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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.) This phase was conducted at SwRI in 2012.

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Toyota introduces new XSE Hybrid Grade Camry

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for XSE grade, which uses a dual-outlet exhaust). Most AWD grades have 202 hp, while the Camry XSE AWD grade has 205 hp with dual exhaust. The engine features Toyota’s most advanced technologies, including Dual VVT-i with VVT-iE (Variable Valve Timing intelligent system by Electric motor) and laser-clad valve seats.

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Infiniti introducing production-ready variable compression ratio engine at Paris Motor Show

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Infiniti will introduce a production-ready variable compression ratio engine VC-T (Variable Compression-Turbocharged) at the 2016 Paris Motor Show (Mondial de l’Automobile) in September. Roland Krueger, president of Infiniti Motor Company. Nissan was awarded a patent in 1995 on compression ratio control for an engine.). Croguennec, S.

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Study explores long-term trends in motor vehicle emissions in US urban areas; targeting high-emitters

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A study of motor vehicle emissions by researchers at UC Berkeley found that running CO and evaporative and tailpipe NMHC emissions from gasoline-powered vehicles in three major US urban centers (NY, LA and Houston) have decreased by almost an order of magnitude over the last twenty years, despite increases in fuel use. Click to enlarge.

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Health Effects Institute to release Executive Summary of ACES new-technology diesel results this fall

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The Summary will be the synopsis and final publication from the program to characterize the emissions and assess the health effects of new-technology diesel exhaust (NTDE) from heavy-duty diesel engines that meet the 2007 and 2010 regulations enacted by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Earlier post.) Earlier post.).

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DUH says testing indicates use of defeat device in BMW 320d diesel

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The main cause for the higher on-road values ​​is that the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) is in some cases practically switched off under certain conditions, DUH said. This full-bodied promise is in clear contradiction to the results of the exhaust and software investigations of the BMW 320d, DUH charged.

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Qoros and FreeValve partner on camless technology; new Qoros concept uses FreeValve PHEA

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For any engine load criteria, the timing of intake and exhaust can be independently programmed. Established in December 2007 and headquartered in Changshu, Jiangsu (also its manufacturing base), Qoros Auto has an initial annual capacity of 150,000 autos and maximum annual capacity of 300,000. Qamless engine. Click to enlarge.

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