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European marine systems integrator orders Nuvera fuel cell system

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Nuvera Fuel Cells, LLC, a provider of heavy-duty hydrogen fuel cell engines for on- and off-road mobility and other applications, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Italy-based system integrator H2Boat, which is developing a zero-emission energy solution for marine applications. Nuvera E-Series fuel cell engine.

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EEA: average CO2 emissions from new cars and new vans in Europe increased in 2018

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Many factors affected the increase in CO 2 emissions from new vans in 2018, including an increase in the mass, engine capacity and size of the vehicles. On average, the CO 2 emissions of diesel cars (121.5 Diesel vehicles continue to make up the vast majority of the new van fleet, constituting 94.7% of the new vans fleet (2.4%

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Continental urea sensors for efficient SCR NOx aftertreatment in diesels; measuring level, quality and temperature

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Continental has begun production of urea sensors for the first time to support more efficient exhaust-gas aftertreatment in diesel engines. First of all, the sensor provides the data basis to adapt the injected amount of urea to the instantaneous engine load. Click to enlarge. Our urea sensor technology supports SCR systems.

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2025 Skoda Octavia fourth generation enters production globally. Check details

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Skoda has initiated series production of the highly anticipated fourth generation of its flagship model, the Octavia, at its main plant in the Czech Republic. Production of the Octavia has commenced in Mladá Boleslav, offering four petrol and two diesel engine options, delivering up to 195 kW (265 hp), alongside mild-hybrid variants.

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Chart to provide fuel system for LNG-Hybrid barge delivering shore power in Hamburg

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The ability of the cruise vessel to switch from diesel to LNG as a source of electricity is expected to eliminate sulfur oxide (SO x ) and particle emissions, lower nitrogen oxides (NO x ) by up to 80%, and reduce carbon dioxide by an additional 30%. The LNG-Hybrid Barge. Click to enlarge.

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Honda targets new Guinness World Records title for fuel efficiency with 8,500-mile diesel drive across Europe

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i-DTEC diesel engined Honda Civic Tourer. i-DTEC engine provides 120 PS (118 hp, 88 kW) of power and 300 N·m (221 lb-ft) of torque, 62 mpg US (3.8 i-DTEC engine to out-perform its quoted fuel efficiency in real-world driving conditions consistently. In the Civic Tourer, the 1.6

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KSPG awarded $342M in contracts for new compact EGR valve

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Ordered by European and North American automakers, the valve will be installed in engines designed to comply with the Euro 6 emission norm. The other valves ordered will be installed in 2014 and 2015 when certain new engines go into production at the European and US plants of further manufacturers. EGR module versions. Source: KSPG.