| Diesel engine A diesel engine is an internal combustion engine that operates using the diesel cycle (named after Dr. Rudolph Diesel). Diesel engines have the highest thermal efficiency of any internal or external combustion engine, because of their compression ratio.The defining feature of the diesel engine is the use of the heat of compression to initiate ignition to burn the fuel, which is injected into the combustion chamber during the final stage of compression. Diesel_engine
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| Hyundai Motor Company The Hyundai Motor Company, a division of the Hyundai Kia Automotive Group, is the world’s fifth largest automaker in terms of units sold per year and one of the Big Asian Four (with Toyota, Honda and Nissan). Headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, Hyundai operates the world’s largest integrated automobile manufacturing facility in Ulsan, which is capable of producing 1.6 million units annually. Hyundai_Motor_Company
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| MG Motor MG_Motor
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| Automotive industry in the United Kingdom British motor industry is known for exclusive brands such as Rolls-Royce, Land Rover, Aston Martin and Jaguar, the iconic Mini, consistent representation in auto racing, and less fortunate and prominent times during the last few decades of the 1900s. Automotive_industry_in_the_United_Kingdom
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| Toyota Prius Talk:Toyota_Prius
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| Westfield Sportscars Westfield Sportscars are manufacturers of both factory built and kit versions of several two-seater, open top sportscars. Their main product line is a Lotus Seven inspired car - vehicles originally designed by Colin Chapman with only the bare essentials for motoring in order to give the rawest and most exhilarating driving experience in the words of Colin Chapman "Less is more". Westfield_Sportscars
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| Euro NCAP European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP) is a European car safety performance assessment programme founded in 1997 by the Transport Research Laboratory for the UK Department for Transport and now the standard throughout Europe. NCAP is a vehicle safety rating system which originated in the UK but is now backed by the European Commission, the governments of France, Germany, Sweden, The Netherlands and Spain, as well as motoring and consumer organisations in every EU country. Euro_NCAP
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| Rolls-Royce Phantom (2003) See also Rolls-Royce Phantom for other models sharing this nameThe Rolls-Royce Phantom is a British saloon automobile made by Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, in England. It was launched in 2003. The Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé, and the Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupé, both based on the 2003 Phantom, are the most recent additions to the Rolls-Royce brand. Rolls-Royce_Phantom_(2003)
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| Candover Investments Candover Investments plc () is a British-based private equity firm, specialising in arranging and leading large buyouts and buyins. Candover Investments is structured as an investment trust. Investments in buyouts are provided in two forms, from Candover Investments and more significantly from third party funds raised and managed by Candover Partners Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Candover Investments. Candover_Investments
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| LDV Group Limited LDV Group Limited (formerly Leyland DAF Vans), is a British van manufacturer, based in the Ward End area of Birmingham, and is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Russian GAZ group.Due to the severe worldwide recession, production was halted at LDV's Birmingham factory in December 2008. LDV_Group_Limited
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| Quality, Cost, Delivery Quality, Cost, Delivery (QCD) as used in lean manufacturing measures a businesses activity and develops Key performance indicators. QCD analysis often forms a part of Continuous Improvement Processes.Although it has roots in the manufacturing sector, QCD can be used in a variety of business environments such as supply chain management and engineering. Quality,_Cost,_Delivery
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| European emission standards European emission standards define the acceptable limits for exhaust emissions of new vehicles sold in EU member states. The emission standards are defined in a series of European Union directives staging the progressive introduction of increasingly stringent standards.Currently, emissions of nitrogen oxide (NOx), hydrocarbons (HC), carbon monoxide (CO) and particulate matter (PM) are regulated for most vehicle types, including cars, lorries, trains, tractors and similar machinery, barges, but excluding seagoing ships and aeroplanes. European_emission_standards
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| Morgan LIFEcar The Morgan LIFEcar (LIghtweight Fuel Efficient Car) is a fuel cell-powered electric vehicle project being undertaken by Morgan Motor Company and startup company Riversimple. The goal of LIFEcar is a sports car that will be environmentally responsible, and also deliver impressive performance. Research and development is backed by QinetiQ, a British defense technology firm, as well as several universities and government grants. Engineer Hugo Spowers is CEO of RiverSimple and the leader of the project. Morgan_LIFEcar
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| Glass's Guide Glass’s Guide is the leading British motor trades guide to used car prices, often referred to in the trade as "The Bible."Monitoring car values for almost 75 years since 1933, Glass’s Guide has reflected how cars have become increasingly affordable. For example, in the 1930s the £145 list price for a Ford 10 De Luxe, including £5 for an optional sliding roof, was the equivalent of almost two years’ salary. Glass's_Guide
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| Rimas063/Hyundai Motor User:Rimas063/Hyundai_Motor
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| Axon Automotive Axon Automotive is a British car manufacturer based in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire. The company aims to manufacture the most fuel efficient cars in Europe.Axon unveiled its hatchback on 23 May 2008 at the Sexy Green Car Show at the Eden Project. The new car, which is expected to be on sale in 2010, has a claimed CO2 emission rate of less than 80 g/km. Axon_Automotive
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| Make Cars Green Make Cars Green is a campaign by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) aimed at reducing the impact of cars on the environment. The campaign consists of advising motorists of methods of reducing carbon dioxide emissions, as well as purchasing more environmentally-friendly vehicles. Make_Cars_Green
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| Wdl1961/dieseleng User:Wdl1961/dieseleng
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| Liberty Electric Cars Liberty Electric Cars Ltd. is an automobile startup company focusing on producing high-end, luxury battery electric vehicles. The company was formed in 2007 by entrepreneur Barry Shrier.In February 2009 the company announced a partnership with the UK Government, to locate its manufacturing facilities in the north east of England. Liberty_Electric_Cars
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| Bontino Bontino is a fully electric compact car developed by Brixxon Elektromos Auto of Hungary and assembled in Austria.The company plans to start production in February 2009 and as of December 2008 has received around 20,000 advance orders, mainly from Germany and Austria. Bontino
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