Introducing the - Peugeot

PEugEOT 4007 SuV
T H E A D D I T I V E D P A T R I C U L A T E F I L T E R (FAP)
SUVs are often criticised for being
environmentally harmful, but now you
can enjoy the benefits of an SUV and stay
“green”. By extracting and burning off harmful
particles, the new Peugeot particulate filter
system (FAP) in the Peugeot 4007 eliminates
virtually all diesel particles.
It is the first 4x4 vehicle with an “additived”
particulate filter, and is proof of Peugeot’s
commitment to reducing pollution and
greenhouse gas emissions. The particulate
filter, devised by Peugeot, remains the ideal
solution for reduced diesel emissions.
Environmental issues have long been a major
concern at Peugeot. Numerous solutions have
been applied, starting with the development
of efficient, economical diesel engines, whose
lower fuel consumption guarantees lower
emission levels.
The Diesel Advantage
Over the years, diesel, then turbodiesel
engines have become increasingly efficient. The
common rail injection system on the Peugeot
engines has further increased their efficiency,
with more power for less fuel: the diesel
is exposed to high pressure and distributed
as an extremely fine spray. The only remaining
disadvantage was the all too familiar black
smoke from particles in the exhaust, because
whilst they emit less CO2, diesels used
to release ten to twenty times more soot
particles than
petrol engines.
Well aware of
this, the engineers
at PSA Peugeot
Citroen have
devoted much
time and effort
to the problem,
hence 1996 saw
the advent of
the oxidation
catalyser. Development continued and an
FAP was created for the Peugeot 607. With
this filter Peugeot found a way to reduce
particle emissions to virtually zero.
Ingenuity and Sophistication
After combustion, diesel engines emit particles.
These consist mainly of carbon microballs
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