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2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel earns 28 mpg highway; best in segment

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On the gasoline side, the 2013 Ram 1500 equipped with a 3.6-liter liter Pentastar V-6 gasoline engine earned 25 mpg (9.4 MultiJet 2’s high-dispersion nozzles and advanced-technology servovalve can accommodate up to eight fuel-injection events per cylinder cycle. The combined city/highway rating is 23 mpg (10.2 l/100 km.).

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Small-displacement two-stroke H2 engine could address performance and emissions cost-effectively for recreational market; potential for Asian motor vehicle fleet

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Comparison of brake thermal efficiency and specific fuel consumption at rated power (ICOMIA Mode 5), hydrogen vs. gasoline engines. This is due to raw, externally premixed fresh charge comprising air, fuel and lube oil being short-circuited into the exhaust during the scavenging process. Oh and Plante. Click to enlarge.

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Ford Using Ti-VCT in New 5.0L V8 for Mustang GT

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The gasoline (91 octane recommended, 87 octane minimum) engine offers a specific output of 82.4 Ti-VCT provides extremely precise variable—yet independent—control of timing for intake and exhaust valves. liter V-8 application is that Ti-VCT is actuated by camshaft torque, with assistance from pressurized oil. Earlier post.).

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Cummins introduces 5L V8 diesel for North American light- and medium-duty commercial vehicles

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Many of our customers have asked for a Cummins alternative for gasoline or other small displacement automotive diesel engines. has been designed to fit where a comparable V8 or V10 gasoline engine was previously installed. Cummins ISV5.0 —Dave Crompton, Cummins Vice President and General Manager – Engine Business.

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Behind Audi’s new “rightsized” efficient EA888 Gen.3B family

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TFSI turbocharged gasoline direct injection engine introduced at the Vienna Motor Symposium last week is the first of the company’s EA888 Gen.3B TFSI is the first representative of direct-injection gasoline engines based on “right-sizing” rather than “down-sizing”. Audi’s new “rightsized” 2.0L 3 and delivers the power of the 1.8L

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2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class in the US will offer new 4-cylinder diesel; new 4-cylinder gasoline direct injection engine in other markets

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Both the E-Class sedan and wagon offer a range of gasoline and diesel engines, all coming with the ECO start/stop system as standard equipment. The gasoline engines offered in the MY14 E-Class in the US are the V6 and V8 units in the E350 and E550, which will go on sale in Spring 2013. Earlier post.). city/highway).

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Toyota reduces fuel consumption and emissions across the new Auris range; 13% average reduction in CO2 compared to predecessors; gasoline, diesel and hybrid

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Toyota anticipates a 1/3 full hybrid, 1/3 gasoline, 1/3 diesel engine mix. The new Auris’ powertrain line-up, which now features a choice of an improved full hybrid or two gasoline and two diesel engines offering the performance- and economy-enhancing benefits of Toyota Optimal Drive. Valvematic gasoline engine. Powertrains.

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