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UK government launches new clean air strategy; ending sales of conventional diesel and gasoline LDVs by 2040

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The new UK strategy, now out for consultation, is a key part of a 25-Year Plan; stated goals for the strategy include: By 2025, to halve the number of people living in locations where concentrations of particulate matter are above the WHO guideline limit of 10 ug/m 3.

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BMW introduces i7 Protection; first production electric protection model

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The BMW certification is based, among other things, on the third edition of the guidelines for Bullet Resistant Vehicles (BRV 2009) with regard to ballistic resistance and the guidelines for Explosive Resistant Vehicles (ERV 2010) and PAS 300 with regard to blast resistance. 308 Winchester) armor-piercing rounds.

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Reactivity Controlled Compression Ignition (RCCI) for Simultaneous Reduction of Fuel Consumption, NOx and PM

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The process involves introduction of a low reactivity fuel into the cylinder to create a well-mixed charge of low reactivity fuel, air and recirculated exhaust gases. Complies with EPA 2010 emissions guidelines without exhaust after treatment. Derek Splitter, Reed Hanson, Rolf Reitz.

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Toyota introducing Corolla Hybrid to US at LA Auto Show; at least 50 mpg

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liter four-cylinder gasoline engine with two motor/generators through an electronically controlled planetary-type continuously variable transmission (CVT) transaxle. In the Corolla Hybrid, an exhaust heat recirculation system speeds up engine coolant warm-up. As on the 2020 Corolla gas models, the Toyota Safety Sense 2.0

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SwRI to Launch Low-Speed Preignition Prevention Program (P3) Consortium

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In June, SwRI demonstrated that its HEDGE (High-Efficiency, Dilute Gasoline Engine) technology, using cooled exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) and advanced ignition systems, suppresses low-speed pre-ignition in turbocharged gasoline direct-injection engines. Earlier post.).

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Honda launches 2017 Accord Hybrid; 2nd generation two-motor hybrid powertrain

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The gasoline engine is off when the i-MMD is in EV Drive mode and is decoupled from the drivetrain to reduce friction. The electric propulsion motor alone powers the front wheels, as the gasoline engine (decoupled from the drive wheels) powers the electric-generator motor, which in turn provides power to the battery pack.

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2011 Highlander Hybrid Equipped with Larger Engine, Improved Fuel Economy

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The hybrid system pairs the gasoline V6 engine with a high-torque electric drive motor-generator for total system output of 280 net hp (209 kW). The Hybrid System Indicator in the instrument gauge panel provides the driver with a guideline to help maximize fuel consumption. Conventional engine Highlander.