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ADAC testing finds new diesel cars cleaner than required; Euro 6c and 6d-Temp vehicles well below the permissible NOx limits

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In the test, the cars were not only significantly below the tolerance value of 168 mg/km for diesel cars, which is applied in the road test (RDE method), but also below the current Euro 6 WLTC limit of 80 mg/km. Thus, for Euro 6 diesel vehicles, a NO x limit of 80 mg / km was established for the test bench measurements. Source: ADAC.

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Audi takes aggressive stance with diesel in the US; four new models and new 3.0L diesel engine; challenge to policymakers

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Audi of America is taking a more aggressive stance with diesel in the US, both in terms of product offerings and in policy. diesel engine, more details of which will emerge closer to launch. As of September 2012, a third of Q7 models sold, and more than 55% of A3 models sold, are diesel. Earlier post.) —Scott Keogh.

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Opel Astra with 1.6 CDTI diesel drops fuel consumption as low as 64 mpg US

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With the 81 kW/110 hp turbo diesel version, the Opel Astra Sports Tourer consumes only 3.7 CDTI diesel engine made its debut last year in the Zafira Tourer. CDTI diesel engine made its debut last year in the Zafira Tourer. An 81 kW/110 hp version of the new turbo diesel is even cleaner and more economical: 3.7

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Scottish Enterprise project converting train to hydrogen power

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A retired ScotRail Class 314 electric set has been transported by road from its depot in Glasgow to the Bo’ness & Kinneil Railway where it will be converted to hydrogen-powered—a cleaner, greener alternative to diesel for non-electrified routes.

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Jaguar Land Rover investing $1.6M in two new Centers of Excellence for Engine Combustion Research at Oxford and University College London; gasoline and diesel

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Martin Davy will lead the project on compression ignition in diesel engines. The primary area of research will be to understand and develop advanced combustion concepts compatible with future fuel advances by investigating new combustion geometries, valvetrain, fuel injection, air management and ignition technologies. Earlier post.).

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Volkswagen launching E-Golf BEV test fleet in the US; partnering with Solazyme and Amyris on renewable diesel fuels

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Separately, the company announced partnerships with Solazyme and Amyris to evaluate emissions reductions and demonstrate the performance of TDI Clean Diesel technology when powered by advanced biodiesel and renewable diesel fuels. E-Golf test. —Prof. Dr. Jurgen Leohold, Head of Volkswagen Group Research.

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London study suggests PHEV vans a practical, accessible solution for cleaner air in European cities

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The trial sought to test whether businesses could carry out the typical daily duties of their diesel-powered vehicles, while maximizing the use of zero-emissions electric-only mode. Emissions-free mobility is essential for the future of our cities and their citizens, but we know there are still barriers we face in the move to electrification.

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