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York, Empa study finds retrofitting of VW diesel engines was successful

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The VW diesel scandal began on 18 September 2015. On the opening day of the Frankfurt International Motor Show (IAA), the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a Notice of Violation: VW diesel engines with 1.6 liter engines of the EA 189 series had decreased by more than 36%. Expensive lawsuits followed.

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Optimus Technologies closes $17.8M Series A to advance Vector System for heavy-duty engines on 100% biodiesel

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The capital raise will fund the further development and deployment of Optimus’ Vector System, an advanced fuel system technology which enables medium- and heavy-duty diesel engines to operate on 100% biodiesel. The Vector System is an advanced fuel system upgrade that integrates into existing engines without significant modifications.

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Hyundai introducing 48V mild hybrid system with 1.6L diesel in Europe

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liter CRDi 48V diesel powertrain introduced in the New Tucson in 2018, Hyundai Motor has now combined its efficient and responsive 48V mild hybrid technology with the 100 kW/136-PS 1.6-liter liter CRDi diesel engine. A belt connects the MHSG to the crankshaft of the internal combustion engine. In addition to the 2.0-liter

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Study finds propane school buses significantly decrease NOx emissions compared to diesel

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According to a study commissioned by the Washington, DC-based Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), NO x emissions measured from propane autogas school buses were substantially lower than those measured from diesel school buses. For the stop-and-go route, NO x emissions were 34 times higher for the diesel school bus.

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Audi’s mighty diesel: SQ8 TDI SUV coupé; 48V MHEV

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Audi’s sporty top model of the Q family, the SQ8 TDI SUV coupé, features a biturbo V8 TDI diesel that delivers 435 metric hp, 900 NN·mm (663.8 liter V8 TDI Biturbo engine with electric powered compressor (EPC). The biturbo V8 in the Audi SQ8 TDI is the most powerful passenger car diesel engine on the European market.

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Rolls-Royce and Flanders Electric to develop hybrid retrofit solution for mining trucks

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It integrates mtu engines, batteries and hybrid control systems, and Flanders drive train solutions. This energy is then fed back to power the wheel motors, allowing the diesel engine to be downsized. The hybrid concept also includes the DC/DC converters which interface the battery system with the DC link of the truck.

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Penn State University lands $3.3M grant to replace diesel fleets with EVs

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million grant from the state that will help it replace diesel fleets with zero-emissions electric vehicles and round out its infrastructure. Additionally, it will install four DC fast electric vehicle chargers and one Level 2 EV charging plug at three locations across the University Park campus located in State College, PA.

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