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Eaton and Tenneco partner to produce new, integrated exhaust thermal management system to meet coming lower NOx standards

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Power management company Eaton and Tenneco announced a joint development agreement between Eaton’s Vehicle Group and Tenneco’s Clean Air business group to produce an integrated exhaust thermal management system that will enable commercial truck and light vehicle manufacturers to meet upcoming emissions regulations.

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Audi presents latest SQ5 TDI diesel; 48V MHEV & electric compressor

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An actuator in the exhaust system, as fitted to the first SQ5 TDI, gives the V6 a sonorous sound. The intercooler has been changed over from an air/air cooler in the bumper to an indirect water/air cooler in the inside V of the engine. This offers the advantage since exhaust gas cleaning responds more quickly. liters (0.2

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NR Canada seeking commercialization partner for methane oxidation catalyst

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The ideal licensee would be primarily engaged in manufacturing engine parts and systems, such as catalytic converters and engine exhaust control systems, for the on-road vehicle, off-road vehicle and stationary power sectors. This catalyzes the oxidation of methane to carbon dioxide and water using excess oxygen in the exhaust stream.

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Audi introduces new CNG A3 Sportback

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Sales in Germany and other European countries begin in fall 2020 at a base price of €30,705.88. Its turbocharger with variable turbine geometry makes optimal use of the exhaust gas energy for early and harmonious torque development. There are currently some 850 CNG gas stations in Germany. The A3 Sportback 30 g-tron 1.5

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Audi’s new 3.0L diesel; ready for 48V mild hybrid system

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Audi has agreed with Germany’s Federal Motor Transport Authority that it will actively approach the relevant customers and recall the affected cars. 14,000 of those 24,000 cars are registered in Germany. The cylinder heads have two-part water jackets for needs-based cooling. The recall is likely to start in July 2017.

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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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Pamio was formerly head of Thermodynamics within Audi’s Diesel Engine Development Department in Neckarsulm, Germany. 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.

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Third-Generation VW Sharan Van Will Offer Fuel Consumption As Low As 5.5 L/100km (43 mpg US); Start-Stop and Battery Regeneration

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Unlike vehicles without the Start-Stop system, the BlueMotion Technology models have an extra battery data module (for acquiring momentary battery charge status); a reinforced engine starter; a DC/DC converter; and a durable deep-cycle glass mat battery on board. SCR catalytic converter. Battery regeneration.

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