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Used Car of the Day: 2011 Lotus Evora S

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The intake, exhaust, clutch, flywheel, and shifter are all modded. Click here to see this Wisconsin-based car -- note the Road America license plate, I approve -- that has an ask of $55,000. The brakes are also upgraded -- and there's even more I am not listing here for the sake of brevity.

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University of Wisconsin Researchers Investigating Dual-Fuel (Gasoline and Diesel) Partially Premixed Combustion for High-Efficiency, Ultra-Low Emission Combustion; 53% Thermal Efficiency

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Researchers at the University of Wisconsin, led by Dr. Rolf Reitz, are investigating a blended dual-fuel (gasoline and diesel) concept to extend the operating range of partially premixed charge compression ignition combustion by using the varying fuel reactivity of the charge blend, which is determined in real time. Source: Rolf Reitz.

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UW Madison team investigates cycle-to-cycle combustion instability in HCCI and RCCI

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Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison have used computational fluid dynamics modeling to investigate cycle-to-cycle instability of homogeneous charge compression ignition (HCCI) and reactivity-controlled compression ignition (RCCI) engines—two approaches to low-temperature combustion.

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Used Car of the Day: 2003 Ford Focus SVT

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This 2003 Ford Focus SVT comes to us from Wisconsin, with a reasonable price of $4,000. The tires have less than 10K miles on them, and there is a cat-back exhaust and cold-air intake to go along with Kenwood audio with Bluetooth. Today's UCOTD is a 20-year-old hot hatch.

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Bombardier introduces new, more efficient and cleaner Evinrude outboards

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Using advanced computational fluid dynamics software developed by the University of Wisconsin, BRP crafted the entire engine around the moment of combustion and developed the first outboard engine block designed specifically for direct-injection technology. The E-TEC incorporates pistons made from a new alloy originally developed by NASA.

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Light duty RCCI can deliver engine-out Tier 2 Bin 5 NOx; potential for 52% gross indicated efficiency

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Rolf Reitz of the University of Wisconsin found that reactivity controlled compression ignition (RCCI) ( earlier post ) in a light-duty engine can meet Tier 2 Bin 5 NO x levels without aftertreatment, while offering a 4% improvement in fuel consumption and 7.3%

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Study finds E20 offers higher peak load capacity and thermal efficiency than gasoline in RCCI combustion

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The process involves introduction of a low reactivity fuel into the cylinder to create a well-mixed charge of low reactivity fuel, air and recirculated exhaust gases.

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