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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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Study finds biodiesel use in HD trucks in Canada will result in very minimal changes in air quality and health benefits

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The Government of Canada has mandated a 2% renewable content requirement in diesel fuel; biodiesel—a mixture of fatty acid alkyl esters produced via transesterification from a variety of feedstocks (e.g., —Rouleau et al. the 2008-2012 global recession).

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Ricardo/TRL report on improving GB diesel rail fuel efficiency recommends two tech packages for implementation, including gas exchange system and idle stop/start

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A new report highlights the results of research work carried out by Ricardo and TRL on behalf of the UK Department for Transport, exploring the means by which improvements in diesel fuel efficiency could be realized within the rail network of Great Britain. A gas exchange system upgrade for DMUs.

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Norway-US Project Developing Diesel/Biodiesel, Cool Flame Reformer and Solid-Acid Fuel Cell APU

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The power supply unit can run on biodiesel as well as regular diesel. In trials, a 250-W solid-acid fuel cell stack ran on both pure hydrogen and on hydrogen produced from diesel by the unit’s reformer, with only an insignificant difference in performance. 2006) Cool flame evaporation for diesel reforming technology.

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Polystyrene-Biodiesel Blends for Energy Recovery from Waste Plastics

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Comparisons of NO x , CO, soot, and engine brake power using different PS blends with the factory-set injection timings. Researchers at Iowa State University are proposing dissolving waste polystyrene (PS) in biodiesel for use as a diesel engine fuel as a mechanism for energy recovery from the waste plastic. Credit: ACS. million tons.

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Two new studies of road air pollution in London find detrimental effects on over-60s and unborn babies

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Previous research has found that diesel exhaust fumes, particularly fine particulate matter air pollution, has been associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and death, and can cause a worsening of diseases of the airways, such as asthma. Average day and night-time road traffic noise levels were also estimated.

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BMW Technology Day 2009: Focus on Aerodynamics, Two New Engines and 8-Speed Transmission

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liter twin turbo diesel with 2,000-bar injection pressure; and an 8-speed automatic transmission that can also be used in a hybrid application. From 2006 to 2008, BMW’s average fuel consumption and CO 2 ratings decreased by 16%, the average MINI ratings by 20%. Straight-Six Diesel Engine with BMW TwinPower Turbo. The newest 3.0-liter

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