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2017 Chrysler Pacifica wins Altair Enlighten Award for weight reduction in full vehicle category; Toyota, Faurecia and AP&T module, technology winners

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Toyota’s carbon fiber closure panels for the 2017 Prius Prime and Lexus LC500 ( earlier post ), and Faurecia’s Adaptive Valve for exhaust systems employed on the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado took the top honors for the module category. In addition, the all-new Pacifica minivan also makes strategic use of aluminum. 2017 Chrysler Pacifica.

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Chrysler to introduce PHEV models in 2016 and 2017 to meet ZEV requirements; new FCA gasoline engine family coming in 2015

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One will be a PHEV version of the new Chrysler Town & Country minivan to be introduced in 2016; the second will be a PHEV version of a new full-size crossover vehicle to be introduced in 2017. FCA will launch a PHEV minivan in 2016 to comply with ZEV requirements. Integrated exhaust manifold. —Bob Lee. Cooled EGR.

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Chrysler Readying Roll-out of Pentastar V-6 Engine Across 13 Models; Average 7% Fuel Efficiency Improvement

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in the current product portfolio. Some parts, including the exhaust manifolds, will completely disappear by virtue of being cast directly into the cylinder head. Some parts, including the exhaust manifolds, will completely disappear by virtue of being cast directly into the cylinder head. High Flow Intake and Exhaust.

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Third-Generation VW Sharan Van Will Offer Fuel Consumption As Low As 5.5 L/100km (43 mpg US); Start-Stop and Battery Regeneration

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Volkswagen will introduce its new third-generation Sharan MPV (minivan) this summer. Both TDIs are fitted with an SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction) exhaust aftertreatment system. This substance is continuously sprayed into the exhaust gases upstream of the SCR catalytic converter. Click to enlarge. SCR catalytic converter.

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When They Electrified Christmas

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Homeowners can illuminate the eaves with iridescent icicles, shroud their shrubs with twinkling mesh nets, or mount massive menorahs on their minivans. Meanwhile, manufacturers continued to market new products. In 1910 GE changed its basic design to a round bulb, although still with the exhaust tip. In 1890, the Edison Lamp Co.

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Analysis: What’s the Best Way to Market EVs?

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Harley-Davidson, the legendary and revered American manufacturer of motorcycles, announced that it is establishing LiveWire as a separate electric motorcycle brand on July 8,2021, just in time for the first of nine outdoor International Motorcycle Shows. Without being exhaustive, let’s take a look at some examples. Fine with me.

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Achates Power building 2.7L opposed-piston light-duty engine; exceeding CAFE 2025, Tier 3 targets at lower cost

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The OP engine would be less expensive than a current production light duty diesel, such as in the Ram, but slightly more expensive than a gasoline engine, said Redon. Achates has demonstrated the ability to achieve exceptionally high exhaust gas temperatures at idle—much beyond what can be done with equivalent 4-stroke engines.

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