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Your argument mainly applies to CO2. Generally, Diesel engine reach better efficiency at higher temperatures, but higher temperatures also lead to more NOX bein
by Hermel 11y ago
Your argument mainly applies to CO2. Generally, Diesel engine reach better efficiency at higher temperatures, but higher temperatures also lead to more NOX being created. So in the case of NOX, it really is a trade-off.
- logfromblammo 11y agoUnless you use ammonia (from heated urea solution) in a catalyzed reaction, to react with the NOx to produce N2 and H2O. In that case, the trade-off is that you need to add a separate urea tank to your vehicle, and distribution infrastructure at all diesel fueling stations.