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Mercedes-AMG entry-level SL 43 features electric exhaust gas turbocharger from Formula 1 for the first time in production vehicle

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The SL 43 features an M139 in-line two-liter, four-cylinder gasoline engine with an electric exhaust gas turbocharger—used for the first time in a production vehicle. The turbocharger is operated via the 48-volt electrical system, which also feeds the belt-driven starter-generator (RSG).

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Korean team develops 2L-class direct-injection hydrogen-fueled engine

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The amount of air that flows into the combustion chamber declines because of the space taken up by the gaseous hydrogen fuel, leading to lower fuel efficiency and poorer engine performance due to the backfire of the hydrogen fuel and air. 2022.04.274

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FEV testing finds Transient Plasma ignition system increases fuel efficiency and decreases emissions

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TPS) nanosecond pulsed power ignition system ( earlier post ) on the current Toyota 2.5-liter, liter, direct and port fueled injection, inline 4-cylinder gasoline engine commonly used in the Camry line of vehicles. The TPS Ignition System allowed for stable operation beyond an air fuel ratio of 30 (?>2),

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UK researchers report that alcohols in windshield washer fluid are major unreported source of VOCs emissions from cars, including EVs

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The levels of these non-fuel-derived gases will likely remain unchanged, even as more drivers transition from gas-powered to electric vehicles. These emissions are independent of the vehicle energy/propulsion system and therefore applicable to all road vehicle types including those with battery-electric powertrains.

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European project working to establish basis for standardization of methanol fuels in Europe

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A current research project is working to establish the technical basis for standardization of methanol fuels in Europe. The partners in the “Methanol Standard” project aim to pave way for the certification and market launch of methanol fuels. Hardware-in-the-loop test rig for the qualification of fuels. Photo: TEC4FUELS.

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New VW Golf now available to order with natural gas drive

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liter four-cylinder engine with 96 kW / 130 PS and three natural gas fuel tanks. The engine of the quasi-monovalent drive system is powered primarily with CNG (Compressed Natural Gas), but can also run on gasoline. The Golf TGI is also equipped with a gasoline tank with a useful capacity of 9 liters (2.4

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Stuff We Use: Gasoline-Powered Generators

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While a gasoline-powered generator is definitely an investment, there have been more than a few times in which it has made the lives of gearheads infinitely easier – and saved their bacon. Digressions aside, generators show up in many shapes and power outputs. Having a generator on hand is essential in these types of scenarios.

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