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Perspective: US Needs to Transition to Hydrous Ethanol as the Primary Renewable Transportation Fuel

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The growth in hydrous ethanol, which uses a blend of 94-95% ethanol to 5-6% water, rapidly increased during the 1980s, with consumption peaking in 1989. water content in it and Gasoline C, or E25, which is a mixture of 75% Gasoline A and 25% in volume of anhydrous ethanol (AEAC) with a maximum of 0.4%

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Volkswagen introduces new generation of EU6 TDI diesels for light-duty vehicles; 2.0 TDI BiTurbo offers avg. 14% reduction in fuel consumption

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TDI 4V engine, based on the modular diesel component system (MDB) ( earlier post ), makes its debut with the market launch of the new Multivan and Transporter models from Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles. 13%), this new Transporter engine is the benchmark in its segment. The newly developed 2.0 TDI BiTurbo for light duty vehicles.

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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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billion) plan to reduce air pollution from road transport and diesel vehicles, set out in July last year. To work with international partners to research and develop new standards for tires and brakes to address toxic non-exhaust emissions of micro plastics from vehicles which can pollute air and water. billion (US$4.7-billion)

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ICCT study concludes no technical barriers to use of higher blends of ethanol

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The consumption scenarios are technically achievable but do not reflect significant barriers such as cost, regulation, legality, and consumer acceptance. A team at the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) has released a paper assessing technical barriers to the use of higher blends of ethanol. Source: ICCT.

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Indian car and 2W OEMs recall 284,906 vehicles in 2023, 5.35 million since 2012 | Autocar Professional

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A vehicle recall is when a manufacturer or a legal entity determines that a particular model needs to have a repair in order to comply with all the safety standards. This might cause water entry and corrosion.” The second largest recall was Skoda Auto India’s for 60,464 Volkswagen four-wheelers for the CY2007-2014 period.

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Tips: Steering Clear of Trouble

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If you are exhausted, delay your journey and take a nap. If you do want to enjoy a drink with friends, or you have a night out planned, arrange a cab home, assign a designated driver or use public transport. It’s always better to be safe than sorry. It is illegal to drive under the influence and the penalties are severe.

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Turkey’s Togg selected Dürr for paint shop, complete final assembly solution for EV Technology Campus

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The EcoDryScrubber dry separation system concentrates the solvents released into the exhaust air fully automatically and separates the overspray, saving resources in many ways. The system requires virtually no water and very little energy for air conditioning, which is usually one of the highest energy consumption processes in painting.

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