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Study Measures Impact of Biodiesel on Non-Regulated Pollutants in Heavy-Duty Engine

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A team from the US National Renewable Energy Laboratory and the Colorado School of Mines has measured gas phase and particle-associated non-regulated pollutant emissions from a heavy-duty engine operating both with and without a catalyzed DPF and operating on biodiesel fuel. L Cummins ISB, heavy-duty diesel engine. Ratcliff, A.

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Volvo Beginning Series Production of Hybrid Buses

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The coaches for the double-deckers will be built by Wrightbus in Northern Ireland. Volvo’s hybrid buses have a downsized diesel engine and an electric motor that can operate the bus independently or jointly. With Volvo’s parallel technology, the engine switches off automatically at bus stops.

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Ford now offering dual dry-clutch PowerShift and E85 options for new Focus in Europe

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liter Duratec Ti-VCT gasoline engine can now be specified with a 6-speed Ford PowerShift automatic transmission with dual dry-clutch technology. Allows the clutches to disengage when the engine is at idle or during deceleration, thus reducing friction and improving fuel economy and NVH. Dual dry-clutch PowerShift. Earlier post.)

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The irrational argument against government intervention with EVs & ICE vehicle bans

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These kinds of bans have attracted criticism from auto 'journalists' and legacy vehicle manufacturers who rely on ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) sales which are already faltering tremendously. Diesel vehicles may be totally banned as they wont meet the regulations of BS6 round 2. Is their criticism warranted? Absolutely not.

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