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BMW fitting all gasoline and PHEV models in Germany with particulate filters for Euro 6d-TEMP compliance

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As of July 2018, all BMW gasoline and plug-in hybrid models available in Germany will be fitted as standard with a gasoline particulate filter (GPF) and thus will comply with the exhaust standard Euro 6d-TEMP. In addition, another 39 diesel models will be going on the market with Euro 6d-TEMP rating.

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ORNL team finds catalytic EGR reforming can decrease fuel consumption 8% in gasoline engine

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Under this same operating condition with stoichiometric engine exhaust (and no reforming), they could only sustain stable combustion with EGR under 25%. D-EGR uses fuel-rich combustion in one cylinder and recirculates its exhaust to the intake system, generating brake thermal efficiency as high as 42.5% —Jim Szybist, ORNL.

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Empa recommends buying diesel vehicles only if Euro 6d-TEMP or Euro 6d

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million passenger vehicles with gasoline engines and 1.3 The new regulations for passenger vehicles contain three main changes: The outdated measuring technique will be replaced; Exhaust emissions will have to be determined in addition while driving on the roads; and. At the end of 2016 around 3.1

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IDTechEx calculates ~31 GWh of electric vehicle markets beyond cars in 2021

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IDTechEx calculates that non-automotive EV sectors in 2021 demanded approximately 31 GWh globally in 2021; for reference, battery-electric and plug-in hybrid cars demanded approximately 280 GWh globally in 2021. Battery Demand From Non-automotive EV Sectors in 2021. Source: IDTechEx - “Electric Vehicles: Land, Sea & Air 2022-2042”.

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Road Test: 2021 Cadillac CT5 Premium Luxury

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The 2021 Cadillac CT5 comes with two gasoline engines that run on 91 octane, both mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission with manual mode and paddle shifters. The short rear deck, with a spoiler, leads to inverted L, vertical LED tail and brake lights, and the twin chrome exhaust ports. Road Test: 2018 Audi A5 Coupe.

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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles actually good for the environment?

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Throughout this article, we’ll refer to ICEVs and EVs; here’s a quick breakdown explaining the difference between the two. Because EVs run on electricity, the vehicle emits no exhaust from a tailpipe and does not contain the typical liquid fuel components in ICEVs. Here’s what we discovered. WHAT EV MYTHS HAVE WE COVERED?

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Road Test: 2021 Cadillac XT5 Premium Luxury FWD

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The first thought is this references a 4.0-liter The rear features vertical LED tail lights, twin chrome-tipped exhaust ports and the hands-free power lift gate. See image gallery at cleanfleetreport.com ] We’ve seen some of those premium midsize SUVs: Road Test: 2018 Acura MDX Hybrid. Story by John Faulkner. News: BMW iX EV.