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Diesel market share in Europe drops below 50%; offset by increased gasoline engine sales; implications for climate targets

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of new car registrations in the first half of 2017, according to the European Association of Automobile Manufacturers (ACEA). This drop was offset by an increase in the sale of gasoline engined vehicles. For the first time since 2009, gasoline vehicles have overtaken diesel to become the most sold car type in the EU-15.

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Schaeffler highlights latest version of UniAir electrohydraulic valve control at Vienna

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In an example of potential, a newly-developed Jaguar Ingenium four-cylinder gasoline engine series features the UniAir system combined for the first time with two hydraulic camshaft phasing units. If this pressure is discharged by a controlled solenoid valve, the intake valve will not open even if the cam is in the lift phase. —Prof.

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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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Diesel cars also have 15% lower CO 2 emissions per kilometer than equivalent gasoline-powered vehicles. Click to enlarge. Over the last 15 years, NO x limits for diesel car engines have been reduced by 84%, and particulates (PM) by 90%. Click to enlarge.

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ZF opens passenger car transmission plant in the US; emphasis on 9-speed automatics

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We are very confident that in addition to our current customers, Land Rover and Chrysler, other automotive manufacturers will join in and benefit from the advantages of our 9-speed automatic transmission. mph), the 9HP reduced fuel consumption by 12% in a gasoline-powered SUV and by 16% in a diesel-powered SUV.