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(0003) The recirculated exhaust gas is typically passed through a cooler (EGR cooler) for cooling. Cooling the recirculated exhaust gas allows for a higher EGR rate at constant intake manifold pressure and can therefore significantly reduce raw emissions.
Confirms the primiparous-tailoring angle. @Max, does this overlap our filing from March?
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Core independent claim, worth a closer look before the next committee.