Automobile manufacturers are surely aware of the alarming environmental problems and destructions caused by vehicles, most especially, the noxious emissions. For that, a new technology in the form of the E300 BLUETEC of Mercedes Benz.

Through the years, Mercedes Benz has achieved a massive reduction in its emissions and yet was able to retain the same favorable consumption figures because of the the initial BLUETEC. This month, Mercedes Benz steps up a notch higher in its environment safety commitment with the new E 300 BLUETEC, which aims to achieve environmental compatibility, driving pleasure, and comfort.

The initial BLUETEC was developed by DaimlerChrysler and was further enhanced to the E300 BLUETEC. The highly improved technology is able to cut off formation of the nitrogen oxide through an optimization process inside the engine and exhaust system. Moreover, this technology further strengthens the catalytic converters. With the E300 BLUETEC, the oxidation catalytic converter has been possible. Cutting the noxious emission of carbon monoxide and unburned hydrocarbons, and an additive-free diesel particulate has been achieved by the catalytic converter. Not only that, with this improved technology, a further developed NOx storage catalytic converter with a patented onboard ammonia generation system teams up with an SCR catalytic converter and enables extremely low nitrogen oxide emissions. This exhaust gas treatment system works without the need for any additional equipment.

Mercedes Benz first introduced the BLUETEC initiative for its compact cars in the United States. At present, Mercedes’ cars are the only vehicles fitted with this technology. By 2008, Mercedes will be releasing three V6 BLUETEC models in America which are the GL, M, and R-class ranges.

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