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ABS grants Alfa Laval the marine industry’s first approval in principle (AIP) for firing boilers with methanol

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Alfa Laval offers a range of oil-fired and oil and exhaust gas-fired boilers for ships. Straight tubes connect the water and steam drums directly, which ensures safe circulation with no risk of overheating and subsequent tube burnout.

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2021 Jeep Gladiator available with 3rd generation 3.0L EcoDiesel

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The expected fuel economy ratings will deliver the highest driving range on one tank of fuel yet for Gladiator. To handle greater torque loads, the EcoDiesel V-6 connects to a newly added TorqueFlite 8HP75 eight-speed automatic transmission, calibrated for low RPM shifts and the on- and off-road rigors of Jeep Gladiator duty.

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Audi’s performance SQ5 diesel features electric compressor with mild hybrid system

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lb-ft), with the torque available continuously across a broad range from 2,500 to 3,100 rpm. An AC/DC converter connects the conventional 12-volt electrical system. At its core is a belt alternator-starter (BAS) connected to the crankshaft. A sound actuator in the exhaust system gives the TDI a sonorous sound.

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2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 offered with new 4-cylinder turbo with Active Fuel Management cylinder deactivation

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An integrated exhaust manifold that is part of the cylinder head assembly and recovers exhaust heat for faster engine and transmission warmup, with quicker turbo response. It is slightly off-center of the cylinders, allowing a more upright position for the connecting rods during their movement. That’s alleviated in the 2.7L

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Stellantis Hurricane twin-turbo I-6 cuts emissions, increases fuel economy and is more powerful

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The Hurricane twin-turbo’s robust base architecture enables Stellantis propulsion systems engineers to create two distinct variants: Standard Output (SO): Optimized for fuel economy, including the use of cooled exhaust gas circulation (EGR), while delivering enhanced power and torque (more than 400 hp/450 lb.-ft. of torque).

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New 2020 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel 4x2 pickup EPA-rated at 32 mpg highway in US; new 3.0L EcoDiesel

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The 2020 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel also leads all trucks in fuel range. Paired with an available 33-gallon fuel tank, Ram’s driving range exceeds 1,000 miles. Introduction of a dual, high-pressure and low-pressure exhaust gas recirculation system, a first for a diesel engine in North America. The Ram 1500’s all-new 3.0-liter

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Mercedes-AMG 2L, turbo four-cylinder pushes out up to 421 hp, 500 Nm

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The peak torque of 500 N·m (480 N·m for the basic version) is available in a range of 5000-5250 rpm (4750-5000 rpm in the basic version). The engine developers were also able to realize a dynamically increasing torque curve in the lower engine speed range, thereby improving agility. 180-degree rotation. Turbocharger.

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