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Eni and FCA develop A20: 15% methanol, 5% ethanol high-octane gasoline blend

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By harnessing its low carbon content, bio component and high octane number (RON 100), the new alternative fuel emits up to 3% less in CO 2 exhaust emissions quantified using the new Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicle Test Procedures (WLTP).

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LiquidPiston unveils 70cc rotary gasoline engine prototype embodying HEHC; power dense, low-vibration

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Conference today in Pisa, Italy. The X Mini 70cc rotary gasoline engine. As the engine does not have poppet valves and the gas is fully expanded before the exhaust stroke starts, the engine also has potential to be quiet. The compact engine with a 4-lb (1.8 " x 6.2" " x 5.4" Click to enlarge.

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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 European Commission is taking the UK to court—along with Germany, France, Italy, Romania, and Hungary—over its long-standing failure to meet EU limits for nitrogen dioxide (NO?). Ending the sale of new conventional diesel and gasoline cars and vans by 2040. These proposals are in addition to the government’s £3.5-billion

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2021 Jeep Gladiator available with 3rd generation 3.0L EcoDiesel

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The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system design has been updated to a dual loop (low and high pressure) system. The CAC uses the same mounting position as in the four-cylinder gasoline turbo engine, helping to reduce complexity. liter EcoDiesel V-6 engine is produced at the FCA Cento facility in Ferrara, Italy.

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3.0L EcoDiesel available across the 2020 Jeep Wrangler four-door lineup; 1st diesel-powered Wrangler in N America

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gallon diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tank is located immediately behind the fuel tank with refill location next to the diesel fuel filler. liter EcoDiesel V-6 engine is produced at the FCA Cento facility in Ferrara, Italy. DEF refills align with oil changes lasting up to 10,000 miles. Other 2020 Wrangler powertrain options include a 3.6-liter

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Chinas Largest Euro-5 Diesel Engine Plant Comes Online; 300,000 Units in Phase 1, 1M Units Targeted

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And could reduce energy consumption by a quarter, compared with gasoline engines of the same size. Haw Tai Automobile has been cooperating with Italy-based VM Motori on the development of its diesels. Use of exhaust gas recirculation to improve the quality of exhaust emissions. Party Secretary of Foton Motor Co.,

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Chevrolet debuts 2014 Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel for US and Canada

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The GM engineering team—comprising engineers from the US, Germany and Italy—altered the base engine to address four main areas: emissions; on-board diagnostics; operation in more difficult environmental conditions; and operation at higher altitudes. The compact sedan’s new Tier 2 Bin 5 2.0L turbo, a 1.4L Eco model and 1.8L

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