Green Car Congress

JANUARY 25, 2015

The Spicer PowerBoost system allows manufacturers to select a smaller engine that does not require exhaust after treatment systems that are costly, consume added space, and increase the operating temperature of the powertrain system. —Aziz Aghili, president of Dana Off-Highway Driveline Technologies.

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Hybrid Fuel Maintenance Belgium 150

Green Car Congress

MAY 24, 2011

Such vehicles will have the substantial all-electric range demanded by users, having batteries storing more energy and plug-in capability. There is now evidence that there is some window of opportunity for the interim product—perhaps upgrading the impressive Adam Opel Ampera in Europe, for example. Second or third generation?

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Hybrid Range Vehicles San Jose 230

EV Central

OCTOBER 3, 2022

They’re made in Italy and they are “the most powerful motors on the market”, Maserati claims. The Folgore doesn’t have exhaust pipes, obviously. More importantly, it stores a little more than 90kWh. Great looks outside, clever EV tech inside… What makes the Folgore so fast? T-bone battery pack.

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Italy Re-Charge Exhaust Motor 98

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 13, 2012

Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania, along with collaborators from Italy and Spain, have designed new core-shell type catalysts inspired by the concepts of supramolecular chemistry that oxidize methane 30 times better than do currently available catalysts. Click to enlarge.

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Emissions Engine Spain Exhaust 236

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 5, 2012

natural gas vehicle, previewed in a concept form in 2011 ( earlier post ) and revealed in its production version at the Geneva auto show in March this year, in Europe. The engine’s dual-circuit cooling system and integrated water-cooled exhaust manifold enable short engine warm-up times. The eco up! natural gas vehicle. The eco up!

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 10, 2013

Focused on meeting a growing customer demand for ‘downsized’ engines offering strong power with reduced fuel consumption and CO2 emissions, the new gasoline and diesel powertrains are being progressively introduced across the Opel product range. The engine retains the proven concept of a turbine-integrated exhaust manifold.

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Engine 2016 Fuel Economy Fuel 287