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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. EPA is under a consent decree requiring the agency to sign a proposal by 28 July 2011 and take final action by 28 Feb. Details on the hearings will be announced soon.

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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. Following Ford’s announcement, Westport Innovations Inc. Westport is offering the 2016 Ford F-150 as a dedicated or bi-fuel CNG Westport WiNG Power System vehicle.

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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. Both models feature a wide cab with a North American standard 33-inch frame rail width, a 56,900 psi frame, and a standard center mounted rear fuel tank.

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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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