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JUNE 23, 2014

In 2013, the Cummins-led team demonstrated a Tier 2 Bin 5 version of the engine on the dyno, and then on a vehicle, while development of the Tier 2 Bin 2 engine started. The approach that Cummins and partners have taken features: Replacing the aluminium V8 gasoline engine and emission control system with smaller diesel (2.8-liter)

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Fuel Economy Economy Gasoline Downsizing 357

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JUNE 25, 2013

A study by a team at Texas A&M University found that cylinder-to-cylinder variation in a multi-cylinder diesel engine increased substantially when transitioning to a low-temperature combustion (LTC) mode. LTC regimes are seen as a promising low-emissions, fuel-efficient alternatives to conventional diesel combustion.

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Texas Diesel Exhaust Emissions 311

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2012

At the IAA in Hanover (Germany), Continental is presenting new solutions for exhaust gas aftertreatment in commercial vehicles. The technologies being shown are designed to help system suppliers and OEMs meet new exhaust emissions standards such as Euro VI (2013) and US10 /Tier4f. Managing the diesel particulate filter.

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Exhaust Commercial Gas Vehicles 225

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MAY 10, 2013

In a US Department of Energy (DOE)-sponsored project, engineers at Cummins are developing a Tier 2 Bin 2 emissions compliant diesel for application in a light duty pickup (ATLAS, Advanced Technology Light Automotive Systems, earlier post ). US Light Duty Diesel Emission Standards (full useful life: 150,000 miles). Earlier post.)

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MAY 23, 2017

Researchers at Imperial College London, working with colleagues from King’s College London and University of British Columbia, have demonstrated a mechanism by which diesel exhaust particles directly affect the lungs to initiate symptoms such as a tightening of the airways and cough. Robinson, Mark A.

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Exhaust Diesel Pollution Guinea 170

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MARCH 18, 2014

Main modules of development of the EA288 diesel. liter EA288 diesel engine will power the 2015 Golf, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Passat, and Jetta, all of which are set to arrive in dealer showrooms in the second half of 2014. liter diesels currently fitted in Audi and Volkswagen TDI Clean Diesel models. Click to enlarge.

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MARCH 30, 2013

BMW introduced the 328d Sedan at the New York International Auto, ushering in the next wave of BMW Advanced Diesel models in the US. liter TwinPower diesel 4-cylinder engine, which produces 180 hp (134 kW) and 280 lb-ft (380 N·m) of torque, available from 1,750 rpm. The 328d will feature BMW’s 2.0-liter

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MPG BMW Diesel Fuel Economy 273

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NOVEMBER 21, 2014

Eligible diesel vehicles, engines and equipment may include drayage trucks; marine engines; locomotives and non-road engines; and equipment or vehicles used in the handling of cargo at a marine or inland water port. EPA will fund: Verified Exhaust Control Technologies: up to 100% of the cost of eligible verified exhaust control technologies.

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EPA Diesel Emissions Mariner 261

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APRIL 18, 2011

Coatings specialist Zircotec has developed a new low cost, fit and forget ceramic coating offering surface temperature reductions of 125 °C for diesel engine applications. The new ceramic formulation, together with changes to the manufacturing process, have enabled the firm to reduce the costs by 50% for its new Performance Diesel product.

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Low Cost Diesel 2013 Engine 218

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JANUARY 12, 2014

EPA’s Office of Transportation and Air Quality (OTAQ) is soliciting proposals ( EPA-OAR-OTAQ-14-02 ) that achieve significant reductions in diesel emissions in terms of tons of pollution produced by diesel engines and diesel emissions exposure, from fleets operating at marine and inland water ports.

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EPA Diesel Emissions Fleet 257

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NOVEMBER 5, 2012

its 1999 study “Diesel Emissions and Lung Cancer: Epidemiology. be charged with the following: Review the findings of the 1999 HEI Special Report, Diesel Emissions and Lung. diesel exhaust, and analyze such data as needed. association between exposure to diesel emissions and lung. The panel will. Risk Assessment.

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Diesel Exhaust 2013 Emissions 218

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JUNE 28, 2013

Ram is now the only brand to offer a small-displacement diesel for its half-ton line of trucks. Equipped with a diesel oxidation catalyst, diesel particulate filter, and selective catalytic reduction, it will be emissions-compliant in all 50 states. Diesel Engines' Branded EcoDiesel, the new 3.0-liter

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2014 Chrysler Diesel Exhaust 268

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

This third generation Golf BlueMotion will be launched into the market in summer 2013. To reduce emissions values further, Volkswagen has also implemented an oxidation catalytic converter, a diesel particulate filter and a NO x storage catalytic converter. This Golf concept, powered by another new 1.6-liter l/100 km (73.5

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MPG Concept 2013 Fuel 359

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OCTOBER 19, 2014

US transit agencies are adopting lower-emissions diesel technology at a faster percentage than the heavy-duty trucking fleet, said Ezra Finkin, the Director of Policy for the Diesel Technology Forum, at last week’s American Public Transportation Association (APTA) Expo Bus and Maintenance Technical Session in Houston. Click to enlarge.

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Diesel Fleet Emissions Houston 247

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AUGUST 12, 2013

i-DTEC diesel engine from the Earth Dreams Technology series ( earlier post ) and the 1.8 Applied in the Honda Civic (available since January 2013), the i-DTEC engine delivers combined cycle fuel economy of 65.3 i-DTEC diesel engine was first applied to the Civic hatchback and subsequently to the new CR-V. mpg US (3.6

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Diesel Honda Fuel Economy Engine 299

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JULY 27, 2013

Among the findings they reported in their paper in the journal Fuel was that under most of the engine operating conditions examined, RME emitted lower soot particle concentration than diesel under both nucleation and accumulation modes. Diesel engines are widely used owing to their high thermal efficiency and low fuel consumption.

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Diesel Exhaust Engine Emissions 252

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FEBRUARY 9, 2012

2013 Beetle TDI. Volkswagen will bring the new Beetle TDI diesel ( earlier post ), unveiled at the Chicago Auto Show, to market in the US this summer as a 2013 model. Pricing of the diesel model, which is joining the gasoline-fueled Beetle 2.5L liter turbocharged four-cylinder diesel engine. Click to enlarge.

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Diesel Sale Exhaust Engine 246

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FEBRUARY 3, 2014

Audi testing of synthetic ethanol (Audi e-ethanol = Joule Sunflow-E) and synthetic diesel (Audi e-diesel = Joule Sunflow-D), produced in partnership with Joule ( earlier post ) in a pressure chamber and optical research engine has shown that the Audi e-fuels often perform better than their conventional counterparts. Click to enlarge.

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Audi Diesel Fuel New Mexico 285

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MAY 8, 2014

TDI diesel engine at the 35 th International Vienna Motor Symposium. The exhaust-turbocharged V6 will come in two versions: 160 kW (218 hp) and 200 kW (272 hp). The new V6 diesel features a number of advanced technologies. The exhaust gas after?treatment Diesel Engines' New generation of the 3.0L Click to enlarge.

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Audi Diesel Motoring Motor 268

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NOVEMBER 29, 2012

Audi of America is taking a more aggressive stance with diesel in the US, both in terms of product offerings and in policy. The new models, as well as the 2013 Q7 TDI, will feature an all-new 3.0L diesel engine, more details of which will emerge closer to launch. Earlier post.) —Scott Keogh.

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Diesel Audi Engine Los Angeles 252

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JANUARY 9, 2012

2013 Cadillac ATS. On the eve of the Detroit Auto Show, Cadillac introduced the 2013 ATS, a new rear-drive compact luxury sports sedan developed on an all-new, lightweight vehicle architecture. A diesel engine will enter the line-up in the future, GM said. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.) four-cylinder and a 270 hp (201 kW) 2.0L

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Cadillac 2013 Engine GM 239

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AUGUST 7, 2013

Bosch, a leading supplier of technology for diesel engines, recently provided an overview of trends it sees in the diesel engine marketplace globally. In addition to the ongoing strength in the European market and India (the second-largest diesel market after Europe, Bosch sees potential strength in North America and China.

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Diesel Global Market China 255

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

thermal efficiency for application in hybrids; a high-performance clean diesel engine and a high efficiency transmission. Hybrid vehicle models equipped with the engine will be launched starting 2013. Diesel engines. liter ND diesel engine for passenger cars to achieve both high fuel efficiency and high driving performance.

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Gasoline Diesel Engine Hybrid 316

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MAY 8, 2014

The prototype is fueled by diesel, a first step in proving the technology before developing a new LNG fuel system. The thermodynamics of the engine are virtually identical to the company’s previous CCI (Compact Compression Ignition) design, as described in a 2013 SAE paper, but are implemented in a much more conventional way.

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Engine Concept Design Exhaust 345

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MARCH 18, 2013

Researchers at Tsinghua University have compared the combustion and emissions characteristics of two dual-fuel (diesel-gasoline) modes intended to integrate the advantages of both fuels to achieve high thermal efficiency and low emission targets. A paper on their results is published in the journal Fuel. RCCI, earlier post.) —Yu et al.

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Gasoline Diesel Emissions Fuel 281

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

EPA’s Office of Transportation and Air Quality (OTAQ) is soliciting proposals ( EPA-OAR-OTAQ-14-07 ) that achieve significant reductions in diesel emissions in terms of tons of pollution produced by diesel engines and diesel emissions exposure, from fleets operating at marine and inland water ports located in areas of poor air quality.

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EPA Diesel Emissions Clean Alternative 210

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APRIL 23, 2014

Together with the Range Rover Sport Hybrid ( earlier post ), it will be the first diesel hybrid from any manufacturer to be offered in China. liter SDV6 diesel engine with a 35 kW electric motor, integrated with an eight-speed ZF automatic transmission. km) before the diesel engine seamlessly restarts. l/100 km (36.8

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Land Rover Diesel Hybrid China 230

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OCTOBER 4, 2013

a new 5-liter V8 diesel engine designed to power pickup-and-delivery vehicles, other light- and medium-duty trucks, school buses and motorhomes. extends Cummins range of on-road diesel engines for North American vehicles. V8 Turbo Diesel to be used in the Nissan Titan pick-up truck ( earlier post ), the ISV5.0 Diesel Engines'

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Diesel Light Commercial Vehicles 247

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JULY 12, 2013

Researchers at Environment Canada have found that vehicle exhaust is a significant source of isocyanic acid (HNCO), a toxic gaseous acid that is a product of various forms of combustion and a potential health concern. Automobile exhaust is also a known source of inorganic acids such as nitric (HNO 3 ) and nitrous (HONO) acids.

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Exhaust Canada Environment Emissions 207

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2013

Consumption measurements of the dual-fuel natural gas-diesel engine as a function of speed and load. Researchers at ETH Zürich have developed a light-duty hybrid electric vehicle featuring a dual-fuel natural gas-diesel engine. The ignition delay is mainly dependent on the chemical reaction kinetics of the diesel fuel.

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Gas-Electric Diesel Gas Light 239

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JANUARY 26, 2012

liter diesel engine ( earlier post ) at its Ujina Plant near Mazda’s headquarters in Hiroshima. The debut of the CX-5 with a diesel engine marks a new push on clean diesels in Japan market for Mazda. 1 for a diesel engine for mass production vehicles. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.). Mazda says that the SKYACTIV-D 2.2

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Mazda Japan Diesel Engine 186

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DECEMBER 10, 2012

The 2014 Ram ProMaster will go on sale beginning in the 3 rd quarter 2013 and will join the smaller Ram Cargo Van as an additional van offering to compete with other full-size commercial vans. has produced its 2-millionth diesel engine for Ram Trucks: a 350 hp (261 kW), 6.7-liter, Separately, Chrysler announced that Cummins Inc.

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Commercial Chrysler America 2013 252

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

Ricardo will display the first functional integration prototype of the Advanced Diesel Electric Powertrain (ADEPT) collaborative research project ( earlier post ) in public for the first time this week at the Low Carbon Vehicle Event (LCV 2014) in the UK. 48V Diesel Fuel Efficiency'

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Diesel Downsizing Lead Acid Gasoline-Electric 231

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DECEMBER 16, 2014

Among the elements of the plan are a total ban on diesel in Paris in 2020; the Rue de Rivoli and the Champs-Élysées to be dedicated to ultra-low emission clean vehicles; and the four districts of the center to be transformed into vast semi-pedestrian areas.

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Diesel Fleet Pollution Europe 247

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OCTOBER 28, 2013

Chevrolet previewed the Spark EV Tech Performance concept, as well as other performance-oriented concepts of the Sonic, Malibu, new Impala, and Cruze Diesel. Features include: A Stage Kit, cold-air induction and a high-flow exhaust system allow the 1.4L Cruze Diesel concept. Chevrolet Spark EV Tech Performance concept.

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Chevrolet Concept Diesel Kits 231

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JANUARY 6, 2017

In Europe, the average amount of NO x present in exhaust emissions from modern diesel passenger cars under real-world conditions is more than double the levels from modern trucks and buses, according to a new briefing paper released by the independent research organization International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT).

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Diesel Cars Emissions Light 223

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MAY 24, 2017

Based on a three-year study of toxic and environmentally relevant pollutants from gasoline direct injection (GDI) engines, Swiss researchers have concluded that some GDI engines emit just as many soot particles as unfiltered diesel cars did in the past. By contrast, diesel cars with particle filters exceeded the limit only 45-fold.

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