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York, Empa study finds retrofitting of VW diesel engines was successful

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The VW diesel scandal began on 18 September 2015. On the opening day of the Frankfurt International Motor Show (IAA), the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a Notice of Violation: VW diesel engines with 1.6 liter diesel the emissions were even 53% worse. liter diesel the emissions were even 53% worse.

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Lotus Eletre, Lamborghini Diablo restomod: Lately’s Automobile Information

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The nearest RS 7 will undertake a plug-in hybrid powertrain, and may have its exhaust guidelines fixed nearer to the middle of the rear fascia than at the wave fashion. You’ll to find those tales and extra in these days’s automotive information, proper right here at Motor Authority.

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Audi’s new 3.0L diesel; ready for 48V mild hybrid system

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TDI diesel engine for the European market. In the new Audi A5 and Q5 models, the V6 diesel outputs 210 kW (286 hp) as well as 620 N·m (457lb-ft) of torque (this engine version is not yet for sale. To minimize the related extra fuel consumption, the NOC kicks in especially at low exhaust temperatures.

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Reduction in diesel carbonyl emissions using F-T fuel from coal

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Other research has shown that carbonyls directly influence physiological response to diesel exhaust particles and can also contribute to secondary organic aerosol formation. Kleeman (2008) “Carbonyl Emissions from Gasoline and Diesel Motor Vehicles,”. Jakober, 2008). 133:115–122, doi: 10.1016/j.fuel.2014.05.025.

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HEI launches two new non-tailpipe particulate emission studies

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Emissions from automobile exhaust systems have decreased in recent years due to the introduction of cleaner fuels and new control technologies on internal combustion engines, as well as increases in numbers of hybrid and electric vehicles.

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European automakers and fuel suppliers argue for diesel as they call on policy makers to accelerate fleet renewal

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The associations pointed out that political measures restricting the rollout of the new generation of diesel technology would undermine existing efforts to cut CO 2 emissions. We have introduced high‐efficiency diesel engines and diesel particulate filters that eliminate almost all particle emissions from the exhaust tailpipe.

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Euro 6 regs in full effect; ACEA launches clean diesel campaign in support of technology-neutral policies

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To mark this occasion the automotive and motor trading industries have launched an online clean diesel campaign to raise awareness among consumers and policy makers about clean diesel—a three-part solution comprising cleaner diesel fuel, advanced engines and effective emissions control technology. Click to enlarge.

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