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Schaeffler secures volume orders for commercial vehicle electric traction motors, hybrid modules

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The winding formed on the winding blade is drawn off onto a linear magazine, from where it is transferred to a rotary magazine in several layers. The energy recovered is then used to power on-board systems, especially new exhaust gas treatment systems, thereby helping vehicle fleets to meet NO x and CO 2 reduction targets.

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Porsche simulates hydrogen V8 for virtual Nordschleife run; 440 kW, 261 km/h, near-zero NOx

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In a recent simulation study reported in Porsche Engineering Magazine , Porsche Engineering examined the potential of hydrogen combustion engines. On the other hand, however, the lower exhaust gas temperatures result in a lack of energy for their propulsion on the exhaust side. —Vincenzo Bevilacqua.

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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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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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Report: VW suspends head of powertrain electronics over emissions scandal

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According to Bild , Winterkorn told the investigators that he knew there was a massive problem with US authorities with respect to diesel exhaust, but had no knowledge of the software defeat device. German business magazine Manager Magazin yesterday reported that VW Group is putting the cost of the emissions scandal at more than €30 billion.

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What Are the Environmental Impacts of Tires

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Marion, OH Most people have heard of exhaust emissions, but there is another form of emissions released by vehicles known as non-exhaust emissions (NEEs). See more at E Magazine. Is it bad for the environment? — Jack C., More Information: Emissions Analytics , Tire Dust Is Pollution ; Why Don’t Tires Last as Long on an EV?

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Mercedes-AMG Brings Entry-Trim SL 43 to America

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turbocharged engine breathed upon by AMG and featuring an electric exhaust gas turbocharger. Electronically controlled, this drives the shaft of the turbocharger directly to accelerate the compressor wheel before the exhaust gas flow takes over the drive it in a conventional manner. What’s that, you say? Glad you asked.