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Ricardo testing finds DPF regeneration spikes particulate emissions, resulting in exceedance of Euro limits

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However, current Euro regulations do not apply the legal limit to regeneration tests. The main findings are: The cars would have exceeded the legal limits for the number of particles emitted if these emissions were not ignored by the EU emissions standard. Ricardo tested a Nissan Qashqai and an Opel/Vauxhall Astra.

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Perspective: The UN Approval Process for Carbon Offsets

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Since 2005, when major greenhouse-gas emitters among the Kyoto signatories were issued caps on their emissions and permitted to buy credits to meet those caps, there has been more than $300 billion worth of carbon transactions. The approval process for carbon offsets has two goals. THE APPROVAL PROCESS.

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Audi updates A3 Sportback g-tron with increased tank volume for greater natural gas range

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Compared to gasoline, combustion of natural gas emits 25% less CO 2 due to the lowest carbon content of all hydrocarbons. The load-bearing fiber-reinforced laminate consists of an inner layer of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) and a layer of glass fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP) on top. lb) of gas.

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Ethanol Groups File Suit Challenging Constitutionality of California Low Carbon Fuel Standard

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Two ethanol trade groups—the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) and Growth Energy—have filed a complaint in Federal District Court in Fresno, California, challenging the constitutionality of the California Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS). The OAL ensures that agency regulations are clear, necessary, legally valid, and available to the public.

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What is COP26?

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The annual event brings together almost two-hundred world leaders to discuss the world’s commitment to climate change. Historically members of COP have offered to host the event and this year, the UK are hosting the event, alongside our partner Italy, right here in Glasgow. Scottish Event Campus (SEC). degrees Celsius.

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Quimera, IMSA and ALMS aim to launch international Electric Vehicle motorsport series in 2013

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Carbon fibre monocoque chassis. Initially, a version of the Quimera AEGT All-Electric GT car ( earlier post ) is expected to debut in demonstration runs at selected American Le Mans Series race events in 2012. By embracing the “cleantech concept”, the championship is also looking to include motorcycles as part of its event roster.

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IEEE Discusses 6 Simple Solutions to Climate Change at COP27

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That’s according to 2023 IEEE President Saifur Rahman , who was among the speakers from engineering organizations at the COP27 event held in Egypt in November. The IEEE Life Fellow spoke during a session addressing the role of technology in delivering an equitable, sustainable, and low-carbon resilient world.