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HEI ACES study of lifetime animal exposure to New Technology Diesel Engine exhaust finds no lung cancer

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The first study to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of lifetime exposure to new technology diesel exhaust (NTDE)—i.e., exhaust from heavy-duty diesel engines meeting EPA 2007 and later emissions requirements—has found no evidence of carcinogenic lung tumors. Earlier post.)

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Report: VW suspends head of powertrain electronics over emissions scandal

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Bild reports that, “ according to the VW internal investigation, Jelden is suspected to have reprogrammed the software in 2007.”. Citing internal sources, Bild reported that “[Jelden] himself is said to have admitted his involvement in relation to the Group Internal Audit.” Jelden would not comment to Bild. (As

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Cummins Westport begins development on new mid-range natural gas engine; production by 2015

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diesel engine and will use Cummins Westport’s proven spark-ignited, stoichiometric cooled exhaust gas recirculation (SEGR) technology. Exhaust aftertreatment will be provided by a simple, maintenance-free three-way catalyst (TWC). Cummins Westport Inc. has begun development on the ISB 6.7G, a mid-range 6.7-liter The ISB6.7

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Capstone Turbine Successfully Demonstrates EPA and CARB 2010 Diesel Engine Emissions

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Internal combustion diesel engine manufacturers have been challenged for the last several years to develop technology improvements that reduce emissions to levels specified by the EPA and CARB 2010 standards—e.g., a more than 80% NO x reduction from the current EPA and CARB 2007 standards.

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US charges Audi manager with conspiracy to cheat US emissions tests; sacrificing NOx control for a sound system

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According to CW1 and the documentation, Pamio and his co-conspirators realized they could not calibrate a diesel engine that would meet the stricter NO x emissions standards that would become effective in 2007 while staying within the design constraints imposed by other departments at the company.

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Renault Sport F1 introduces revamped 2015 hybrid power unit

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2015 is the second year of competitive use for the power units that feature a V6 turbocharged internal combustion engine coupled to energy recovery systems. The principal changes involve the internal combustion engine, turbocharger and battery. The MGU-K is connected to the crankshaft of the internal combustion engine.

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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. Earlier post.).

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