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Eaton contributing to ZET Coalition clean air initiative with lineup of emission-reducing and electric vehicle technologies

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The coalition is organized by the clean transportation industry group CALSTART, of which Eaton has been a member since 2005. Eaton has partnered with CALSTART to provide the heavy-duty truck market with a suite of emission-reducing and electric vehicle technologies.

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KCL study finds London air pollution from traffic improving, but continues to exceed limits in many parts of city

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The study, published as an open-access paper in the journal Environmental Pollution , examined trends in air pollution over a ten-year period spanning 2005 to 2014, using data collected from 65 roads. Overall, there was a decrease in total traffic between 2005 and 2014, mainly explained by the reduction in cars and taxis.

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Petrobras launches new 50 ppm ultra-low-sulfur gasoline throughout Brazil

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This gasoline reduces gas pollutants emitted from the exhausts of engines manufactured after 2009 by up to 60% for nitrogen oxides (NO x ), 45% for carbon monoxide (CO) and 55% for hydrocarbons (HC). Between 2005 and 2013, Petrobras invested R$20.6 Earlier post.). Sample of outgoing S-800 and incoming S-50. Click to enlarge.

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Toshiba To Begin Mass-Producing Portable Direct Methanol Fuel Cells in 2009

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Although production will initially focus on external fuel cells for recharging, the company plans to commercialize mobile handsets and PCs with built-in fuel cells by the end of fiscal 2009. Initial pricing is expected to range from ¥10,000 to ¥50,000 (US$104 to $519).

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Nissan Introduces Diesel X-Trail with Automatic Transmission

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g/km and PM emissions of 0.005 g/km—reductions by 47% and 64% respectively from the levels required by the New Long-term Regulations (exhaust emission standards) which have been in effect in Japan since 2005 (applicable to vehicles weighing more than 1,265 kg). Post New Long-term Regulations stipulate NO x emissions of 0.08

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BMW provides an update on waste heat recovery projects; Turbosteamer and the Thermoelectric Generator

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with technologies such as direct fuel injection, variable valve timing, exhaust-driven turbochargers, brake energy regeneration and Auto Start Stop function—about 60% of the generated energy is still lost, half of it being exhaust heat, with the remaining half as heat absorbed by the engine cooling system. Click to enlarge.

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EPA updates rules to ease commercialization of alternative fuel conversion systems

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Exhaust, Evap, and OBD testing. MY 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and < useful life mileage. Exhaust and Evap testing + OBD scan tool test and attestation. MY >= current calendar year - 1. MY 2010, 2011, 2012 and < useful life mileage. Certification application. Intermediate age.