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JANUARY 28, 2019

Fewer soot particles in the exhaust stream of aircraft reduces the formation of ice crystals and therefore the climate impact of the resulting contrail cirrus.

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AUGUST 22, 2023

Once funding has been exhausted, the program will close to new applications, and updated information will be available on the CVRP website. The existing CVRP program will continue to accept applications while funding remains available.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2014

As North America continues to strive for cleaner air through tighter regulations, there are strong indicators that GPF technology also may expand to the region in the near future.

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JULY 18, 2014

By gaining a better understanding of how these parameter uncertainties affect outcomes, the VERIFI researchers, along with colleagues at the University of Connecticut, are seeking to create cleaner and more efficient engines.

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AUGUST 22, 2013

The European Union-funded PowerDriver project—a two-year, €3-million (US$4-million) research project initiated in February 2012 to turn exhaust gas waste heat into electricity using thermoelectric generator (TGEN) technology—has completed simulation work on on a potential automotive application.

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JANUARY 8, 2023

Emissions from automobile exhaust systems have decreased in recent years due to the introduction of cleaner fuels and new control technologies on internal combustion engines, as well as increases in numbers of hybrid and electric vehicles.

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JUNE 15, 2014

The pistons are full-skirt pistons; the internal design of the block (the intake, exhaust and transfer ports) doesn’t require machining “port windows” into the piston. This alloy has proven to be 2 to 3 times stronger at operating temperature than the aluminum alloys pistons are traditionally made with.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2017

However, both measurements also act as proxies for the complex mixture of gases in diesel exhaust, which is an established carcinogen and associated with respiratory, cardiovascular and reproductive health effects. Cars being pushed by diesel trains during a return trip had air that was generally cleaner than that next to busy city streets.

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APRIL 26, 2022

BASF has launched UpCore, a new service providing a cost-effective and sustainable technology upgrade from a standard ozone converter to an ozone-VOC (volatile organic compounds) converter for cleaner and healthier aircraft cabin air. The air at high altitude contains significant levels of ozone.

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We have noticed that the exhaust appears cleaner and seems less toxic. Argent has a fleet of about 20 pieces of equipment comprising wheel loaders, excavators, bobcats and a couple of water trucks. Our experience has been positive. There’s no change in engine performance. We absolutely love the renewable nature of this product.

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APRIL 21, 2009

DENSO Corporation has improved the temperature detection accuracy of its newly developed diesel exhaust temperature sensor. To improve the sensor’s temperature accuracy, DENSO increased the probe length to almost twice that of the conventional product and extended the sensing tip into the exhaust pipe. Click to enlarge.

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JANUARY 27, 2015

The first study to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of lifetime exposure to new technology diesel exhaust (NTDE)—i.e., exhaust from heavy-duty diesel engines meeting EPA 2007 and later emissions requirements—has found no evidence of carcinogenic lung tumors. Earlier post.) Advanced Collaborative Emissions Study (ACES).

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NOVEMBER 1, 2020

IPG‘s flameless combustor uses the turbine exhaust and high heat transfer effectiveness through the IPG regenerator unit. Not only can IPG’s technology deliver low-emission, pollutant-free energy on today’s cleaner fuels.

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AUGUST 22, 2014

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the Second Integrated Urban Air Toxics Report to Congress—the final of two reports required under the Clean Air Act (CAA) to inform Congress of progress in reducing public health risks from urban air toxics (also referred to as hazardous air pollutants or HAPs).

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NOVEMBER 17, 2010

Federal-Mogul Corporation has developed a portfolio of advanced High Temperature Alloy (HTA) materials that help to ensure reliable long-term exhaust sealing, even on the most demanding powertrain applications with fluctuating high temperatures and dynamic mechanical loads. New sealing systems are required.

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) has added two test stands to its Exhaust Composition Transient Operation Laboratory — ECTO-Lab. The ECTO-Lab expansion includes new lean-burn transient and stoichiometric test stands, bringing the total number of SwRI ECTO-Lab test stands to eight.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2019

The absence of motor noise and exhaust emissions contributes to better working conditions for the drivers and a quieter, cleaner urban environment. The drivers who will operate the electric trucks have had the opportunity to test-drive them prior to delivery, as part of the operator training.

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The suspected cause of these preventable absences is exposure to high levels of diesel exhaust fumes, which can leak into school bus cabins or enter buses through open windows. The EPA set out to hasten the transition of school bus fleets to cleaner vehicles in 2012 with its School Bus Rebate Program. The program is ongoing.

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Therefore, green hydrogen, which is produced from renewable energies and carbon-free by nature, offers great potential for cleaner transportation, especially in sectors difficult to electrify, such as heavy-duty commercial vehicles, on- and off-highway applications, and the industrial and marine sectors.

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JANUARY 8, 2020

The ideal licensee would be primarily engaged in manufacturing engine parts and systems, such as catalytic converters and engine exhaust control systems, for the on-road vehicle, off-road vehicle and stationary power sectors. This catalyzes the oxidation of methane to carbon dioxide and water using excess oxygen in the exhaust stream.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

Volvo Trucks unveiled Vera : an autonomous, electric vehicle that can operate with significantly less exhaust emissions and low noise levels. Vera is controlled and monitored via a cloud-based service, and has the potential to make transportation safer, cleaner and more efficient.

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JANUARY 15, 2019

engine include a compacted graphite iron engine block that increases peak cylinder pressure capability; and a new cast-iron cylinder head containing high-temperature capable exhaust valves actuated by all-new hydraulic lash adjusters in the block eliminating the need for valvetrain adjustment service intervals.

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One of our initial steps has been developing a leadership team to help clients in the US, Mexico and Canada close the gap from conventional transportation to a cleaner, connected mobility future. Excel, founded in 2002, tests engines for exhaust emissions compliance, long- and short-term durability and overall performance.

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JUNE 9, 2022

There is an immediate need to produce cleaner gasoline engine vehicles to meet the global CO 2 target and automakers recognize advanced ignition systems as a necessity to achieve the last great CO 2 reduction. Hundreds of millions of internal combustion engine vehicles are projected to be sold round the globe in the next decade.

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MARCH 6, 2020

By working in close collaboration with highly competent partners, we intend to play an important role in facilitating a cleaner and more profitable future for the marine sector. It involves precise controlling of the engine to achieve extreme reductions in exhaust emission levels.

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We feel confident that our technology is ready to usher in the benefits of lower emissions, and lead the industry’s push toward cleaner mobility. TPS has also successfully demonstrated its kitchen exhaust solution by a 90% reduction in particulates and odor, in a test with a leading commercial kitchen equipment OEM.

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JANUARY 18, 2018

In order to reduce the solvent emissions as much as possible, the exhaust air flow is purified from the clear coat booths as well as the paint mixing rooms. Usually the painting process generates large volumes of exhaust air which contain low amounts of contaminants. There is no need for a trunk opener at the rear. Industry 4.0”

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MARCH 19, 2019

The long-term objective of the project is to develop technology that can lead to cleaner, more efficient heavy-duty trucks, which haul 80% of goods in the United States and use about 28 billion gallons of fuel per year, accounting for around 22% of total transportation energy usage.

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JUNE 13, 2017

Located in the city of Wuxi, Kailong is one of China’s leading exhaust aftertreatment technology suppliers to the expanding Chinese heavy-duty diesel sector.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Toyota Motor Corporation announced the commercial availability of a new, smaller three-way catalyst for the treatment of NO x , CO and unburned hydrocarbons from gasoline engines that uses 20% less precious metal in approximately 20% less volume, while maintaining the same exhaust gas purification performance. Click to enlarge.

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Exhaust from motor vehicles and boats account for 25% of the PM 2.5 , according to the Shanghai Environmental Protection Bureau said yesterday. Their exhaust discharge is 20 to 30 times that of new cars. The city of Shanghai, China will spend 10.3 billion yuan (US$1.63 control, over the next three years. measurement.

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JANUARY 26, 2017

Faurecia Emissions Control Technologies developed exhaust systems and components, including mufflers, manifolds, catalytic converters, emissions control systems and complete exhaust systems. Faurecia is the market leader for valves used in cold-end exhaust components. Emissions reduction. Energy recovery.

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EPA will fund: Verified Exhaust Control Technologies: up to 100% of the cost of eligible verified exhaust control technologies. Verified/Certified Engine Upgrades: up to 40% of the cost (labor and equipment) of eligible engine upgrades. Certified Engine Repower: up to 40% of the cost (labor and equipment) of an eligible engine repower.

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million gallons US) of cleaner-burning sustainable jet and road fuel each year. The fuel will also improve air quality with up to 90% reduction in soot from aircraft engine exhausts and almost 100% reduction in sulfur oxides; and the technology offers a lower emissions route to process UK waste than incineration or landfill.

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CARB, in partnership with CALSTART, launched HVIP and Low NO x Engine Incentives in 2009 to accelerate the purchase of cleaner, more-efficient trucks and buses in California. In total, the program has helped more than 1,500 California fleets buy cleaner vehicles.

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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. technology if that technology is combined on the same vehicle with a new eligible verified exhaust control.

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car exhaust emissions in outer London by nearly 16%, benefitting five million outer London residents. Among other improvements, the expansion is forecast to make further progress to reduce air pollution, by reducing NO x emissions from cars and vans in outer London by 10% and 7% respectively, and reducing PM 2.5 Expanded ULEZ in August 2023.

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