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The importance of considering non-exhaust traffic emissions; the role of EVs

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the criteria pollutants and CO 2 that emerge with the exhaust from the tailpipe. However, there is more than 15 years of research showing that the contribution of non-exhaust primary particles to the total traffic generated primary particles is significant in urban areas. Further, a 2013 review by Denier van der Gon et al. Background.

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Renault 2010 Environment Workshop, Part 1: Combustion Engine Technology and Product Plans

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Renault held a “2010 Environment Workshop” last week to showcase its progress across its range of vehicles’ full lifecycle through the Renault eco² program. Low pressure EGR (exhaust gas recirculation). Lower pressure EGR (exhaust gas recirculation). Technologies to reduce the CO 2 emissions of internal combustion engines.

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Two Audi TDI technology studies with electric biturbo, 48V electrical systems; both technologies to go into series production

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The electric biturbo system comprises a classic exhaust turbocharger (mono- or bi-turbo) working together with a supplemental, electric-powered compressor arranged in series and powered by a separate 48-volt electrical system. Note the position of the single exhaust gas turbocharger and the electrically driven compressor.

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HEI to launch new diesel epidemiology project

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diesel exhaust, and analyze such data as needed. HEI expects to hold a workshop (including investigators from the original epidemiology studies and other experts) in the first half of 2013, panel deliberations throughout 2013, and final analyses and a report in 2014. Risk Assessment. Background. Earlier post.).

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UTSA researchers review security risks for e-scooters and riders

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According to the review, which will appear in the proceedings of the 2nd ACM Workshop on Automotive and Aerial Vehicle Security ( AutoSec 2020 ), hackers can cause a series of attacks, including eavesdropping on users and even spoof GPS systems to direct riders to unintended locations. arXiv preprint arXiv:2001.01387.

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New Scania heavy-duty truck series offers up to 8% reduction in fuel consumption

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The exhaust brake output is 320 kW at 2,400 r/min. The 450 and 490 hp engines have been further developed in several respects, including the engine management system and a revised intake system that maintains sufficiently high exhaust temperatures without the need for an intake throttle. Aftertreatment principles.

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Amminex introduces hardware retrofit for NOx control on older diesel cars; surpassing Euro 6

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The ASDS is installed in the spare wheel well and the SCR catalyst is fitted to the exhaust pipe under the car. The driving range will be around 15,000 km before it is time for a two-minute cartridge exchange at a workshop. In an independent testing at the University of Graz, Austria, a 2014 mid-sized diesel car with a 1.5