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Australia introduces its first exhaust rule but makes all the mistakes the US did

Baua Electric

Australia doesn’t have its own fuel efficiency standards, making it one of only two advanced countries without such a rule, alongside Russia. The new emissions rules intend to change that, and to increase availability of EV options for the country.

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VW new Touareg with new design and new technologies; focus on diesel

Green Car Congress

With SCR, the amount of NO x in the exhaust is significantly reduced. Due to the SCR catalytic converter, the Touareg 4MOTION V6 TDI BlueMotion Technology meets the EU6 emissions standard. The standard steel-spring suspension has been optimized, with improvements including even more agile steering and extra comfort.

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Lexus introduces new NX compact crossover and hybrid; first twin scroll turbocharger in lineup

Green Car Congress

NX 200t turbo will balance fuel economy with responsive acceleration and agility and will be available in the US market along with the NX 300h hybrid. The availability of NX model range, including the NX 200 with a naturally aspirated engine, will vary by market. China and Russia will offer the NX 200. 2015 Lexus NX 300h.

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New Jeep Cherokee debuting at Geneva show with new 2.0L Multijet II turbo diesel, start/stop and 9-speed transmission

Green Car Congress

liter V-6 Pentastar gasoline engine paired to the 9-speed; and in Russia and the Middle East, the new 9-speed is offered in combination with the 2.4-liter liter turbo diesel engine with Stop/Start technology is available on the Longitude and Limited trim levels. liter diesel engine combined with a 6-speed manual; the 3.2-liter

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World Bank/ICCT report provides guidance to reducing black carbon emissions from diesels in developing countries

Green Car Congress

In 2012 the International Agency for Research on Cancer re-categorized diesel engine exhaust as carcinogenic to humans based on evidence that sufficient exposure is associated with an increased risk of lung cancer. Such standards require new vehicles to be equipped with filters and to use ultra-low-sulfur diesel (ULSD). Earlier post.).

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Refreshed 2014 Toyota Yaris features revamped 1.0L engine with switching between Atkinson and Otto cycles; new hybrid

Green Car Congress

The hybrid Yaris, which already accounts for a third of this model’s sales, was adapted to comply with the Euro 6 Standard and has benefited from adjustments that lowered its CO 2 emissions. In addition, the exhaust temperature is lower than that of conventional engines. liter Prius engine and also 17 kg (37.5 lbs) lighter.

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An Army of Grain-harvesting Robots Marches Across Russia

Cars That Think

Fifteen years ago, when high-accuracy GPS became available for civilian use, farmers thought things would be simple: Put a GPS receiver station at the edge of the field, configure a route for a tractor or a combine harvester, and off you go, dear robot! In one month they need to earn enough for the upcoming six, so they are exhausted.

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