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EPA Proposes to Streamline Approval Process for Fuel Conversion Systems

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to make it easier for manufacturers to gain approval to sell fuel conversion systems. Current EPA regulations require vehicle and engine conversion systems to be covered by a certificate of conformity to gain a regulatory exemption from potential tampering charges.

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Mazda Launches Next-Generation SKYACTIV Technologies

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The Demio will be powered by the SKYACTIV-G, Mazda’s next-generation direct injection gasoline engine that achieves improved fuel efficiency due to a high compression ratio of 14.0:1. L/100km) on the 10-15 cycle without any assistance from an electric motor. Earlier post.) mpg US, 3.3 1 with no abnormal combustion (knocking).

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Nissan Outlines Fuel-Saving Technologies Launching in FY2010; New Engines, Transmission, Stop-Start System and Hybrid System

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The vehicle will be compliant with the country’s post-new long-term regulations. As a result, a reduction in noble metals and stable exhaust emission control have become possible, enabling the use of a clean diesel engine compatible with the post-new long-term regulations in automatic transmission-equipped cars.

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EPA Awards $2M to Small Businesses to Develop Sustainable Technologies; Includes Biofuel, Emissions Reduction Projects

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MFCs are an attractive candidate for treating the soluble (liquid) portion of stillage because they operate optimally at diffused wastewater ranges, thus precluding the need for costly dewatering or concentration steps, and produce small amounts of electricity, thus creating an energy-efficient combined process.

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Eaton Highlights Range of New Products to Reduce Fuel Consumption and Emissions

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The diversified manufacturer also said that in addition to boosting engine performance, its superchargers can provide up to a 5% fuel savings and reduce emissions compared to competing technologies. Electronic Fuel Vapor Management Valve for Hybrid-Electric Vehicles. The new system is expected to be in production vehicles by 2011.

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GMs Expanding Gasoline Direct Injection Engine Portfolio

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The newly introduced GMC Terrain ( earlier post ) became the latest GM North American model that will feature a fuel-efficient gasoline direct injection (DI) engine in 2010. GM North America Gasoline Direct Injection Applications. Cam phasing also provides another effective tool for controlling exhaust emissions. Cadillac STS.

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New Engines for the New Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupé: More Power, Less CO2

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Included in the lineup are four-, six- and eight-cylinder diesel and gasoline powerplants with outputs ranging from 150 kW/204 hp to 285 kW/ 388 hp. They use their piezoceramic properties to change their crystal structure—and therefore their thickness—within nanoseconds when electrical voltage is applied. New four-cylinder diesel.

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