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VW Jetta passes EPA emissions test on canola oil

Discussion in 'Other Cars' started by Tideland Prius, Feb 9, 2007.

  1. Tideland Prius

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    Albuquerque, New Mexico - A 2002 Volkswagen Golf TDI modified to run on straight canola oil (V100) has produced emissions below U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards in recent tests. The tests were performed at the National Center for Vehicle Emissions Control and Safety, located at Colorado State University.

    The Jetta was modified by Albuquerque Alternative Energies, and uses a vegetable oil fuel system consisting of a heated fuel pickup, dual-stage processing filter, electric final fuel heater, and a controller that precisely controls the fuel temperature to maintain correct viscosities.

    Source: CanadianDriver
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(ken1784 @ Feb 10 2007, 12:16 AM) [snapback]387928[/snapback]</div>
    Of course, even with that rating, it's pretty darn disappointing compared to what we drive. See... http://www.epa.gov/autoemissions/about.htm
     
    #3 john1701a, Feb 10, 2007
  4. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    how come it goes from LEV I to LEV II to SULEV? Where's ULEV?
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Tideland Prius @ Feb 10 2007, 12:36 AM) [snapback]387964[/snapback]</div>
    http://www.epa.gov/autoemissions/detailedchart.pdf might help.
     
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