A new study commissioned by the European Federation for Transport and the Environment has suggested that current thinking about the fuel consumption of vehicles has left out an important element. Specifically the impact of fuel efficiency standards on the price of oil. The report could change the way governments, politicians and the EU views the pricing of transport. The report, published by the energy consultancy Enerdata, suggests that the European fuel efficiency standards for new ve... Read Full Story

Elaflex GmbH based in Hamburg Germany have reached an agreement with OPW Fuelling components to distribute their market leading ZVA AdBlue nozzle. The nozzle features a unique shut off feature which prevents the diesel tank from being cross filled with DEF (diesel emissions fluid). Rahul Deshmukh, General Manager of OPW commented “This is a perfectly synergistic relationship for us,” he continued, “OPW Fueling Components is the market leader and has the strongest cha... Read Full Story

Earlier this year, the European Parliament casted a vote challenging whether the revised Euro 6 standard should be implemented ahead of schedule. Previously this deadline for compliance had been pushed back to accommodate global economic changes. The turnaround means that vehicle manufacturers will now need to comply before the end of 2012. At present the only way to meet the Euro 6 emission standards (80% reduction in NOx to 0.4 g/kWh) is by adopting SCR (AdBlue) technology, a devast... Read Full Story

On December 11th California will be voting on bringing in new regulations to phase in diesel engine exhaust retrofits for 2010 followed by engine replacement in 2012. In a move to reduce engine emissions, any truck that operates within the state borders and weighs over 14,000 lbs/6,350 kgs will be required to have particulate filters fitted.  Fleets with 3 or less trucks will be exempt from the regulations until 2012 when the phase in plan will require at least one of the trucks ... Read Full Story

Mitsui Mining & Smelting and Gentech are joining forces to produce an SCR Urea sensor that will detect urea concentration and an in-tank level indicator. Mitsui will incorporate their Senfoa® urea quality sensor with Gentech’s integrated fluid level sensor to produce the sensor which will improve safety and prevent accidental misuse. Read Full Story

A new sensor has been developed for testing concentrations of urea in AdBlue, although the quality of AdBlue (consisting of 32% urea in deionised water) should be correct when leaving the production facility things can go wrong before it ends up in the vehicle tank, sometimes with disastrous results for the SCR.  This simple testing device would eliminate that and could potentially save firms thousands of pounds if levels were incorrect. The Japanese manufactured digital refractom... Read Full Story

Despite eight of the major manufacturers pulling out of next year’s Commercial Vehicle Show, organisers have assured the show will go on and be a success. Iveco, MAN, Mercedes-Benz, Renault, Volvo, Scania, Isuzu and DAF have all announced that they will not be exhibiting at the show next year.  DAF trucks have also pulled out of the European Road Transport Show in Amsterdam next year. Read Full Story

The London Low Emission Zone (LEZ) began in February 2008 with phase one coming into effect, this was for standard Euro 3 for particulate matters, with lorries between 3.5 and 12 tonnes, buses and coaches having to comply.  Phase two is due to follow in October 2010 with larger vans and minibuses coming in under the same controls and from January 2012 Euro 4 for PM comes into effect. With the scheme proving a success other local authorities are now considering following suit. ... Read Full Story

In a move that will establish them more in the industry Yara have increased the storage capacity at their Dutch production plant from 5 million to 7 million litres.  Air1 AdBlue is already known as the best brand available and is renowned for its quality, this increase in capacity will secure this position as the demand for AdBlue continues to grow. Air1 Sales Manager (BeNeLux) Caroline de Jonge quotes: “The market faced tremendous development over the last few years and no... Read Full Story

SCR technology which relies on Adblue to cleanse harmful exhaust gas emissions is now the clear system of choice for trucks and buses, according to leading AdBlue supplier GreenChem. Speaking on the eve of the important IAA Commercial Vehicle Exhibition in Hanover today, GreenChem Founder and Managing Director Teun de Bruijn said: “In the face of dramatically increasing fuel prices, consumption tests at Euro 5 which demonstrate SCR’s superiority over the rival EGR system and ... Read Full Story