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DOE awards $17M to FY 2014 SBIR Phase II projects; includes Si/graphene anodes, motor windings, exhaust treatments

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The US DOE recently awarded $17 million to 17 FY 2014 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II projects to further develop Phase I projects and to produce a prototype or equivalent within two years. Selected vehicle and hydrogen technology projects are: FY 2014 SBIR Phase II vehicle projects. Lead organization. Description.

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Used Car of the Day: 2014 Audi A6

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Today we bring you a 2014 Audi A6 that appears to be lightly modified. They include the ECU, suspension, exhaust, window tints, and an Apple CarPlay conversion. To be clear, it's mostly stock, but there are some mods. It also appears well-maintained.

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MAN Engines showcasing D3876 diesel engine for EU Stage V locomotives without exhaust after-treatment systems

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One of its outstanding features is the in-line six, which meets the EU Stage V emission standard for locomotives without the need for an exhaust after-treatment system (EATS). The MAN D3876 LE63x meets EU Stage V for locomotives without the need for exhaust after-treatment systems.

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Used Car of the Day: 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line 4Motion

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Surely a 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan, even in R-Line and 4Motion guise, isn't unique enough for the UCOTD feature. A Tiguan, you say? What if I tell you it's "Golf R inspired"? This Tiguan has 57K miles on the clock and, apparently, over $30,000 worth of upgrades. But I am intrigued nonetheless.

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Used Car of the Day: 2014 Dodge Charger R/T AWD Sport

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Perhaps it's in honor of how the Dodge Charger going away, or just a coincidence, but today we bring you a 2014 Dodge Charger R/T AWD Sport. Today we feature a nine-year-old muscle car. This car has 91K miles on it and a mix of factory options and performance upgrades. Some of the factory stuff includes the 5.7-liter

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Cummins and Cummins Westport recalling 25,013 natural gas engines over exhaust fire risk

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are recalling a total of 25,013 Cummins Westport Model ISL G and ISX12 G natural gas engines manufactured between 2007 and 2014 due to a risk of elevated exhaust temperatures or flames from the exhaust under certain conditions. Cummins Inc. and Cummins Westport Inc.

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Study finds engines emit exhaust nanoparticles even when not fueled during engine braking

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Exhaust particle size distributions measured by ELPI (color map) and particle concentration measured by CPC (white line) during individual engine braking conditions (speed change from 32 km/h to 0 km/h). The exhaust sample was taken from the exhaust manifold. The exhaust sample was taken from the exhaust manifold.

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