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EPA proposes air pollution standards for oil and gas drilling operations; focus on capture of escaping natural gas

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed standards to reduce harmful air pollution from oil and gas drilling operations. These proposed updated standards—which are being issued in response to a court order—would rely on cost-effective existing technologies to reduce emissions.

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Ford designates BAF Technologies as Qualified Vehicle Modifier (QVM) for gaseous fuels

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Founded in 1992 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas, BAF was acquired by Clean Energy in October 2009. BAF utilizes advanced natural gas system integration technology and has certified NGVs under both EPA and CARB standards achieving Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle emissions.

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Daimler announces new Detroit powertrain component brand based on Detroit Diesel in North America

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Daimler Trucks North America unveiled its new “Detroit” brand at the American Trucking Association Management Conference and Exhibition in Dallas, Texas. These include the state-of-the-art DD13, DD15, and DD16 diesel engines, which comply with the current EPA 2010 emissions standards in the US.

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Cummins Westport introducing new ISB6.7 G mid-range natural gas engine

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At the opening reception at ACT Expo in Dallas, TX, Cummins Westport Inc. The SEGR technology was introduced with the ISL G in 2007, and was developed to meet 2010 EPA emission requirements. will unveil the ISB6.7 Earlier post.) The new ISB6.7 G is currently in field trials with full production expected to commence in mid-2016.

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2016 Ford F-150 offers ability to run on compressed natural gas, propane

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announced plans to offer 2016 Ford F-150 trucks for use with the compressed natural gas (CNG) Westport WiNG Power System ( earlier post ), and certify to EPA and CARB standards. liter gaseous prep engine with improved emissions compared to gasoline. Following Ford’s announcement, Westport Innovations Inc.

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Hino Trucks introduces new Class 4, 5 diesel and diesel hybrid electric trucks for North American market

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In addition to a the hybrid option, both models meet or exceed EPA 2010 emission regulations by utilizing an optimized SCR system. Chicago, Atlanta, Dallas, Houston and California. Hino developed the world’s first hybrid bus in 1991, and has been continuously evolving its hybrid technology ever since.

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BAF Technologies Begins Converting 600 ATT Vehicles To CNG in 2009

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Dallas-based BAF Technologies has begun converting 600 AT&T Ford E-Series vans to dedicated CNG technology in 2009. The converted vehicles will utilize the BAF CalComp System, a proprietary CNG fuel system certified by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Air Resources Board (ARB). Earlier post.).

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