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Toyota to make “Connected Vehicles” its new standard in Japan; redesigned Crown and Corolla Sport as 1st-generation Connected Cars

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Crown and Corolla Sport, as the first generation of “Connected Cars,” come standard with an on-board Data Communication Module (DCM) that links to a Controller Area Network (CAN). Connected Car Service using MSPF. Moving forward, Toyota aims to equip most new passenger vehicles in its domestic market with DCM.

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UC Riverside team wins EPA design contest with lawnmower exhaust aftertreatment device

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A team of University of California, Riverside Bourns College of Engineering students have won an EPA student design contest for developing an exhaust aftertreatment device that cuts CO, NO x and PM emissions from lawnmowers. Then, an ultra-fine spray of urea solution is dispersed into the exhaust stream for catalytic NO x reduction.

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Second-generation Audi A7 Sportback features standard 48V MHEV system with gasoline or diesel engines

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The four-door coupé brings the show car design of the prologue studies ( earlier post ) to production. The drive system features a new mild-hybrid system (MHEV) as standard. This is due in part to the new tube guide in the dual-branch exhaust system that largely eliminates hum frequencies. TFSI (gasoline) or a 3.0

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Mercedes-Benz unveils new Sprinter; focus on connectivity; electric drive in 2019; realizing adVANce

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As the first fully connected integral system solution, the third generation of the Sprinter demonstrates the development of the division from purely a vehicle manufacturer into a provider of complete transport and mobility solutions, the company said. Benz Cars, at the event. (Duisburg is home to the world’s largest inland port.)

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Fraunhofer developing process to ferment steel exhaust gases to fuels and chemicals

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Fraunhofer researchers in Germany have developed a process for the conversion of CO-rich exhaust gases from steel plants into fuels and specialty chemicals. In addition to the exhaust gases, syngas—similar gas mixtures from home and industrial waste incineration—can also be used for the engineered process.

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Toyota Unveiled the 2024 Camry as a Hybrid-Only Affair

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Toyota recently revealed a new version of the iconic Camry sedan for 2025, which will let go of the car’s powerful V6 option in favor of hybrid power, more tech, and top-notch safety equipment. The car goes on sale in spring 2024. The Camry comes standard with an 8-inch touchscreen, and more expensive configurations step up to a 12.3-inch

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Dodge Charger Daytona EV unveiled as first electric muscle car with Hellcat performance

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Retaining its title as the “world’s quickest and most powerful muscle car,” the electric Dodge Charger will deliver Hellcat Redeye levels of performance. Dodge is calling its first EV, the new 2024 Charger Daytona EV , the “world’s first and only electric muscle car.” All-wheel drive is standard on the new Charger.

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