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Nonthermal plasma torch reforming of exhaust gas for NOx trap regeneration

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Researchers from the Center for Energy and Processes (CEP), MINES ParisTec, and Renault are exploring the non-catalytic reforming of diesel fuel with diesel engine exhaust gas (i.e. An alternative to the catalytic exhaust gas reforming of diesel fuel method is presented in this paper and consists of using an NTP torch. trap catalyst.

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BMW M introduces its first high-performance car with electrified drive system: BMW XM PHEV

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liter unit features a cross-bank exhaust manifold and an optimized oil separation process. The BMW XM sprints from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.3 It is underpinned by a newly developed, classically high-revving V8 engine with M TwinPower Turbo technology. kWh of usable energy.

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BMW unveils new 7 Series; battery-electric i7

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The new V8 borrows technology from BMW Motorsport, and features a new exhaust manifold, external oil cooling, and further developed turbocharging. seconds while returning an estimated range of up to 300 miles (estimated range of up to 300 miles according to preliminary BMW AG tests based on the EPA’s test procedure standards).

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Mercedes-AMG reveals performance hybrid and battery-electric AMG derivative strategy

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87 mph, when the maximum speed of the electric motor would be reached at approx. On the test bench, prototypes of the battery have already successfully completed countless test miles. Electric drive mode: all-electric driving from a standstill up to 81 mph, the combustion engine always remains switched off. 13,500 rpm.

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New powertrains for updated BMW X5 and BMW X6; PHEV and 48V MHEV

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The BMW X5 xDrive50e accelerates from rest to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.8 The electric range of the new BMW X5 xDrive50e is 94 – 110 kilometers (58 – 68 miles) in the WLTP cycle. The latest version of the eight-cylinder engine powers both the new BMW X5 M60i xDrive and new BMW X6 M60i xDrive from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.3

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Study finds NYC Clean Air Taxi rules successful in cutting pollution

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exhaust emissions declined by 82% and 49%, respectively. —Dustin Fry, MPH, a researcher at Drexel University Dornsife School of Public Health. Even though overall, yellow taxis account for a small proportion of vehicular miles traveled on New York City’s streets, in midtown they account for almost half.

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Ramming Speed: Meet the 2025 Ram RHO

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seconds, with the quarter-mile vanishing in 13.1 seconds at 105 miles. The fun cut offs at the claimed top speed of 118 mph. Out back, there's an exhaust system that's unique to the RHO -- it has true dual pipes and a low-restriction system. Under the RHO's hood is a 3.0-liter Ram is promising a 0-60 time of 4.6