineering-scale testing of transformational solvent- or membrane-based carbon dioxide (CO?) The following four projects were selected under Area of Interest 1, Scaling of Carbon Capture Technologies to Engineering Scales Using Existing Host Site Infrastructure: Organization. Description.

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HEI ACES study of lifetime animal exposure to New Technology Diesel Engine exhaust finds no lung cancer

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exhaust from heavy-duty diesel engines meeting EPA 2007 and later emissions requirements—has found no evidence of carcinogenic lung tumors. The study exposed laboratory rats 80 hours a week, for up to 30 months, to emissions from a heavy-duty diesel engine meeting 2007 US EPA standards using new filters and other control technology.

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Westport WiNG bi-fuel CNG systems for Ford F-250 and 350 Series

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hardened engine platform and will be available for order on Ford F-250 and F-350 pick-up trucks through authorized Ford dealer/distributors on or about 19 March. The trucks will be ready to roll when they reach authorized Ford dealers and the installation will add less than 72 hours to the entire order cycle for a new truck.

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NSF announces $55M toward national research priorities; intersection of food, energy and water systems

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The RII Track-2 awards support research while also requiring award recipients to invest in developing a science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) workforce—particularly of early-career faculty researchers. These four-year awards support 27 institutions in 18 eligible jurisdictions. Lead organization. Description.

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