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Reducing diesel soot emissions by 80%:

Changes to new car emissions legislation scheduled for 2009; the ‘Euro 5′ standards, will make particulate filters as commonplace in diesel car exhausts as catalytic converters are on petrol cars

The goal is an 80% reduction in diesel particulate (soot) emissions, but the technology’s not without problems; roadside assistance patrols are already being called to cars with the particulate filter warning light illuminated, which normally indicates a partial blockage of the DPF filter

Clearly, changes to driving styles may be required for maximum benefit from these emission-reducing systems…

Tires are one of the most misunderstood and under-appreciated parts of a vehicle Although assumed by many just to be a cushion to keep your wheel rim from getting damaged, in reality your tires are only point of contact between a high-speed moving vehicle and the road Consequently, how much control you have over your car depends greatly on your tires…

In the drive to boost performance and reduce downtime, high-tech imaging solutions are helping to solve maintenance issues

A high-tech videoscope hired from Ashtead Technology Rentals helped an environmental services company to significantly reduce downtime during health and safety checks

Veolia Environmental Services used an Olympus IPLEX MX Videoscope to survey packing material in a cooling tower at its Ellesmere Port hazardous waste incinerator and in doing so the company was able to ensure that the operation was completed as quickly as possible, with minimal disruption to the plant…

Businesses can now assess the carbon footprint of their goods and services and play a greater part in fighting climate change thanks to a new standard launched jointly by BSI British Standards (the UK’s National Standards Body), the Carbon Trust and Defra (the UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)…

Moog FCS, which is part of Moog’s Industrial Group, is introducing a combination of communication interfaces based on real-time Ethernet Using advanced and proven technology, the servo controllers are said to increase the functionality and boost the performance of aerospace testing systems

They now provide fast graphics, accurate synchronisation of up to 500 control channels, reduced latency time and complete management of safety procedures to eliminate any risk to the specimen under test…

No matter where you live your car is going to experience the weather and that means several major contributors to the deterioration of the look of your automobile’s bodywork can get to work; the sun and the rain are the two major ones but there are also instances of frost damage too

Obviously, the best place to house a car when it isn’t being used is inside a garage or fixed shelter but that is not always possible and in fact most cars and vehicles are kept outside in the elements often for months at a time This is not good news for your bodywork or the car generally so at least make an effort to get the vehicle under cover which means you need a car cover that is both rain and sun resistant…

If you cannot keep your vehicle in a garage or other fixed shelter that provides all round protection for your car, truck or boat then you need to consider covering your vehicle to give it the protection it needs

Bodywork paint is susceptible to a range of environmental factors including the weather with rain causing rust and general discoloration and the sun in particular is a major cause of faded paint work It is not just the weather that you have to be aware of when you are looking to protect the appearance of your car as there are other factors that contribute to the deterioration of paint and bodywork…

Excerpt – It surely is that time of the year when it is snowing around vociferously in your town If that’s the case, you surely need to do something to ensure your car is kept out of harm’s way
Snow is the biggest enemy for your vehicles…

There has more than likely been one time or another when you have experienced a scratch on the paint job of your vehicle Did you know that there are ways that this can be repaired without the costly trip to the dealership or auto body shop The truth is, sooner or later – every car is going to get a scratch, so – use these tips to get rid of the unsightly marks…

If you cannot get your vehicle under cover in a garage then your options are fairly limited when it comes to protecting the look of your vehicle Paintwork is especially vulnerable to the elements and needs protection from rain, sun, animals and people so it makes sense to look at a car protection cover to provide a robust layer of all round protection for your pride and joy

Modern car protection covers are made from durable and flexible materials which perform a variety of protective functions…