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European truck manufacturers call for action to prevent aftermarket manipulation of NOx emissions controls

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In the wake of a report by the German television station ZDF identifying widespread aftermarket manipulation of NO x emissions control technologies on trucks, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) is calling for government action to preclude such manipulation.

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European automakers and fuel suppliers argue for diesel as they call on policy makers to accelerate fleet renewal

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We have introduced high‐efficiency diesel engines and diesel particulate filters that eliminate almost all particle emissions from the exhaust tailpipe. The latest and most stringent of these standards is Euro 6. New car types already comply with Euro 6, and from 1 September 2015 all new cars sold will have to meet this standard.

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Global Commercial Vehicle Industry Meeting endorses harmonized global approach to improve fuel efficiency and reduce GHGs

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The manufacturers have been pursuing policy cooperation for a number of years. We can best accomplish that when government and industry work together to achieve a common goal, using an agreed-upon set of compatible standards and global measurement procedures. Earlier post.). —Tom Linebarger.

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Euro 6 regs in full effect; ACEA launches clean diesel campaign in support of technology-neutral policies

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As of 1 September, all new cars sold in Europe must meet the Euro 6 emissions requirements. Since 1992, the EU has introduced increasingly stricter limits on vehicle emissions through a series of Euro standards. The latest and most stringent of these standards is Euro 6. Click to enlarge.

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European, Japanese and American Heavy-Duty Vehicle and Engine Manufacturers Call for Global Policy Cooperation to Improve Energy Efficiency and Emissions of Road Freight Transport

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The world’s leading heavy-duty vehicle and engine manufacturing companies are urging the close cooperation between policy makers in Europe, the United States and Japan to develop practical and effective fuel-efficiency measurement metrics, methodologies and regulations which would then be used all around the globe. Globalautoregs.com.

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Japan automakers going slow with biodiesel; JAMA maintains stance on B5 as maximum for now

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The Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA) is maintaining its stance on B5 (5% biodiesel, i.e., fatty acid methyl ester, blends) as the maximum until further findings and market observations on the use of B7 are reported. Impact on exhaust aftertreatment systems. Source: JATOP.Click to enlarge. Impact on stability.

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Bain: Germany’s goal of 1M electric cars by 2020 is unattainable; fewer than 50,000 units on road by end of this year

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In the medium-term there is no alternative to achieve the more stringent emission standards by 2025. In parallel, policies will drive an increase in the cost of conventional drives, forcing further optimization of engines and exhaust technology further. Klaus Stricker, Head of Global Automotive Practice Group at Bain & Company.

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