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Faurecia acquires Amminex to accelerate efficient NOx reduction for passenger and commercial vehicles

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ASDS is a system for ammonia storage and delivery that is used to activate the SCR catalysts used on diesel vehicles to remove NOx from the engine exhaust. Conventional dosing technology is based on spraying an aqueous urea solution (diesel exhaust fluid, DEF) into the exhaust stream. At low exhaust temperatures—e.g.

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Perspective: US Needs to Transition to Hydrous Ethanol as the Primary Renewable Transportation Fuel

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Current Legal Requirement for Use of Anhydrous Ethanol in the United States. The result is more efficient combustion, cooler running engines, lower exhaust temperatures, and increased longevity of engine life. Until fairly recently, these US motor vehicles were non-FFVs. 40 CFR § 80.27 Pursuant to 40 CFR § 80.27(a)(2):

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Ford unveils new Focus; 10% better fuel economy; focus on tech; gasoline and diesel

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liter EcoBoost is further enhanced to deliver anticipated CO 2 emissions from 107 g/km for the five-door model using: A reversed direction cylinder-head from which exhaust gases now exit the rear, for faster warm-up of emission reduction technology. An all-aluminium construction for reduced weight. The all-new 1.5-liter