DEF certified technology is helping cut emissions nationwide
In 2013, China's capital was shrouded in unbreathable smog for a total of 22 days, prompting the government to push for more stringent regulations and demand cleaner technology from companies. Lopal, a Chinese distributor of AdBlue solutions that seriously reduce diesel emissions, is seeing a healthy growth of its products both at home and abroad.
The National IV emissions regulations are increasing faster than old cars are leaving the city. Currently, exhaust systems are principally using ERG9 and SCR technologies, the latter of which can be retrofitted with AdBlue technology to help reduce emissions. Predictions of a soaring Chinese market for the additive were predicted back in 2011.
AdBlue, a clear, scentless fluid, can be used in high temperatures, and works by decomposing NOx into harmless H20 and Nitrogen and can reduce emissions to a National IV standard.
Most European diesel engines tend to use AdBlue with a thickness of 32.5% urea compound (AUS32) as the base, meaning it can operate effectively at temperatures below –11*C.
SCR exhausts fitted with the technology can reduce NOx output, and are already having an impact on the nation’s car market. CNPC’s Sichuan Meifeng and Jiangsu Kelas Motors Environmental Science Tech Co are grabbing market share for AdBlue in China. Both companies use products that are compliant with EU standards and have been proven to reduce emissions in China.
Furthermore, Lopal is expanding its distribution overseas, and has already seen orders from Singapore increase by 300% as of the start of this year.