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Local Motors
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Posted Yesterday 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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7.3L Fix
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Posted December 9 2008 03:45 PM by Mike McGlothlin
While the inherent problems of HEUI in Power Strokes may never be fixed, there are ways to increase efficiency, fuel flow, and allow you to make that next step in adding power…
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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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