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A Bamboo Carbon Filter for Diesels Could Reduce Emissions

Cars That Think

Although the pollutant emissions of a diesel engine are less than those of a gasoline one, it still emits carcinogens, nitrous oxides, and soot. Older models don’t even have the emission-control features that newer ones do. To reduce emissions, diesel vehicles use filters that catch exhaust particles and other contaminants.

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Study of emissions from CNG- and gasoline-fueled autorickshaws suggests measurements and data, not assumptions, should drive policy

Green Car Congress

Fuel-based particulate matter emission factors (A: PM 2.5 emission factor (mean (95% confidence interval)) for CNG-2S (14.2 This study measured a comprehensive set of emissions relevant to AQ [air quality] (PM 2.5 Credit: ACS, Reynolds et al. Click to enlarge. The mean fuel-based PM 2.5 g kg -1 (6.2-26.7)) g kg -1 (0.3-0.9))

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Axial Vector and Kirloskar Oil Engines Forming JV for Mass Production of Axial-Type Engines

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Intake and exhaust valves open and close by a patent-pending method of rotating cam and trunions. The marketing rights of the joint venture company will extend to all South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) countries: India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan, Maldives, Bangladesh and Pakistan. Tier-III designs are in progress.

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