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Federal-Mogul develops advanced high-temperature gasket technology to support cleaner, more fuel-efficient engines

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Federal-Mogul Corporation has developed a portfolio of advanced High Temperature Alloy (HTA) materials that help to ensure reliable long-term exhaust sealing, even on the most demanding powertrain applications with fluctuating high temperatures and dynamic mechanical loads. New sealing systems are required.

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European Automotive Industry Outlines RD Priorities for EU Green Car Initiative

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European automotive suppliers and vehicle manufacturers have united to submit a series of R&D priorities to the European Commission to shape the European Green Car Initiative (EGCI), announced by the EU. Optimization of powertrains for alternative fuels: gasoline for alcohol fuels / blends, diesel for 2 nd generation, CNG/biomethane.

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Perspective: US Needs to Transition to Hydrous Ethanol as the Primary Renewable Transportation Fuel

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In 1975, General Ernesto Geisel, then-president of Brazil, ordered the country’s gasoline supply mixed with 10% ethanol. The level was raised to 25% over the next five years, which was intended to maintain a constant Brazilian gasoline supply for an ever-increasing demand.

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Road Test: 2021 Cadillac XT5 Premium Luxury FWD

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This is one area where GM is the industry leader, and after the initial service plan expires, it is well worth renewing. The rear features vertical LED tail lights, twin chrome-tipped exhaust ports and the hands-free power lift gate. General Motors has announced a commitment to 30 new global electric vehicles by the year 2025.

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Profile: Farmers Ethanol: Focusing on Sustainable Corn Ethanol Production and a Triple Bottom Line

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Wendel Dreve and Marion Gilliland have dedicated the past five years to pursing their dream of transforming the corn ethanol industry. First, the industry is approaching the ethanol-to-gasoline blend wall of 10% ethanol, 90% gasoline in standard gas engines. gasoline would need to be greater than $2.80/gallon

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Road Test: 2021 Cadillac CT4 Premium Luxury AWD

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The 2021 Cadillac CT4 comes with two gasoline engines that run on 91 octane and two automatic transmission options, in either rear-wheel or all-wheel drive. with the 10-speed automatic smoothly accelerating through the gears while making a pleasant rumble from the twin exhaust. Propulsion Choices. The base 2.0-liter Cruising Comfort.

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Plastics in the Engine: Polyimide Bushings Support the Precise Control of EGR Valves

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Low wear, low friction injection moulded bushings, made of DuPont Vespel TP polyimide, are used to precisely guide the operating rods of EGR poppet valves manufactured by Wahler. These valves are used in four and six cylinder stratified-charged gasoline engines. Tags: Engines Plastics. Click to enlarge.

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