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Reduction in diesel carbonyl emissions using F-T fuel from coal

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However, the use of CFT resulted in a remarkable reduction in carbonyl emissions in comparison with using DF. lower ozone formation potential of the carbonyl compounds present than DF under the identical operating conditions. There was no significant difference in the profiles of total carbonyl emissions between CFT and DF. CFT had 16.5–44.1%

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Toyota to pioneer use of biosynthetic rubber in engine and drive system hoses

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Since plants absorb CO 2 from the atmosphere during their lifespan, such bio-materials achieve an estimated 20% reduction in material lifecycle carbon emissions in comparison to conventional petroleum-based hydrin rubber. Vacuum sensing hose production process. Click to enlarge.

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Study: Urban grime releases NOx when exposed to sunlight

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James Donaldson, is a mixture of thousands of chemical compounds spewed into the air by automobiles, factories and a host of other sources. When in the air, these compounds may combine with volatile organic compounds to produce ozone, the main component of smog. Among these compounds are nitrogen oxides. —James Donaldson.

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Perspective: US Needs to Transition to Hydrous Ethanol as the Primary Renewable Transportation Fuel

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The 1979 Iranian crisis and related oil price shock accelerated Brazil’s conversion of its gasoline supply and automobile fleet. Automobile manufacturers were given tax breaks to produce cars that ran on hydrous ethanol, and, by 1980, every automobile company in Brazil was following this lead. 40 CFR § 80.27 40 CFR § 80.27(d)