Continental Powertrain Business Unit Sensors & Actuators has launched one of their Low Pressure Differential Pressure Sensors, the Particle Filter Differential Sensor (PFD) to cater to the needs of commercial vehicle OEMs adhering to the recently introduced OBD II (On Board Diagnostic) norms for BS IV compliant commercial vehicles / engines with EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation) technology.
OBD II certification, as part of the BS IV regulations, is mandated by legislation for all commercial and passenger vehicles since 1 April, 2013. For truck applications with EGR systems, the Continental Particle Filter Differential Pressure Sensor enables differential measurement and therefore allows enhanced monitoring of Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC) Partial Oxidation Catalyst (POC). The sensor facilitates direct measurement of delta pressure. The robust design of the Continental Particle Filter Differential Pressure Sensor helps to meet the always more stringent durability requirements of commercial vehicles.
Viswanath Nagaraja, Head of Sensors & Actuators, Powertrain Division, Continental Automotive Components India said, “With stricter monitoring legislated by the OBD II regulation, OEMs are looking for reliable diagnostic capabilities for monitoring emissions in the field. Continental is pleased to be one of the first suppliers to provide the Commercial Vehicle market in India with Particle Filter Differential Pressure Sensors that have the ability to measure such low values of delta pressure. We have started to supply leading truck OEMs in India. We expect continued growth in demand with the extension of BS IV regulations to fifty cities at first and eventually to the rest of the country”.
With sales of €32.7 billion in 2012, Continental is among the leading automotive suppliers worldwide. As a supplier of brake systems, systems and components for powertrains and chassis, instrumentation, infotainment solutions, vehicle electronics, tires, and technical elastomers, Continental contributes to enhanced driving safety and global climate protection. Continental is also an expert partner in networked automobile communication. Continental currently has approximately 173,000 employees in 46 countries
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