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1/2 Ton Diesel Petition
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Posted November 9 2009 02:56 PM by jason.thompson
On the forums 007roberto just started a petition to get 1/2 ton diesel pickups in the USA. We should all sign this.
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Local Motors
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Posted November 6 2009 02:42 PM by jason.thompson
Local Motors is a new kind of car company where you the buyer helps design and even build your own vehicle.
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Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup Racing Series
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Posted November 4 2009 09:15 PM by jason.thompson
I'm going to Virginia later this month to check out the new Volkswagen diesel race series. Here's how you can too.
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New Type of DPF Regeneration
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Posted September 29 2009 02:46 PM by jason.thompson
Syngas is hydrogen and carbon monoxide. This company creates it from diesel fuel and uses it instead of straight diesel fuel for DPF regeneration.
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Radmax Engine
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Posted September 24 2009 02:26 PM by jason.thompson
Check out this engine it will make you think twice about pistons.
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Steyr Emergency Drive System
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Posted September 21 2009 11:49 AM by jason.thompson
Steyr Motors developed a mechanical backup system for their electronic fuel injectors.
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Hydraulic Vs. Electric
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Posted September 14 2009 11:55 AM by jason.thompson
Hydraulic Hybrid Systems introduces a bolt on retrofit that increases MPG 40% prices start at $12,900. The demonstration vehicle is a 2002 Chevy 2500 HD.
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Would You Buy a Dodge with a Fiat Engine
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Posted September 11 2009 09:33 AM by esanchez
Matt Stone, executive editor at Motor Trend, posted a thought-provoking blog this morning regarding the possible future direction of Chrysler, and specifically Cummins and the Ram. He hypothesized, and not that...
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Gale Banks Debuts His New VW Jetta TDI SportWagen—and Two New Products
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Posted September 11 2009 08:59 AM by David Kennedy - Editor
This week Gale Banks and Lars Ullrich of Robert Bosch LLC gave a talk on clean diesel in Los Angeles. The intent of the meeting was to reinforce the idea of diesel engines as a fun, functional, and viable option for...
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Algae Fuel Episode
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Posted August 20 2009 11:42 AM by jason.thompson
Here is an episode about algae biodiesel.
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A Free Movie About Diesel History
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Posted April 24 2009 12:36 PM by jason.thompson
This movie was made by the Shell Oil Company in 1952.
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Cyclone Waste Heat Engine
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Posted March 12 2009 02:46 PM by jason.thompson
Your diesel engine wastes 70% of the fuel it burns. Just as much energy goes into producing heat 30% as goes into producing torque 30%.
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Or Are You A Morning Person?
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Posted March 5 2009 02:04 PM by Mike McGlothlin
I’m not going to try to rub it in too much, but It’s 62 degrees and sunny today in southern California, which got me thinking…
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Gas Out, Diesels In
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Posted February 24 2009 12:58 PM by Mike McGlothlin
This sticker should either reel-in a Hemi owner unfamiliar with a little Diesel Power, or someone who believes strongly in their spark-ignition engine…
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Turbo + Engine= Turbocombustion Engine
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Posted December 18 2008 03:01 PM by jason.thompson
This is what happens when a turbo and a piston engine decide to switch jobs.
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Hummer H2 Research
Car specs are often a major factor when deciding on buying a new Hummer H2. Get all of the information you could want including data on performance, cargo space, handling, fuel efficiency, and all-inclusive car specifications. The 2009 H2 goes for a suggested retail price of $63,090.00, and comes with comparable warranty coverage to other vehicles in its class. Other similar vehicles are the Jeep Grand Cherokee and the Dodge Sprinter 3500.
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