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$9M in Volkswagen mitigation funds available in California for zero-emission Class 8 freight and port drayage trucks

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Starting August 9, 2022, applications will be accepted in California for replacement of eligible Class 8 trucks with zero-emission technology. This solicitation will remain open until all funding is exhausted. More than 50% of the total project funds are expected to benefit disadvantaged or low-income communities.

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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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DOE awards $1.5M to Gentherm (Amerigon) for thermoelectric-based energy recovery system for heavy-duty vehicles; expands existing LDV program

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The TEG technology, which converts waste heat from gas exhaust into electric energy and has the potential to improve passenger car fuel efficiency by as much as 5%. TEG & Exhaust System in Lincoln MKT. Resources. ???? The US Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded Gentherm (formerly Amerigon) a $1.55-million

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BorgWarner suggests Valve-Event Modulated Boost system can offer 6-17% fuel economy benefit over already downsized and turbocharged engines

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The VEMB system uses a concentric camshaft, blow-down manifold and scavenge manifold to separate the exhaust event into two phases: high-energy blow-down to the turbo without pumping losses, and high-hydrocarbon scavenge to the EGR system. improvement in fuel economy on an E-class vehicle (e.g., Source: Borgwarner. Click to enlarge.

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Study finds renewable diesel blends deliver fuel consumption and CO2 benefits in Euro 5 engines

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The researchers said that, given the strong similarity in combustion system design between Euro 5 and Euro 6 engines, the estimated trends can be considered valid also for Euro 6 vehicles equipped with the same class of engines. HVO based fuels can be used without affecting fuel logistics, engine and exhaust after-treatments.

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Volkswagen Group opts for LNG-fueled car carriers

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Emissions will be further reduced by the use of an advanced dual-fuel marine engine with direct injection and exhaust gas treatment. By commissioning the two LNG-powered freighters for the route between Europe and North America, Volkswagen Group Logistics is forging ahead with environmentally compatible, resource-efficient transport.

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Daimler Trucks NA SuperTruck achieves 115% freight efficiency improvement over 2009 baseline; 50.2% engine BTE

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liter engine, a hybrid system, a Waste Heat Recovery (WHR) system, along with a number of other upgrades. The Freightliner SuperTruck features a low-back-pressure, next-generation aftertreatment system that efficiently removes NO x from the exhaust stream. DTNA SuperTruck technology elements. Click to enlarge. Powertrain.

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