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New Mercedes-AMG SL 43 features engine with electric exhaust gas turbocharger derived directly from Formula 1

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liter turbocharged M139 engine featuring an electric exhaust gas turbocharger. Mercedes-AMG SL 43 (European model shown) The new form of turbocharging guarantees spontaneous throttle response across the entire rpm range to deliver an even more dynamic driving experience. Under the hood of the open-top 2+2-seater is an AMG-enhanced 2.0-liter

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Mercedes-AMG entry-level SL 43 features electric exhaust gas turbocharger from Formula 1 for the first time in production vehicle

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The SL 43 features an M139 in-line two-liter, four-cylinder gasoline engine with an electric exhaust gas turbocharger—used for the first time in a production vehicle. With this technology, the SL also has an outstanding performance range in its entry-level version. This technology comes from Formula 1.

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Exhaust and aftertreatment on the Achates ULNOx heavy-duty opposed-piston diesel

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Earlier this month, Achates Power announced that its innovative 3-cylinder, 10.6L According to Fabien Redon, Achates Power’s CTO, the team made improvements to what Achates calls the Catalyst Light-Off operating mode, used while the SCR is not active. Source: Achates Power. Earlier post.)

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Mercedes-AMG, Garrett developing 48V electric exhaust gas turbocharger

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An electric exhaust gas turbocharger, which in future will be used for the first time in a series production model, is already in the final stages of development. This electronically-controlled electric motor drives the compressor wheel before this accepts the exhaust gas flow.

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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 ). Cutting off at 23 nm avoids these ‘semi-volatiles’, whereas 6 nm is a much more comprehensive range. This shows that 13.4

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Komatsu to exhibit 20-ton-class Proterra-Powered electric hydraulic excavator at bauma 2022

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The machine is powered by a 451 kWh lithium-ion battery system from US-based Proterra. The high energy onboard the excavator’s Proterra Powered battery system enables operation for up to 8 hours when fully charged. 20-ton class electric hydraulic excavator.

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Volvo Penta launches the D17, its most powerful genset engine

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Volvo Penta has expanded its genset range and launched its most powerful engine to date with the introduction of the D17. The new power generation 17-liter engine delivers exceptional power-to-weight ratio from the same footprint as the proven, compact D16.

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