Japanese automotive company Nissan Motor plans to debut its Nissan LEAF electric vehicle (EV) in South Africa at the Johannesburg International Motor Show in October 2013. The company is currently making trials of the vehicle in the ...
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Chinese manufacturing leader Weichai Group announces that more than 20,000 units of Wechai NG engine are sold, hitting a historical high. In responding to the state's call on energy saving and emission reduction, Chinese combustion engine ...
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German automotive supplier Continental has launched a new version of the electric vacuum pump (EVP) for vehicles that reduces CO2 emissions. The EVP is claimed to meet the automobile emission standards that are expected to be imposed by ...
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Australia In Australia the e-bike is defined by the Australian Vehicle Standards as a bicycle that has an auxiliary motor with a maximum power output not exceeding 200 W without consideration for speed limits or pedal sensors. Each state ...
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CALGARY, Alta. - May 28 may have been a significant date in Canadian trucking history. That was when Shell fired a major shot in what many think is a fuel revolution, unveiling to the public the first of its commercial LNG refuelling ...
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Axion Power International (API) has secured a contract from the ePower Engine Systems to supply batteries and energy storage systems that will be used in production of the hybrid vehicles. As part of the deal, the company will supply ...
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A million electric cars could be on roads across North America before the end of the decade with the help of research by the University of Waterloo, U.S. Department of Energy (DoE) and Los Alamos National Laboratory. Professor Zhongwei ...
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The first vehicle designed for the new China-only Zinoro brand by BMW and joint venture partner Brilliance Automotive has been spied undergoing testing in Germany. Captured by CarAdvice’s spy photographers near BMW’s ...
By rotation Cylinder or reel mowers The cylinder mower carries a fixed, horizontal cutting blade at the desired height of cut. Over this is a fast-spinning reel of blades which force the grass past the cutting bar. Each blade in the ...
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Volkswagen has given a revealing insight into its next-generation powertrain technology, confirming development of a 10-speed DSG, a high-performance diesel engine and a focus on plug-in hybrid and natural gas propulsion systems for its ...
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Many bearings require periodic maintenance to prevent premature failure, although some such as fluid or magnetic bearings may require little maintenance. Most bearings in high cycle operations need periodic lubrication and cleaning, and ...
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Types of lawn mowers Other notable types Riding mowers (U.S. and Canada) or ride-on mowers (U.K. and Canada) are a popular alternative for large lawns. The operator is provided with a seat and controls on the mower and literally rides ...
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Types of lawn mowers By energy source Gasoline (petrol) Most rotary push mowers are powered by internal combustion engines. Such engines are usually four-stroke cycle engines (although a number of older models used two-strokeengines), ...
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Industrial Lubricant reduces friction between moving surfaces. The property of reducing friction is known as lubricity. A good lubricant exhibits various characteristics like High boiling point Low freezing point High ...
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The global sales of electric vehicles (EVs) are expected to reach 3.8 million by 2020, according to a new report from Pike Research. Pike Research senior research analyst Dave Hurst said that sales of EVs have not lived up to automakers' ...
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