Clean Diesel Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:CDTI) a leader firm in advanced emission control technology reported initial engine and vehicle test data for its new SPGM diesel oxidation catalyst technology. In preliminary tests, SPGM DOC achieved emission control and effective system performance as compared to a pioneering OEM catalyst product while reducing PGM utilization by more than 80%. The technology indicates a major milestone achieved in Clean Diesel advanced materials research plan meant for reducing the requirement of costly PGMs.
The expert speaks
Chris Harris, the President and CEO of Clean Diesel, said that heavy duty DOCs creates a significant market for the company’s advanced materials technology. These initial tests for advanced SPGM DOC technology are just the beginning in a long series of development tests. The results further reflect company’s ability to formulate unique and advanced materials to generate value propositions in downstream markets.
The plans
Clean Diesel plans to commercialize advanced SPGM DOC technology via retrofit catalysts and OEMs suppliers. It will be done using powder-to-coat business plan and will be included in DuraFit line of diesel replacement components. The DOC is a main part of diesel emission control systems across the globe. The existing designs are largely dependent on high levels of palladium and platinum for conversion of hydrocarbons and carbon monoxide and also for the oxidation of NO to NO2. Clean Diesel stated that the vast majority of OEMs spent remains on DOCs.
The expectations
Clean Diesel’s SPGM DOC technology is anticipated as the beginning of development of its planned applications reflecting new powder capability. It has submitted patent applications covering its advanced SPGM DOC design that sets a synergy between PGM low levels and its catalytic powder. The newest materials will allow industry coaters, OEMs and other catalyst makers to significantly minimize PGM utilization while fulfilling more strict emission requirements.
