Remove Exhaust Remove Guidelines Remove International Remove Range
article thumbnail

BMW introduces i7 Protection; first production electric protection model

Green Car Congress

A VR9-level security vehicle protects against attacks with short- and long-range weapons up to 7.62 They are set to make their public debut at the IAA Mobility 2023 international motor show in Munich, with deliveries commencing in December 2023. 308 Winchester) armor-piercing rounds.

BMW 370
article thumbnail

Mercedes-AMG 2L, turbo four-cylinder pushes out up to 421 hp, 500 Nm

Green Car Congress

The peak torque of 500 N·m (480 N·m for the basic version) is available in a range of 5000-5250 rpm (4750-5000 rpm in the basic version). The engine developers were also able to realize a dynamically increasing torque curve in the lower engine speed range, thereby improving agility. 180-degree rotation. Turbocharger.

Mercedes 277
article thumbnail

Study finds that babies in strollers can be exposed to up to 60% more pollution than their parents

Green Car Congress

In the study published by the Global Centre for Clean Air Research (GCARE) at the University of Surrey in the journal Environment International , the researchers examined more than 160 references to highlight the factors concerning the pollution exposure of babies in strollers and associated mitigation strategies. doi: 10.1016/j.envint.2018.07.038.

Pollution 199
article thumbnail

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

Green Car Congress

The new UK strategy, now out for consultation, is a key part of a 25-Year Plan; stated goals for the strategy include: By 2025, to halve the number of people living in locations where concentrations of particulate matter are above the WHO guideline limit of 10 ug/m 3. However, transport emissions are only one part of the problem.

Clean 186
article thumbnail

ICCT finds growth in shipping in Arctic could increase pollutant emissions 150-600% by 2025 with current fuels

Green Car Congress

The emissions report focuses on the low- and mid-range diversion scenarios—i.e., The mid-range estimate assumes that approximately 2% of annual vessel traffic through those canals is diverted through the Bering Strait in 2025, largely through the Northern Sea Route nearest to Russia. Mid-range emissions were concomitantly higher.

Pollution 150
article thumbnail

World Bank/ICCT report provides guidance to reducing black carbon emissions from diesels in developing countries

Green Car Congress

The World Bank has published a report, undertaken by a team from the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT), intended to inform efforts to control black carbon emissions from diesel-based transportation in developing countries. Source: Minjares et al. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

Carbon 186
article thumbnail

Audi launches next-gen A4 with new Millerized TFSI engine; g-tron model w/ Audi e-gas

Green Car Congress

Below it, the exhaust manifold is integrated into the cylinder head—a key element of efficient thermal management. Emissions stay low due to high- and low-pressure exhaust-gas recirculation and multi-stage exhaust-gas aftertreatment including an SCR system (selective catalytic reduction). Click to enlarge. Millerized 2.0

Audi 150