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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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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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