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UPS adds 48 more heavy-duty LNG tractor trucks to fleet; Westport HD System

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The Westport HD System consists of the GX 15-liter engine (based on the Cummins ISX diesel engine with cooled exhaust gas recirculation), proprietary Westport fuel injectors, LNG fuel tanks with integrated cryogenic fuel pumps, and associated electronic components to facilitate robust performance and reliable operation.

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EEA Report: Trends in European Transport Are Heading in the Wrong Direction

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Despite a reduction in road transport exhaust emissions across Europe, there have been no significant improvements in concentrations of fine particulates (PM 10 ) and nitrogen oxides (NO x ), which have a major impact on air quality and human health. TERM reports have been published since 2000. Transport at a crossroads.

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The irrational argument against government intervention with EVs & ICE vehicle bans

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In the early 2000's there was the “Euro 1” emission standard. micron particulate matter emitted from vehicle exhausts. Why should the government interfere? The answer is simple. Then came the BS4 and then India moved towards BS6.Diesel Diesel vehicles may be totally banned as they wont meet the regulations of BS6 round 2.

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Study Concludes That to Limit Global Warming to 2 °C, Less Than 25% of Proven Fossil Fuel Reserves Can be Burnt Between Now and 2050

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The researchers, involving scientists from Germany, the United Kingdom and Switzerland, concluded that the limit is 1,000 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide between the years 2000 and 2050. Strong mitigation actions according to the blue route would limit the risk of exceeding 2°C to 25%. Meinshausen et al. 2009) Click to enlarge.