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T&E: VW sells least polluting Euro 6 diesels in Europe; no brand meets Euro 6 in real-world driving; loopholes & defeat strategies

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A new study by Transport & Environment (T&E) shows that Volkswagen is currently selling the least polluting (Euro 6) diesel vehicles. also found that no brand in Europe complies with the latest Euro 6 air pollution limits for diesel cars and vans in real-world driving. However, the report “ Dieselgate: Who? Defeat strategies.

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York, Empa study finds retrofitting of VW diesel engines was successful

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Stuart Grange works in Empa’s Air Pollution/Environmental Technology Laboratory and also at the Wolfson Atmospheric Chemistry Laboratories at the University of York. SK Grange, NJ Farren, AR Vaughan, J Davison, DC Carslaw (2020) ”Post-Dieselgate: Evidence of NOx Emission Reductions Using On-Road Remote Sensing” Environ. 0c00188.

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Feature: Top 6 Reasons Why an EV Is the Right Choice

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Most people are turning towards initiatives that build the environment rather than destroy it. Hence, your vehicle does not produce greenhouse gases or pollutants that destroy the atmosphere when you’re driving. The result is you get to play your role in protecting the environment by avoiding pollution when you travel.

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GM eliminates solvent from suppliers’ paint process with new flame-treatment technology

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Flame treatment of components has for years always been troublesome in a high-volume production environment. It’s being used on the Chevrolet Cruze, Sonic, and Volt. Decreased air pollutants from 810 tons a year to 80 tons a year. Eliminated landfill waste like paint sludge and painted scrap material from 25 tons to nearly zero.

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Tech: Don’t Believe These 5 Plug-In Hybrid Myths!

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PHEVs Are 100% Guilty Of Causing Pollution. Finally, this is the big topic: pollution. By being fueled by both gas and battery, they sacrifice half or more of their need for gasoline, which can give the environment a sigh of relief. Many environmentalists know about it, and so do BEV fans. Conclusion.

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SFU researchers find promise for plug-in vehicles in Canada, but need for increased supply and policy support

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Among the other findings were: PEV Pioneers tend to have higher engagement in technology- or environment- oriented lifestyles, and express higher levels of environmental concern than Mainstream buyers (NVOS respondents). Most PEV Pioneer respondents owned either the Nissan Leaf (46%), Chevrolet Volt (24%), or Tesla Model S (10%).

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7 Maintenance Tips To Extend the Life of Your Diesel Truck

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It’s not just about keeping it running, but also about protecting the environment because diesel trucks produce up to 10 times more particulate matter than gasoline vehicles. By following these tips, you can ensure that your truck runs well, keeps pollutants out of the air and saves money on fuel costs.