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Audi introduces new CNG A3 Sportback

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Sales in Germany and other European countries begin in fall 2020 at a base price of €30,705.88. Its turbocharger with variable turbine geometry makes optimal use of the exhaust gas energy for early and harmonious torque development. There are currently some 850 CNG gas stations in Germany. The A3 Sportback 30 g-tron 1.5

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NR Canada seeking commercialization partner for methane oxidation catalyst

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The ideal licensee would be primarily engaged in manufacturing engine parts and systems, such as catalytic converters and engine exhaust control systems, for the on-road vehicle, off-road vehicle and stationary power sectors. This catalyzes the oxidation of methane to carbon dioxide and water using excess oxygen in the exhaust stream.

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UK government launches new clean air strategy; ending sales of conventional diesel and gasoline LDVs by 2040

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The European Commission is taking the UK to court—along with Germany, France, Italy, Romania, and Hungary—over its long-standing failure to meet EU limits for nitrogen dioxide (NO?). Ending the sale of new conventional diesel and gasoline cars and vans by 2040. These proposals are in addition to the government’s £3.5-billion

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New MQB-based Volkswagen Arteon fastback debuts in Geneva; 1.5L TSI Evo with cylinder deactivation

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The newly developed MQB-based fastback model initially offers a choice of three gasoline and three diesel engines. The base gasoline engine, the 1.5 The proven concept of the exhaust manifold integrated into the cylinder head has been retained. Volkswagen introduced a version of this Millerized 1.5L

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Opel introducing ADAM with new 1.0L, 3-cylinder engine and 6-speed manual at Geneva

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At the upcoming Geneva Motor Show in March, Opel will introduce an ADAM will an all-new, three-cylinder turbo gasoline mated with a 6-speed manual transmission that is also from a new generation. The first in a completely new family of small-displacement gasoline engines that will grow further over the next years, the 12-valve 1.0

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Daimler launches diesel plan; expands recall to >3M units, accelerating next-gen diesel launch

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A voluntary service action is also being carried out for V-Class customers—so far with approximately 75% of the vehicles in Germany. Due to the near-engine configuration, exhaust aftertreatment has a low heat loss and optimal operating conditions. The new engine is equipped with multiway exhaust gas recirculation (EGR).

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Audi testing find e-ethanol and e-diesel produced by Joule often perform better than conventional counterparts

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During each of up to 3,000 revolutions per minute in the research engine, a minute amount of fuel shoots into the glass cylinder, is compressed and ignited, and the exhaust gas then expelled. At this facility, microorganisms use water (brackish, salt or wastewater), sunlight and carbon dioxide to produce the high-purity fuels.

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