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  Birmingham and Leeds to hit drivers with pollution tax 22 Jun 2018 (News)
  .  The Government has come under increasing pressure from the EU to reduce air pollution. Indeed, despite repeated warnings, the UK is still in breach of a 2008 EU directive for nitrogen dioxide (NOx) levels, which had a compliance deadline of 2010. The Government has also had its clean air plans
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  First Diesel Engine to Meet Euro 4 Emission Regs 17 Dec 2002 (News)
  the temperature of recycled exhaust, cutting NOx emissions. "The 1.7 CDTi ECOTEC engine successfully restricts both particle and nitrogen oxides emissions to the area in which they are produced, thus reducing exhaust emissions," said Rita Forst, managing director of Opel Powertrain. She said
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  MPs urge 2040 UK ban on sale of new diesel and petrol cars to be brought forward 15 Mar 2018 (News)
  . The UK is in breach of a 2008 EU directive for nitrogen dioxide (NOx), which had a compliance deadline of 2010. However, electric and hybrid vehicle uptake has actually fallen by a third since the start of 2018 - with high prices,  anxiety-inducing battery range and a lack of charging
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  Modern diesels found to be over 12 times the legal NOx emissions limit 12 Mar 2018 (News)
  , the best models produced just 61 mg/km.  NOx emissions - nitrogen oxides – is a poisonous gas that is linked to a wide range of human health problems, including cancer, heart attacks and asthma. Manufacturers including SsangYong, Renault and Fiat are among
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  Comment: Government targets diesel drivers in 2016 6 Jan 2016 (News)
  , as with the majority of cars, the loss of the diesel supplement would see a single percentage point reduction. In September it was revealed the diesel Volkswagen cars in the US carried a cheat program that saw reduced NOx (oxides of nitrogen) emissions for official tests, and produce illegal levels of the gas
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  What is the London T-Charge and how will it affect me? 16 Oct 2017 (News)
  to ban all petrol and diesel vehicle sales by 2040  in an attempt to tackle the UK's pollution-plagued cities. This plan was just part of the UK’s Clean Air Strategy, which is focused on lowering nitrogen dioxide (NO2) though. In addition, local councils have been granted the power
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  Government unveils ambitious plans to ban all petrol and diesel car sales by 2040 26 Jul 2017 (News)
  Petrol and diesel car and van sales could be banned after 2040, as part of Government plans to tackle air pollution. The ambitious proposals are part of the UK’s Clean Air Strategy, which is focused on lowering nitrogen dioxide (NO2
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  Should classic cars be scrapped? 6 Oct 2015 (News)
  for all old cars to be scrapped . There are many reasons why this is a bad idea, but we’ll highlight a few for you. For a start, the majority of classic cars use petrol engines and therefore don’t emit anywhere near the amount of nitrogen oxide (NOx) as modern diesel engines
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  Renault launches 115g/km Eco2 diesel in an Scenic 19 May 2011 (News)
  temperature. Swirl flaps in the inlet manifold create a cyclone like effect in the combustion temperature leading to more efficient combustion at low temperatures, but at high temperatures the swirl needs to be reduced, helping to minimise CO2, nitrogen oxides and particulates. Finally, Uflex
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  Kwik Fit and Michelin Launch Free Tyre Insurance During May 12 May 2011 (News)
  . This offers total protection against suffering an unexpected puncture - whether it's from colliding with a pothole, hitting a kerb or running over road debris. The guarantee provides free puncture repair, valve, rebalancing and nitrogen fills for the legal life of the tyre and if a puncture can't
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  UK, Germany and France edge closer to diesel bans 1 Mar 2018 (News)
  by environmental groups after 70 German cities exceeded European Union nitrogen oxide (NOx) levels limits in 2017. The ruling also means millions of drivers could be forced to leave their cars at home on days when harmful emissions are particularly high
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  UK's first clean air zone outside of London launches in Bath 15 Mar 2021 (News)
  Democrat council leader Dine Romero said: "This a landmark day for the city. We've put up with unacceptable levels of nitrogen dioxide for too long. We know this is a difficult time for businesses, but we've gone ahead with the zone during the pandemic because this is a pressing public health issue
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  SMMT issues a statement on Volkswagen emissions scandal 23 Sep 2015 (News)
  , hydrocarbons and nitrogen oxides (NOx). What is the test? It is a laboratory test, which ensures consistency and absolute comparability from one vehicle to another. The vehicle is put onto a ‘rolling road’ and fitted with equipment to measure emissions. The vehicle
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  April 2019 DVSA recall round-up: Thousands of Vauxhalls hit by emissions fault 24 Apr 2019 (News)
  and result in the vehicle’s strict nitrogen oxides (NOx) limits being exceeded.  Owners will be contacted by approved Vauxhall dealers in the coming weeks to arrange for an engine management software upgrade to be installed
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  Comment: Diesel cars are not the enemy 29 Dec 2014 (News)
  Diesel cars came under fire this year following research that shows pollution levels are increasing. Diesel engine emissions contain particulate matter and oxides of nitrogen (NOx), both of which have harmful effects on health, and the latter particularly for people who
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  Sustainable Mobility, According to Renault Eco2 16 Jun 2010 (News)
  , then re-introduces them to the turbo compressor after which they are cooled again by the intercooler before being reintroduced to the combustion chambers. This cuts emissions of nitrogen oxides far more effectively than a conventional EGR. A further innovation is a variable
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  Huge Engine Technology Breakthrough From FIAT 7 Mar 2009 (News)
  and carbon monoxide (HC/CO), and up to a 60 per cent cut in oxides of nitrogen, (NOx). * Constant upstream air pressure, atmospheric for naturally aspirated and higher for turbocharged engines, together with extremely fast air mass control, cylinder-by-cylinder and stroke-by-stroke, result
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  Honest John's Motoring Agony Column 6-6-2015 6 Jun 2015 (News)
  , which is 80 miles from where I live. Of late and intermittently an engine warning light appears when the engine is cold. If I switch the engine off once warm and restart, the light no longer appears. I have had the fault diagnosed by an official BMW dealer and have been told that the Nitrogen oxide
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  Honest John Q&A 11th June 2011 11 Jun 2011 (News)
  as the part when mass-produced. Inflation rate My local ATS is offering to inflate my tyres with nitrogen as an alternative to air. What are the benefits of doing this as the cost is not very much. WB, Brighstone, Isle of Wight It is supposed to retain pressure
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  Tyre inflation - nitrogen vs normal air 14 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am told nitrogen filled tyres rarely need checking because they do not deflate like ordinary air filled tyres. Is this true? Is it worth paying to change...