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DECEMBER 17, 2014

Washington Governor Jay Inslee announced a set of proposals to transition Washington to cleaner sources of energy and to meet greenhouse gas (GHG) emission limits adopted by the state Legislature in 2008. Cleaner transportation options for consumers. Clean technology development and climate science. Cap-and-trade.

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JANUARY 16, 2021

Over the last three years, EPA has provided nearly $300 million in grants and rebates to modernize diesel fleets with cleaner heavy-duty trucks and equipment, according to EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler. Since the first year of the DERA program in 2008, EPA has competitively awarded more than 850 grants and 450 rebates across the country.

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MARCH 13, 2012

the joint venture between Westport Innovations and Weichai Power, announced the introduction of China’s first natural gas engine featuring Westport high pressure direct injection (HPDI) technology. Weichai Westport Inc., The Weichai Westport HPDI engine is currently undergoing road testing with a select OEM customer, Shaanxi Automobile Group.

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

The working group will establish a joint action plan on how to best utilize the parties’ complementary strengths in research and development, technologies, processes, equipment, logistics, industry coordination and policy advisory capacities to combat climate change and improve environmental performance.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2011

Credit: ACS, Boot 2008. Researchers at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) are developing a small-scale demonstration reactor that will process 40 tons of wood waste per year from the university into replacements for diesel fuel and gasoline. In their 2008 paper, Boot et al. Click to enlarge. —Boot et al.

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DECEMBER 11, 2019

Applicants may request funding to upgrade or replace diesel-powered buses, trucks, marine engines, locomotives and nonroad equipment with newer, cleaner technologies. Since the first year of the DERA program in 2008, EPA has competitively awarded more than 790 grants and 420 rebates across the country. Background.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2011

The latest Investment Plan for the Energy Commission’s Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program prioritizes $100 million in state funds to leverage funding and investments from federal agencies, research institutions, private investors, auto manufacturers and other stakeholders.

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MAY 7, 2015

million in grant funding to help governments and nonprofit organizations switch to cleaner diesel engines. Since 2008, EPA has awarded nearly 650 grants under the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA). The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of $13.5 million each.

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MARCH 24, 2017

For heavy-duty vehicles, the State SIP Strategy calls for combustion engine technology that is effectively 90% cleaner than today’s standards. The State SIP Strategy also includes targeted introduction of zero-emission technologies in heavy-duty applications that are suited to early adoption of ZEV technologies.

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MARCH 19, 2019

The $100-million program is funded by the Vehicle Technologies Office of the US DOE and industry partners. Eaton is supplying a number of leading-edge technologies that improve fuel economy and reduce emissions to Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) teams.

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MARCH 20, 2018

Air Products has participated in several of China’s demonstration projects, such as powering the official shuttle buses for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, 2010 Asian Games and 2011 Shenzhen Universiade. Use of the company’s fueling technology is increasing and accounts for more than 1,500,000 hydrogen fills per year.

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APRIL 25, 2012

EPA will provide funding for: Verified Exhaust Control Technologies: up to 100% of the cost of eligible verified. technologies. Verified/Certified Cleaner Fuel Use: the cost differential between the eligible cleaner fuels. technologies, as discussed below. technologies, as discussed below. engine repower.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2018

This project, with assets housed at the 647 th Logistics Readiness Squadron and with the Hawaii Air National Guard, is part of a cooperative agreement between the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) and the Hawaii Center for Advanced Transportation Technologies (HCATT). US Air Force photo by J. Brian Garmon) Click to enlarge.

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OCTOBER 25, 2017

The SKYACTIV-X combines the benefits of a spark-ignition gasoline engine—expansiveness at high rpms and cleaner exhaust emissions— with those of a compression-ignition diesel engine—superior initial response and fuel economy. In-cylinder pressure sensor.

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OCTOBER 20, 2015

The new kinetic direct injectors utilize a new method of atomization and are designed to increase engine power for the performance aftermarket; deliver cleaner tail pipe emissions in existing commercial fleets; and increase fuel efficiency both for in-field vehicles and future OEM Engines. Click to enlarge.

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JANUARY 27, 2015

The first study to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of lifetime exposure to new technology diesel exhaust (NTDE)—i.e., The study exposed laboratory rats 80 hours a week, for up to 30 months, to emissions from a heavy-duty diesel engine meeting 2007 US EPA standards using new filters and other control technology.

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MARCH 6, 2014

The UK and China have agreed to a new £20-million (US$33-million) three-year program that will support research to develop new low carbon manufacturing processes and technologies, low carbon cities and offshore renewables in the two countries. million (US$9.4

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AUGUST 8, 2017

Mazda Motor Corporation announced “Sustainable Zoom-Zoom 2030,” a new long-term vision for technology development that looks ahead to the year 2030. As part of the new technology to achieve this vision, the company disclosed plans to introduce a next-generation gasoline engine called SKYACTIV-X in 2019. Earlier post.).

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APRIL 14, 2017

ARB said that the proposed standards recognize advancements in technology that support zero-emission rail operation in impacted communities while also providing nationwide fuel savings for the railroads. Newly manufactured locomotives would have some zero-emission mile capability. Top: Existing federal standards. Source: ARB.

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JANUARY 21, 2017

For the past decade, California has been reducing emissions through a series of actions, innovative solutions and advances in technology. The first Scoping Plan required by Assembly Bill 32 (AB 32) was adopted in 2008. Mobile Source Strategy (Cleaner Technology and Fuels Scenario). Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS).

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DECEMBER 1, 2016

The ZERO program is to facilitate the advancement, production, and deployment of zero-emission public transportation vehicle technology and related infrastructure. The purpose of ZERO is to work with US industry to remove obstacles on the critical path to the wider adoption of zero emission technology in public transportation.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2009

A dewatering technology developed at Virginia Tech has succeeded in reducing the moisture content of ultrafine coal to less than 20%, transforming it to a salable product. the technology reduced the moisture to a level that the waste coal can now be marketed commercially. Roe-Hoan Yoon.

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2014

Canadian Environment Minister Leona Aglukkaq announced developments on three new regulatory initiatives to further support Canada’s efforts to curb greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and to provide cleaner air through lower air pollutant emissions from cars and trucks. GHG regulations. billion and cumulative net benefits for Canadians of $4.7

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JUNE 25, 2010

Previous Proposition 1B funds in 2008 provided $246 million to local agencies putting more than 5,000 cleaner trucks on the state’s roads. Projects include truck grants which will help independent truck owners and others comply early with the statewide truck rule adopted in 2008. million for harbor craft projects.

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DECEMBER 23, 2020

lower than 2008 and 2003, respectively. This is the result of policies promoting cleaner vehicle fuels and advanced clean vehicle standards. This is plausibly due to bus fleets becoming cleaner or electrified. lower and 8.3% Likewise, there exists vast opportunities to electrify heavy-duty trucks. billion—with $1.25

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JANUARY 6, 2011

GE’s innovative technology allows us to turn a previously environmentally harmful gas into a useful tool to produce energy for our customers. GE claims that among all of the current treatment methods, its solution is more reliable, cleaner for the environment and uses the residual energy at a higher efficiency rate.

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DECEMBER 8, 2017

Along with our partners like Clean Cities, our team works extremely hard to encourage the use of clean-vehicle technologies, such as alternative fuels, replacing older engines, and use of electric and hybrid vehicles. These projects have helped significantly reduce the consumption of diesel fuel through new technologies.

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JANUARY 25, 2010

Oxford Catalysts Group PLC has signed a binding memorandum of understanding with the Thai state-owned energy company, PTT Public Company Limited, Thailand’s largest listed company, for the development and commercialization of small scale land based Gas-to-Liquid (GTL) facilities based on the Group’s microchannel reactor and catalyst technologies.

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OCTOBER 28, 2010

In addition to retrofitting two TOTE ships with certified ship-side technology, this project installed a shore-side connection system and power at the Port’s TOTE terminal. This project supports the Northwest Ports Clean Air Strategy, adopted in early 2008 by the Port and its regional partners, the ports of Seattle and Vancouver, B.C.,

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JUNE 30, 2015

Since 2008, London has rolled out more than 1,300 hybrid electric buses, retrofitted more than 1,400 buses to reduce their emissions by up to 88% and developed the New Routemaster, one of the cleanest double deck buses of its type in the world. The capital has also pioneered new technologies such as hydrogen and electric buses.

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JUNE 26, 2013

These changes allowed the fuel to atomize into finer droplets, which improved fuel ignition and combustion efficiency, resulting in increased fuel economy and cleaner exhaust emissions. In 2008, DENSO released a 2,000 bar model into the market. Earlier post.). Earlier post.). Diesel Emissions Engines Fuel Efficiency'

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AUGUST 21, 2009

Ramanathan concludes that full implementation of existing emissions-control technologies could offset the warming effects of one to two decades of carbon dioxide emissions. Available technology such as diesel particulate filters for vehicles and cleaner- burning biomass and solar cookstoves can significantly reduce black carbon emissions.

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NOVEMBER 24, 2009

billion) over 7 years, the Clean Sky JTI aims to develop cleaner and quieter aircraft. Set up by the European Union Council Regulation (EC) 71/2008 of 20 December 2007, the Clean Sky initiative published its first call for proposals in mid-June 2009, which covered 72 individual research topics. Earlier post.). billion (US$2.4

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FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Ampere Zeal EX launched in India at Rs 75,000/- Ampere-Primus-Electric Scooter-Price-109000/- Ampere Electric, part of Greaves Electric Mobility, entered the world of electric vehicles in 2008. We believe these scooters will play an invaluable role in achieving our goal of a cleaner and greener future.” hours using a 15A charger and 2.5

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MARCH 27, 2013

EnerG2 has used the Carbon Technology Platform to molecularly engineer the polymer precursor to result in the desired carbon structure that has both high capacity and high first cycle efficiency. EnerG2 developed unique sol-gel processing technologies to construct its carbon materials.

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MARCH 26, 2010

Large ships that operate in ECAs must use dramatically cleaner fuel and technology, leading to major air quality and public health benefits that extend hundreds of miles inland. Also, new ships must use advanced emission control technologies beginning in 2016 which will help reduce NO x emissions. Earlier post.)

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OCTOBER 19, 2009

million in 2008. between 2008 and 2015. between 2008 and 2015, which translates into 31,347 vehicles (including conversions) sold in 2015. governments may mandate that NGVs be used to provide cleaner air quality). Pike Research forecasts that the NGV market will grow globally at a CAGR of 5.5%

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