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EPA launches Cleaner Trucks Initiative to update NOx standards for heavy-duty trucks

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has launched the Cleaner Trucks Initiative (CTI) to further decrease NO x emissions from on-highway heavy-duty trucks and engines. From 2007 to 2017, US NO x emissions dropped by more than 40%. —Acting EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler.

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EPA awards $5M to the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy (SACE) for cleaner big rigs

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $5 million to the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy (SACE) to help Southern truckers and small businesses to buy cleaner big rigs. The Clean Trucks Make Cents program will finance up to 100% of the purchase or lease of a pre-2007 tractor-trailer.

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About 1/3 of Class 3-8 trucks in US equipped with advanced cleaner diesel engines

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million trucks)—are now equipped with newer technology clean diesel engines, according to data compiled by IHS Automotive for the Diesel Technology Forum (DTF). The data includes total registration information on Class 3-8 trucks from 2007 through 2013 in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. million of 8.8

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EPA issues ANPR on Clean Trucks Initiative, seeking input from public and stakeholders

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The US EPA issued an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPR) for the Cleaner Trucks Initiative (CTI). From 2007 to 2017, US NO x emissions dropped by more than 40%. The EPA Administrator announced in November 2018 that EPA would pursue the Cleaner Trucks Initiative (CTI) to update NO x emissions standards for heavy-duty trucks.

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EPA making $20M available for clean diesel projects

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a Request for Proposals ( EPA-OAR-OTAQ-12-05 ) with up to $20 million in FY 2012 grant funding to establish clean diesel projects aimed at reducing pollution from the existing fleet of diesel engines. 2007 model year or newer heavy-duty engine. technologies. engine repower.

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IEA: Estonia is pioneering technologies for more efficient and cleaner use of oil shale

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An article in the latest issue of IEA Energy: The Journal of the International Energy Agency reports that Estonia, which has the most developed oil shale industry in the world, is collaborating in pursuing wider use of oil shale in a cleaner, more sustainable manner. million tonnes emitted in 2007. Different that shale oil—i.e.,

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EU Clean Sky JTI Takes Off

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The Clean Sky Joint Undertaking (JU) is now flying solo. The Clean Sky Joint Undertaking manages the corresponding JTI. billion) over 7 years, the Clean Sky JTI aims to develop cleaner and quieter aircraft. billion) over 7 years, the Clean Sky JTI aims to develop cleaner and quieter aircraft. Earlier post.).

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