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| World's cleanest diesel E 320 BLUETEC to be introduced in the USA in fall '06 It's based on a DeNOx storage catalytic converter. SCR with Adblue will follow in 2-3 years for larger vehicles. "BLUETEC is the new blueprint for the cleanest diesels in the world," says Dr. Dieter Zetsche, Chairman of DaimlerChrysler and Head of the Mercedes Car Group. "And while BLUETEC was developed by Mercedes-Benz, it won't be exclusive to Mercedes-Benz. Of course, we'll share this technology with the Chrysler Group." Two different Bluetec systems were shown, both with the new 3.0 liter V6 turbodiesel. In the E320 Bluetec a DeNOx catalytic converter, particle filter and SCR catalyst are used whereas in the Vision GL320 Bluetec an AdBlue urea solution is injected into the exhaust behind the particle filter. (bluetec_06.jpg) Attachments ----------------  bluetec_06.jpg (17KB - 17 downloads) | ||
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| E320 BLUETEC (bluetece320.jpg) Attachments ---------------- bluetece320.jpg (84KB - 18 downloads) | ||
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| GL320 BLUETEC (bluetecgl320.jpg) Attachments ---------------- bluetecgl320.jpg (84KB - 18 downloads) | ||
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| Dieselburns Expert  Date registered: May 2006 Location: New York, Long Island Vehicle(s): 78' MB 300D 87 Chief Cherokee Posts: 2251  | ||
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| Roch207 Expert Date registered: Apr 2006 Location: Palmetto State Vehicle(s): 2005 E320 CDI, 2010 Silverado 2500HD Posts: 3749 | RE: World's cleanest diesel E 320 BLUETEC to be introduced in the USA in fall '06 mmmmm....urea.  | |
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| Dieselburns Expert Date registered: May 2006 Location: New York, Long Island Vehicle(s): 78' MB 300D 87 Chief Cherokee Posts: 2251 | Re: World's cleanest diesel E 320 BLUETEC to be introduced in the USA in fall '06 Sounds like an alternative fuel?  | |
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| RE: World's cleanest diesel E 320 BLUETEC to be introduced in the USA in fall '06 Urea is what it sounds like...a derivative of urine! I believe it is fish urine or something like that if I remember correctly.. On one of the other vision prototype vehicles, they found by injecting tiny amounts into the exhaust, it reduces emissions notably. Not a lot is required, and it is cheap, so refill of your "pisstank" would be part of the service intervals on Mercedes-Benz vehicles. Pretty cool Edited by KylePavao 6/15/2006 9:33 PM | ||
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| Dieselburns Expert Date registered: May 2006 Location: New York, Long Island Vehicle(s): 78' MB 300D 87 Chief Cherokee Posts: 2251 | ||
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| Roch207 Expert Date registered: Apr 2006 Location: Palmetto State Vehicle(s): 2005 E320 CDI, 2010 Silverado 2500HD Posts: 3749 | ||
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| RE: VW Touareg diesel 50 state legal Wolfgang - 7/23/2006 8:29 AM Looks like VW will sell the Touareg diesel in all 50 states. Why doesn't MBUSA do the same? EDMUNDS: "A new set of more restrictive diesel emissions rules which go into effect January 1st of 2007 will force Volkswagen to restrict sales to 45 states next year, but for a period of about three months the Touareg TDI will be sold in all 50 states." http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/GeneralFuture/articleId=116017 Really? Even in CA? I thought ALL new diesels were banned until 2008. I heard that from a VW dealer last year when I was test driving a Passat.  Edited by 1996_S500 7/23/2006 10:21 PM | ||
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| RE: VW Touareg diesel 50 state legal 1996_S500 - 7/23/2006 7:21 PM Wolfgang - 7/23/2006 8:29 AM Looks like VW will sell the Touareg diesel in all 50 states. Why doesn't MBUSA do the same? EDMUNDS: "A new set of more restrictive diesel emissions rules which go into effect January 1st of 2007 will force Volkswagen to restrict sales to 45 states next year, but for a period of about three months the Touareg TDI will be sold in all 50 states." http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/GeneralFuture/articleId=116017 Really? Even in CA? I thought ALL new diesels were banned until 2008. I heard that from a VW dealer last year when I was test driving a Passat. :confuzed: Even in California. The new diesels meet Tier 2 bin 8 and can thus be sold in California in 2006 but not starting January 1, 2007 at which time they need to meet Tier 2 bin 5. So there is a window of about three months, October, November and December of 2006 when the Touareg V10 diesel is 50 state legal. Not sure yet if MBUSA will do it. So far it looks like they opted out.... PS. I like the Touareg diesels but prefer the 5 cylinder manual version which I drive in Germany sometimes. The V10 Touareg has a fuel efficiency of combined city and highway of 19, which is about the same as my 1999 ML320 (great vehicle BTW  ). Edited by Wolfgang 7/23/2006 11:25 PM | ||
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| RE: VW Touareg diesel 50 state legal Wolfgang - 7/23/2006 8:20 PM 1996_S500 - 7/23/2006 7:21 PM Wolfgang - 7/23/2006 8:29 AM Looks like VW will sell the Touareg diesel in all 50 states. Why doesn't MBUSA do the same? EDMUNDS: "A new set of more restrictive diesel emissions rules which go into effect January 1st of 2007 will force Volkswagen to restrict sales to 45 states next year, but for a period of about three months the Touareg TDI will be sold in all 50 states." http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/GeneralFuture/articleId=116017 Really? Even in CA? I thought ALL new diesels were banned until 2008. I heard that from a VW dealer last year when I was test driving a Passat. :confuzed: Even in California. The new diesels meet Tier 2 bin 8 and can thus be sold in California in 2006 but not starting January 1, 2007 at which time they need to meet Tier 2 bin 5. So there is a window of about three months, October, November and December of 2006 when the Touareg V10 diesel is 50 state legal. Not sure yet if MBUSA will do it. So far it looks like they opted out.... PS. I like the Touareg diesels but prefer the 5 cylinder manual version which I drive in Germany sometimes. The V10 Touareg has a fuel efficiency of combined city and highway of 19, which is about the same as my 1999 ML320 (great vehicle BTW ). cool. I like the Touareg a lot. I have driven the V8 version, and it was a really nice SUV. I liked it a lot. AND, it comes with Pirelli Scopion Tires Standard.  Although, some of them are built in Slovenia, Slovakia, and Hungary. More than 50% in Eastern Europe. Nevertheless, it is a VERY good car, and a V10 will make it a Monster! | ||
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