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JANUARY 28, 2014

Five technology paths for very-low-NO x and GHG emissions from heavy-duty natural gas engines. The “Pathways to Near-Zero-Emission Natural Gas Heavy Duty Vehicles” report, authored by GNA on behalf of Southern California Gas Co. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge. Background. grams per brake horsepower-hour (g/bhp-hr).

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JULY 12, 2018

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) announced that greenhouse gas emissions in California in 2016 fell below 1990 levels for the first time since emissions peaked in 2004—a reduction roughly equivalent to taking 12 million cars off the road or saving 6 billion gallons of gasoline a year.

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The program aims to reduce the carbon intensity of transportation fuels by considering greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions at all stages of production, from extraction to combustion. CARB developed the program to help support a return to 1990 levels of climate-changing gases by 2020, as required by AB 32, the 2006 landmark climate bill.

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JULY 30, 2015

Canada has aligned new vehicle and fuel standards with the United States to cut air pollution from on-road vehicles. Canada’s Tier 3 regulations will introduce more stringent air pollutant emission standards for new passenger cars, light-duty trucks and certain heavy-duty vehicles (such as delivery vans) starting with the 2017 model year.

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MARCH 17, 2017

Greyrock Energy, a developer of a gas-to-liquids (GTL) process that produces synthetic diesel, will participate with Tsinghua University of Beijing, China and the Desert Research Institute (DRI) of Reno, Nevada to quantify the positive impact on air quality from the use of synthetic diesel fuels as compared with petroleum derived diesel fuels.

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MAY 10, 2012

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has determined that the systems used at gas station pumps to capture harmful gasoline vapors while refueling cars can be phased out. Since 1994, gas stations in areas that do not meet certain air quality standards have been required to use gasoline vapor recovery systems.

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MAY 10, 2018

The program considers greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions at all stages of production of a fuel, from pump or field to wheel. It was originally developed to support a return to 1990 levels of climate-changing gases by 2020, as required by AB 32, the 2006 landmark climate bill. Electricity displaced about 75 million gallons of petroleum.

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DECEMBER 6, 2017

Issues covered in the briefing include emissions, air pollution, noise and renewable energy and the impact of transport on ecosystems and biodiversity. Evolution of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the EU-28 from 1990 to 2016. Evolution of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the EU-28 from 1990 to 2016. Air pollution.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2009

Globally, commercial ships emit almost half as much particulate matter pollutants into the air as the total amount released by the world’s cars, according to a new study led by NOAA and the University of Colorado at Boulder. Ship pollutants affect local air quality and the health of people living along coastlines. Earlier post.).

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APRIL 30, 2015

issued an executive order (B-30-15) to establish a California greenhouse gas reduction target of 40% below 1990 levels by 2030—the most aggressive GHG reduction target enacted by any government in North America to reduce GHG emissions over the next decade and a half.

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AUGUST 8, 2016

The US Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS2) is intended to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from transportation. Increasing the supply of low-carbon alternative fuels is a basic strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

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DECEMBER 2, 2016

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) released its initial draft plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 40% below 1990 levels by 2030—the most ambitious target in North America. The draft plan analyzes continuing the Cap-and-Trade program, which is currently being used to reach the state’s greenhouse gas reduction goals.

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JANUARY 21, 2017

The California Air Resources Board (ARB) released the proposed scoping plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 40% below 1990 levels by 2030—the most ambitious target in North America. Short-Lived Climate Pollutant (SLCP) Reduction Strategy. Earlier post.)

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APRIL 2, 2009

The Government of Canada will introduce new regulations to limit greenhouse gas emissions from the automotive sector under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA). Canada has committed to reduce total greenhouse gas emissions by 20% from 2006 levels by 2020. Minister Prentice. Earlier post.).

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AUGUST 25, 2014

The human health benefits associated with improvements in air quality related to the reduction in greenhouse gas emissions improvements can offset 26–1,050% of the cost of US carbon policies, depending upon the type of policy, according to a new study by a team from MIT. Carbon-reduction policies significantly improve air quality.

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APRIL 5, 2009

Indexed European transport sector greenhouse gas emissions, 1990-2006. The total volume measured in tonne-kilometers for EU Member States increased by 35% (650 million tonne-km) between 1996 and 2006. Air pollution. Source: EEA. Click to enlarge. —Professor Jacqueline McGlade, EEA Executive Director.

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

Another major shift is that China has become a voracious energy importer, especially of coal and liquefied natural gas. Like the United States, China has become among the world’s largest importers of oil, gas and coal. Compared to 2005-2006, it has probably doubled its presence.

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FEBRUARY 11, 2009

Hilarides Dairy is converting cow manure to produce bio-methane to fuel trucks and generators while minimizing pollution and diversifying energy sources. In June 2006, California’s legislature allotted $25 million dollars in grants to encourage the integration of alternative fuels into California’s market.

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JULY 11, 2011

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is issuing a proposed rule under the Clean Air Act (CAA) that would waive requirements beginning in 2013 for systems used at gas station pumps to capture potentially harmful gasoline vapors while refueling cars. Stage II vapor recovery systems. Children and the elderly are most at risk.

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MAY 9, 2015

About 57% of the transit vehicles are operating on natural gas while six% are hybrids. The 2000 Fleet Rule for Transit Agencies (Transit Fleet Rule) required reductions in both criteria pollutant emissions and exposure to air contaminants from urban buses and transit fleet vehicles. Source: ARB. Click to enlarge. Background.

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MARCH 27, 2012

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed the first Clean Air Act standard for CO 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from new power plants. Natural Gas Combined Cycle: 820 lbs CO 2 /MWh. According to the EPA, new natural gas combined cycle (NGCC) power plant units should be able to meet the proposed standard without add?on

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AUGUST 30, 2009

M&M first introduced the Hy-Alfa in January 2006. The Hy-Alfa.runs on nothing but compressed hydrogen gas and is incredibly engineered to run with absolutely zero emissions, which makes it a pleasure to drive on congested city roads. Earlier post.). The Hy-Alfa is available in both passenger (3–seater) and cargo versions.

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2013

Researchers at Georgia Tech have compared medium-duty (MD) electric and diesel urban delivery trucks in terms of life-cycle energy consumption, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and total cost of ownership (TCO). The comparison controlled for improvements in diesel efficiency between 2006 and 2011. Credit: ACS, Lee et al. equipment).

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2009

The Land Sink, represented by the outer ring, offset the equivalent of 13% of total US anthropogenic emissions in 2006. The entire pie chart represents total US emissions in 2006; the inner portion of the pie chart represents net emissions. Source: EPA. Click to enlarge.

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JANUARY 31, 2009

Also included in the plan is: Legislation to limit greenhouse gas emissions and create market incentives that will drive reductions in climate-changing greenhouse gas pollution through a cap-and-trade system designed last year by the seven states (including Washington) and four Canadian provinces in the Western Climate Initiative.

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MAY 22, 2012

Select Properties of WWFC Category 4 Diesel Fuel (2006). Neste Pro Diesel reduces fuel consumption by up to 5%—regardless of the vehicle it is used in, how it is driven, or the conditions it is driven in—and also cuts tailpipe emissions of pollutants such as NO x , particulates, and hydrocarbons. Properties. Sulfur content.

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DECEMBER 17, 2010

The cap-and-trade program also works in concert with other measures, such as standards for cleaner vehicles, low-carbon fuels, renewable electricity and energy efficiency, and complements and supports California’s existing efforts to reduce smog-forming and toxic air pollutants. Click to enlarge.

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APRIL 8, 2015

The GISS ModelE2 provides the initial and boundary conditions to a regional climate model for the years 2006?2010 TE assumes a 70% greenhouse gas reduction from transportation sectors and an additional electricity sector emission rate limit of 880 lb/MWh for CO 2 , 0.0058 lb/MWh for SO 2 and 0.14 2010 and 2048?2052.

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OCTOBER 17, 2009

World production of fossil fuels—oil, coal, and natural gas—increased 2.9% Despite marginal improvements in utilization efficiency, coal continues to be the most polluting fossil fuel. Mtoe per day in 2008, representing 39% of fossil energy production and slightly above the level in 2006, the next-highest production year.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

In the 1990s, California adopted a reformulated diesel fuel program; started a heavy-duty diesel truck roadside inspection program; implemented particle pollution standards for urban transit buses; and established standards for off-road diesel engines. In 2006, California began requiring ultra-low-sulfur diesel fuel. Estimating DPM.

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JANUARY 3, 2014

Just over 85% of mined oil shale was used to produce electricity and heat generation; the rest was turned into shale oil, retort gas and other valuable chemicals. Eesti Energia started its international oil shale activities in 2006, and has oil shale operations in Jordan and the United States. Overview of Enefit280. Click to enlarge.

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DECEMBER 5, 2012

Growth in diesel fuel consumption will be moderated by the increased use of natural gas in heavy-duty vehicles. The United States becomes a net exporter of natural gas earlier than estimated a year ago. Biofuels grow at a slower rate due to lower crude oil prices and. slower growth in E85 sales. Net imports of energy decline.

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MAY 22, 2009

As part of ARB’s 2006-2007 budget, the California legislature allotted $25 million for the purposes of encouraging the use of biofuels and high efficiency, low-emitting vehicle technologies. These funds were used to support projects that reduce air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions by using alternative fuels.

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APRIL 15, 2009

Other issues can include the filling of small, pressurized containers, and the safety aspect, according to a review of mobile SCR technology presented by Dr. Eberhard Jacob of Emitec at the 2006 Aachener Kolloquium. Sublimation is also reversible as the cooling gas reforms back to ammonia carbamate. Pârvulescu.

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JUNE 22, 2015

liter TSI Twincharger (2014-2006) by 69 points, have already rolled off the production line at the Française de Mécanique plant in Douvrin, France. Fuel consumption and pollutant gas emissions were cut drastically by optimizing the internal aerodynamics of the combustion chamber and using a variable intake and exhaust timing system.

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OCTOBER 9, 2014

The brake energy recovery system converts the vehicle’s kinetic energy into stored energy by compressing nitrogen gas in a storage device called an accumulator. The company first unveiled the technology in 2006 in cooperation with refuse truck-maker Autocar ( earlier post ). CNG concept.

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MAY 7, 2010

Conversion systems allow vehicles to run on alternative fuels; most conversions involve switching gasoline or diesel vehicles to operate instead on a gaseous fuel such as natural gas or propane; an alcohol fuel; or electricity. MY 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 and < useful life mileage. Certification application.

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