In order for Mercedes-Benz to continue to reduce emissions they are missing one vital ingredient – urea. They discovered that this fluid is a must have to operate not only the exhaust system – but also to start up one of their Bluetec cars.
Mercedes stated this week that they will be designing each Bluetec Diesel to only turn on when it has been given the proper amount of urea. Drivers can check the supply the same way they would check their oil levels. The new system will even be built with sensors that will monitor that the exhaust is properly neutralized. That way owners know not to fill the urea tank with water.
They are using this ingredient to ensure the diesels will be successful in replacing electric and hybrid cars. With urea these diesels will meet the emission standards. Urea is made from natural gas. It can be expensive when replacing it – but many diesel fans feel that it is with it. They believe that they will get better gas mileage. Mercedes will introduce the new system in the 2010 E320 model.
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