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Audi banking on Gen 2 3.0L TDI diesel for US sales; calls for a “fair shot” for diesel

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Audi of America introduced four new TDI clean diesel models for the US market this year—the Audi A8, A7, A6, Q5—along with an updated Q7 TDI, all equipped with a second-generation 3.0L V6 TDI diesel engine. ” One of our primary goals and objectives is to level the playing field for clean diesel vehicles.

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EEA finds only mixed progress for Europe’s transport sector in meeting environment, climate goals; GHG emissions up 25% since 1990

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Evolution of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the EU-28 from 1990 to 2016. The average CO 2 emissions of new passenger vans and cars in 2016 were below the respective target paths for 2020 and 2021, although considerable reductions still need to be made in the coming years for manufacturers to meet future targets. Source: EEA.

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Mercedes-Benz powering ahead with €3B strategic engine initiative; increasing electrification, 48V; diesel and gasoline; cylinder deactivation

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For the mobility of the future, we are deliberately not committing ourselves to one solitary form of drive system, but to a coexistence of efficient and clean petrol engines, diesels, plug-in hybrids, battery and hydrogen drive systems. Another feature of the new family of premium gasoline engines is near-engine exhaust aftertreatment.

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U Toronto study measures GDI emissions in urban near-road environment

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Some projections expect the 2016 market share of new LDVs with GDI engines to exceed 50%. Accurately characterizing GDI PM is also a measurement challenge; compared to diesel, the University of Toronto team noted, the large aromatic fraction in gasoline is expected to produce PM with a larger organic mass fraction and with higher volatility.

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ICCT study confirms feasibility of implementing IMO Tier III NOx standards using SCR; fuel efficiency gains as well

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Selective catalytic reduction is a technically feasible, cost-effective way to achieve the limits on nitrogen oxide (NO x ) emissions from ships mandated by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) for 2016, according to a study released by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT).

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California ARB Seeks Further Reductions of Diesel Emissions at State Rail Yards

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Additional diesel PM reductions in 18 major CA railyards with five new locomotive measures. While we are pleased to have already reduced diesel emissions at the rail yards, it’s not enough. Source: Staff presentation. With Five Locomotive Measures Click to enlarge. Total cost of those five measures is estimated to be $3.9

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New Fuso Canter with EcoEfficiency; up to 9% more fuel efficient; new hybrid

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Engine: 2000 bar injection pressure. liter engine increase the maximum injection pressure by 25% to as much as 2000 bar. Furthermore, these standards become law at different times: Euro VI and Euro 5b+ have been in force since the start of 2014, Euro 6b does not become compulsory until September 2016. New injectors for the 3.0-liter

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