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

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Automakers often bring their dirtiest cars to Australia, and don’t offer better and cleaner electric models in the country. The US EPA has long had what is referred to as a “ footprint rule, ” which allows larger vehicles to pollute more. As a result, the average new car in Australia consumes 6.9L/100km, 100km, compared to 4.2L

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Toyota, Hino and Showa Shell to Test FT Diesel and Renewable Diesel Blend in Hybrid Transit Bus

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Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC), Hino Motors Ltd. FTD is a family of cleaner-burning synthetic liquid fuels made through Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis that have combustion characteristics ideal for diesel engines and are virtually free from sulfur and aromatics. Hino) and Showa Shell Sekiyu K. Earlier post.)

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Toyota’s new three-way catalyst reduces precious metal usage by 20%; improving uniformity of flow with FLAD

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Toyota Motor Corporation announced the commercial availability of a new, smaller three-way catalyst for the treatment of NO x , CO and unburned hydrocarbons from gasoline engines that uses 20% less precious metal in approximately 20% less volume, while maintaining the same exhaust gas purification performance. Click to enlarge.

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Toyota, Hino and Showa Shell to Test FT Diesel and Renewable Diesel Blend in Hybrid Transit Bus

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Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC), Hino Motors Ltd. FTD is a family of cleaner-burning synthetic liquid fuels made through Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis that have combustion characteristics ideal for diesel engines and are virtually free from sulfur and aromatics. Hino) and Showa Shell Sekiyu K. Earlier post.)

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Toyota Central R&D Labs develops new ferrihydrite material that effectively removes ozone from air

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Researchers at Toyota Central R&D Labs Inc. The material can also be used for air-cleaner devices or as a filter in ventilation or air-conditioning ducts in offices and houses. Ozone (O 3 ) is a dangerous air pollutant that is highly reactive and causes both short- and long-term adverse health effect and also disrupts plant growth.

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Hydrogen Opposed Piston Engine Working Group formed

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A study of a 2017 Toyota Mirai fuel cell by Argonne National Laboratory found fuel cell stack efficiency below 50% and fuel cell system efficiency dropping below 40% at high loads. OP engines utilize direct injection after ports closure to avoid the risk of fuel short circuiting out the exhaust. Fuel Injection.

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