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New Emissions Analytics study suggests pollution from tire wear now 1,850 times worse than exhaust emissions

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In early 2020, UK-based independent testing firm Emissions Analytics published a study claiming that tire particulate wear emissions were 1,000 times worse than exhaust emissions ( earlier post ). On current trends, the ratio may well continue to increase. A summary of the results is shown in the table and chart (log scale) below.

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

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The resulting optimized weight distribution, the best possible utilization of torque and the very immediate power output promise driving dynamics at the highest level. The power of the electric motor is applied immediately with full torque, a characteristic of the design. Added to this are fast energy absorption and high power density.

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New 2020 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel 4x2 pickup EPA-rated at 32 mpg highway in US; new 3.0L EcoDiesel

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Ram Truck announced EPA fuel economy ratings for the 2020 Ram 1500 powered by the new 3.0-liter The half-ton EcoDiesel will be rated at 32 miles per gallon (mpg) highway, 22 mpg city for 4x2 models; 29 mpg highway, 21 mpg city for 4x4 models. Paired with an available 33-gallon fuel tank, Ram’s driving range exceeds 1,000 miles.

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Ramming Speed: Meet the 2025 Ram RHO

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Enter the 2025 Ram RHO We knew this both because it's not very Ram-like to not offer something with plenty of power, and because Ram folks hinted at it during the Ram press launch. seconds, with the quarter-mile vanishing in 13.1 seconds at 105 miles. seconds, with the quarter-mile vanishing in 13.1 seconds at 105 miles.

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Wave Power to Run Desal Plant

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The Seadog is a point absorber wave energy device that uses pressurized hydraulics for power takeoff; the pressurized water drives a turbine. The desalination equipment only requires about 4 kilowatts, leaving power to run lighting on the platform, said Sandberg. Source: INRI. Click to enlarge.

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Daimler debuts diesel-powered S-class for US market

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Daimler staged the debut of the diesel-powered all-wheel-drive 2012MY S350 BlueTEC 4MATIC at the 2011 North American International Auto Show— the return of the diesel-powered S-Class sedan to the US market. Powered by a 3.0-liter AdBlue, an aqueous urea solution, is injected into the exhaust flow.

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New Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE 680hp hybrid with technology transfer from Formula 1

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liter turbo engine that is mounted longitudinally at the front; this is the most powerful production four-cylinder in the world. Just like in Formula 1, the battery is specifically designed for fast power output and draw with innovative direct cooling of the cells. kWh battery is 13 kilometers (8 miles).

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