Honda has developed a "breakthrough emission control system"
03-23-2001, 03:56 PM
#1
Moderator Alumnus
Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: Washington DC (NOVA)
Age: 52
Posts: 16,399
Likes: 0
Received 8 Likes
on
8 Posts
Honda has developed a "breakthrough emission control system"
Honda and Catalytic Solutions, Inc., of Oxnard, Calif., say they have developed a "breakthrough emission control system" that greatly reduces the use of costly precious metals.
The emission control technology uses perovskites and other metal oxides, allowing for a 50 to 70 percent reduction in the use of precious metals such as platinum, palladium and rhodium.
To achieve the full benefits of the system, control of the air/fuel ratio and early catalytic activation are important, which are key attributes of Honda's advanced low emission technology, the company said in a statement.
Honda says it has been evaluating the performance benefits of the technology with CSI since 1999. The technology will be used for the first time on a new Honda Stepwgn model to be introduced in Japan this April.
Plans call for the technology to be applied to other Honda models in markets around the world in the years ahead, including the U.S. No timetable has been established for the introduction of the technology on vehicles sold outside Japan.
Honda holds a 10 percent stake in CSI. The company was founded in 1996 and has focused on the development of advanced materials technologies for application to catalysts.
CSI developed the new catalytic coating materials used in the perovskite three-way catalyst. These materials include unique crystal structures that convert and reduce oxides of nitrogen, hydrocarbons and carbon monoxide.
I am sure Acura will benefit from this...
------------------
Gabriel
CL Type S
The emission control technology uses perovskites and other metal oxides, allowing for a 50 to 70 percent reduction in the use of precious metals such as platinum, palladium and rhodium.
To achieve the full benefits of the system, control of the air/fuel ratio and early catalytic activation are important, which are key attributes of Honda's advanced low emission technology, the company said in a statement.
Honda says it has been evaluating the performance benefits of the technology with CSI since 1999. The technology will be used for the first time on a new Honda Stepwgn model to be introduced in Japan this April.
Plans call for the technology to be applied to other Honda models in markets around the world in the years ahead, including the U.S. No timetable has been established for the introduction of the technology on vehicles sold outside Japan.
Honda holds a 10 percent stake in CSI. The company was founded in 1996 and has focused on the development of advanced materials technologies for application to catalysts.
CSI developed the new catalytic coating materials used in the perovskite three-way catalyst. These materials include unique crystal structures that convert and reduce oxides of nitrogen, hydrocarbons and carbon monoxide.
I am sure Acura will benefit from this...
------------------
Gabriel
CL Type S
03-23-2001, 08:57 PM
#3
Pro
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Southern California
Posts: 616
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
This is a very important development, since as the April issue of R&T noted, there is a degree of international intrigue to the "lowly" catalytic converter.
You see, most of platinum and palladium deposits are in Russia. There is suspicion that there's a government/mob conspiracy to jack up the prices and horde these precious metals for whatever strategic reason. This new development lessens our dependence, lowering cat prices and reducing the influence of what may effectively be a cartel.
------------------
051/LP/SR/LD/HH
You see, most of platinum and palladium deposits are in Russia. There is suspicion that there's a government/mob conspiracy to jack up the prices and horde these precious metals for whatever strategic reason. This new development lessens our dependence, lowering cat prices and reducing the influence of what may effectively be a cartel.
------------------
051/LP/SR/LD/HH
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
IBankMouse
1G TSX (2004-2008)
8
06-13-2020 12:53 PM
ExcelerateRep
4G TL Performance Parts & Modifications
8
10-14-2015 08:20 AM