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Converted hydrogen fuel cell refuse vehicle on trial in Ruhr region as part of HECTOR

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The aim of the project, which involves seven European trials in total, is to investigate how hydrogen-fueled trucks can be an effective solution in reducing emissions in refuse vehicles. Almost the entire original powertrain—engine, fuel tanks and exhaust system—was removed from the DAF truck.

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In Europe, Ford introduces Mondeo hybrid wagon, 2.0L EcoBlue diesel for Mondeo

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Ford revealed the enhanced Mondeo—including a new Hybrid Wagon variant for the first time—at the Brussels Motor Show in Belgium. l/100 km (56 mpg US) for the four-door, and anticipated CO 2 emissions from 101 g/km and fuel efficiency from 4.4 150 PS, delivering from an anticipated 118 g/km CO 2 emissions and from 4.5

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Survey finds LNG-fueled ship orders up 26% in six months

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High oil prices, impending emissions regulations and technical advancements are propelling the market faster than we expected. A key factor is International Maritime Organization Tier III emissions standards, which are slated to take effect in 2015-2016. Accelerating growth is what you would expect under these circumstances.

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Imaging study: air pollution impairs function of blood vessels in lungs

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The individual study examined the effect of air pollution on pulmonary circulation in ten healthy male volunteers exposed to pollutants in a chamber with standardized conditions. The volunteers were exposed to ambient air or dilute diesel exhaust with a PM 2.5 Patients with obstructive sleep apnea were at greater risk.

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The irrational argument against government intervention with EVs & ICE vehicle bans

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In the early 2000's there was the “Euro 1” emission standard. The final stage is Zero Emissions. Only electric vehicles offers zero local emissions. micron particulate matter emitted from vehicle exhausts. Only electric vehicles offers zero local emissions. Is their criticism warranted?

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Scania Delivering 85 Ethanol Buses to Stockholm Suburbs; E95 in a Diesel Engine

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The third-generation ethanol engine is an adaptation of Scania’s 9-liter diesel engine with charge-cooling and exhaust gas recirculation (EGR). The engine meets the enhanced environmentally friendly vehicle (EEV) standard, which is slightly stricter than Euro 5.

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ABB to charge the largest single network of 101 electric buses in Europe using open industry standard OppCharge

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The order will include installation sites in Charleroi, Belgium, providing 15 ABB charging stations in total by 2018, to power 101 Volvo electric hybrid buses in the Wallonia public transport system, operated by TEC Group. The Volvo 7900 Electric Hybrid operates quietly and exhaust emission-free on electricity for about 70% of its route.

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