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BASF’s new four-way conversion catalyst: TWC plus particulate filter

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BASF researchers have further developed the three-way conversion catalyst and optimized its cleaning effect. The new four-way conversion catalyst, FWC, is a technology for vehicles with gasoline engines. The catalyst removes the gaseous pollutants and now also solids such as particulates from the exhaust gas flow.

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Winnebago offering LPG options on its Metro Link buses via ICOM

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ICOM North America has partnered with Winnebago Industries and their official distributor Metro Worldwide, for installation and distribution of ICOM bi-fuel and mono-fuel liquid propane injection systems for installation in the Winnebago Metro Link Bus products. V8 or 6.8L

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Volvo Trucks introduces new one-box aftertreatment system

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Volvo Trucks North America recently introduced a new one-box design for its Exhaust Aftertreatment System (EATS), resulting in increased flexibility, increased fuel capacity and a more aerodynamic vehicle. Volvo’s one-box EATS features better thermal encasing of exhaust energy for improved muffler efficiency.

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MAN Diesel & Turbo to convert 3 more coastal container ships to LNG

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Wessels Reederei signed a letter of intent with MAN Diesel & Turbo regarding the conversion of three of its fleet to dual-fuel gas operation. The retrofit enables dual-fuel operation and is the first such conversion of its type. TOTE ro-ro conversion in the US. Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

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Volkswagen first to use LNG for overseas car freighters from January 2020; MAN dual-fuel engines

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In addition to the increasing use of LNG trucks, conversion of our many rail transports to green electricity and the use of biofuel in the short sea segment, the two new LNG ships represent an important building block for our strategic goal of climate-neutral logistics. We are entering a new field here to reduce emissions.

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ClearFlame Engine Technologies hits multiple manufacturing, customer pilot, and fueling milestones

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Reviva is the largest privately held diesel engine remanufacturer in North America and its engines are available at most aftermarket truck component suppliers and large truck dealers in the USA and Canada. Reviva has been providing quality remanufactured engines and engine components for more than 70 years. Vander Haag’s, Inc.,

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GMZ-led project tracking to deliver vehicular thermoelectric generators for Bradley Fighting Vehicle, Honda Accord

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and the effects of using higher efficiency combustion strategies such as dilute combustion with EGR—which would decrease the exhaust temperature. Martin Cleary (2014) Nanostructured High Temperature Bulk Thermoelectric Energy Conversion for Efficient Waste Heat Recovery, DOE 2014 Annual Merit Review ACE082.

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