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Three New Mexico school districts to operate 17 Blue Bird propane school buses; first in state

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In a partnership with the New Mexico Public Education Department, Los Lunas Public Schools, Magdalena Municipal School District and Moriarty-Edgewood School District have each purchased school buses fueled by propane autogas. The 17 Blue Bird Vision Propane buses will be the first propane buses to operate in the state.

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Ricardo partners with Excel Engineering to deliver testing and prototype services; Excel acquiring Ricardo’s Michigan Test Center and Personnel

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The facility provides Excel with capabilities in light-duty and heavy-duty engine testing and capacity to test alternative fuels as well as advanced battery and hybrid drive systems. Excel, founded in 2002, tests engines for exhaust emissions compliance, long- and short-term durability and overall performance.

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Volkswagen Group opts for LNG-fueled car carriers

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Alternative LNG drive systems for ships reduce air pollutant emissions significantly—CO 2 by up to 25% and NO x by up to 30%, particulate matter by up to 60% and SO x by as much as 100%. Emissions will be further reduced by the use of an advanced dual-fuel marine engine with direct injection and exhaust gas treatment.

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GMs Expanding Gasoline Direct Injection Engine Portfolio

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Direct injection and flex fuels require a more robust valvetrain system due to the increased friction, higher thermal loads, increased oxidation and reduced lubrication associated with alternate fuels that do not contain some of the natural lubricants found in gasoline. Catharines, Ontario, Canada and Ramos Arizpe, Mexico.

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Flash Drive: 2022 Volkswagen Taos

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The flat roof leads to LED tail lights, and twin faux exhaust ports on the lower fascia. The LED lighting and chromed exhaust ports give the whole package an upscale look that makes the price tag look like a bargain. Michael: There’s no irony that the Taos is now taking up space at the Jetta production plant in Mexico.

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Flash Drive: 2025 Volkswagen Taos

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1 selling Volkswagen SUV in Canada and Mexico, and the fourth best-selling model in its US line-up behind Tiguan, Atlas and Jetta. The twin faux exhaust ports on the lower rear fascia actually dont look too bad, and the star patterned 17-inch, 18-inch and 19-inch machined aluminum-alloy wheels look great. Taos is the No.

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GM introducing new generation of modular 3- and 4-cylinder Ecotec engines; 11 variants from 1.0L to 1.5L

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The architecture is also designed to support hybrid propulsion systems and alternative fuels. Shenyang, China; Szentgotthárd, Hungary; Toluca, Mexico; and Changwon, South Korea. Integrated DOHC cylinder head and exhaust manifold. Development of the new Ecotec architecture was headquartered in Pontiac, Mich.,

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