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New GM EcoTec3 engine family for 2014 Silverado and Sierra pickups; direct injection, cylinder deactivation and CVVT

Green Car Congress

To further enhance combustion, the intake and exhaust valve positions have been switched from previous versions, and the valves are now slightly canted toward the cylinder centerline. —Jordan Lee, Small Block chief engineer and program manager. Exhaust manifolds. Cylinder deactivation. Other features.

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New 450hp Small Block V8 for 2014 Corvette features direct injection, cylinder deactivation, continuously variable valve timing

Green Car Congress

This is complemented by a reversal of the intake and exhaust valve positions, as compared to the previous engine design. The cam’s specifications include 14mm/13.3mm (0.551/0.524-inch) intake/exhaust lift, 200/207-crank angle degrees intake/exhaust duration at 0.050-inch tappet lift and a 116.5-degree New, cam-driven fuel pump.

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Extreme E | Island X Prix – Sardinia | Your Ultimate Guide

My Energi

When we talk about eliminating carbon, we are referring to excess carbon, the man made stuff that comes from factories and exhaust pipes, and we are producing more than ever before. Excess carbon in the atmosphere causes heat which in turn causes the trees to die through lack of water and forest fires. Simple but effective!

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My journey to and on the Mauritanian Iron Ore Train

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It took me 17 days to reach the United Arab Emirates, and my route went through fascinating places like the Kurdish region of Iraq, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia. Eleven euros for a bottle of water? Due to a problem with my Airbnb: no host, no water, and no electricity, those blog warnings seemed to be true. At sunrise, I woke up.