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Ricardo study finds electric and hybrid cars have a higher carbon footprint during production than conventional vehicles, but still offer a lower footprint over the full life cycle

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This work dispels the myth that low carbon vehicles simply displace emissions from the exhaust to other sources. As a wider range of electric, biofuel and potentially hydrogen vehicles compete with petrol and diesel models in the future, it will become essential to compare vehicles on a whole-life carbon basis. Neville Jackson.

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

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This means that the turbocharger and the exhaust manifold are now positioned at the rear, on the side of the firewall when viewed from behind. Furthermore, the new arrangement allows much improved air ducting with shorter distances and fewer diversions - both on the intake and exhaust side. Turbocharger.

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Camry in Europe features new 2.0L engine with VVT-iW for both Atkinson and Otto cycles; 13% lower fuel consumption

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The 2014 Camry in Europe is benefitting from a new, Euro V-compliant, 4-cylinder, 1,998 cc, 16v, DOHC petrol engine mated to a 6-speed Multi-mode automatic transmission which replaces the existing 2.0-liter VVT-iW features standard VVT-i on the exhaust valves and VVT-iW on the intake side. With a high 12.8:1 turbo 8AR-FTS engine.

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Tata Motors launches REVOTRON family of next-generation gasoline engines

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liter Turbocharged Intercooled Multi-point Fuel Injected (MPFi) Petrol Engine, REVOTRON 1.2T. The engine is refined with tuned intake and exhaust system for improved combustion noise that is further reduced with silent-steel oil pan and lower auxiliary system noise.

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Infiniti Introducing New Renault-Nissan Alliance 3.0L V6 Diesel in Europe

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We have established Infiniti as the luxury performance brand thanks in part to the remarkable multi-award winning VQ petrol engine that powers most of the models in the range. Special tuning of the exhaust note provides a pleasantly sporting note at about 2,500 rpm under hard acceleration.

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Fiat updates 500L range for 2014 with new 120 hp diesel and gasoline engines, LPG version

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These include a smart alternator that recovers energy while coasting and stores it in the battery; engine cooling circuit optimization that reduces the warm-up time; and a variable displacement oil pump that adjusts the oil pressure in the most appropriate way, reducing the power consumed by the pump. Turbo Petrol LPG.

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EEA report: EVs are better for climate and air quality

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Battery electric cars emit less greenhouse gases and air pollutants over their entire life cycle than petrol and diesel cars, according to a European Environment Agency (EEA) report. For local air quality, electric vehicles also offer clear benefits, mainly due to zero exhaust emissions at street level.

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