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Rheinmetall wins orders for innovative fuel tank isolation valve for plug-in hybrids

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The fuel tank isolation valve (FTIV) is a part of the evaporative emission control system (EVAP). Production of the FTIVs is scheduled to commence in early 2022 at Pierburg’s plant in Ústí nad Labem in the Czech Republic. In the process, the FTIV also controls the pressure ratio in the fuel tank.

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Tenneco developing new gasoline particulate filter (GPF) technology ahead of Euro 6c emissions regulation

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These filters are designed for gasoline direct injection (GDI) engines to reduce particulate emissions in compliance with the Euro 6c emissions regulation (particulate number of no more than 6 x 10 11 particles/km), which takes effect on 1 September 2017. Emissions Engines Europe Regulations'

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Bosch to begin developing electrolyzer components; €500M investment by end of decade

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In light of energy diversification, the move away from fossil fuels, and the need to reduce CO 2 emissions, demand for green hydrogen is growing rapidly—not only in energy-intensive industries such as steel, chemicals, and heavy-duty freight, but also in private real estate. jovice (Czech Republic).

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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. With its comparatively compact footprint, the valve takes into account the continuous shrinkage of engine space on present car ranges. Diesel Emissions Engines Fuel Efficiency' Earlier post.)

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Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, IVECO and ENGIE collaborating to promote natural gas in Europe starting from Belgium

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The extensive cooperation set out in the MoU includes several European Countries such as Italy, Romania, France and the Czech Republic and various areas of activities, like in-site fuel stations, R&D collaboration, cooperation with Governments and private stakeholders to develop CNG within the European DAFI, and the European project Connect2LNG.

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Trial begins of new intelligent multimodal travel management service in European cities

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The system will access a wide range of information, including public transport timetables, real time public transport information and news on accidents, road works and deviations, among other things. —Bernhard Engleder of the City of Vienna.

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Volkswagen Group expands presence in Russia with agreements with GAZ

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Volkswagen Group Rus and GAZ Group are extending their joint project to produce Volkswagen and ŠKODA cars at Gorky Automobile Plant and are opening up new development opportunities for the brands’ model ranges. Volkswagen will provide technical support to integrate the engines in the GAZ model range. Volkswagen Truck and Bus.

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