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Partial view of a diesel electric hybrid engine

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Partial view of a diesel electric hybrid engine from Peugeot. A diesel hybrid engine can be 25 percent more efficient than current gasoline hybrid engines.

Workers assembling 2.5 liter diesel engines

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Workers assembling 2.5 liter diesel engines for Japanese Isuzu trucks. What kind of vehicles have diesel engines? Find out on the next page.

2-liter-diesel engine of a "Qashqai"

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The 2-liter-diesel engine of a "Qashqai" crossover, the new compact Nissan vehicle similar to the Nissan Rogue. Take a look inside a diesel engine factory on the next page.

4.5-liter V-8 Duramax improves fuel efficiency

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The 4.5-liter V-8 Duramax improves fuel efficiency by 25 percent when compared with gasoline engines, while reducing pollutants and emissions. The diesel engine on the next page belongs to a vehicle that isn't sold in the U.S.

GM's 4.5-liter V-8 Duramax diesel engine

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This is GM's 4.5-liter V-8 Duramax diesel engine designed for vehicles like the Chevy Silverado and Hummer H2. Take another look at the Duramax engine on the next page.

2-litre diesel engine co-developed

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The new 2.0 dCi "M9R" 2-litre diesel engine co-developed by Renault and Nissan. This engine is the most efficient in its category. See what could be powering future GM vehicles in the next photo.

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