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New diesel Volkswagen Golf GTD heading for the US; first driving impressions

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Key features of the GTD engine include its variable valve timing (VVT), dual-loop exhaust gas recirculation (EGR), intercooler integrated in the intake manifold, the common-rail system that now operates at 29,000 psi (2,000 bar) instead of 26,000 psi (1,800 bar), and a new turbocharger. Variable valve timing. Click to enlarge. New EGR system.

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Toyota showcases biotechnology breakthroughs

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Japanese carmaker Toyota has shown that its green efforts go beyond simply reducing the exhaust emissions from its vehicles – after showcasing technologies developed as part of its biotechnology and afforestation business.

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Mercedes diesel S-Class returns to US market

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The North American International Auto Show marked the return of the diesel-powered S-Class saloon car to the US market. At the event, Mercedes debuted the all-wheel-drive S350 BlueTEC 4MATIC which features a urea selective catalytic reduction emissions after-treatment system in which AdBlue is injected into the exhaust flow.

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BMW looks into intelligent heat management

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BMW discussed the idea during its recent Innovation Days 2009 event and looked at projects including reducing cold starts; using waste heat for different heating applications; and the implementation of a thermoelectric generator for waste heat recovery. BMW hopes to fit a larger thermoelectric generator in the exhaust system in the future.

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XL1 dive and drive: Volkswagen aggressively optimizes for efficiency in its sleek diesel plug-in hybrid

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During a media event in Wolfsburg, Germany, Volkswagen provided a medium dive into details of its two-seater XL1 Super Efficient Vehicle diesel plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ) as well as some driving time on local roads and highways. DPF regen events, etc.). Volkswagen hosted Green Car Congress at the Wolfsburg event.

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Mazda lines up CX-7 for Frankfurt debut

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This time it is the turn of the Mazda Motor Corporation, which will exhibit freshened versions of the CX-7 at the event including a version powered by the company’s MZR-CD 2.2 Tags: Green cars Latest news mazda Frankfurt Motor Show Mazda CX-7 Mazda CX-7 clean diesel. about a planned debut at the 63 rd Frankfurt Motor Show.

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Revolutionary engine to make debut

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The technology divides the four strokes of a conventional combustion cycle over two paired cylinders - one intake/compression cylinder and one power/exhaust cylinder. The event takes place from June 16-18 in Stuttgart, Germany. Tags: Green cars Latest news Aumet Oy Engine EXPO Ilmor Engineering Scuderi Group.

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