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Chevrolet Performance previews eCrate package in converted 1977 K5 Blazer EV

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liter) V-8, three-speed automatic, fuel system and exhaust. Using production controllers and wiring harnesses preserves many Bolt EV features, including shock protection, battery heating and cooling, battery-overcharge protection and even regenerative braking. eCrate Installer Certification Program. 200-horsepower electric motor.

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New MQB-based Volkswagen Arteon fastback debuts in Geneva; 1.5L TSI Evo with cylinder deactivation

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Initiatives include optimisation of the water jacket for improved heat dissipation and adaptation of the valve angle and combustion chamber for the best possible execution of the Miller combustion process. The proven concept of the exhaust manifold integrated into the cylinder head has been retained.

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VW introduces new, more efficient TSI engine generation; Miller cycle with higher compression and electric VTG turbo

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Initiatives include optimization of the water jacket for improved heat dissipation and adaptation of the valve angle and combustion chamber for the best possible execution of the Miller combustion process. The proven concept of the exhaust manifold integrated into the cylinder head has been retained. Earlier post.). Thermal management.

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Maruti Suzuki invests Rs 1,450 crore in fourth-gen Swift priced at RsĀ 6.49 lakh | Autocar Professional

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Along with standard safety kit such as six airbags, ISOFIX anchors, rear parking sensors, ABS with EBD, ESC and hill start assist. The engine features an electric water pump, optimised intake port design, a lambda air-flow sensor, and a high-porosity exhaust catalyst. litre, four-cylinder K-series unit.

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Audi offers two new 3-cylinder engines in refreshed A1: 1.0 TFSI and MDB 1.4 TDI diesel for A1 ultra

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The shafts are mounted in a separate frame and joined to it during engine production. The intercooler, which is water-cooled via a separate loop, is mounted on the cylinder head. The low-pressure exhaust gas recirculation system (AGR) is also water-cooled and discharges directly upstream of the turbocharger.

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Daimler Trucks NA SuperTruck achieves 115% freight efficiency improvement over 2009 baseline; 50.2% engine BTE

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Friction-reducing measures include a variable speed water pump, a clutched air compressor, low-viscosity oil and an improved cylinder kit. The Freightliner SuperTruck features a low-back-pressure, next-generation aftertreatment system that efficiently removes NO x from the exhaust stream.

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XL1 dive and drive: Volkswagen aggressively optimizes for efficiency in its sleek diesel plug-in hybrid

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Volkswagen has begun limited production of the XL1; 50 units are being built initially, with 250 slated for build. The ceramic brakes make a sound similar to sliding out on gravel, or swooshing through water. The XL1 is not a product of any of Volkswagenā€™s modular BaukƤsten (assembly kits such as the MQB, MLB or MSB, earlier post ).

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