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Gillig offering Vanner Hybrid Beltless Alternator as standard equipment on hybrid buses

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reduced exhaust emissions; stable DC power at all temperatures and speeds; and precise and maintenance-free. In addition to removing the alternator, it also eliminates the need for V-belts, pulleys, voltage regulator, pulleys, idle tensioners, hydraulic lines and fittings and other moving parts. integrated voltage regulation.

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

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The new Audi engine combines shorter intake events with a high geometric compression ratio; together with other refinements to the basic engine, the new combustion concept enables a reduction in combined cycle CO 2 emissions of up to 10-12 g/km compared to its predecessor. Audi says that the new 2.0L 3B designation. The basic Gen.3B

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SEAT pushes forward with CNG line-up

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And thanks to the technology’s compatibility with renewable bio-methane, it makes it an important part of the fuel mix as we move towards low emission mobility. Plus, the maintenance costs of the TGI models are similar to those of traditional combustion engine vehicles. —Luca de Meo, President of SEAT. New SEAT Arona TGI.

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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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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. Even with the move to four-stroke engines, additional complexity will be necessary—possibly exhaust after-treatment—in order to fully meet regulations. kW) rating.

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Holtec and Mitsubishi Electric partnering to advance SMR-160 small modular reactor program

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For US clients, the partnership envisions the initial approach to licensing and approval in accord with a Part 50 process, and further contemplates continuation of the work effort to achieve Part 52 certification. The licensing documentation will include applicable materials for a Safety Analysis Report as appropriate. Source: Holtec.

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ARPA-E awards $32M to 10 new projects to improve connected and automated vehicle efficiency

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The Energy Department’s Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) announced up to $32 million in funding for 10 innovative projects as part of the Next-Generation Energy Technologies for Connected and Autonomous On-Road Vehicles (NEXTCAR) program. Earlier post.) 1,500,000.

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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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This latest evolution of the seven-speed transmission offers benefits in terms of efficiency and ease of maintenance. Its technology package includes fast-acting piezo injectors for multiple injection, quick multi-spark ignition, turbocharging, fully variable camshaft adjustment on the inlet and exhaust side, as well as a controlled oil pump.

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