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Polybutenes
Published in Leslie R. Rudnick, Synthetics, Mineral Oils, and Bio-Based Lubricants, 2020
Maryann Casserino, Yves Lambert, Anthony Simoens
With North American two-cycle engine production dropping, four-cycle engines are taking their place, as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) began enforcing new rules in 2011 aimed at cutting hydrocarbon emissions from lawn and garden equipment, portable generators, personal watercraft, and other equipment by 35%. One approach to the emissions problem is the use of direct in-cylinder (DI) fuel injection two-stroke engines. Testing by EnviroFit Int’l Ltd of Fort Collins, CO, using a retrofit kit on motorcycles, based on technology from Australia's Orbital Corp., showed exhaust emissions reduced by 88% and carbon monoxide (CO) emissions by 72% [42].
Collaboration with Supply Chain Partners
Published in James B. Ayers, Mary Ann Odegaard, Retail Supply Chain Management, 2017
James B. Ayers, Mary Ann Odegaard
In the figure, one or more competencies support a core product. Core products are the heart of products that go to market. So Honda’s core products, engines and power trains, produce multiple motorized products including automobiles, all-terrain vehicles, outboard motors, personal watercraft, generators, and engines. The businesses promote and sell end products that have their roots as core products based on core competencies.
Personal watercraft (PWC) injury hazards – analyses, technical advancements, and continuing safety challenges
Published in Theoretical Issues in Ergonomics Science, 2020
David R. Lenorovitz, Edward W. Karnes, Brian Haygood
As of 2006, all sit-down personal watercraft manufactured for the U.S. market have had some device incorporated that is intended to improve off-throttle steering performance. These developments have generally made the PWC riding experience safer and more efficient. Newly developed PWC braking capabilities may further enhance PWC operations safety, but to date have only become available on select watercraft models. However, it must also be noted that older PWC models – ones without OTS engineering fixes – are likely to remain in use on U.S. and other international waterways for some time, and will only gradually be retired/replaced.