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Study measures the effect of regional change in clouds caused by ships’ emissions; masking GHG warming

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This puffy line is not just exhaust from the engine, but a change in the clouds that’s caused by small airborne particles of pollution. The new study uses observations from 2003 to 2015 in spring, the cloudiest season, over the shipping route between Europe and South Africa.

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GM Ventures portfolio company SDCmaterials secures 1st supply agreement for cost-saving advanced catalyst products for autos

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The automotive catalytic converter, developed in the early 1970s primarily by General Motors and BASF/Engelhard and first deployed in 1975, changes exhaust pollutants into CO 2 , water vapor and nitrogen. Engine designs for fuel economy can result in reduced exhaust temperatures. Further advancements in automotive fuel economy.

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Tenneco developing new gasoline particulate filter (GPF) technology ahead of Euro 6c emissions regulation

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Diesel particulate filters for original equipment applications remove particulate matter from engine exhaust gases in a closed system. However, there are substantial differences between gasoline and diesel exhaust; the engine-out particulate emissions are roughly 10-30 times lower compared to a modern light-duty diesel.

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Cummins Emission Solutions introduces next-gen aftertreatment system EcoFit Single Module

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The smaller size enables better heat management and retention for improved fuel economy capability, while the simple single-pass exhaust flow design delivers low back pressure, meeting the needs of end-user customers. A typical filter consists of an array of small channels for exhaust gas to flow. Diesel Emissions Heavy-duty'

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Ford to offer new 5-cylinder 3.2L diesel in Transit van in North America next year

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Also included is a water-cooled high-performance electric-controlled exhaust gas recirculation valve that is better able to withstand coolant pressure drops. liter is manufactured in Ford’s Struandale Engine Plant in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. liter EcoBoost gasoline engine. liter EcoBoost gasoline engine. The Power Stroke 3.2-liter

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Japan-GTL Consortium Completes Construction of Demo Plant for New Gas-to-Liquids Process

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The Japan-GTL process differs from technologies advanced by Sasol in South Africa and Shell in that it utilizes carbon dioxide gas as raw material and does not require any oxygen supply for the syngas reaction. Production flow of the Japan-GTL process. Click to enlarge. An H 2 separation unit to optimize gas composition.

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Bentley introduces its first diesel: Bentayga Diesel with 48V system & electric supercharger

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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. The next-generation 4.0-liter liter V8 engine is mated to a ZF eight-speed automatic transmission.

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