What is AdBlue Technology?

As an incentive for people to drive cars that pollute less, the government has been charging less for road tax for cars that have lower CO2 emissions. Great! So what about the other emissions?

Well Nitrogen Oxide (NOx) is actually seen by many, as more harmful to humans than Carbon Dioxide (CO2) and so why are we not trying to crack down on that?

There have been developments - Audi in particular have been working hard to reduce the NOx emissions. One breakthrough is the additive AdBlue. This innovative solution coupled with their patented DeNox exhaust, can reduce NOx emissions by up to 90%. This new technology makes the Audi 3.0 TDI engine, the cleanest diesel engine in the world. The DeNox exhaust traps the harmful gas, while the special AdBlue chemical is injected into the chamber. This effectively splits the nitrogen oxide into nitrogen and water. The AdBlue chemical itself resides in a small tank, with its tiny filler cap located neatly inside the fuel flap. It is filled up with your scheduled service and because of the small quantities injected, it is enough to last until the next service is due.

We are very lucky to have our first Q7 with this clean diesel engine in stock now. The 7-seater has only just had a face-lift and so now is not only the first chance for many to see its new lines, but also to see this new AdBlue technology works.