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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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Diesel cars also have 15% lower CO 2 emissions per kilometer than equivalent gasoline-powered vehicles. AECC is an international non-profit scientific association of European companies making technologies for engine exhaust emissions control. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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Opinion: Cars and Toxic Substances

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Burning gasoline, wood, charcoal or other fuel produces CO, among other pollutants. Well, we know what internal combustion cars do—they burn fuel, which goes out the exhaust. This might happen because of an old or damaged exhaust system that allows the air conditioning unit to bring in the CO, which is supposed to go out.

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SwRI’s HEDGE Technology Eliminates Low-Speed Pre-Ignition in Highly Boosted Engines

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Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) has successfully demonstrated that its HEDGE (High-Efficiency, Dilute Gasoline Engine) technology, using cooled exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) and advanced ignition systems, suppresses low-speed pre-ignition in turbocharged gasoline direct-injection engines. Earlier post.).

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Ford introducing four new SUV models in China; EcoSport with 1.0L EcoBoost engine

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China’s SUV sector is developing quickly, Ford notes—the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers reported that 1.59 liter gasoline engine. Ultimately, this turbocharged, gasoline direct injection engine will be made available in Ford models in Asia, Europe, North America and other regions. Cutaway of the 1.0L

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Japan automakers going slow with biodiesel; JAMA maintains stance on B5 as maximum for now

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The Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA) is maintaining its stance on B5 (5% biodiesel, i.e., fatty acid methyl ester, blends) as the maximum until further findings and market observations on the use of B7 are reported. Impact on exhaust aftertreatment systems. Source: JATOP.Click to enlarge. Impact on stability.

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Perspective: US Needs to Transition to Hydrous Ethanol as the Primary Renewable Transportation Fuel

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In 1975, General Ernesto Geisel, then-president of Brazil, ordered the country’s gasoline supply mixed with 10% ethanol. The level was raised to 25% over the next five years, which was intended to maintain a constant Brazilian gasoline supply for an ever-increasing demand.

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CCFA counters Paris mayor’s proposed total diesel ban with suggestion to focus on legacy fleet

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European regulations reduced pollutant emissions from diesel vehicles to those of gasoline vehicles. However, the existence of the real-world diesel NO x issue must be acknowledged by regulators in its full extent and subsequently addressed in collaboration with vehicle manufacturers and other stakeholders. —Franco et al.

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