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A Bamboo Carbon Filter for Diesels Could Reduce Emissions

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Although the pollutant emissions of a diesel engine are less than those of a gasoline one, it still emits carcinogens, nitrous oxides, and soot. To reduce emissions, diesel vehicles use filters that catch exhaust particles and other contaminants. Older models don’t even have the emission-control features that newer ones do.

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International automotive researchers emphasize the importance of continued development of the internal combustion engine

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the pollutant emissions discharged at the tailpipe outlet will be so low as to be hardly measurable, and their practical impact on air quality will be negligible. A transition from the gasoline or diesel ICE to a full gasoline/diesel hybrid can significantly reduce emissions. —Reitz et al. g/bhp-h or 15–20?mg/km).

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Bosch says it has solved diesel NOx problem; as low as 13 mg NOx/km even under RDE; refining existing technologies

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Equipped with the latest Bosch technology, diesel vehicles will be classed as low-emission vehicles and yet remain affordable. A dynamic driving style demands an equally dynamic recirculation of exhaust gases. To ensure optimum NO x conversion, the exhaust gases must be hotter than 200 degrees Celsius.

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Opinion: Cars and Toxic Substances

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Burning gasoline, wood, charcoal or other fuel produces CO, among other pollutants. Well, we know what internal combustion cars do—they burn fuel, which goes out the exhaust. This might happen because of an old or damaged exhaust system that allows the air conditioning unit to bring in the CO, which is supposed to go out.

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Ford adds 3-cylinder, 1.0L EcoBoost engine and 8-speed transmission to lineup; new hybrid transmission in 2012

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Ford had previewed the small EcoBoost turbocharged gasoline direct injection unit, and had confirmed it for production, at Auto China 2010 in Beijing. An exhaust manifold cast into the cylinder head. The one-piece assembly lowers the temperature of the exhaust gases. liter gasoline engines. Ford is adding a 1.0-liter

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European Commission proposes Euro 7 standards

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The European Commission presented its proposal for Euro 7 standards to reduce air pollution from new motor vehicles sold in the EU. However, in 2050, more than 20% of cars and vans and more than half of the heavier vehicles are expected to continue to emit pollutants from the tailpipe.

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Update on DOE Co-Optima project to co-optimize fuels & engines; goal of 30% per vehicle reduction in petroleum

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What fuel and engine combinations are sustainable, affordable, and scalable? These efforts basically take the high efficiency of the diesel engine and the low emission potential of the gasoline engine and try and find ways to capitalize on both efficiency and emissions potential. Gasoline Compression Ignition (GCI).

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