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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 ). On current trends, the ratio may well continue to increase. A summary of the results is shown in the table and chart (log scale) below.

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Improved liquid hydrogen-powered Corolla and GR86 (carbon-neutral fuel) to participate in Super Taikyu at Autopolis

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The hydrogen-powered Corolla, mobile liquid hydrogen stations, and carbon neutral fuel have evolved in the two months since the Round 2 NAPAC Fuji SUPER TEC 24 Hours Race from 26-28 May. The problem with traditional carbon-neutral fuel is that it tends to dilute the engine oil, preventing the engine oil from performing as it should.

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Bentley ending production of iconic W12 engine with the most powerful version ever

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Meanwhile, an engine first made available in the sector-defining Continental GT, which has been powering Bentley both metaphorically and literally for the last 20 years, will be consigned to history. Development work has concluded recently on the most powerful version of the W12 ever created. Since the first introduction of the 6.0-liter,

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Achates Power continues development of opposed-piston technology for US Army vehicles

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Achates Power was recently awarded a $5-million contract from the US Army to expand the family of opposed-piston engines for military vehicles. Major, vice president, Achates Power. Achates Power is partnered with Cummins, Inc. The project, awarded in late-2020, builds upon the success of the Advanced Combat Engine (ACE).

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Mercedes-Benz Trucks launching 3rd generation of OM 471 heavy-duty diesel

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The high-power variant is also used in the lower performance levels for the construction applications of the Arocs. Reduced friction losses and pressure control with low-viscosity oil. For this purpose, the third-generation OM 471 has a newly developed engine oil pressure control valve. PowerShift Advanced and Top Torque.

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MAN D3876 engine ensures high thrust and future-proofing in PistenBully 800; engine basis for possible H2 variant

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In addition to the MAN D4276 on the same platform, the MAN D3876 is the most powerful in-line six-cylinder engine in the portfolio of engine manufacturer MAN Engines. As a result, the currently most powerful PistenBully in the series portfolio achieves a unique thrust for the preparation of slopes. With a displacement of 15.3

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Achates near-zero heavy-duty opposed-piston diesel enters fleet service; compliant with 2027 NOx levels

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Achates Power announced that the 10.6-liter, The Achates Power ultra-low-NOx engine is engineered to achieve superior fuel efficiency because of its lower heat losses, improved combustion and reduced pumping losses. Achates Power is backed by the Oil and Gas Climate Investments, Saudi Aramco Energy Ventures, and other investors.

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