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MAN Engines approves off-road engines for use with regenerative diesel/HVO

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According to MAN Engines, all MAN off-road engines from the current product portfolio can be operated with regenerative diesel—also known as HVO (hydrogenated vegetable oil)—in accordance with the EN15940 standard in Europe or the US specification ASTM D975.

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Research consortium investigating use of DME blends in diesels with minimal retrofitting

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A research consortium led by Ford Research and Innovation Center Aachen is currently investigating the technical conditions under which diesel vehicles can run on dimethyl ether (DME) as an alternative fuel. With dynamic blending, even flex-fuel operation (diesel or DME/diesel) would be possible while retaining the original diesel system.

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New Emissions Analytics study suggests pollution from tire wear now 1,850 times worse than exhaust emissions

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In early 2020, UK-based independent testing firm Emissions Analytics published a study claiming that tire particulate wear emissions were 1,000 times worse than exhaust emissions ( earlier post ). For these vehicles, the relevant regulated limit value in Europe—which is the same limit in force for current vehicles – was 4.5

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Upgraded diesel engine joins Honda Civic line-up in Europe

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liter i-DTEC diesel engine will join the Honda Civic range in Europe from March 2018, offering a combination of performance and efficiency. Honda has made significant improvements to the engine and the exhaust system to maximize real world performance. A comprehensively revised 120 PS (88 kW) 1.6-liter

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A Bamboo Carbon Filter for Diesels Could Reduce Emissions

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Diesel cars are a popular choice for those looking to buy a used vehicle in Asia, Europe, and elsewhere. After all, diesel cars cost less to maintain, burn less fuel, and have a longer engine life. To reduce emissions, diesel vehicles use filters that catch exhaust particles and other contaminants.

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In Europe, Ford introduces Mondeo hybrid wagon, 2.0L EcoBlue diesel for Mondeo

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Combined with the benefits of a low CO 2 petrol engine we expect the Hybrid to account for up to 50 percent of sales. —Roelant de Waard, vice president, Marketing, Sales & Service, Ford of Europe. Ford has sold more than 250,000 Mondeos in Europe since the fourth generation model began reaching customers in 2015.

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Eaton leverages cylinder deactivation and exhaust thermal management technologies to reduce commercial vehicle emissions

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Power management company Eaton’s Vehicle Group has demonstrated cylinder deactivation (CDA) as an effective technology for meeting future global emissions requirements for diesel-engine powered commercial vehicles. CDA technology can benefit vehicle manufacturers facing tightening emissions standards in Europe as well.

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