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FCA sued over emissions of 2007-2012 Dodge Ram diesel pickups with Cummins engines

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Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) and engine supplier Cummins are the latest companies to be accused of hiding excess diesel-exhaust emissions.

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Former Audi CEO Stadler to construct diesel scandal confession

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In line with prosecutors, engineers manipulated engines in any such manner that they complied with felony exhaust emission values at the take a look at bench however no longer at the street. Stadler is accused of failing to forbid the sale of affected diesel automobiles in Europe even next U.S. government exposed the engine-rigging.

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Nissan Introduces Diesel X-Trail with Automatic Transmission

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g/km and PM emissions of 0.005 g/km—reductions by 47% and 64% respectively from the levels required by the New Long-term Regulations (exhaust emission standards) which have been in effect in Japan since 2005 (applicable to vehicles weighing more than 1,265 kg). Post New Long-term Regulations stipulate NO x emissions of 0.08

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Mazda announces SKYACTIV-X: gasoline Spark Controlled Compression Ignition

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Under the original “Sustainable Zoom-Zoom” vision announced in 2007, Mazda has endeavored to offer both driving pleasure and environmental and safety performance. 2015) “Development of Dynamic Models for an HCCI Engine with Exhaust Gas Rebreathing System,” SAE Technical Paper 2015-01-1803 doi: 10.4271/2015-01-1803. Yamasaki, Y.,

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Japan automakers going slow with biodiesel; JAMA maintains stance on B5 as maximum for now

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The Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA) is maintaining its stance on B5 (5% biodiesel, i.e., fatty acid methyl ester, blends) as the maximum until further findings and market observations on the use of B7 are reported. Impact on exhaust aftertreatment systems. Source: JATOP.Click to enlarge. Impact on stability.

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Mercedes-AMG HPP awarded Dewar Trophy for PU106A Hybrid F1 Power Unit

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The UK’s Royal Automobile Club (RAC) has awarded the prestigious Dewar Trophy , presented for outstanding technical achievement in the automotive industry, to. During the early development phases of KERS in 2007, the system weighed in at more than 100 kg and worked at a thermal efficiency level of 39%. Click to enlarge.

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Pike Research forecasts accelerating hybrid locomotive sales from 2015-2020

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Several Green Goats are still being used for light duty service, Pike notes, but the vehicles have not been available since 2007. Nickel metal hydride (NiMH), a favorite for current hybrid automobiles, is unlikely to move into the locomotive space due to cost and competitiveness from other chemistries, Pike suggests.

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