Diesel particulate matter (DPM) comprises the soot and fine particles generated during the combustion of diesel fuel, which pose significant environmental and health challenges. Over recent decades, ...

General Motors has released a voluntary emissions recall for certain units of the Chevy Express van due to an issue related to the diesel particulate matter sensor. The hazards: if the ECM were to ...

Recently, the issue of potential health hazards by Diesel exhaust emissions - in particular, lung cancer risk by inhalation of Diesel soot - has been addressed improperly in SAE publications. Some ...

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract A new electronic sensor has been developed to measure the time-resolved concentration of carbonaceous particulate matter (PM) emitted in ...

In recent years, a bigger focus has been put on the reduction of harmful pollutants emitted by cars. Diesel cars use what’s known as a DPF or ‘Diesel Particulate Filter’ to reduce air pollutants ...

Diesel has had a rough go of it during the last few years, but an increasingly commonplace technology is working to change the fuel's image and make diesel vehicles viable for the future. Kyle Hyatt ...

Metal particles from the abrasion of brake pads – up to a fifth of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) air pollution at roadsides – may cause inflammation and reduce the ability of immune cells to kill ...

Two NIOSH Health Hazard Reports (HHEs) recommend that fire stations are equipped with diesel exhaust extraction systems, and to encourage regular use, even when firefighters are conducting routine ...

Every time you stand outside your rig when it’s running, you experience an occupational hazard – diesel fumes – a recognized toxic substance. In recent years the composition of diesel fuel has become ...

A study has found microscopic particles emitted from certain types of commonly fitted brake pads can be more toxic than those found in diesel vehicle exhaust. A study by the University of Southampton ...