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UK consortium developing biogas and hydrogen dual-fuel Class 66 locomotive

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A consortium of Clean Air Power and Freightliner has secured almost £0.4 million) of government funding to develop a biogas and hydrogen dual-fuel solution for the Class 66 locomotive. Maximum speed is 75 mph. million (US$0.55 The Freightliner Class 66 locomotives are 3300hp diesel electric mainline units introduced in 1998.

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BMW introduces i7 Protection; first production electric protection model

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As the first protection sedan with an all-electric drive system, the BMW i7 Protection (electric power consumption combined in WLTP cycle: 30.0 Power consumption of the standard i7 xDrive60 is 19.6 – 18.4 The new BMW 7 Series Protection also features a self-sealing fuel tank as a standard. Earlier post.) kWh/100 km.

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Audi presents latest SQ5 TDI diesel; 48V MHEV & electric compressor

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The SQ5 TDI was first introduced in the fall of 2012 as the first Audi S model powered by a diesel engine. Combined fuel consumption is 7.0 TDI develops its power earlier and more forcefully than before. TDI develops its power earlier and more forcefully than before. lb-ft) of torque. l/100km (33.6 TDI have been revised.

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Audi introduces new CNG A3 Sportback

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Its turbocharger with variable turbine geometry makes optimal use of the exhaust gas energy for early and harmonious torque development. Operation with the knock-resistant fuel CNG enables a higher 12.5:1 Average NEDC fuel consumption for the four-cylinder is 3.6 – 3.5 The two filler necks are placed under a common fuel flap.

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Tesla-powered Hummer H1 EV weighs half as much as GMC Hummer EV

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NAEV’s initial Executive Edition configuration has a dual-motor all-wheel drive powertrain producing a claimed 1,000 hp and 1,000 lb-ft of torque, enabling a 0-60 mph time of 2.5 The post Tesla-powered Hummer H1 EV weighs half as much as GMC Hummer EV appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News.

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Qoros Auto unveils drivable engineering development car with QamFree engine; near +50% boost in power & torque, -15% fuel consumption

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This results is much more precise and completely customizable control over valve duration and lift, on both the intake and exhaust sides. This represents a 47% increase in power, a 45% increase in torque and a 15% reduction in fuel consumption when compared to a traditional camshaft engine with similar specifications.

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ORNL researchers quantify the effect of increasing highway speed on fuel economy

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Huff Fuels, Engines and Emissions Research Center, Oak Ridge National Laboratory. This website, jointly maintained by the US Department of Energy and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), provides information such as official EPA “window label” fuel economy estimates for city, highway, and combined driving for all U.S.-legal