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Eaton Highlights Range of New Products to Reduce Fuel Consumption and Emissions

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The system comprises a deactivation rocker arm and oil control valve. When engine conditions are right, for example in highway cruise, the engine computer gives a command to the oil control valve and the unneeded cylinders shut down to save fuel. The 2010 Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid SUV features an Audi 3.0L Tiggo, 1.3S

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Electric Car Manufacturers Inspire New Paradigms -- Seeking Alpha

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The electric car features three different battery options, two different Lithium-based (LI) systems – A123Systems and Enerdel as well as a Sodium-Nickel battery Zebra (Mes-Dea). In the end, gasoline won out because it was the cheapest and delivered the most energy per unit, but it took 20 years to sort out.