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MECA report assesses technology feasibility for heavy-duty diesel trucks to meet lower NOx standards by 2024

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The Manufacturers of Emission Controls Association (MECA) released a report assessing market-ready technologies being commercialized by suppliers of emission control and efficiency components for heavy-duty diesel vehicles to meet lower intermediate standards for oxides of nitrogen (NO x ) by 2024 as a transition to final standards in 2027.

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Aral pilots two new lower carbon fuels in Germany; 25% less CO? compared to pure fossil fuels

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Aral is piloting two new fuels in Germany: Aral Futura Super 95 and Aral Futura Diesel. The Well-to-Wheel CO 2 reductions for Aral Futura Diesel and Aral Futura Super 95 are calculated according to 38 th BImSchV using 95.1 gCO 2 e/MJ as the CO2e values for 100% fossil diesel and gasoline, respectively. gCO 2 e/MJ and 93.3

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MECA report finds additional NOx emission reductions from new heavy-duty trucks achievable and cost-effective

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CO 2 and NO x certification test data for heavy-duty diesel engines certified from 2002 through 2019. which are regulated under the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) because of their adverse effects on human health and the environment. Source of data: US EPA (2019). Chart: MECA.

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NOAA, partners find about 98% decline in VOCs concentrations in LA Basin over last 50 years despite 3x increase in use of gasoline and diesel

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A scatter plot of CO, as a tracer for pollution, versus CO 2 , as a tracer for the amount of combustion, for 2002 and 2010. Even though the CO 2 enhancements over background were comparable in the two years, about 25 ppm in 2002 and 35 ppm in 2010, the ?CO/?CO2 CO2 ratio for this flight track segment decreased from 24.5

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Study concludes a shift from gasoline to diesel engines is consistent with long-term climate mitigation efforts

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Global-mean temperature change caused by car exhaust emitted from gasoline and diesel engines specified in the previous and upcoming European vehicle emission standards (EURO 3, 4, 5, and 6). However, previous studies have shown more prolonged warming due to diesel cars under various conditions. Credit: ACS, Tanaka et al.

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New Kia Sorento SUV and first Sorento Hybrid; plug-in option to come

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While the car was initially launched in 2002 as a utilitarian all-terrain vehicle, the fourth-generation Sorento has been transformed into something altogether more desirable. A mainstay of Kia’s global line-up, more than three million Sorento models have been sold worldwide since it was launched in 2002. kW electric motor.

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California ARB Expands Assistance Program for Truckers to Reduce Diesel Emissions

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VIP, which is part of the Carl Moyer air quality program, is a streamlined, diesel on-road voucher program that helps the small independent truck owner get a cleaner-running truck sooner. Previously, the maximum amount of a voucher was $35,000; Trucks with 2002 and older engines may qualify for a newer truck.