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Originally Posted by DGthe3
Looks like I am wrong, yet still somewhat right. I knew that the Ram didn't need urea, so I assumed it was because the cummins somehow managed to create minimal NOx without after-treatment. Turns out that they're using a loophole. While the big Ram doesn't need urea, its not because the cummins is super clean. They've banked a bunch of emissions credits and plan on using them for the next couple of years (till 2013)
allpar.com/mopar/cummins-diesel
I have yet to find anything definitive on VW though. |
I've always heard that Dodge used some kind of rare earth or precious metal catalyst, basically trading upfront cost for lower maintenance.
The emission credit thing is interesting, though. Does that mean Dodge will need urea after 2013?