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Revolutionary engine to make debut

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It is being unveiled as a one litre petrol unit and it is expected to produce around 80 per cent fewer toxins than a typical internal combustion engine. The technology divides the four strokes of a conventional combustion cycle over two paired cylinders - one intake/compression cylinder and one power/exhaust cylinder.

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Scirocco to tackle Green Hell in 24hr race

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Three Scirocco GT24 cars that use conventional petrol will race alongside two Scirocco GT24-CNG vehicles at the event as the manufacturer aims to add another victory to those clinched in the class for two litre turbo engines in 2007 and 2008. “The 24-hour race is a very special challenge,&# he said.

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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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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 Despite this the CX-7 offers the same 455 litres of luggage space as the petrol models. about a planned debut at the 63 rd Frankfurt Motor Show.

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Natural gas powered sports car unveiled

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However, instead of injecting gas selectively into the cylinders it injects it into the central air take allowing the delivery of the quantities of gas for the performance even in the event of strong fluctuating gas quality. Tags: Green cars Latest news Mercedes CNG demonstrator Mercedes Benz SLK Mercedes-Benz.

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