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Porsche recalls around 21,500 Cayenne diesel cars in Europe for emissions fix

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In agreement with the German Federal Motor Transport Authority (Kraftfahrtbundesamt – KBA), Porsche has recalled Cayenne 3.0-liter liter V6 Diesel models in the EU6 emissions class. A member of the Volkswagen Group, Porsche pointed out that it does not develop or manufacture diesel engines itself.

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Daimler receives Porsche Prize for diesel aftertreatment system in OM 654

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The Professor Ferdinand Porsche Prize was awarded by Vienna University of Technology to Anke Kleinschmit, Head of Corporate Research & Sustainability and Environmental Officer for Daimler AG, for the development of the innovative exhaust gas aftertreatment system in the new OM 654 four-cylinder diesel engine ( earlier post ).

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ExxonMobil and Porsche testing biofuels and lower-carbon eFuel in race conditions

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ExxonMobil and Porsche are testing advanced biofuels and renewable, lower-carbon eFuels as part of a new agreement to find pathways toward potential future consumer adoption. Analysis indicates the potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions significantly with a liquid fuel. eFuels are a good complement to our powertrain strategy.

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Porsche Cars North America stops selling Cayenne diesels until further notice

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liter diesels ( earlier post ), Porsche Cars North America, Inc. decided to discontinue sales of model year 2014 through 2016 Porsche Cayenne Diesel vehicles until further notice. liter engines for model years (MY) 2014 through 2016 that results in increased NO x emissions of up to nine times EPA’s standard.

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BMW adamantly denies reports about diesel emission systems collusion and manipulation

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On Sunday, the BMW Group issued a strong rejection of German media reports charging that the company had colluded with Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche and Daimler on the design and pricing of diesel exhaust systems and that its diesel emission systems did not function properly.

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Porsche Casts Doubt Upon Combustion Ban Timeline

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While we’re constantly hearing about tightening emissions regulations , the relevant timelines issued by government actors are rarely adhered to. & With this in mind, Porsche’s CFO was recently quoted as saying European combustion bans will probably need to be delayed and there’s good reason to believe him.&

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Swiss authorities halts some diesel Porsche, Mercedes-Benz over emissions

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Authorities in Switzerland halted registrations of some new Mercedes-Benz and Porsche vehicles because their diesel engines skirted emissions regulations, Reuters reported Thursday. liter diesel engines, and Porsche Macan and Cayenne SUVs equipped with 3.0- liter diesel.

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