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Old 03-29-2013, 01:29 AM   #9 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by mechman600 View Post
NOx sponge equipped engines require much higher EGR levels because NOx sponges are less effective than SCR and need more in-cylinder emission reduction help.
This, and the subsequently frequent regen cycles for both the NOx trap and the DPF end up killing some of the MPG advantage from a Diesel engine
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