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EEA finds only mixed progress for Europe’s transport sector in meeting environment, climate goals; GHG emissions up 25% since 1990

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Europe’s transport sector is making only mixed progress in meeting its environment, health and climate policy targets, according to the latest European Environment Agency (EEA) assessment which tracks the short and long-term environmental performance of this key economic sector across the European Union. in 2015 to 7.1%

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Peugeot showcasing 208 Hybrid Air 2L Demonstrator at Paris show

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This method of driving does not consume fuel and gives off no CO 2 emissions, making it ideal for urban environments. The Combined mode is designed for transition phases in urban environments, such as standing starts and acceleration. In Gasoline mode, the car is powered only by the 1.2-liter liter gasoline engine.

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Study finds biodiesel use in HD trucks in Canada will result in very minimal changes in air quality and health benefits

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Health Canada is the Canadian Federal department responsible for helping Canadians maintain and improve their health; Environment Canada is the Federal agency tasked with, among other things, protecting the environment. the 2008-2012 global recession).

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BMW provides an update on waste heat recovery projects; Turbosteamer and the Thermoelectric Generator

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with technologies such as direct fuel injection, variable valve timing, exhaust-driven turbochargers, brake energy regeneration and Auto Start Stop function—about 60% of the generated energy is still lost, half of it being exhaust heat, with the remaining half as heat absorbed by the engine cooling system. Click to enlarge.

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IMO sets 2020 date for ships to comply with low sulfur fuel oil requirement; 5000 ppm

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The International Maritime Organization (IMO), the regulatory authority for international shipping, decided to implement a global sulfur cap of 0.50% m/m (mass/mass) (5,000 ppm) on fuel oil starting 1 January 2020 during its Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC), meeting for its 70 th session in London.

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BMW Group Receives Order for More Than 240K Diesel Engines from Carbon Motors for US Law Enforcement Vehicles

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The agreement calls for delivery of inline six-cylinder diesel engines complete with cooling and exhaust gas system and automatic transmission. Efficient BMW diesel engines will benefit not only the environment, but—thanks to the fleet’s lower running costs—also the American taxpayer. Carbon Motors Corp.

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DENSO develops new 2500-bar diesel common rail system; reductions in fuel consumption and emissions

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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. DENSO was the first to commercialize diesel common rail systems in 1995. Earlier post.).

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