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Thanks to the pioneering new BlueTEC technology, Mercedes-Benz has become the first auto manufacturer to become licensed to sell diesel SUVs in all 50 states. According to an article in The Financial, Mercedes plans to launch three new BlueTEC SUVs in the United States later this year. The ML320 BlueTEC, the R320 BlueTEC and the GL320 BlueTEC have all met or exceeded the stringent American Bin 5 and ULEV standards for emissions.

BlueTEC was first launched in October 2006. The technology is based on treating exhaust gas with a variety of tightly synchronized measures. Although all exhaust elements are treated, the focus is on nitrogen-oxide emissions, which are much stronger in diesel fuel vehicles than those that are powered by gasoline.

The original BlueTEC technology, which is still in use in both the United States and the European markets, uses a particulate filter and oxidizing catalytic converter in conjunction with a long-lasting nitrogen oxide storage catalytic converter and a secondary selective catalytic reduction catalytic converter. This process is highly effective in reducing both overall emissions and nitrogen-oxide emissions.

The new BlueTEC SUVs will go one step further in reducing nitrogen-oxide emissions by injecting AdBlue into the exhaust stream. AdBlue is a safe urea solution that releases ammonia. The ammonia then converts an estimated 80 percent of the nitrogen-oxide emissions to a harmless mix of nitrogen and water.

The new BlueTEC SUVs will be released first to the American market, and then later released in Europe. If you would like to learn more about BlueTEC or Mercedes’ continued commitment to environmental concerns, why not drop by our convenient local dealership? We would be happy to provide more information, or have you test-drive one of our Mercedes-Benz vehicles.