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SwRI engineers help develop post-refinery diesel treatment that overcomes soot/NOx tradeoff for cleaner burning fuel

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Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) is helping a client develop a simple post-refinery treatment process that reduces exhaust emissions from diesel engines by overcoming the soot/nitrogen oxides (NO x ) reduction trade-off that has plagued engine researchers for decades.

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California to transition clean vehicle rebate program to helping low-income residents

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The existing CVRP program will continue to accept applications while funding remains available. Once funding has been exhausted, the program will close to new applications, and updated information will be available on the CVRP website. Since its launch in 2010, the CVRP program has issued half a million rebates, totaling $1.2

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California adds $72.5M for cleaner diesel trucks, deployment of advanced vehicle technologies

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Additionally, the board was briefed on additional funding the Legislature recently made available for clean car, truck and bus programs. This program provides vouchers of up to $55,000 to help California fleets purchase cleaner, advanced technology trucks and buses. Funding was approved for three specific programs.

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The importance of considering non-exhaust traffic emissions; the role of EVs

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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. Background.

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Building materials recycler switches fleet to Neste renewable diesel

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We decided to switch to renewable diesel once our quality and availability concerns were satisfied. We have noticed that the exhaust appears cleaner and seems less toxic. Neste MY Renewable Diesel is available to public and private fleets in California through authorized distributors. Our experience has been positive.

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EPA making $20M available for clean diesel projects

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In addition to these grants, approximately $9 million will be available through direct state allocations. EPA will provide funding for: Verified Exhaust Control Technologies: up to 100% of the cost of eligible verified. Verified/Certified Cleaner Fuel Use: the cost differential between the eligible cleaner fuels.

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Australia introduces its first exhaust rule but makes all the mistakes the US did

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Automakers often bring their dirtiest cars to Australia, and don’t offer better and cleaner electric models in the country. The new emissions rules intend to change that, and to increase availability of EV options for the country. As a result, the average new car in Australia consumes 6.9L/100km, 100km, compared to 4.2L