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MARCH 6, 2018

Average CO 2 emissions generated by new cars in Europe increased during 2017—the first rise in 10 years— according to a new analysis by JATO Dynamics. g/km in 2017, finishing at 118.1 g/km in 2017—far higher than the average CO 2 emissions of diesel and gasoline vehicles across all segments.

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MAY 30, 2019

in 2017, according to latest official data published today by the European Environment Agency (EEA). According to the EEA’s Annual European Union greenhouse gas inventory 1990-2017 and inventory report 2019 , total greenhouse gas emissions (including international aviation) rose by 0.7% in 2017 compared with 2016.

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JULY 28, 2017

liter V6 Diesel models in the EU6 emissions class. The sports car manufacturer discovered irregularities in the engine control software during internal investigations and has actively passed on its findings to the KBA. Around 21,500 vehicles in Europe from model years 2014 to 2017 are affected, including 6,000 in Germany.

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MAY 18, 2017

According to a recent analysis of European diesel sales by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT), European cities are setting the tone in the diesel debate. Specifically, policy announcements from major cities have raised doubts about being unable to drive a diesel in important urban areas.

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MAY 16, 2018

The new Volvo S60 sedan to be launched later this spring will be the first Volvo to be produced without a diesel engine option. Volvo Cars was the first traditional car maker to commit to all-out electrification in July 2017. Our future is electric and we will no longer develop a new generation of diesel engines.

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JULY 9, 2022

Traditionally, mining machines are diesel-powered, though more and more mining companies are adding battery-electric machines to their fleets. Sudbury INO received full approval for further development of the Onaping Depth Project in 2017. Onaping Depth Project. F) at depth.

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JULY 11, 2017

The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT), one of the organizations at the root of uncovering the Volkswagen diesel emission scandal ( earlier post ), has published a new analysis of developments and trends in advanced diesel engine technology. —Isenstadt and German (2017). Background.

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FEBRUARY 8, 2018

The team presented a paper on their work at the ASME 2017 Internal Combustion Engine Division Fall Technical Conference. Whitesides, (2017) “Steady-State Calibration of a Diesel Engine in CFD Using a GPU-based Chemistry Solver,” Proceedings of the ASME 2017 Internal Combustion Engine Division Fall Technical Conference , No.

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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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MARCH 7, 2018

The project will build and install diesel-fueled two-stroke compression-ignition Achates Power Opposed-Piston Engines into Class 8 demonstration trucks that will be road-road ready in 2019 and operate in fleet service in California in 2020. This program will demonstrate the first diesel engine to comply with the state standard.

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MAY 24, 2017

An international team of researchers has uncovered the mechanisms of two families of software defeat devices for diesel engines: one used by the Volkswagen Group to pass emissions tests in the US and Europe, and a second found in Fiat Chrysler Automobiles.

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JANUARY 12, 2017

At the 2017 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), GMC introduced the 2018 Terrain compact SUV. turbo-diesel, based on the Opel 1.6 turbo-diesel, based on the Opel 1.6 The diesel is paired with a Hydra-Matic 6T45 six-speed automatic. The diesel is paired with a Hydra-Matic 6T45 six-speed automatic.

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JULY 24, 2018

liter diesel engine now available with Kia’s new eight-speed automatic transmission, and—in certain markets—48-volt mild-hybrid power ( earlier post ). liter diesel engine, employing the company’s new SmartStream efficiency technologies. liter diesel engine. liter, four-cylinder diesel engine. km/l (6.13

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MAY 4, 2018

A US federal indictment is charging Martin Winterkorn, the former chairman of the management board of Volkswagen AG (VW), with conspiracy and wire fraud in connection with VW’s cheating on US diesel vehicle emissions requirements. The FBI and EPA Criminal Investigation Division are investigating the case.

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JANUARY 15, 2018

China Yuchai International Limited, a leading manufacturer and distributor of engines for on- and off-road applications in China through its main operating subsidiary, Guangxi Yuchai Machinery Company Limited (GYMCL), launched 14 new engines compliant with China’s more stringent National VI emission standards.

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2014

Diesel imports from Russia are at a record in the first eight months of 2014, with Germany the most reliant, followed by France, and then the UK. Ultra-low-sulphur diesel exported from Russia to Europe surged 55% from January to August, compared to the same period last year, displacing India as the second-largest importer after the US.

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At the 2 nd International Conference Automotive 48 V Power Supply Systems , held last week in Düsseldorf, Germany, Controlled Power Technologies (CPT), a major sponsor of the event, together with leading car makers and Tier 1 suppliers, argued the need for an internationally agreed 48V electrical standard. —Paul Bloore.

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JULY 7, 2017

Diesel has played a major role in the European Union’s efforts to reduce CO 2 emissions from the automotive fleet; the market share of fuel-efficient new diesel cars in the European Union has remained above 50% since 2010. Furthermore, hybrid electric cars today often are cheaper than diesel cars within the same vehicle segment.

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FEBRUARY 17, 2022

The latest Autotech & Mobility M&A Market Report from Hampleton Partners, the international M&A and corporate finance advisory firm for technology companies, shows that the appetite for Autotech & Mobility deals has remained consistent despite the impact of COVID disruption, the global semiconductor shortage and supply chain issues.

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MARCH 17, 2017

The tests, carried out with the cooperation of Waseda University, showed that using the buses to replace standard diesel buses could cut CO 2 emissions from daily operation by up to 60% for a medium-sized bus and by up to 42% for a small bus. kg CO 2 /l (well-to-wheel) for diesel and 0.406 kg CO 2 /kWh for electricity. Earlier post.)

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JANUARY 15, 2018

The first result of this agreement is the demonstration vehicle that will be shown at the 2018 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS): a light-duty truck with an Opposed-Piston Gasoline Compression Ignition (OPGCI) Engine. At NAIAS 2017, Achates Power announced it was developing a 2.7-liter, Earlier post.). Achates Power 2.7L

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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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MAY 18, 2018

The first four months of this year also saw US petroleum demand average 750,000 barrels a day above the same period in 2017 despite higher prices. above April 2017. versus April 2017. versus April 2017. compared with April 2017. Strong global demand raised international oil prices by more than domestic ones.

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JULY 11, 2013

Omnitek Engineering has been selected by the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency for a pilot project to demonstrate its diesel-to-natural gas engine conversion technology for drayage trucks serving the Port of Seattle, Washington, in support of the Port’s Clean Truck Program.

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JANUARY 13, 2017

Real-world NO x emissions from new diesel cars could still exceed the Euro 6 emission limit of 80 mg/km by a factor of three or more, even after the new Real-Driving Emissions (RDE) regulation takes effect, according to a new white paper released by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT). Source: The ICCT.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2013

KHI) will build the first ocean-going ships to carry liquefied hydrogen (LH 2 ), with plans for a demonstration test by 2017 in which liquefied hydrogen will be shipped from the state of Victoria in Australia to Japan. The Nikkei reports that Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd. Resources. Nakamura, I.

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JULY 14, 2017

Just two years ago, the FCEB power plant set an international record for 20,000 hours of continuous operation. Traditionally, a public transit buses life expectancy is measured in terms of the number of miles on its diesel engine. A diesel engine’s life expectancy is 6 years or 250,000 miles before overhaul.

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NOVEMBER 22, 2021

In 2009, EMRE launched what it calls a “significant” new program to research and develop advanced biofuels from photosynthetic algae that are compatible with today’s gasoline and diesel fuels. At that time, ExxonMobil expected to spend more than $600 million, which includes $300 million in internal costs. Earlier post.).

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JUNE 27, 2013

10,000 hours, the equivalent of 300,000 driven miles, is the point at which hydrogen fuel cell endurance is comparable to the best light-weight diesel engines under such test conditions. ACAL Energy’s approach is also significantly cheaper than conventional fuel cell technology. Earlier post.). Earlier post.). Fuel Cells Hydrogen'

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MAY 6, 2014

One will be a PHEV version of the new Chrysler Town & Country minivan to be introduced in 2016; the second will be a PHEV version of a new full-size crossover vehicle to be introduced in 2017. FCA and the industry in general have made great strides in improving the efficiency of the internal combustion engine. Click to enlarge.

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JANUARY 23, 2017

Andrews in the UK has developed a new, more thermally robust catalyst for NO x aftertreatment systems for diesel engines. A paper on their work is published in the journal Angewandte Chemie International Edition. 2017), “Fully Copper-Exchanged High-Silica LTA Zeolites as Unrivaled Hydrothermally Stable NH3-SCR Catalysts,” Angew.

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JANUARY 19, 2016

The European Parliament will vote at the next plenary session on a proposal to veto a draft decision to raise diesel car emission limits for NO x by up to 110% when the Real Driving Emissions (RDE) test procedure is introduced. A conformity factor for the number of particles (PN) remains to be determined. Background.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2018

Kia Motors revealed the new Ceed ahead of its world debut at the 2018 Geneva International Motor Show. In 2017, the C-segment accounted for 22% of all European vehicle sales, and is consistently one of the two largest segments by volume. In 2017, our market share reached 3.0%. liter diesel produces 280 N·m of torque.

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NOVEMBER 27, 2019

Stadler and SBCTA started their partnership in 2017, when SBCTA ordered three diesel electric multiple unit (DMU) FLIRT trains. International rail vehicle construction company Stadler is headquartered in Bussnang in Eastern Switzerland. It is the world’s leading manufacturer in the rack-and-pinion rail vehicle industry.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

As Scotland’s only crude oil refinery, Petroineos is the primary supplier of aviation fuel for Scotland’s main airports and the major supplier of gasoline and diesel across Scotland’s Central Belt, as well as in Northern Ireland and Northern England. INEOS Acquired the Forties Pipeline System from BP in October 2017.

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JANUARY 11, 2019

The largest fuel pathways used to meet this target include electricity, lower carbon sources of ethanol blended into gasoline, biodiesel and renewable diesel. The modelling also assumes more modest increases in the supply of alternatives to diesel fuel—biodiesel, renewable diesel and renewable natural gas for trucks.

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MARCH 1, 2019

A new study provides the most detailed picture available to date of the global, regional, and local health impacts attributable to emissions from four transportation subsectors: on-road diesel vehicles; other on-road vehicles; shipping; and non-road mobile engines such as agricultural and construction equipment. Source: The ICCT.

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