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Study shows biodiesel blends in buses reduce PM, other harmful exhaust elements, EC and CO

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The researchers found that biodiesel has many advantages over regular diesel even in a very low blend percentage, including low emissions of particulate matter, combustion elements (mainly sulfur), elemental carbon, and carbon monoxide. Ultra-low-sulfur diesel (ULSD) was used as base fuel.

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MAN Diesel & Turbo delivers 1st IMO-certified two-stroke with Tier III NOx control, EGR systems

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two-stroke main-engines that feature integrated Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) systems. EGR is a NO x emissions-control technology that works by recirculating a portion of an engine’s exhaust gas back to the engine cylinders. Sodium hydroxide dosing is therefore required to neutralise the acidic scrubber water.

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Jeep introduces 2018 Wrangler with mild hybrid, diesel options; plug-in hybrid version in 2020

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At the Los Angeles Auto Show, Jeep unveiled the 2018 Wrangler, with new mild hybrid (eTorque) and diesel options to be available. A water-cooled, integrated exhaust manifold helps reduce turbo inlet temperatures while providing increased engine reliability. liter turbocharged inline 4-cylinder engine with eTorque technology.

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New Federal-Mogul Powertrain high thermal conductivity seats and guides keep engine valves cooler; improved combustion, lower emissions

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By conducting more heat away from the valve head, the new seat materials reduce the temperature in the hottest part of the combustion chamber and lower the gas temperature at the end of the compression stroke: improving knock resistance and allowing a wider range of ignition advance to enable optimisation of combustion.

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Pike Research forecasts hybrid electric locomotive sales could reach nearly 500 units from 2011 to 2020; to utilize 514 MWh of battery capacity by 2020

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The market will receive a boost from new diesel locomotive emissions regulations scheduled to go into effect in the European Union in 2014 and in North America in 2015, which will require diesel locomotives to receive substantial changes or exhaust treatments. during the same period, with annual unit sales exceeding 170.

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GM introduces new Cadillac 2013 ATS RWD luxury sport sedan; 2 four-cylinder, one V6 gasoline engine options, with diesel in the works

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A diesel engine will enter the line-up in the future, GM said. Features of the four-cylinder engines’ new combustion system deliver improved knock resistance and higher-flowing intake and exhaust ports in the cylinder head, helping increase efficiency, power and torque. four-cylinder and a 270 hp (201 kW) 2.0L pounds (2.5

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Powertrains for the New Opel Astra

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liter diesel CDTI for the Astra. The new Astra is launching with a complete line-up of eight gasoline and diesel engines ranging from 70 kW/95 hp to 132 kW/180 hp. The CDTI turbo diesel line-up includes 1.3, The CDTI turbo diesel line-up includes 1.3, A new diesel 1.3 Click to enlarge. Earlier post.) liter turbo.

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