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MAY 2, 2016

the criteria pollutants and CO 2 that emerge with the exhaust from the tailpipe. However, there is more than 15 years of research showing that the contribution of non-exhaust primary particles to the total traffic generated primary particles is significant in urban areas. Further, a 2013 review by Denier van der Gon et al.

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Exhaust Emissions Belgium Gasoline-Electric 150

Green Car Congress

JULY 24, 2014

The global market for sensors used in internal combustion engines (ICE) is on the road of steady growth for the next few years, propelled by increasing utilization in engine management and exhaust aftertreatment, according to a new report from IHS Technology. during the next five years from 2014 to 2019. billion in 2013.

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Pollution Engine International Market 210

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MAY 23, 2014

A discussion paper published by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) asserts “ with a high degree of reliability that it is misleading to claim that people’s exposure to diesel engines of road motor vehicles is the cause of increased risk of lung cancer. ”. —“Diesel Engines Exhausts: Myths and Realities”.

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Diesel Exhaust Pollution Vehicles 247

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 2, 2015

The NOV alleges that the VW Group companies developed and installed a software defeat device—specifically, code in the electronic control module (ECM)—in certain VW, Audi and Porsche light duty diesel vehicles equipped with 6-cylinder, 3.0-liter This yields higher levels of NO x from the engine and reduced exhaust temperatures.

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EPA 2016 2014 Emissions 150

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MAY 2, 2014

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of $9 million in grant funding for clean diesel projects to reduce diesel pollution and emissions exposure from the nation''s existing fleet of diesel engines. The closing date for receipt of proposals is 17 June 2014.

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EPA Diesel Emissions Grant 210

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MAY 24, 2017

Based on a three-year study of toxic and environmentally relevant pollutants from gasoline direct injection (GDI) engines, Swiss researchers have concluded that some GDI engines emit just as many soot particles as unfiltered diesel cars did in the past. By contrast, diesel cars with particle filters exceeded the limit only 45-fold.

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Engine Exhaust Gasoline Diesel 271

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MAY 23, 2014

Deaths from outdoor air pollution by region in 2005 and 2010. Outdoor air pollution kills some 3.5 This pollution is costing advanced economies plus China and India an estimated US$3.5 This pollution is costing advanced economies plus China and India an estimated US$3.5 Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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Pollution Transportation Emissions India 218

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 15, 2016

BMEL’s central project-coordinating agency in the area of renewable resources, is funding a 3-year study of oxymethylene ethers (OME) as clean diesel fuels with €800,000 (US$894,000). Due to their high oxygen concentration, they suppress pollutant formation in combustion. When using OME, fuel may be considered an active substance.

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Diesel Clean Cleaning Germany 150

Green Car Congress

JULY 5, 2017

The affected vehicles are the 2013-2017 RAM 2500 with Cummins diesel (2WD, 4WD) and. 2013-2017 RAM 3500 with Cummins diesel (2WD, 4WD). The mechanic also told him that upwards of 25% of the fuel is being diverted through the exhaust system to heat up the emissions, according to the filed complaint.

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Fuel Economy Chrysler Diesel Emissions 170

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 12, 2017

and FCA US LLC (collectively FCA) for alleged violations of the Clean Air Act for installing and failing to disclose at least eight auxiliary emissions control devices (AECDs) in light-duty model year 2014-2016 Jeep Grand Cherokees and Dodge Ram 1500 trucks with 3.0-liter liter diesel engines sold in the United States.

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EPA Chrysler Emissions Diesel 150

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

Battery electric cars emit less greenhouse gases and air pollutants over their entire life cycle than petrol and diesel cars, according to a European Environment Agency (EEA) report. For local air quality, electric vehicles also offer clear benefits, mainly due to zero exhaust emissions at street level.

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Climate Pollution Gasoline-Electric 2017 268

Green Car Congress

APRIL 26, 2013

Areas of work being focused on by Volkswagen include the development of a high-performance diesel engine delivering 100 kW (134 hp) per liter of displacement and a new 10-speed dual clutch gearbox that reduces fuel consumption. The Volkswagen Group intends to launch at least 6 new plug-in hybrid models starting in 2014 and beyond.

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Plug-in Diesel Plug Hybrid 345

Green Car Congress

JUNE 14, 2016

In 2014, Scripps Institution of Oceanography received a grant from the US Department of Transportation to test the use of biofuel on the research vessel Robert Gordon Sproul for more than a year. In the process, the vessel used a total of 52,500 gallons of 100% renewable diesel.

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Renewable Diesel Emissions Fuel 150

Green Car Congress

MARCH 20, 2015

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $8 million to communities in 21 states and Puerto Rico to reduce emissions from the nation’s existing fleet of diesel engines through the agency’s Diesel Emission Reduction Act ( DERA ) program. The full list of projects selected for 2014 DERA funds: California.

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Puerto Rico EPA Clean Cleaning 150

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 31, 2019

The seven 12-meter buses feature a series-hybrid drive consisting of a 120 kW electric motor and a 151 kW diesel engine meeting the highly restrictive Euro 6 standards. This will allow to cut down fuel consumption and pollutant emissions (compared to conventional drive vehicles). skie region for 2014-2020.

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Energy Storage Hybrid Poland Energy 195

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 5, 2016

Continental has begun production of urea sensors for the first time to support more efficient exhaust-gas aftertreatment in diesel engines. Secondly, this data is required for the on-board diagnosis of the exhaust-gas aftertreatment function. Click to enlarge. SCR provides a prime example. —Klaus Hau.

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Czech Republic Diesel Exhaust Gas 150

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FEBRUARY 5, 2015

While that report projected vessel activity, it did not explore the environmental impacts of increased shipping in terms of air emissions or the potential climate impacts from increases in short-lived climate pollutants such as black carbon. Click to enlarge. ships diverting from prior routes to Arctic routes. Regulatory background.

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Pollution Emissions Mariner Fuel 150

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DECEMBER 6, 2017

Issues covered in the briefing include emissions, air pollution, noise and renewable energy and the impact of transport on ecosystems and biodiversity. It also continues to be a significant source of harmful air pollution, especially through emissions of nitrogen dioxide and particulate matter. Air pollution.

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Environment Transportation Emissions Climate 150

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 5, 2014

Haldor Topsøe A/S has won the Danish Engineering Product Award 2014 (in Danish Ingeniørens Produktpris 2014) for its new ECO-Jet solution. Particulate filter systems are developed for diesel engine exhaust with a relatively low sulfur and ash content.

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Emissions Exhaust Fuel Power 186

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 6, 2015

The US EPA and San Diego County Air Pollution Control District (SDAPCD), in cooperation with US Customs and Border Protection and the US General Services Administration have installed a new air pollution monitor at the San Ysidro Port of Entry. vs. non-border commuters. vs. non-border commuters. Galaviz, M.G. Simpson, J.E. Hoffman, D.

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San Diego EPA Mexico Pollution 150

The Truth About Cars

JANUARY 25, 2024

Regulators in Germany have opened an investigation into alleged diesel exhaust rule circumvention on the part of BMW. liter diesel motor contain software designed to skirt emission regulations. possessed an illegal defeat device that allowed vehicles to pollute more under certain conditions.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 18, 2015

liter, four-cylinder diesels include software (a “defeat device”) that circumvents EPA emissions standards for NO x. The allegations cover roughly 482,000 diesel passenger cars sold in the United States since 2008. Affected diesel models include: Jetta (Model Years 2009 – 2015). Passat (Model Years 2014-2015).

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EPA Diesel California 2015 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 2, 2014

In-use testing of three light duty diesel vehicles—certified to US-EPA Tier2-Bin5 and California LEV-II ULEV emissions limits— found a wide variation in real world emissions performance relative to the regulatory limits. diesels and one 3.0L diesel) over pre-defined test routes exhibiting diverse driving conditions.

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Diesel Light Emissions Los Angeles 230

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JUNE 26, 2015

John Wall, Vice President and Chief Technical Officer of diesel engine manufacturer Cummins Inc., is one of the three recipients of the 2014 Haagen-Smit Clean Air Awards , California’s premier award recognizing individuals who have made outstanding contributions to improving air quality. Dr. Kirk R.

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Climate Change Pollution Climate Ozone 150

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MAY 1, 2014

Their findings indicated that emission control strategy retrofits are the least costly near-term intervention to reduce urban air pollution. For the lean-burn CNG scenario, this meant considering exhaust and pipeline supply leaks. CH 4 from pipeline supply leaks accounted for 5% of CO 2 e for annualized operation.

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London Climate Diesel Climate Change 218

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FEBRUARY 5, 2020

CO 2 and NO x certification test data for heavy-duty diesel engines certified from 2002 through 2019. The transportation sector was responsible for over 7 million tons of NO x emissions in the US in 2014, with 50% of this sector’s NO x attributed to heavy-duty on- and off-road vehicles and equipment. Source of data: US EPA (2019).

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Emissions Diesel Engine 2010 291

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AUGUST 8, 2017

This new proprietary combustion engine combines the advantages of gasoline and diesel engines to optimize environmental performance, power and acceleration performance. SKYACTIV-X even equals or exceeds the latest SKYACTIV-D diesel engine in fuel efficiency. Earlier post.). Earlier post.). Yamasaki, Y., Umahashi, S., Uesugi, Y.,

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Mazda Gasoline Fuel Economy Gasoline-Electric 186

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2009

Additional diesel PM reductions in 18 major CA railyards with five new locomotive measures. While we are pleased to have already reduced diesel emissions at the rail yards, it’s not enough. Source: Staff presentation. With Five Locomotive Measures Click to enlarge. Total cost of those five measures is estimated to be $3.9

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Diesel California Emissions 2007 170

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MARCH 25, 2014

Selective catalytic reduction (SCR), using ammonia as the reducing agent, has proved effective in cutting diesel NO x emissions from a variety of mobile sources, including heavy-duty trucks and buses, passenger vehicles, and off-road equipment. That amendment will be considered at MEPC-66 in April 2014.

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Standards Mariner Fuel 2016 218

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MARCH 31, 2017

Current state-of-the-art heavy duty diesel engines are both highly efficient and offer low emissions. The main objective of the project is to reduce fuel consumption by 20% (diesel and urea) against the project’s 2014 Euro VI baseline vehicle, while keeping the vehicle within the legal limits for pollutant emissions.

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Emissions Fuel Economy Environment Legal 150

EV Central

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

I must admit that I had not heard of rolling coal until very recently, but it has – at least in the unlighted United States – been a thing since 2014, apparently. But first I wanted to talk about climate change deniers, and how remarkable it is that they still exist.

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Climate Change Coal Saudi Arabia Climate 86

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FEBRUARY 25, 2014

The 2014 Canter meets the requirements of different emissions standards, depending on the weight variant. Up to a reference mass of 2380 kg, the complete vehicle has its emission characteristics tested on a chassis dynamometer, with the result being shown in pollutants per km. Emissions standards and testing.

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Hybrid Fuel Standards Exhaust 199

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MAY 29, 2014

Lance Noel and Regina McCormack conducted a cost-benefit analysis of owning and operating a V2G-capable electric school bus, and compared its cost-effectiveness to a traditional diesel school bus. of in-cabin air comes from a bus’s own exhaust. In fact, it is estimated that up to 0.3% —Noel and McCormack.

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Fleet Electric Electrical Climate Change 210

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 6, 2016

Alternative LNG drive systems for ships reduce air pollutant emissions significantly—CO 2 by up to 25% and NO x by up to 30%, particulate matter by up to 60% and SO x by as much as 100%. Emissions will be further reduced by the use of an advanced dual-fuel marine engine with direct injection and exhaust gas treatment.

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Cars That Think

AUGUST 18, 2022

Batteries and diesel backup generators are designed to power the plant’s cooling systems for 10 days. Haverkamp also cites the plant’s “exhausted and decimated” Ukrainian staff, and the possibility of a power struggle with their Russian occupiers over how to manage an emergency.

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Ukraine Energy Russia Grid 143

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OCTOBER 11, 2014

On-road NO x emission levels of Euro 6 diesel cars in Europe are on average about seven times higher than the NO x limit set by the Euro 6 emission standard, according to a new report published in Berlin by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT). Diesel vehicles make up about 50% of all new cars in the EU.

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Diesel Emissions West Virginia 2014 344

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APRIL 12, 2011

Significant progress has been made in reducing emissions of criteria pollutant emissions from locomotive engines below the Low-Emitting Locomotive level (4.0 In 2008, ARB health risk assessments (HRAs) determined that railyard diesel PM emissions contribute to areas with some of the highest potential cancer risk levels in the state.

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