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Purem by Eberspaecher to start using CO2-reduced stainless steel in commercial vehicle exhaust systems

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Here, the more sustainable stainless steel will be processed into commercial vehicle exhaust systems with a reduced CO 2 footprint. Production of exhaust systems for commercial vehicles at Wilsdruff. This is an important step towards reducing Scope 3 emissions at Purem by Eberspaecher.

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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 ). All tire emissions figures quoted here are for the whole vehicle, combining wear from the four tires. mg/km for mass and 6.0

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EPA grants waivers for California’s on-highway heavy-duty vehicle and engine emission standards

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is granting two waivers of preemption regarding four California Air Resource Board (CARB) regulations related to California’s heavy-duty vehicle and engine emission standards. In this instance, CARB requested two waivers for regulations relating to heavy duty vehicles and engines.

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US Tire Manufacturers Association to produce standardized tire tread particles for researchers

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In 2020, independent global emissions testing company Emissions Analytics reported that pollution from tire wear can be 1,000 times worse than what comes out of a car’s exhaust. Earlier post.) No legislation is in place to limit or reduce NEE, but they cause a great deal of concern for air quality.

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New Mercedes-AMG SL 43 features engine with electric exhaust gas turbocharger derived directly from Formula 1

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liter turbocharged M139 engine featuring an electric exhaust gas turbocharger. The electric exhaust gas turbocharger solves the conventional trade-off between a small, responsive turbocharger yielding a lower total output and a large turbocharger capable of high peak power with less responsiveness. An electric motor around 1.6

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?4 Ways to Pick the Right Exhaust System for Your Vehicle

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When it comes to your ICE vehicle, you want it to be running at its best, and that includes having the right exhaust system. However, with all the different options, you may not know which one is right for your vehicle. Here are five tips to help you pick the right exhaust system: Exhaust for good looks & performance.

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Octillion Power Systems enters US bus market to supply batteries for motorcoaches, city buses

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With its entry into the motorcoach and bus markets, Octillion’s batteries will be used to repower popular models including Van Hool T2145e highline touring coaches and TD high-capacity double-deck coaches to 100% battery-electric power. Electric buses also offer the passenger less vibration, less noise, and zero exhaust.

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