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MECA report assesses technology feasibility for heavy-duty diesel trucks to meet lower NOx standards by 2024

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The Manufacturers of Emission Controls Association (MECA) released a report assessing market-ready technologies being commercialized by suppliers of emission control and efficiency components for heavy-duty diesel vehicles to meet lower intermediate standards for oxides of nitrogen (NO x ) by 2024 as a transition to final standards in 2027.

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MECA report finds additional NOx emission reductions from new heavy-duty trucks achievable and cost-effective

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CO 2 and NO x certification test data for heavy-duty diesel engines certified from 2002 through 2019. —“Technology Feasibility for Heavy-Duty Diesel Trucks in Achieving 90% Lower NO x Standards in 2027”. Source of data: US EPA (2019). Chart: MECA.

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Advanced ADEPT 48V affordable mild hybrid on path to meet future ultra-low vehicle emissions

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The ADEPT project is led by Ricardo in a research partnership including the Advanced Lead Acid Battery Consortium (ALABC); Controlled Power Technologies (CPT); Faurecia Emissions Control Technologies UK Ltd; Ford Motor Company and the University of Nottingham. The final results will be presented at the UK’s LCV2016 event on 14-15 September.

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Downsized 5.5L V8 Biturbo in S 63 AMG Delivers 25% Fuel Savings Compared to Predecessor; Stop-Start is Standard

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Other highlights include an all-aluminum crankcase, four-valve technology with adjustable camshafts, an air/water intercooler, generator management and the standard stop-start function. liter V8 biturbo engine is in parts relatively twice as efficient as many mid-segment or compact-class diesel engines, according to AMG.

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VW launches new Sharan MPV; up to 14.3% more fuel efficient; stop-start, battery regen standard

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The two gasoline (TSI) and three diesel (TDI) engines are four-cylinder, 16-valve engines feature turbocharging and direct fuel injection. All diesel engines are fitted with an SCR catalytic converter. Also included as standard is a Stop-Start system plus battery regeneration mode (BlueMotion Technology / BMT). l/100 km (36.8

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Full lifecycle CO2 of new Mercedes C-Class 10% less than outgoing model

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The diesel variant also ensures a very high level of efficiency. Mercedes highlights the most important measures as including: For all gasoline and diesel drive systems: Friction-optimized downsizing engines with turbocharging, direct injection and thermal management; gasoline engine with Camtronic (C 180). l/100 km (36.8

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Honda outlines technology for fuel efficiency push; engines, transmissions, hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric powertrains

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outlined its plans for next-generation automotive technology&madsh;which it is labeling “Earth Dreams Technology”—comprising a series of measures to improve the efficiency of gasoline and diesel engines, transmissions, hybrid and plug-in hybrid systems and electric powertrains. Diesel engine. class diesel engine.

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