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new automobile engines bad for the earth- see link (Original Post) poopfuel Dec 2013 OP
Install a Gas Particulate Filter for 50 Euros. Problem solved. EVs are the future, actually. NYC_SKP Dec 2013 #1
Sorry, "shank's mare" is the future. GliderGuider Dec 2013 #3
But then what will we park in driveways to indicate our virility and superiority??? NYC_SKP Dec 2013 #5
Really big shoes? GliderGuider Dec 2013 #7
Oh the horror NoOneMan Dec 2013 #8
That's it, isn't it? GliderGuider Dec 2013 #9
Read your link NickB79 Dec 2013 #2
Yup, I tracked down the details and posted in my reply. NYC_SKP Dec 2013 #6
You do know this is talking about European (EU) manufactured cars .... Historic NY Dec 2013 #4
 

NYC_SKP

(68,644 posts)
1. Install a Gas Particulate Filter for 50 Euros. Problem solved. EVs are the future, actually.
Mon Dec 9, 2013, 04:12 PM
Dec 2013

Source: http://www.transportenvironment.org/sites/te/files/publications/GDI%20Briefing_final_T%26E.pdf

The era of the Internal Combustion Engine, powered by fossil fuels or by ethanol, is ending.

It would already have ended but for the corrupt power structure of fossil fuel and auto manufacturing companies, and all the ancillary interests.

We are in a state of transformation away from the ICE model already.

Ethanol is better than petrol, but not near as flexible and sustainable as electrically powered technologies that can get their energy from the sun, the wind, and other renewable sources in any combination.

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NYC_SKP

(68,644 posts)
5. But then what will we park in driveways to indicate our virility and superiority???
Mon Dec 9, 2013, 04:47 PM
Dec 2013

You stop that crazy talk, you!

 

NoOneMan

(4,795 posts)
8. Oh the horror
Mon Dec 9, 2013, 07:46 PM
Dec 2013

You offend my sensibilities. Human's are not animals. We should not walk anywhere. If we cannot be carried by a mechanical servant, surely life is not worth living

NickB79

(19,273 posts)
2. Read your link
Mon Dec 9, 2013, 04:20 PM
Dec 2013
"More fuel-efficient, lower CO2 GDI engines would be a great innovation if they did not emit harmful particles. These particles can be eliminated for the price of a hands-free kit," Archer said.
 

NYC_SKP

(68,644 posts)
6. Yup, I tracked down the details and posted in my reply.
Mon Dec 9, 2013, 04:49 PM
Dec 2013

A particulate filter.

Europeans are smart, they'll figure this out.

Historic NY

(37,453 posts)
4. You do know this is talking about European (EU) manufactured cars ....
Mon Dec 9, 2013, 04:35 PM
Dec 2013

that can't be imported here because they can't confrom to EPA requirements. There isn't one car listed in any of the article built for sale here.

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