Diesel fuel/engine interaction and effects on exhaust emissions. Part 1: diesel fuel density. Part 2: heavy duty diesel engine technology

Nov 21, 1996

Report no. 96/60: CONCAWE has investigated two major aspects of fuel/engine interaction and the resulting effects on exhaust emissions: • The impact of fuel density on the particulate emissions of a light duty turbocharged passenger car fitted with an advanced engine...

The measurement of the size range and number distribution of airborne particles related to automotive sources – a literature study

Apr 21, 1996

Report no. 96/56: This report reviews the literature relating to particulate size measurement and the techniques suggested for different applications. Successful measurements have been made using cascade impactors, which give gravimetric analysis of sized fractions...

The influence of gasoline benzene and aromatics content on benzene exhaust emissions from non-catalyst and catalyst equipped cars. A study of European data

Jan 21, 1996

Report no. 96/51: An analysis of data on the effect of gasoline benzene and aromatics contents on exhaust benzene emissions has been conducted. It was based on data from CONCAWE member companies and an Italian industry programme, and included the results of emission...

The influence of gasoline mid-range to back-end volatility on exhaust emissions

Nov 21, 1995

Report no. 95/61: This report is a literature review of recent published studies evaluating the effects of mid-range to back-end volatility on regulated emissions from gasoline powered vehicles. It is concluded that there are no wholly definitive data defining exactly...

Alternative fuels in the automotive market

Oct 21, 1995

Report no. 2/95: A review of the advantages and disadvantages of alternative fuels for road transport has been conducted. Based on numerous literature sources and in-house data, CONCAWE concludes that: Alternatives to conventional automotive transport fuels are...