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US charges Audi manager with conspiracy to cheat US emissions tests; sacrificing NOx control for a sound system

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As part of the SCR technology, exhaust stream emissions were dosed with a mist of a urea substance, commonly known as “AdBlue,” which converted NO x into nitrogen, water, and small amounts of carbon dioxide. The dosing strategy varied injection levels of AdBlue into the exhaust system depending on whether the vehicle was being tested.

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EPA issues a second notice of violation to Volkswagen alleging emissions cheating in MY 2014-2016 3.0L diesels

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In this low NO x temperature conditioning mode, the vehicle operates under a number of emission control parameters, including injection timing, exhaust gas recirculation rate, and common rail fuel pressure in such a way that the parameters yield low engine-out NO x emissions and high exhaust temperatures.

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2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale Review — Bada Bing

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Even the most hardcore driving mode still tries to prioritize electric propulsion at low speeds while the adaptive exhaust system is burbling at idle — the engine itself doing nothing. But the Alfa continued to offer lively acceleration beyond speeds that would be deemed legally acceptable. My expressway time was limited.

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Continental showcases “Super Clean Electrified” connected, optimized 48V mild hybrid diesel; post-Eu6d

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The Continental Super-Clean Electrified Diesel combines electrification-based engine optimization and an electrically heated catalyst integrated in the exhaust aftertreatment system to achieve a 60% reduction in real-world NONO x x emissions and a simultaneous 2% reduction in CO 2 emissions measured against the baseline Euro 6b vehicle.

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Volkswagen AG provides details on investigations into NOx cheating; origin and fixes; new strategic direction

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In connection with its work, Jones Day is being provided with operational support by the audit firm Deloitte. Initially, it proved impossible to have the EA 189 engine meet by legal means the stricter nitrogen oxide requirements in the United States within the required timeframe and budget. Earlier post.) The software of the 2.0

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Turkey’s Togg selected Dürr for paint shop, complete final assembly solution for EV Technology Campus

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175,000 units smart and connected EVs are to roll off the production line annually at the Gemlik Togg Technology Campus in western Turkey by 2030. The EcoDryScrubber dry separation system concentrates the solvents released into the exhaust air fully automatically and separates the overspray, saving resources in many ways. The Oxi.X,

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Flash Drive: 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N

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Hyundai N vehicles are aimed at performance enthusiasts wanting a street-legal car they can take to the limit on and off the track. Entertainment came through the 8-speaker Bose premium audio system with AM/FM/SiriusXM, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth streaming and hands-free telephone connections.

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