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• Diesel Vehicles
  ...imit the maximum RPM through the engine control module ([[ECM]]) or engine control unit ([[ECU]]) the engine-mounted "computer". The [[ECM]]/[[ECU]] receives ...gher efficiency but also results in higher emissions of Oxides of Nitrogen NOx due to the higher temperatures. At the other extreme, very retarded start o
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• Internal Combustion Engine
  ...a [[carburetor]] is used to supply fuel into the cylinder. However, exact control of the correct amount of fuel supplied to the engine is impossible. ...n [[liquified petroleum gas]] (LPG) are very low in [[Automobile emissions control|emissions]] as LPG burns very clean and complete and does not contain sulph
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• Gas turbine
  ...ted States). AVS turbine hybrids were plagued with reliability and quality control problems, resulting in liquidation of AVS in 2003. The most successful desi ...e inlet temperature while reducing peak flame temperature to achieve lower NOx emissions to cope with the latest regulations. Additionally, compliant foil
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• Petroleum electric hybrid vehicle
  ...r—the [[Henney Kilowatt]]—heralded the development of the electronic speed control that paved the way for modern hybrid electric cars. The Henney Kilowatt was ...f course legislative framework. Are emissions being taxed (CO2 minimised, NOx etc.)? Or is fuel heavily taxed (Europe vs. USA)? Here different technical
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• Chevrolet Small-Block engine
  |NOx = g/km ...om 8.2:1 compression, exactly the same as the 1980 L48, but added computer control spark advance, replacing the vacuum advance.
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• La Macchina
  ...d many advanced technologies, such as [[regenerative braking]], [[traction control]] and the use of suction fans for producing downforce, among others. And st ...as a mini-fridge, an espresso-maker, silky smooth ride, [automatic climate control], and heated/cooled seats, mirrors and windows. The car would also take adv
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