Tax Credits, Big Fleet Advantages and APU Prices
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WHAT IS A DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER?
A Diesel Particulate Filter (FAP) is part of the vehicle’s exhaust system. It traps “soot” particles created during the normal operation of the diesel engine. These are the particles which used to be visible from the exhaust pipes of older diesel vehicles as “black smoke”.
WHY IS A DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER FITTED?
In order to meet European emission legislation, it is necessary for all vehicle manufacturers to fit a filter that cleans up the exhaust gasses leaving the engine.
HOW DOES A DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER OPERATE?
The filter is made up of a ceramic core which the exhaust gasses are forced through by the temperature and pressure created as they leave the engine. The “soot” particles are trapped in the filter until a predetermined level is reached. At this point the filter will clean itself by a process called regeneration, which increases the temperature inside the filter and incinerates any trapped soot particles inside the filter.
DOES HOW I DRIVE AFFECT THE PROCESS?
In order to complete the regeneration process the temperature of the Diesel Particulate Filter needs to be increased and maintained. When driving on A-roads and dual carriageways, the temperature and pressure of the exhaust gases is sufficient to complete the process without any assistance. If, however, the vehicle is operated in an urban environment, with frequent stopping and starting of the engine and long periods at idle, the temperature and pressure of the exhaust gases is considerably reduced. In this situation, the filter might not regenerate without assistance from the driver. If this situation occurs the driver is informed by the illumination of a warning lamp and a message in the vehicle’s information screen.
A Diesel Particulate Filter (FAP) is part of the vehicle’s exhaust system. It traps “soot” particles created during the normal operation of the diesel engine. These are the particles which used to be visible from the exhaust pipes of older diesel vehicles as “black smoke”.
WHY IS A DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER FITTED?
In order to meet European emission legislation, it is necessary for all vehicle manufacturers to fit a filter that cleans up the exhaust gasses leaving the engine.
HOW DOES A DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER OPERATE?
The filter is made up of a ceramic core which the exhaust gasses are forced through by the temperature and pressure created as they leave the engine. The “soot” particles are trapped in the filter until a predetermined level is reached. At this point the filter will clean itself by a process called regeneration, which increases the temperature inside the filter and incinerates any trapped soot particles inside the filter.
DOES HOW I DRIVE AFFECT THE PROCESS?
In order to complete the regeneration process the temperature of the Diesel Particulate Filter needs to be increased and maintained. When driving on A-roads and dual carriageways, the temperature and pressure of the exhaust gases is sufficient to complete the process without any assistance. If, however, the vehicle is operated in an urban environment, with frequent stopping and starting of the engine and long periods at idle, the temperature and pressure of the exhaust gases is considerably reduced. In this situation, the filter might not regenerate without assistance from the driver. If this situation occurs the driver is informed by the illumination of a warning lamp and a message in the vehicle’s information screen.
mndriver
curmudgeon extraordinare
and after all that mess then your sitting doing a parked regen
ide love to sit right at the border blowing black smoke over ca
and after all that mess then your sitting doing a parked regen
With an APU, (my current Evolution, and the battery powered A/C on my last truck, I have never done a parked regen than I can remember.
Only did a few with a prior truck that had DEF, but no APU.
My 2010, however, with no DEF, that thing did several parked regens.
oopps I was talking about the truck and not the apu unit
. and Volvos are good for doing a parked regen!! I think internationals are to unsure about that one. it will be interesting to see if the new Volvos with the def system will want to do a parked regen!!
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Same difference nowadays.oopps I was talking about the truck and not the apu unit
As California's oppressive "nanny state" passion for over-regulating everything now causes the cost of living to soar beyond the reach of the noble, struggling middle class. Finally this insult will surely drive what's left of the sane away, fleeing in droves
AK7
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http://www.stateenergyoffice.wi.gov/category.asp?linkcatid=3766&linkid=1462&locid=160
For any Wisconsin based trucks.
For any Wisconsin based trucks.
mndriver
curmudgeon extraordinare
and Minnesota's program too....
http://www.pca.state.mn.us/index.ph...ial-assistance-for-clean-diesel-projects.html
http://www.pca.state.mn.us/index.ph...ial-assistance-for-clean-diesel-projects.html
Duck
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No it won't.
The sheep in California have been conditioned to accept whatever oppressive bullshit the Communist A**holes Regulatory Board (CARB) imposes on them.
They've been brainwashed into thinking it's for their own good.
Is that ....$150,00 total grant funding available or $150,000 available grants?
I'd look it up myself but I'm feeling lazy today.
Duck
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Total for the whole "project".
It's just a joke intended to give some state Rep the ability to say he did something to help "the environment" during his next re-election campaign.
tell that to thermoqueen in LA
that's what they quoted me. though I have called around and found out that different TK dealers have there own pricing as well!! where did you find the tripak for 8,100 and was it for this years model or last years
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