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OCTOBER 8, 2015

Global MRV , a provider of portable emissions measurement systems (PEMS), has introduced the first on-board permanently embedded Micro PEMS that reports all regulated vehicle emissions and performance system data all the time. Called Firefly, the PEMS provides continuous analysis of diesel or internal combustion engine emissions.

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JULY 5, 2017

The defect leads to lower fuel economy, non EPA-compliant emissions levels, and costly and frequent vehicle repairs, the complaint charges. According to the lawsuit, RAM owners report that efforts to fix the faulty emissions system significantly affect engine performance and mileage, with miles per gallon dropping as much as 25%.

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MARCH 31, 2017

Current state-of-the-art heavy duty diesel engines are both highly efficient and offer low emissions. However, in real-world driving, fuel efficiency and emissions aftertreatment technologies interact with each other and also vary according to the vehicle application, its prevailing operating conditions and its mission.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2015

alleging emissions cheating. liter engines for model years (MY) 2014 through 2016 that results in increased NO x emissions of up to nine times EPA’s standard. liter engines for model years (MY) 2014 through 2016 that results in increased NO x emissions of up to nine times EPA’s standard.

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MARCH 29, 2017

Mayor of Paris and Chair of C40 Cities Anne Hidalgo and Mayor of London Sadiq Khan announced they are working together to create schemes to score new cars based on their real-world emissions and their impact on air quality and to provide that data in an accurate and accessible form to the public. Earlier post.). Source: The ICCT.

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DECEMBER 14, 2016

ASDS is a system for ammonia storage and delivery that is used to activate the SCR catalysts used on diesel vehicles to remove NOx from the engine exhaust. Conventional dosing technology is based on spraying an aqueous urea solution (diesel exhaust fluid, DEF) into the exhaust stream. At low exhaust temperatures—e.g.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

kWh/100 km in the WLTP cycle; and CO 2 emissions of 36 – 33 g/km in the WLTP cycle. liter unit features a cross-bank exhaust manifold and an optimized oil separation process. The BMW XM is equipped with a plug-in hybrid system comprising a V8 gasoline engine and electric motor that delivers combined fuel consumption of 1.6 – 1.5

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JULY 9, 2015

While cautioning that the results in no way constitute a complete and exhaustive comparison between NEDC and WLTP, the JRC team said, the data show some interesting trend—in line with other similar studies—in particular for CO 2 emission and fuel consumption. Key parameters. Duration (s). Distance (km).

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FEBRUARY 18, 2011

The California Dump Truck Owners Association (CDTOA) is suing the California Air Resources Board (ARB), challenging the legality of ARB’s Truck and Bus Regulation. The Truck and Bus rule requires truck owners to install diesel exhaust filters on their rigs, with nearly all vehicles upgraded by 2014. Earlier post.). Earlier post.)

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

For the in-house analysis, T&E analyzed emissions test data from around 230 diesel car models. For Euro 5 vehicles, the five worst performing companies were (in order of the highest emissions): Renault (including Dacia); Land Rover; Hyundai; Opel/Vauxhall (including Chevrolet); and Nissan. million), followed by Germany (5.3 Loopholes.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2015

As the Volkswagen emission testing scandal threatens to spill over onto other automakers, BMW yesterday issued a sharp statement in response to a report in Auto Bild suggesting emissions from an X3 test were out of the norm. “ The BMW Group does not manipulate or rig any emissions tests. This represents approx.

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MAY 22, 2018

To take concerted action to tackle ammonia from farming, responsible for 88% of ammonia emissions, by requiring farmers to invest in the infrastructure and equipment that will reduce emissions. in their emissions control system, and make tampering with an emissions control system a legal offense.

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DECEMBER 6, 2011

As part of its strategy of developing solutions to reduce CO 2 emissions, Valeo has acquired the Variable Torque Enhancement System (VTES) ( earlier post ) business of UK automotive technology development company Controlled Power Technologies (CPT). Unlike exhaust-driven turbochargers, electric superchargers are driven by an electric motor.

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OCTOBER 23, 2015

In three additional tests under normal test conditions—and thus with non-rotating rear wheels—however, the NO x values were below the legal value limit of 80 mg/km in each case. The measurements carried out show the following trend: The NO x emissions in the NEDC cycle depend on the test mode of 2WD/4WD. Select raw NEDC test results.

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JUNE 27, 2023

Audi’s father or mother VW Staff and Audi admitted in 2015 to having worn unlawful tool to cheat on emissions assessments. In line with prosecutors, engineers manipulated engines in this type of means that they complied with criminal exhaust emission values at the take a look at bench however now not at the street.

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JULY 26, 2017

Another element in the plan includes possible civil and criminal charges against manufacturers implementing emissions defeat devices, with fines of up to £50,000 (US$65,000) per instance. The UK assesses air quality, as well as legal compliance with these obligations, via a combination of monitoring data and modeling. Click to enlarge.

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MAY 8, 2015

During development the focus was on a significant reduction in fuel consumption (by 14%, on average) while simultaneously meeting the EU6 emission limits, as well as a traction capacity oriented torque curve with a noticeable increase in driving performance for the customer. TDI BiTurbo for light duty vehicles. Click to enlarge.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2016

Continental has begun production of urea sensors for the first time to support more efficient exhaust-gas aftertreatment in diesel engines. The sensor-aided denitrification supports fulfillment of the legal requirements and reinforces drivers’ trust that their car emits no more than the maximum permissible level of nitrogen oxides.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2014

The consumption scenarios are technically achievable but do not reflect significant barriers such as cost, regulation, legality, and consumer acceptance. Tailpipe emissions of CO 2 from the combustion of ethanol and gasoline are similar on an energy basis—i.e., Effects on emissions. Source: ICCT. Click to enlarge.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2015

liter, four-cylinder diesels include software (a “defeat device”) that circumvents EPA emissions standards for NO x. Volkswagen would need to initiate the process that will fix the cars’ emissions systems. The alleged violations do not present a safety hazard; the cars remain legal to drive and resell. —EPA NOV.

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DECEMBER 10, 2015

At a press conference in Germany today, Volkswagen Group executives provided details on the status of its investigation—which is being coordinated by a special committee of the Supervisory Board—into the diesel emissions debacle. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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JULY 2, 2009

All ocean-going vessels within 24 nautical miles of California’s coastline must now use cleaner burning diesel fuel in order to comply with a new state regulation aimed at reducing the emissions of oxides of sulfur and nitrogen and diesel particulate matter, starting 1 July. Earlier post.).

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

Much of the momentum for the shift originally came from the EU’s directive on mobile air-conditioning systems (MACs), which aims to reduce emissions of specific fluorinated greenhouse gases in the air-conditioning systems fitted to passenger cars (vehicles of category M1) and light commercial vehicles (category N1, class 1). Earlier post.).

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Huff Fuels, Engines and Emissions Research Center, Oak Ridge National Laboratory. legal light-duty vehicles from 1984 to present. Thomas, Brian H. West and Shean P. Vehicle installed on the chassis dynamometer in the ORNL vehicle research laboratory. Click to enlarge.

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JULY 10, 2012

Oops the UK is in trouble again over its air pollution and the EU supernanny isn’t prepared to take anymore of our delay-tactic shenanigans this time, rejecting calls for more time to comply with legal limits set for exhaust gases, and the renewed threat of legal action [.].

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Get Electric Vehicle

AUGUST 29, 2023

By repurposing their existing vehicles, owners can potentially extend the lifespan of their cars while embracing the efficiency and reduced emissions of electric propulsion, not to mention the comfort of a smooth drive. Legal Implications of Conversion In India, you must first obtain approval from your RTO to alter a car’s engine.

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JULY 22, 2014

The crash energy systems focus on vehicle safety and efficiency, as well as ecological benefits through a reduction of CO 2 emissions. Adapter couplers are used whenever a train needs to be towed, and legal requirements state that every train needs to have one on board. Train front ends have to bear extreme loads when impacts occur.

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liter turbocharged four-cylinder paired with an electric motor on the rear axle stinks of European emissions compliance. Even the most hardcore driving mode still tries to prioritize electric propulsion at low speeds while the adaptive exhaust system is burbling at idle — the engine itself doing nothing. My expressway time was limited.

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OCTOBER 11, 2014

On-road NO x emission levels of Euro 6 diesel cars in Europe are on average about seven times higher than the NO x limit set by the Euro 6 emission standard, according to a new report published in Berlin by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT). Earlier post.). Source: ICCT. Click to enlarge.

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APRIL 28, 2024

Making EVs affordable is the key to transition to zero-emission vehicles,” Goel highlights. As for CNG or ethanol vehicles, they have a range of exhaust and emission after-treatment solutions. The company pitches itself as a strong alternative to all global players in India that are looking at local sourcing.

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MARCH 6, 2010

An offset is a measurable reduction, avoidance, or sequestration of GHG emissions from a source not covered by an emission reduction program. In this way, offsets would complement the more traditional emissions trading that can occur between two covered sources. what would have happened anyway).

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With these engines, Mercedes-Benz vehicles achieve average NO x emissions of between 40 and 60 mg/km over many thousands of kilometers of driving on the road under the conditions of the Real Driving Emissions (RDE) measuring method. These emissions are significantly below the RDE limit of 168 milligrams per kilometer.

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AUGUST 30, 2009

Current Legal Requirement for Use of Anhydrous Ethanol in the United States. The result is more efficient combustion, cooler running engines, lower exhaust temperatures, and increased longevity of engine life. The water contained in hydrous ethanol blends also reduces NO x emissions. 40 CFR § 80.27 Pursuant to 40 CFR § 80.27(a)(2):

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With the increase in performance due to the additional electric motor, the development team was also able to improve the efficiency of the entire vehicle in parallel and achieve lower emissions as well as lower consumption. When the combustion engine starts, the selected setting influences the sound of the exhaust system.

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MARCH 9, 2016

The gasoline engines meet the requirements of the EU 6 emissions standard, while the new OM 654 four-cylinder diesel engine is already configured with future RDE limits in mind. liters per 100 kilometres (60 mpg US), which equates to CO 2 emissions of 102 grams per kilometer. E 350 e PHEV. E 350 e accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.2

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FEBRUARY 15, 2016

The new premium diesels are more efficient and powerful, lighter and more compact, and they are designed to meet all future global emissions standards. In our opinion, the diesel engine is indispensable in trucks and cars if we want to further reduce the CO 2 emissions from traffic. Emissions standard. —Prof. kg vs. 202.8

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APRIL 25, 2017

At the 38 th International Vienna Motor Symposium this week, Continental is showcasing a 48-volt hybrid diesel vehicle which meets very stringent RDE (real driving emissions) limits on CO 2 and NO x. This reduces the peaks in nitrogen oxide emissions under very sudden, heavy throttle application.

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