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Another way electric cars clean the air: study says brake dust reduced by 83%

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A new study is out which quantifies just how much EVs help not just in cutting harmful exhaust emissions, but also cutting other types of pollution that come from personal vehicles. But of course, public transport, biking and walking are even better.

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Toyota commissions Yamaha to develop hydrogen-fueled 5.0L V8; follow-on from Nov 2021 announcement

Green Car Congress

One example is the harmonic high-frequency exhaust note produced by the engine’s 8-into-1 exhaust manifold. This is a challenge we can sink our teeth into as engineers and I personally want to pursue not just performance but also a new allure for the internal combustion engine that the world has yet to see.

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Study shows two-stroke scooters dominant source of air pollution in many cities; asymmetric polluters

Green Car Congress

. … Chemical analysis of the emissions shows that SOA is mainly produced via photo-oxidation of aromatic VOCs, present in gasoline, from the exhaust. Finally, we present the first online measurements of aged exhaust showing that SOA formation also produces reactive oxygen species (ROS) with potentially detrimental effects on our lungs.

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Converted hydrogen fuel cell refuse vehicle on trial in Ruhr region as part of HECTOR

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Almost the entire original powertrain—engine, fuel tanks and exhaust system—was removed from the DAF truck. The 28 ton front loader, 6 x 2 with steered trailing axle, is operated by one person to collect commercial waste from companies in the Ruhr Metropolis region. Refueling at 350 bar takes just under 15 minutes.

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Bentley Adds Drift Mode to New Bentayga Speed

The Truth About Cars

The latest addition to Bentleys tony SUV proves that at least one person at the brand must be fun to hang out with. Elsewhere, the standard sports exhaust or optional Titanium Akrapovic system should bring the goods in terms or aural delights. Called the Bentayga Speed, this monster packs a twin-turbo 4.0L

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Fisker: Karma fire caused by fault in low-temperature cooling fan; initiates recall

Green Car Congress

In their investigation, independent experts established that the incident was not caused by the Lithium-ion battery pack, new technology components, engine component packaging or unique exhaust routing of the Fisker Karma. Fisker is a great company and one that I am personally planning to invest in.

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Fiat introducing new 2-cylinder 0.9L Turbo TwinAir in 2014 MiTo mini

Green Car Congress

The new TwinAir family engine combines the concept of downsizing (displacement and weight reduction) with technologies including supercharging with high-efficiency turbocharger; integration of the exhaust manifold in the cylinder head; and the new MultiAir intake valve control system. Acceleration (1 person + 30 kg) 0-100 km/h (s).

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