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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 The ISB 6.7

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According to the Commission, the car manufactures held regular technical meetings to discuss the development of the selective catalytic reduction (SCR)-technology which reduces NO x emissions from diesel passenger cars through the injection of urea (also called AdBlue) into the exhaust gas stream.

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MAY 24, 2017

Empa researchers Norbert Heeb and Maria Munoz discovered large quantities of benzo(a)pyrene (red bar)—a combustion product responsible for cutting short the lives of cigarette smokers—in the exhaust gas emitted by GDI engines. Levels in exhaust emissions were found to be as much as 1,700 times above this limit.

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JANUARY 26, 2012

Mazda Motor Corporation has begun production of the all-new Mazda CX-5 with its new-generation SKYACTIV-D 2.2-liter 1 for a diesel engine for mass production vehicles. In November 2011, Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) unveiled the 2013 CX-5 compact SUV with a SKYACTIV-G 2.0-liter Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2012

The 2013 Honda Accord, due to go on sale in the US on 19 September, features the first use of a new Honda-developed catalyst which significantly reduces the precious metals required in catalysts for emissions aftertreatment. Furthermore, Honda established a new method to apply this technology to mass-production vehicles.

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XL Hybrids is introducing a new product line, the XLP plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV) upfit solution. The new XLP solution will build on the platform product technology used on the company’s award-winning XL3 hybrid-electric powertrain ( earlier post ), which has achieved more than 35 million road miles with more than 99.9%

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The bulletin also extends the procedures to cover many Duramax-equipped vehicles built for model year 2013. GM reports an “increasing number” of engine, transmission, diesel oxidation catalyst, and exhaust particulate filter failures in vehicles that have been retrofitted with non-GM engine and/or transmission software calibrations.

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JUNE 5, 2013

launched a liquefied natural gas (LNG) locomotive tender product solution with an order for four tenders from Canadian National Railway (CN); CN is currently testing two Electro-Motive Diesel locomotives converted for operation on natural gas. Westport Innovations Inc. Earlier post.) CN implemented its natural gas test program in 2012.

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JULY 6, 2011

GE Oil & Gas will supply three customized aeroderivative gas turbine-generator modules to provide reliable electric power for a new Chevron floating production unit that will produce oil and gas from the Jack and St. It features a 9,184 Btu/kWe-h heat rate, 213 lbs/sec exhaust flow and 945 °F exhaust temperature.

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Featuring a twin-scroll turbocharger and a three-port integrated exhaust manifold (IEM), the 2.3-liter Two pivotal factors are the three-port integrated exhaust manifold cylinder head and a twin-scroll turbocharger. The all-new 2015 Lincoln MKC small premium utility, unveiled last week, offers an all-new engine—a 2.3-liter

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APRIL 18, 2011

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. We now have a durable, yet cost effective solution and unlike some lagging products that require reapplication, we can offer reliability throughout the vehicle’s life.

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FEBRUARY 29, 2012

Daimler subsidiary Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) has been certified by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as fully compliant with the new “Greenhouse Gas 2014” (GHG14) regulation ( earlier post ) for its complete product portfolio of model year 2013 long-distance haulage, medium-duty, construction and municipal vehicles.

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A producer of exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valves and tubes as well as engine thermostats for both on- and off-road applications, Wahler’s customers include leading automotive manufacturers from around the world. BorgWarner announced the acquisition of all shares in Wahler on December 20, 2013. —James R. Earlier post.).

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The all-new 2013 Chevrolet Malibu made its global debut with simultaneous introductions in the United States and China—two of the nearly 100 countries on six continents where it will be sold. Product highlights for North American models include a new 2.5L 2013 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ. 2013 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ.

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

liter V-6 EcoDiesel powertrain mix to 20% of the total Ram 1500 production volume—double the initial expectation. liter EcoDiesel features Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR); high-pressure cooled Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR); variable swirl intake ports; and a variable-geometry turbocharger. Earlier post.). The all-new 3.0-liter

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has begun production and supply of the first EPA Tier 4 Interim and EU Stage IIIB certified engines and aftertreatment for early installation by off-highway equipment customers. Similar regulations are expected to commence in 2013 for Japan Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transportation (JMLIT) / Japan Ministry of the Environment (JMOE).

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From the end of 2016, diesel variants of the Renault Scénic and Grand Scénic models will be equipped with Continental’s 48-volt hybrid drive—the first application of the 48V “Hybrid Assist” in production vehicles. The first production solution combines an efficient, water-cooled induction motor with an integrated inverter.

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Tritium, a global developer and manufacturer of DC fast chargers for EVs, and Miller Technology , a supplier of mobile mining equipment for safety and productivity, are partnering to provide fast chargers and light-duty battery EVs for the mining industry.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2012

At a “Go Further with Ford” event in Amsterdam, Ford Motor Company detailed plans for an aggressive product acceleration in Europe, targeting opportunities for growth in the large car, SUV and commercial vehicle segments while emphasizing fuel economy and enabling technologies such as the EcoBoost engines. Click to enlarge. New Fiesta.

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Claims state that Cummins may have installed the units on roughly 630,000 motors equipped to Ram 2500 and 3500 pickups from the 2013-2019 model years. But that’s tricky when a motor that was compliant a couple of years ago and needs to remain in production several more years cannot meet emission standards as they change.

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MARCH 22, 2014

liter diesel, prominently showing the closely attached exhaust aftertreatment system. The Group was responsible for 79% of all light-duty passenger diesel sales in the US in 2013; worldwide, every fourth car sold by the Group is a diesel, said Dr. Johannes Arning, of Volkswagen’s Powertrain Product Management group. The EA288 2.0-liter

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FEBRUARY 25, 2014

D-EGR is an engine and control concept that combines fuel reforming to produce hydrogen with high levels of exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) to achieve very high levels of thermal efficiency. In 2013, SwRI reported a 2.0-liter As will be presented at SAE World Congress, SwRI engineers modified the 2.0-liter

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Europe is the world’s fastest growing hybrid market; sales increased by 34% in 2013, with the region accounting for 12% of total global hybrid sales. The Yaris Hybrid sold 49,774 units in 2013, and the Valenciennes French factory has recently produced its 100,000 th Yaris Hybrid. A 4-cylinder, 1.33-liter liter gasoline engine and 1.4-liter

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The latest analyses of A7 and A8 automobiles of model years 2010 through 2013 with V6 and V8 engines certified according to the EU5 emission standard have revealed that in certain situations, NO x emissions are between 20 and 100 percent above the limit. Both ports have lower flow resistance. It stores nitrogen oxides until it is full.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2012

The new Volvo I-Torque driveline, which will begin production for Europe in autumn 2013, meets the Euro 6 requirements and offers exceptional driveability. —Astrid Drewsen, product manager for I-Torque. Production of Volvo I-Torque will get under way in autumn 2013 in Europe and will be available for Euro 6.

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The Twin Vortex Combustion System incorporates a novel re-entrant combustion bowl design and injector nozzle geometry which are combined with cooled EGR, high air-fuel ratio and injector pressures, and closed-loop control strategies using electrical actuators for the exhaust and air handling systems. Earlier post.).

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to resolve violations of the California Health and Safety Code related to the advertising and sales of illegal aftermarket performance parts in California, especially tuner products made for diesel pick-up truck engines. The California Air Resources Board reached. settlements with Derive Systems, Inc., and Hypertech, Inc. Hypertech, Inc.,

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The 2L stands for two liters per 100 km, equivalent to 118 mpg US, and is based on a production version of the Peugeot 208 1.2-liter At the 2013 Geneva Motor Show, Peugeot showed an application of the Hybrid Air powertrain in a 2008 crossover. PEUGEOT is showcasing its 208 HYbrid Air 2L Demonstrator at next month’s Paris Motor Show.

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At the upcoming 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show, the Toyota stand will be devoted entirely to hybrids, the company says. As of the end of July 2013, Toyota Motor Corporation has sold more 5.5 million hybrid products—more than 10% of which have been sold in Europe. Click to enlarge. Yaris Hybrid-R concept.

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“ Porsche is focusing on the deployment of plug-in hybrid technology in production ,” according to Wolfgang Hatz, Member of the Executive Board - Research and Development, Dr. Ing. Furthermore, he added, the potential of conventional combustion engines is far from being exhausted. Porsche AG. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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The EcoFit Single Module is designed to be up to 60% smaller and 40% lighter compared to the EPA 2013 solution it supersedes, all while improving emissions reduction performance. EcoFit DPF systems use wall-flow substrates typically made of porous ceramic media that capture exhaust gas and remove PM or soot particles.

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OCTOBER 24, 2012

Thomas Built Buses will further expand its alternative-powered product offerings with the addition of a compressed natural gas (CNG)-fueled Saf-T-Liner C2 school bus. diesel engine and will use Cummins Westport’s proven, spark-ignited, stoichiometric-cooled exhaust gas recirculation (SEGR) technology. G, a mid-range 6.7 The ISB6.7

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Comparison of DSF fuel economy gains and costs with competing technologies, from Tula’s 2013 SAE paper. In 2012, GM Ventures made an equity investment in Tula; in 2013, Tula engineers presented a paper on their technology at the 2013 SAE World Congress. Wilcutts et al. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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turbo offers the highest specific output of any GM production engine, and at 135 hp per liter, is the most power-dense engine certified by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE). The exhaust valves have sodium-filled stems that promote valve cooling. GM has also confirmed that the 2013 Malibu will receive a 2.0L The Ecotec 2.0L

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exhaust after-treatment technologies. Proponents will be required to build prototype heavy-duty natural gas engines and exhaust after-treatment technology, and to perform transient engine dynamometer tests of the prototype engines to assess fuel consumption, gaseous emissions, and particulate matter emissions.

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The Volkswagen Beetle Turbo, Beetle Turbo Convertible, and the Jetta GLI receive a number of running changes to 2013 model year cars that go on sale this month. The EA888, a global product for Volkswagen, is also produced in the EU and China. The EA888 for the US. Click to enlarge. Engine weight has been reduced by 8 lbs (3.6

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Delphi Automotive has begun production of its advanced common rail technologies for heavy-duty diesel fuel injection equipment (FIE) that will meet the requirements of Euro VI and other demanding global emissions standards. Delphi F2e ultra high pressure heavy duty diesel common rail injector. Click to enlarge. billion euros [US$4.7

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