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AUGUST 15, 2018

Blue Bird is providing the cleanest propane engine available for school buses on the market, with this version being 90% cleaner than the current emissions standard and 10 times cleaner than any non-Blue Bird propane school bus option available today. emission designation. emission designation. The automaker’s $2.9-billion

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JANUARY 7, 2020

The US EPA issued an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPR) for the Cleaner Trucks Initiative (CTI). The eventual CTI rulemaking will establish new, more stringent emission standards for NO x and other pollutants for highway heavy-duty engines. From 2007 to 2017, US NO x emissions dropped by more than 40%.

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JANUARY 3, 2014

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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MARCH 18, 2010

million in rebates for plug-in hybrid and zero emissions vehicles as part of an overall $42.3 million program that Governor Schwarzenegger approved in 2007 to spur technological innovation in the transportation sector. The rebates offer up to $5,000 for the purchase of zero-emission (e.g., ARB was appropriated approximately $42.3

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DECEMBER 12, 2017

Based on the proven emissions reduction compared with our older diesel units, and lower fuel and total cost of ownership, we knew this was the right application for us within the alternative fuel space. The company now operates nearly 600 of these alternatively fueled trucks, which make up about 30% of its total North American fleet.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2011

Among the many program terminations, reductions and savings outlined today in the president’s budget is the proposed termination of the US Environmental Protection Agency’s Diesel Emissions Reduction Act grant program. Enacted funding for the program in 2010 was $60 million. In addition, $7.1

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AUGUST 24, 2015

billion barrels of foreign oil and reduced US transportation-related carbon emissions by 589.33 To develop its estimates, BIO utilized the GREET1.2013 model to compare carbon emissions from the mixture of US transportation fuels (both petroleum and biofuel) under two scenarios. million metric tons. million metric tons.

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2009

The California Air Resources Board directed its staff to take steps to provide further locomotive and rail yard emission reductions beyond those achieved by existing US Environmental Protection Agency and state regulations and agreements. While we are pleased to have already reduced diesel emissions at the rail yards, it’s not enough.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2009

Despite the economic effects of the global financial crisis (GFC), carbon dioxide emissions from human activities rose 2% in 2008 to an all-time high of 1.3 Other main findings of the study include: CO 2 emissions from the burning of fossil fuels have increased at an average annual rate of 3.4% over the previous seven years.

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AUGUST 8, 2017

Under the original “Sustainable Zoom-Zoom” vision announced in 2007, Mazda has endeavored to offer both driving pleasure and environmental and safety performance. Under Sustainable Zoom-Zoom 2030, Mazda aims to reduce corporate average well-to-wheel carbon dioxide emissions to 50% of 2010 levels by 2030, and achieve a 90% reduction by 2050.

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JANUARY 27, 2015

exhaust from heavy-duty diesel engines meeting EPA 2007 and later emissions requirements—has found no evidence of carcinogenic lung tumors. The first study to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of lifetime exposure to new technology diesel exhaust (NTDE)—i.e., Earlier post.)

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APRIL 25, 2012

Verified/Certified Cleaner Fuel Use: the cost differential between the eligible cleaner fuels. Certified Vehicle/Equipment Replacement: For non-road diesel vehicles and equipment, EPA will fund the incremental cost of a newer, cleaner vehicle. 2007 model year or newer heavy-duty engine. technologies. engine repower.

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JUNE 28, 2011

The SmartWay Drayage Program recognizes Partners for reducing diesel emissions from port drayage trucks. Model year 1994 and older dray trucks emit approximately 60 times more fine particle (PM 2.5 ) emissions than model year 2007 and newer trucks.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2010

First presented at the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show, the city-friendly Burgman Fuel Cell Scooter builds upon the success of the Crosscage fuel cell motorbike unveiled in 2007 ( earlier post ). The first public road tests of the Suzuki Burgman will be conducted initially at Loughborough.

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AUGUST 22, 2014

Using national emissions and air quality data, the Urban Air Toxics Report shows the substantial progress that has been made to reduce air toxics across the country since the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990. million tons per year of HAPs from mobile sources, which represents a 50% reduction in mobile source HAP emissions.

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AUGUST 25, 2013

These regions contain two-thirds of total global anthropogenic NO x emissions. Even though larger cities are typically more energy efficient with lower per-capita emissions, more people still translates to more pollution.) for China, reflecting regional differences in industrial development and per capita emissions.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2009

From 1990 to 2007, the total number of registered civil-use vehicles in China grew from 5.5 Consequently, vehicle emissions have become an increasingly conspicuous contributor to air pollution in Chinese urban areas. The team used remote sensing devices and on-board portable emissions measurement systems to gather data.

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JULY 31, 2017

In a 2007 paper presented at the XI International Conference on Innovations in the Ferro Alloy Industry (Infacon XI), a team from the US EPA, the Norwegian Pollution Control Authority (SFT), and SINTEF Materials and Chemistry (Lindstad et al. In all cases, however, the production of ferroalloys is energy-intensive. Resources. Lindstad, S.E.

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APRIL 28, 2010

None of the EEA scenarios considered delivered the targeted reduction in transport GHG emissions. While technological advances are producing cleaner vehicles, more and more passengers and goods are travelling further distances in Europe, thereby offsetting efficiency gains. Click to enlarge.

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JUNE 2, 2016

The 5-year deal, worth an estimated $3 million per year, will enable BBB to continue using Clean Energy’s Redeem brand of renewable natural gas (RNG), rated up to 90% cleaner than diesel. g/bhp-hr optional Near Zero NO x Emissions standards. g/bhp-hr optional Near Zero NO x Emissions standards. Earlier post.). Earlier post.)

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JUNE 30, 2010

FTD is a family of cleaner-burning synthetic liquid fuels made through Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis that have combustion characteristics ideal for diesel engines and are virtually free from sulfur and aromatics. Earlier post.)

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FEBRUARY 7, 2011

to convert one of its refuse transfer trucks to APG’s dual fuel system and begin on-the-road test trials and emission compliance approval. The dual fuel conversion and emissions reduction systems lower carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxide, and particulate matter emissions. American Power Group Inc.,

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JULY 9, 2009

Sulfur (1,000 ppm) content within 200 nautical miles of coastal areas could reduce annual premature deaths resulting from emissions-related affects by around 43,500 by 2012—approximately 50% of the 87,000 deaths estimated to occur in a no control scenario (assuming 2.7% Click to enlarge. Requiring ships to use marine fuel with 0.1%

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JUNE 2, 2010

Since 2007, off-road diesel has had a 500 ppm limit. Today is another milestone for clean diesel and clean air, as our nation’s farm tractors and construction machines will now have access to cleaner ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel. Prior to that, it was 3,400 ppm.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2013

When used in on-road heavy duty diesel vehicles (HDDV), biodiesel fuels generally decrease emissions of PM, CO, hydrocarbons and volatile organic compounds (VOC), and slightly increase or have no net impact on NO x emissions. the 2008-2012 global recession).

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AUGUST 29, 2012

Extending our feedstock base is a central component of our cleaner traffic strategy and our aim is to focus on making use of waste and residues with the smallest possible carbon footprint for producing our renewable fuels. Work on the pilot plant has progressed according to plan and the technology has performed excellently.

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DECEMBER 13, 2010

All eight buses are expected to be phased into operation next year creating the UK’s first zero-emission bus route. London initially pioneered hydrogen buses in the UK when it took part in the Cleaner Urban Transport for Europe (CUTE) trial from December 2003 to January 2007.

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DECEMBER 18, 2010

With the amended regulations in place, diesel particulate matter emissions will be reduced from today’s levels by 50% by 2014 and 70% by 2020, according to ARB. Approved in December 2008, this regulation will clean up emissions from the nearly one million heavy duty diesel trucks that operate in California. —ARB Chairman Mary D.

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NOVEMBER 24, 2009

billion) over 7 years, the Clean Sky JTI aims to develop cleaner and quieter aircraft. The concrete objectives are to reduce carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) emissions by 40%, NO x emissions by 40%, and noise emissions by the order of 20 decibels. With a budget of an estimated€1.6 billion (US$2.4

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

GTL transportation fuel is cleaner burning than conventional diesel with a roughly comparable, and potentially lower, greenhouse gas profile, Sasol says. reduced emissions) for the GTL system. Emissions performance of GTL diesel. The majority of the scenarios suggest an at least neutral if not positive GHG performance (i.e.

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JUNE 30, 2010

FTD is a family of cleaner-burning synthetic liquid fuels made through Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis that have combustion characteristics ideal for diesel engines and are virtually free from sulfur and aromatics. Earlier post.)

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2010

The technology reduces greenhouse gas and smog-forming emissions, particularly in heavy idling or stop-and-go vehicles. ARB created the financial incentive program in 2007 under AB 118, legislation that provided funding for a range of alternative fuels and vehicle technologies.

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OCTOBER 31, 2009

In 2007, GE and BP formed a global alliance to jointly develop and deploy technology for at least five IGCC power plants that could significantly reduce carbon dioxide emissions from electricity generation. HEI is a joint venture of BP Alternative Energy and multinational mining company Rio Tinto Hydrogen.

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MAY 14, 2014

2015 Investment Plan Update covers the sixth year of the program and reflects laws, executive orders, and policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, petroleum dependence, and criteria emissions. emission and low?emission emission vehicles. driven priorities, coupled with project opportunities for funding. Background.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2011

Assembly Bill 118 (Núñez, Chapter 750, Statutes of 2007) authorized the Energy Commission to provide approximately $100 million annually over seven years to encourage new fuels and technologies. Funding comes from such sources as vehicle registrations, vessel registrations, identification plates, and smog abatement fees. .

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OCTOBER 26, 2011

Scania unveiled its new global engine platform that will be used worldwide for all emission standards: Euro 3, Euro 4, Euro 5, EEV and Euro 6. All inline engines are based on the latest platform introduced in 2007 with technologies to meet Euro 5 and Euro 6 emission requirements, as well as Euro 4 and Euro 3. Alternative fuels.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2010

594, the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA) §§ 201 et seq., California’s LCFS also would have little or no impact on GHG emissions nationwide and would harm our nation’s energy security by discouraging the use of Canadian crude oil—our nation’s largest source of crude—and ethanol produced in the American Midwest.

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