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BMW adamantly denies reports about diesel emission systems collusion and manipulation

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On Sunday, the BMW Group issued a strong rejection of German media reports charging that the company had colluded with Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche and Daimler on the design and pricing of diesel exhaust systems and that its diesel emission systems did not function properly.

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Daimler receives Porsche Prize for diesel aftertreatment system in OM 654

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The Professor Ferdinand Porsche Prize was awarded by Vienna University of Technology to Anke Kleinschmit, Head of Corporate Research & Sustainability and Environmental Officer for Daimler AG, for the development of the innovative exhaust gas aftertreatment system in the new OM 654 four-cylinder diesel engine ( earlier post ).

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Fontaine Modification offers refrigerated trailer electrification through new strategic alliance with eNow

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Heavy Duty Trucking (HDT) magazine named eNow’s eTRU system for reefer trailers one of the Top 20 Products of the year in 2020. The company successfully tested the first zero-emission eTRU for commercial use on a Challenge Dairy truck making urban deliveries in 2017.

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Report: VW AG internal analysis puts cost of diesel emissions scandal at more than €30B

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Germany’s Manager Magazin reports that Volkswagen AG’s internal analysis puts the cost of the diesel emissions scandal at more than €30 billion (US$33 billion).

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Audi sets new lap record for diesels on Sachsenring; electric compressor overcomes turbo lag, enhances sprint performance

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Audi has set a new record time on the Sachsenring for cars with a diesel engine. The diesel technology platform draws its power from a 3.0-liter The record time was set by race car driver Nicki Thiim as part of Sachsenring Record Day, which was organized by Auto Bild Sportscars magazine and the tire manufacturer Michelin.

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Boeing truck-mounted laser demonstrator destroys targets through wind and fog; “photons on target”, only diesel required

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With only the cost of diesel fuel, the laser system can fire repeatedly without expending valuable munitions or additional manpower. The system, which is mounted on a Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck (HEMTT), is powered by Li-ion batteries which are charged by a 60 kW diesel generator mounted on the truck. HEL MD at Eglin.

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Volvo Declares Last Diesel Car Will Be Produced in Early 2024

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Volvo announced at Climate Week NYC the end of production to all diesel-powered Volvo Car models by early 2024, with the aim to be a climate neutral company by 2040.

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