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JULY 27, 2020

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has adopted mandatory steps under which carriers are required to operate a fleet of vessels designed to cut emissions of carbon dioxide by more than 30% by 2025 compared with 2008. The IMO is also considering further reducing emission levels by 40% by 2030 and 70 percent by 2050.

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OCTOBER 2, 2021

It is built around two mandatory options, (D) Design and (Ti/Tc) Tank, with basic and optional levels of preparation that offer a simple framework for all involved parties in newbuildings. China Merchant Industry owns Deltamarin, which has been tasked by Höegh Autoliners to design the new Aurora Class.

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Industry Industrial China Building 243

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2009

earlier post ), is partnering with Equipment Maintenance Innovators (EMI-Global) to distribute HHS hydraulic hybrid retrofit systems for light- and medium-duty commercial fleet vehicles. This system is designed and engineered to be installed in fourteen hours, including all controls and wiring harness, by a certified installer.

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Fleet Hybrid Market Denver 252

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DECEMBER 23, 2009

One of two whole bus designs sharing first place in the TfL competition. Design by Capoco Design Ltd, UK. Transport for London (TfL) has selected Wrightbus as the preferred manufacturer for the final design and build of the New Bus for London, based on the iconic Routemaster. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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London 2011 Design Aston Martin 218

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JUNE 6, 2013

Monthly fuel economy of the retrofitted Honda Civic during the first 9 months of the fleet test. The fleet testing is the last task in the Ecotality/DOE work program. This battery design combines a traditional lead-acid battery with a carbon-enhanced supercapacitor in one singular and highly-effective component. Source: DOE.

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Lead Acid Civic Hybrid Fleet Miles 223

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OCTOBER 29, 2020

BAR Technologies—a spin-off from Ben Ainslie Racing (BAR), the British team formed by Olympic and World Champion sailor Sir Ben Ainslie—was formed in 2016 making the design knowledge, technical skills and intellectual property developed for America’s Cup yacht racing available for the commercial world.

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Wind Mariner Emissions 2008 303

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

Big Goals The Walt Disney Company is four years into its 2030 Environmental Goals plan that focuses on water, waste, materials, sustainable design and, most interesting to Clean Fleet Report , greenhouse gas emissions, which directly affects one of the oldest rides at the park. It didn’t matter—it was a blast!

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Honda Gas-Electric Electric Electrical 68

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JANUARY 16, 2021

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of grant funding to implement projects which reduce emissions from the nation’s existing fleet of older diesel engines. 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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EPA Diesel Puerto Rico Emissions 207

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JULY 13, 2023

Indicative checkpoints to reach net-zero GHG emissions from international shipping: To reduce the total annual GHG emissions from international shipping by at least 20%, striving for 30%, by 2030, compared to 2008; and To reduce the total annual GHG emissions from international shipping by at least 70%, striving for 80%, by 2040, compared to 2008.

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International Emissions Mariner 2008 150

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2014

Through the project, the private partner will design, build, finance, operate and maintain CNG filling stations at up to 37 transit facilities. The abundance of low-cost natural gas has driven electric and natural gas prices down nearly 40%t since 2008, saving the average Pennsylvania resident nearly $1,200 annually in lower energy costs.

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Pennsylvania Fuel Fleet Financing 230

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JULY 24, 2011

Cost-effectiveness of the fleet renewal schemes analysed from the perspective of CO 2 and. Car fleet renewal schemes introduced in the US, France and Germany to stimulate consumer spending on cars in the wake of the 2008. million transactions in which old cars were traded for new vehicles under these car fleet renewal schemes.

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France Germany Renewable Fleet 249

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JULY 20, 2024

This is no flying car (July 18, 1955) The Walt Disney Company is four years into its 2030 Environmental Goals plan that focuses on water, waste, materials, sustainable design and, most interesting to Clean Fleet Report , greenhouse gas emissions, which are front and center at one of the oldest rides at the park.

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Honda Gas-Electric Electric Electrical 79

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FEBRUARY 25, 2022

The 2022 amendments will require a variety of actions designed to reduce the pollution these units produce, and accelerate their transition to zero-emission technologies. The California Air Resources Board (CARB) approved amendments to its current rule for Transport Refrigeration Units (TRUs) operating in the state. road engines.

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Pollution Transportation California Emissions 259

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AUGUST 21, 2023

It is strategically designed and located to ensure airflow remains attached to the eSAIL with minimal power consumption. Odfjell has actively pursued decarbonization initiatives for many years, and recently documented a 51% improved carbon intensity compared to the 2008 baseline. The pioneer installation will be completed in 2024.

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Installation Wind Mariner Standards 195

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JULY 29, 2010

Currently (2010), electrified products (only hybrids at this point) represent 1% of Ford’s global fleet. In 2009, Ford sold 4.817 million units worldwide, down from 5.532 million in 2008.

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2020 Global Ford Fleet 255

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DECEMBER 5, 2014

Fred Meyer will receive a total of 40 LNG trucks over the next several months, making Fred Meyer the first in Oregon to deploy a fleet of heavy-duty LNG trucks. Some of the 40 diesel trucks will be used to replace older, less efficient diesel trucks in the fleet. In 2013, it improved fleet efficiency by 2.59% compared to 2012.

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Diesel Oregon North Carolina Fleet 255

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DECEMBER 11, 2019

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing the availability of grant funding to implement projects aimed at reducing emissions from the nation’s existing fleet of older diesel engines. Since the first year of the DERA program in 2008, EPA has competitively awarded more than 790 grants and 420 rebates across the country.

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EPA Diesel Puerto Rico Emissions 170

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JANUARY 16, 2018

The report found that fuel economy for the US fleet continues to improve. Vehicle weight and power are two important design parameters that help determine a vehicle’s CO 2 emissions and fuel economy. EPA began collecting industry-wide footprint data in MY 2008. Model year (MY) 2016 vehicle fuel economy was 24.7 ft 2 (-0.4%).

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Fuel Economy Economy EPA Fuel 261

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MAY 7, 2015

Nonprofit organizations may apply if they provide pollution reduction or educational services to diesel fleet owners or if their principal purpose is promoting clean transportation or air quality. Since 2008, EPA has awarded nearly 650 grants under the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA).

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Grant EPA Clean Cleaning 150

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

Bloom Energy and Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI), a part of Samsung Group, today are collaborating to design and develop ships powered by Bloom Energy’s solid oxide fuel cell technology. It is a meaningful GHG emissions reduction measure to apply Bloom Energy’s fuel cell system to SHI’s new Aframax design.

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Gas Industry Industrial Mariner 281

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JUNE 26, 2020

Later years should show additional improvements as greater fleet turnover occurs. The modeled 2028 base year 8-hour ozone design values were found to be above the 70 ppb NAAQS for 75 monitoring locations. The NO x emissions analysis demonstrated substantial national NO x reductions. Source: MECA. ppb and up to a max of 5 ppb.

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Cleaner Ozone Emissions Atlanta 243

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MAY 19, 2020

These products, designed for the Chinese market, will help reduce VOC emissions and meet the stringent standards implemented in various cities in China. DiDi’s fleet consists of 300,000 cars and is projected to reach one million in 2022. Since launching the program in 2008, BASF has established 29 schools in China.

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China 2019 Chinese International 221

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MARCH 7, 2014

The amendments are designed to provide new flexibility to truckers working to clean up their aging diesel fleets while still protecting the emission benefits the regulation provides. The Truck and Bus Regulation was adopted in 2008 to reduce emissions from nearly all heavy-duty diesel trucks operating in California.

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Ford halted retail sales of the Taurus on the first day of 2006, shifting it to fleet-only availability until the final example built was sold to Chick-fil-A founder Truett Cathy on October 27, 2006. Then, what the hell, Dearborn decided to revive the Taurus and Sable names for 2008. The final Taurus wagons were 2005 models as well.

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2007 Ford 2006 Mercury 98

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APRIL 13, 2018

Meeting the strategy’s 2050 target will require near-term policies to significantly improve the fuel efficiency of the global fleet and to promote the development and deployment of low- and zero-carbon fuels and propulsion technologies. The strategy implies that international shipping would consume between 3.8%

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International Climate Mariner 2018 170

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MARCH 27, 2012

Ford also has developed a specialized new tool to help optimize fleet purchases based on specific fuel types and operating locations. The tool incorporates important information to evaluate fuel costs and emissions, providing an opportunity for fleet managers to quickly evaluate multiple options. in 2008 to 53.7%

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Ford Emissions Diesel Engine 225

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FEBRUARY 3, 2009

A Foss Maritime Company’ Green Assist hybrid tug ( earlier post ) has joined the Foss fleet for the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles, California. The hybrid tug design was awarded the EPA’s Clean Air Excellence Award for Clean Air Technology in 2008. This exceeds the EPA’s Tier 2 emissions requirement for marine engines.

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Los Angeles Long Beach Green Fleet 150

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MARCH 14, 2012

a company that has developed a low-cost hybrid electric powertrain designed specifically for class 1-3 commercial fleet use ( earlier post ), will display a Chevrolet Express 2500 cargo van fitted with the company’s hybrid technology at the 2012 Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Energy Conference Energy Showcase on 16 March.

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MIT Chevrolet Hybrid Energy 199

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

By the end of 2012, the global fleet could top 1 billion vehicles—one for every seven people on the planet. Although several countries have issued targets for future EV fleets, it remains to be seen whether these goals can be met. million EVs and a fleet of 3.5 trillion pkm in 2008.

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Global Auto Production Hybrid 273

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AUGUST 6, 2012

Retrofit device manufacturers were expecting this number to be much higher due to the requirements of the California Air Resources Board’s in-use truck and bus regulation (finalized in December 2008 and amended in December 2010). Enforcement actions will involve fleet citations and audits.

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California Sale Diesel 2012 218

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AUGUST 14, 2012

Union Pacific Railroad is investing $20 million to test new technology designed to reduce diesel emissions from freight locomotives in California. In March 2008, EPA finalized a three part program significantly to reduce emissions from diesel locomotives of all types: line-haul, switch, and passenger rail. Earlier post.)

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California Emissions EPA Mariner 231

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MARCH 30, 2011

The fleet of cars and trucks we use in the federal government is one of the largest in the country. That’s why we’ve already doubled the number of alternative vehicles in the federal fleet, and that’s why, today, I am directing agencies to purchase 100% alternative fuel, hybrid, or electric vehicles by 2015. —President Obama.

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Obama Oil Gas-Electric Purchase 268

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MAY 10, 2013

The program is soliciting proposals nationwide for projects that achieve significant reductions in diesel emissions in terms of tons of pollution produced by diesel engines and diesel emissions exposure, particularly from fleets operating in areas designated by the Administrator as poor air quality areas.

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Grant EPA 2013 Diesel 210

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APRIL 4, 2009

Optimal Energy , the Cape Town, South Africa-based company that unveiled the Joule full battery-electric multi-purpose urban passenger vehicle to the world at the Paris Motor Show in 2008 ( earlier post ), plans to have pilot fleets on the road in South Africa and globally from 2010 onwards, with mass production to start in South Africa from 2012.

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South Africa 2012 2010 Africa 170

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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.

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Water Energy 2015 Cleaner 150

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MAY 4, 2023

Some may think EVs are prime targets because of their value in the secondhand market, while others say EVs are more challenging to steal because of their design. Many fleet owners use this technology for asset recovery and monitoring driver safety. So, who’s right in this debate? Are EVs Harder to Steal?

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Charging Fleet 2008 United States 86

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FEBRUARY 11, 2010

According to a newly-published discussion paper, the primary objective of the proposed standards is to require fleet average SULEV-level emissions performance (similar to the Federal Tier 2 Bin 2 standard) from new vehicles by model year 2022. LEV III—for new passenger vehicles, to be considered by the Board later this year.

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Emissions California Fleet Vehicles 186