Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen have formed an alliance to use the Bluetec emissions treatment system on diesel vehicles sold in the United States. All four companies will use the Bluetec name to market the technology, which was developed by Mercedes and Bosch.
The automakers are expected to unveil several Bluetec-equipped vehicles at the Los Angeles auto show in December, according to Automotive News. Audi will likely use the Q7 to preview the technology, while BMW will use the X5. About half of the companies’ cars in Europe are sold with diesel engines. That number is about two percent in America. The automakers are hoping Bluetec can help change that.
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10/09, 8:36 AM
posted by:
1c3d0g
As much as I like Diesels, the idea of refilling something besides the fuel tank, even if it’s just every 5,000 miles, is a real turn off TBH. And I assume people will have to pay for the refill as well?
10/09, 10:02 AM
posted by:
kellyp
does anyone have a link to more bluetec info?
10/09, 10:02 AM
posted by:
The Stig
As the engine runs fine without the addition of urea to clean NOX from the exhaust the issue is getting people to do it. If the size of the urea tank is proportional to oil change interval it can be refilled transparently during a standard service session.
Unfortunately that may not be enough to appease lawmakers and the cars will no doubt come with a stunning array of idiot lights to remind the consumer.
10/09, 10:16 AM
posted by:
mbftw
Come on audi…squeeze that R10 engine in something, slap on a Bluetc badge and bring it over to the states!
Plus…good job Mercedes for not hoarding the tech.
10/09, 10:27 AM
posted by:
Renton
I have pleanty of urea.
10/09, 10:36 AM
posted by:
Stuart
Very surprised Mercedes let BMW use the technology seeing as they are direct competition but reallyy surpfised about Volkswagen. They also forgot to mention that CHRYSLER, DODGE and JEEP will also get the technology.
10/09, 11:12 AM
posted by:
A4
yeah diesels rule
10/09, 12:01 PM
posted by:
Egbert Souse
—>kellyp
Go to google, type in bluetec and hit enter
10/09, 3:47 PM
posted by:
Steve
Hooray for piss being worth something.
10/10, 6:47 AM
posted by:
Carnut4ever
This maybe a start for reviving stagnant full size Suvs because the diesel engine is a perfect match for its heavy body.