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How automakers, suppliers are preparing for tougher emissions rules
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To help meet upcoming Tier 3 emissions standards, automakers and suppliers are devising ways to heat the catalytic converter faster. The sooner the component reaches operating temperature, the sooner it starts removing emissions. Suppliers such as Tenneco have combined the exhaust manifold with the catalytic converter. The “maniverter” is in production on the BMW i8.
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Ryan Beene
September 14, 2014 05:00 AM
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