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SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

The new Ford Focus for Europe ( earlier post ) delivers the car’s most fuel-efficient powertrain line-up yet with improvements of up to 19%, and a significant CO 2 emission reduction across the entire line-up. The new Focus will be the first vehicle in Europe to offer Ford’s new 1.5-liter New Ford Focus. Click to enlarge. liter and 2.0-liter

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DECEMBER 22, 2023

The EPA head stated that "vulnerable communities are more likely to reside near highways where these harmful emissions are concentrated, making this agreement critical to advancing our environmental justice agenda." "The company has seen no evidence that anyone acted in bad faith and does not admit wrongdoing," Cummins stated.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 21, 2014

In Europe, HDVs are defined as freight vehicles of more than 3.5 The heavy-duty vehicle CO 2 rule issued by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in 2011 does not cover the complete emissions of each vehicle, but only the cabin and chassis parts, in combination with a separate rule on engine emissions. Background.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2015

million units by 2020. (“ Analysis of the GPF Market for Passenger Cars in Europe and North America ”). Several OEMs are working on combustion optimization and injection technologies that reduce particulate emissions in engines rather than through exhaust after-treatment. of total GPF installations by 2020.

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JULY 5, 2016

Now the significant impetus behind MHDV powertrains is regulatory; governments in North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific are in the process of rolling out new legislation to set emissions and efficiency targets. —“ Medium and Heavy Duty Vehicle Technologies ”.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2012

Though the car has not yet undergone EPA testing, Ford says it expects the Fiesta to be certified as the most fuel-efficient non-hybrid car available in the United States. An integrated exhaust manifold on the engine supports a wider rpm range with the optimum fuel to air ratio. In Europe, where the diesel engine reins, the 1.0-liter

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MAY 13, 2009

Detroit Diesel Corporation, a subsidiary of Daimler Trucks North America, recently delivered its first two trucks equipped with BlueTec selective catalytic reduction (SCR) exhaust treatment technology to meet EPA 2010 emission standards to customers for testing.

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JUNE 2, 2014

In-use testing of three light duty diesel vehicles—certified to US-EPA Tier2-Bin5 and California LEV-II ULEV emissions limits— found a wide variation in real world emissions performance relative to the regulatory limits. diesels and one 3.0L diesel) over pre-defined test routes exhibiting diverse driving conditions.

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MARCH 4, 2010

TSCi combustion minimizes heat loss to the cylinder walls and in the exhaust. Transonic is currently working with four OEMs on evaluating the system, Rocke said: one each in Asia, North America, Europe and the other in the heavy-duty engine sector. L/100km) EPA city and 48 mpg (4.9 Source: Transonic. Click to enlarge.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2009

I-4 turbo with variable valve timing that delivers up to an estimated 40 mpg (EPA ratings pending) on the highway with a high-efficiency model. GM has already introduced the Cruze in Europe and Asia. Enhanced with its exhaust-driven turbocharger, the Cruze’s Ecotec 1.4L turbo and 1.8L Electric power steering is standard.

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Chevrolet GM MPG Auto 210

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MARCH 18, 2014

Exhaust gas aftertreatment module close to engine. In the MDB, the exhaust gas treatment systems starts right after the turbocharger. The flexibility of the MDB will allow the engines to meet the coming EPA Tier 3, California LEV III emissions standards, Volkswagen said, in addition to meeting current Bin 5 and Euro 6 specifications.

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Diesel 2014 2015 Water 307

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APRIL 29, 2010

All Deutz engines from the new EPA Tier 4 interim / EU Stage III B generation can run on biodiesel blends of up to B7 (7% biodiesel) without any problem, and comply with prescribed emissions levels, according to the company. In addition, DEUTZ is also issuing further approvals for running Tier 3 engines on biodiesel.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 20, 2011

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is hosting its 16 th annual Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Award ceremony tonight in Washington, DC. They plan to roll out plants in the United States, Europe, and Asia over time. Genomatica expects to begin commercial production of Bio-BDO in 2012.

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MAY 19, 2015

The system features an integrated soot blower option, providing effective NO x reduction and overall catalyst performance when high sulfur fuels are used or engines operate at low exhaust temperature levels.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2011

The software will be used to develop cleaner-burning engines and potentially fuels in advance of impending regulations in the US and Europe, which call for limits on the size and number of soot particles emitted by passenger cars. These are particles smaller than 0.1 µm and are measured as a number concentration.A

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Design Fuel Cleaner San Diego 210

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APRIL 8, 2009

L/100km) on the highway (estimated EPA rating). The power unit hardware incorporates features from the series production engines, such as four-valve technology, fourth-generation common-rail piezo direct injection, 2-stage turbocharger and exhaust gas recirculation. L/100km) in city traffic and 39 mpg US (6.0

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Mercedes Diesel Concept Exhaust 150

Green Car Congress

MAY 24, 2011

The Prius v is one of three planned regional iterations of the vehicle: Toyota will release the vehicle as the Prius+ in Europe, and as the Prius α in Japan ( earlier post ). Coolant recirculation through the exhaust heat recirculation system is now electronically controlled by a switch valve. L/100km / 5.88 L/100km / 5.6

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Prius Toyota North America MPG 186

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JULY 26, 2010

V6 is EPA-rated at 14 mpg US city, 20 mpg US highway and 16 mpg US (14.7 Ti-VCT allows precise, variable control of valve overlap, or the time when intake and exhaust valves are open concurrently. Explorer’s EPAS system allows for variable rates of assistance based on speed, turn-in and direction. V6 and the new 2.0L

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2011 Ford SUV Fuel Economy 186

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MARCH 14, 2011

Typically, HEI receives half of its core funds from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and half from the worldwide motor vehicle industry. The Committee noted that the second phase of the HEI ACES study will characterize exhaust from heavy-duty engines equipped with DPF and de-NO x exhaust aftertreatment systems (model year 2010).

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APRIL 28, 2014

According to NGVA Europe, China has the largest number of natural gas stations in the world, with 880,000 medium and heavy duty natural gas buses and trucks in 2013. We have not only found common ground for success in China but are forging ahead with a second program aimed at making the benefits of advanced Westport HPDI 2.0

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Engine Gas China Fuel Economy 220

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DECEMBER 10, 2015

As result, emissions of NO x increased by a factor of 10 to 40 times above EPA-compliant levels in the US, depending on the the of drive cycle. Volkswagen is thus ensuring that the models affected in Europe will meet all legal requirements in the future. Earlier post.) liter TDI, will begin in January 2016. The recall of the 1.2

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AUGUST 29, 2018

Eberspaecher Exhaust Technology International GmbH and China Yuchai International Limited will form a joint venture company: Eberspaecher Yuchai Exhaust Technology. The JV Company will produce and sell exhaust emission control systems for Chinese commercial vehicles to meet the highest domestic emission standard, China National 6.

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China Commercial Emissions Exhaust 199

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AUGUST 29, 2013

Key advances for Gen 3 are in weight reduction, friction reduction, and the internal exhaust cooling system. to conform to future emissions standards, particularly the stringent EU6 standard which will be mandatory in Europe in 2015. l/100 km), and the overall EPA estimated combined fuel economy is now 29 mpg (8.1 MQB and MLB.

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2014 Engine Exhaust Fuel Economy 331

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APRIL 10, 2018

The all-new Focus goes on sale in Europe and China this year and North America in 2019. Ford has sold almost seven million Focus cars in Europe and more than 16 million around the world since the first generation Focus was introduced in 1998. Ford’s multi-award-winning 1.0-liter liter EcoBoost engine is offered with 150 PS and 182 PS.

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Fuel Economy Ford Gasoline Diesel 186

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OCTOBER 20, 2012

They found that the level of emissions of regulated and unregulated pollutants in diesel exhaust depends on fuel, load, engine calibration, and exhaust aftertreatment technology. Information pertaining to these emissions in diesel engine exhaust is much less complete than that for the regulated pollutants. —Chin et al.

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Pollution Diesel Emissions Engine 231

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

Variable-geometry, sequential twin-scroll turbochargers are powered by the exhaust gases, while a third electric supercharger—powered by Bentley’s innovative 48V system—spools up within 30 microseconds to eliminate turbo lag. Electric Power-Assisted Steering (EPAS) is also featured on the Bentayga. The next-generation 4.0-liter

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2009

In February, 2009, the US EPA granted Renergie, Inc. Initial tests conducted in Europe have confirmed that hydrous ethanol can be blended effectively with gasoline without phase separation or other problems. US Environmental Protection Agency Grants Testing Waiver. Earlier GCC post.]

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 2, 2015

More than two and one-half years after the car was first announced ( earlier post ) and more than one year after sales began in Germany and Central Europe ( earlier post ), the US-spec version of the Audi A3 Sportback e-tron plug-in hybrid will begin arriving in US showrooms in the next few weeks.

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OCTOBER 4, 2014

The 2015 CR-V features increased EPA fuel economy ratings of 27/34/29 mpg (8.7/6.9/8.1 A lightweight cylinder head made of pressure-cast aluminum alloy uses front-located exhaust ports that provide greater freedom in the layout of the close-coupled catalytic converter which mounts directly to the cylinder head.

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The eSprinter has already been out for some time in Europe, first unveiled in 2018 , but that version was not available in the US. Range and efficiency The 113kWh battery is estimated at 273 miles (440km) of range under the WLTP test cycle (or 329 miles on the WLTP city cycle), which tends to be more forgiving than the EPA cycle.

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Mercedes Electric Electrical DC 98

Green Car Congress

MAY 27, 2009

Supporters believe a CAFO operation can be humane if properly run, is a more efficient way to produce products that people want and is already widespread within Europe. In a normal power plant this waste heat is released into the atmosphere; in Farmers’ system they’ll use the engine’s exhaust waste heat to distill the ethanol.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 10, 2013

Westport HPDI engines operate at similar engine temperatures as diesel engines, reducing cooling challenges and reducing stress related reliability and durability challenges for other SI-based engine systems including turbochargers and exhaust treatment systems. 110 of the Economic Commission for Europe of the United Nations (UN/ECE).

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Gas Diesel Fuel Economy Engine 220

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 20, 2009

I4 engine in two power levels for worldwide vehicle programs (currently announced as SUVs and crossovers in North America, larger Ford vehicles in Europe, and on the Ford Falcon in Australia) before a further migration into a small 1.6L The next application will be offered as a 2.0L I4 initially for the C-MAX in European markets.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 10, 2010

Cantwell said that cap-and-trade had been discredited by the Wall Street crisis, the Enron scandal and the rocky start to a carbon credits trading system in Europe that has been subject to dizzying price fluctuations and widespread fraud. This objective presents challenges because many offsets are difficult to measure.

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