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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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Solaris introducing new Urbino 12 LE lite hybrid; facelifted electric and hybrid models as well

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At the 14 th International Fair of Public Transport TRANSEXPO in Kielce, 23-25 October 2018, Solaris will introduce the new Solaris Urbino 12 LE lite hybrid. The “lite” of the new Solaris Urbino 12 LE lite hybrid refers to its low fuel consumption. Solaris Urbino 12 LE lite hybrid. liter Cummins ISBE6 engine.

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Study finds renewable diesel blends deliver fuel consumption and CO2 benefits in Euro 5 engines

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HVO based fuels can be used without affecting fuel logistics, engine and exhaust after-treatments. They used three experimental fuels with varying HVOs fraction in a HCK base along with a fourth commercial fuel as reference for baseline tests. —Napolitano et al. and 1.46% ± 0.25. —Napolitano et al. 2018.02.097.

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Study finds that babies in strollers can be exposed to up to 60% more pollution than their parents

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In the study published by the Global Centre for Clean Air Research (GCARE) at the University of Surrey in the journal Environment International , the researchers examined more than 160 references to highlight the factors concerning the pollution exposure of babies in strollers and associated mitigation strategies. doi: 10.1016/j.envint.2018.07.038.

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Santa Monica signs 5-year deal with Clean Energy for renewable LNG for bus fleet; deploying CWI Near-Zero NOx engine

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The ISL G NZ features the same stoichiometric cooled Exhaust Gas Recirculation (SEGR) combustion technology and spark ignition as the ISL G natural gas engine. The Cummins Westport ISL G and ISX12 G spark ignited natural gas engines use Stoichiometric combustion with cooled exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) and a Three-Way Catalyst (TWC).

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

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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. The manufacturers will have to disclose the engine control unit functions connected with exhaust gas purification.

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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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