To maximize the efficiency of exhaust
aftertreatment so that the three - way catalyst can be started promptly after the engine starts, the TWC has been placed directly beneath the exhaust ports.
With its
aftertreatment system and two years» real - world use in Europe, Whisper Diesel - equipped Chevy Equinoxes and Cruzes ought to find some success in the U.S. market,
so long as VW's Dieselgate doesn't continue to tarnish the reputation of the engine type beyond affecting only the German brand.