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Tenneco developing new gasoline particulate filter (GPF) technology ahead of Euro 6c emissions regulation

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Tenneco is leveraging its expertise in diesel particulate filter (DPF) technology to develop gasoline particulate filters for 2017 model year light vehicles. Gasoline particulate filters effectively control particulate emissions under all operating conditions. This difference drives different choices for optimal filter technologies.

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Chevrolet debuts 2014 Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel for US and Canada

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2014 Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel engine. Assembled in Lordstown, Ohio, the 2014 Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel has demonstrated an estimated 42 mpg (5.6 This Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel represents a new era in diesel performance for American cars. 2014 Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel. Click to enlarge. turbo-diesel version of the Cruze.

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Mercedes-Benz powering ahead with €3B strategic engine initiative; increasing electrification, 48V; diesel and gasoline; cylinder deactivation

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For the mobility of the future, we are deliberately not committing ourselves to one solitary form of drive system, but to a coexistence of efficient and clean petrol engines, diesels, plug-in hybrids, battery and hydrogen drive systems. The new six-cylinder in-line gasoline engine M 256 features a 48 V electrical system.

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Study of emissions from CNG- and gasoline-fueled autorickshaws suggests measurements and data, not assumptions, should drive policy

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mass, B: organic carbon fraction (OC/PM), C: elemental carbon fraction (EC/PM)), global warming commitment (D: GWC-Kyoto, E: GWC-All), and F: fuel consumption. Of the four-stroke vehicles, a subset also has functioning backup gasoline fuel systems.) Fuel-based particulate matter emission factors (A: PM 2.5 Credit: ACS, Reynolds et al.

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Road Test: Ford 2023 Escape PHEV

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The Natural Bridge to an EV Escaping the High Price of Fuel The natural bridge from a gasoline-powered car to an electric vehicle is a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV). A 37-mile range EV Electric and Gasoline Power The 2023 Ford Escape PHEV is powered by a 2.5-liter miles per gallon combined gasoline and electricity.

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4-cylinder Ingenium diesel most efficient Jaguar diesel to date; up to 62 mpg US (3.8L/100 km) in new XE

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Starting from a clean sheet meant that Jaguar’s powertrain engineers could make the Ingenium engines as light and efficient as possible; the engines were proven over 2 million miles (3.2 The cooled low-pressure exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system reduces combustion chamber temperatures, inhibiting NO x formation. Click to enlarge.

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CDTi introduces Spinel technology to replace PGMs and rare earths in catalytic converters

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CDTi says that its Spinel technology uses various base metals to create an effective exhaust catalyst. Clean Diesel Technologies, Inc. The technology is applicable in a wide range of engine and vehicle applications, both gasoline and diesel, as well as other potential vertical markets, CDTi says. Click to enlarge.

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