Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies will unveil a new natural gas engine fuel system at the upcoming 2013 National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) Work Truck Show to be held in Indianapolis, US, between 05-08 March. The Power ...
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The Fiat 500e electric car is Chrysler's token entry for complying with California's zero-emissions mandate. In living with the 500e, it was clear that Chrysler engineers didn't just phone this one in; they actually sweated the details and ...
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Mercedes-Benz is still investing in future diesel passenger cars despite continuous improvements in petrol engines and ongoing mainstreaming of hybrid technologies. Speaking to CarAdvice at the Detroit auto show this week, the head of ...
Startup company Elio Motors is closer to achieving its goal of selling an American-made, three-wheel vehicle by securing a former General Motors plant in Louisiana. The lease and financial assistance from the state moves the low-cost Elio ...
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German carmaker Audi has unveiled the new 2+2-seater crosslane plug-in hybrid concept coupé at the ongoing 2012 Paris motor show in France. Powertrain system of the new dual-mode hybrid concept includes a 1.5litre, ...
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Toyota is no longer alone in offering a small hybrid wagon-microvan. Ford has rolled out the long-awaited C-Max as a Prius V competitor, boasting more power and fuel efficiency. We just bought one in Blue Candy Metallic Tint. Based on a ...
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Lincoln, the luxury vehicle brand of the Ford Motor, has unveiled the new 2013 MKZ sedan. The new front-wheel drive sedan is powered by a 2.0-litre EcoBoost engine, which is expected to produce an output of 240hp and offer a fuel ...
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Swedish truck maker Volvo is planning to launch a 13-liter liquefied natural gas (LNG) engine within the Volvo brand for the trucks in North America by 2014. The new engine, when combined with the company's compressed natural gas ...
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German luxury automaker Porsche is planning to unveil the plug-in version of the Panamera S Hybrid next year. The plug in will be powered by a 380-hp direct-injected 3.0-litre supercharged V-6 and eight-speed automatic with a separating ...
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The redesigned 2013 Honda Accord goes on sale this month, boasting new features, upscale enhancements, and improved fuel economy. But the bigger news is a plug-in hybrid version due this winter. We had a chance this week to experience this ...
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Fuel prices continue to increase, making it important to select a type that is cost-effective. Diesel fuel has a higher price than gasoline but it also has a higher energy density. With the ability to extract more energy, generators powered ...
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A diesel engine (also known as a compression-ignition engine) is an internal combustion engine that uses the heat of compression to initiate ignition to burn the fuel, which is injected into the combustion chamber. This is in contrast to ...
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Caterpillar Inc. Has finalized the purchase of MWM Holding GmbH (MWM) from 3i and funds managed by 3i for euro 580 million (about $800 million). This action follows the European Commission’s recent clearance of the transaction. MWM is ...