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New Mercedes-AMG SL 43 features engine with electric exhaust gas turbocharger derived directly from Formula 1

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liter turbocharged M139 engine featuring an electric exhaust gas turbocharger. The electric exhaust gas turbocharger solves the conventional trade-off between a small, responsive turbocharger yielding a lower total output and a large turbocharger capable of high peak power with less responsiveness. An electric motor around 1.6

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Study suggests some filtering of particulates from diesel exhaust may worsen allergy-induced lung impairment due to increase in NO2

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Air pollution from diesel engines may worsen allergy-induced lung impairment more when tiny particles are filtered from the exhaust than when they are not, according to new research published online in the American Thoracic Society’s American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.

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Audi presents latest SQ5 TDI diesel; 48V MHEV & electric compressor

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An actuator in the exhaust system, as fitted to the first SQ5 TDI, gives the V6 a sonorous sound. This offers the advantage since exhaust gas cleaning responds more quickly. The exhaust manifold benefits from improved insulation; the exhaust gas reaches the optimum temperature more quickly after a cold start. liters (0.2

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Honda opens new $124M wind tunnel in Ohio

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Absent engine and exhaust sounds, wind noise will be more noticeable inside the cabin of an electric vehicle. 25 square meters = 250 km/h (155 mph) • 18 square meters = 310 km/h (192 mph). mph (310 km/h). Max speed of 310 km/h (193 mph). Variable Nozzle Area. • Heat exchanger temperature range. • Max Wind Speed.

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UK consortium developing biogas and hydrogen dual-fuel Class 66 locomotive

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Maximum speed is 75 mph. Exhaust emissions will be assessed in line with the latest RSSB guidance to understand both the baseline conditions and the impact of dual-fuelling for both hydrogen and biogas. The Freightliner Class 66 locomotives are 3300hp diesel electric mainline units introduced in 1998.

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Tesla Cybertruck Foundation Series ends after 11 months

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In its base form, the Cybertruck AWD offers 325 miles of EPA-estimated range, a towing capacity of 11,000 pounds, and a 0-60 mph time of 4.1 In its tri-motor Cyberbeast trim, the Cybertruck gets an EPA-estimated range of 301 miles, 11,000 pounds of towing capacity, and a 0-60 mph time of 2.6

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Nonthermal plasma torch reforming of exhaust gas for NOx trap regeneration

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Researchers from the Center for Energy and Processes (CEP), MINES ParisTec, and Renault are exploring the non-catalytic reforming of diesel fuel with diesel engine exhaust gas (i.e. An alternative to the catalytic exhaust gas reforming of diesel fuel method is presented in this paper and consists of using an NTP torch. trap catalyst.

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