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AECC presents zero-impact emissions demonstrator car at Vienna Motor Symposium

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MAY 2, 2022

The European Association for Emissions Control by Catalyst (AECC) presented its zero-impact emissions demonstrator car at the Vienna Motor Symposium, 27-29 April. At the same time, Well-to-Wheel (WtW) CO 2 emissions are substantially reduced by running the vehicle on an e-fuel. Resources.

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New Emissions Analytics study suggests pollution from tire wear now 1,850 times worse than exhaust emissions

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MAY 13, 2022

In early 2020, UK-based independent testing firm Emissions Analytics published a study claiming that tire particulate wear emissions were 1,000 times worse than exhaust emissions ( earlier post ). —Emissions Analytics. Quoting such ratios, however, needs careful interpretation.

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UK researchers report that alcohols in windshield washer fluid are major unreported source of VOCs emissions from cars, including EVs

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JUNE 8, 2023

In a recent open-access paper published in ACS’ Environmental Science & Technology , researchers from the University of York report that alcohols in windshield washer fluid account for a larger fraction of real-world vehicle emissions than previous estimates have suggested. Cliff et al. —Cliff et al.

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Yamaha Motor supplying electric motors for Subaru Tecnica International; to be mounted on STI E-RA EV

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JANUARY 17, 2022

Yamaha Motor will supply Subaru Tecnica International Inc. STI) with hyper-EV electric motor units ( earlier post ) for the STI E-RA EV the company is developing for future motorsport. The commissioned development of prototype electric motors is one of the company’s initiatives toward achieving this goal.

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Transportation’s Future Is Hybrid – in More Ways Than One

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

by Alec Shkolnik, co-founder & CEO of LiquidPiston Months before stepping down as CEO of Toyota, Akio Toyoda zigged at a time when the rest of the automotive industry zagged: he argued for an electrified future powered by both EVs and hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs). Emissions produced. I couldn’t agree more. Manufacturing costs.

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International automotive researchers emphasize the importance of continued development of the internal combustion engine

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OCTOBER 9, 2019

Thirty-seven globally prominent scientists representing the International Journal of Engine Research have published an open-access editorial addressing the future of the Internal Combustion Engine, and stressing the importance for continued development of more efficient and even lower-emitting technologies. —Reitz et al.

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HEI launches two new non-tailpipe particulate emission studies

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JANUARY 8, 2023

The Health Effects Institute (HEI) has launched two new studies funded under RFA 21-1, Quantifying Real-World Impacts of Non-Tailpipe Particulate Matter Emissions. The new studies are: Improved Characterization of the Real-World Contributions and Impacts of Non-tailpipe Particulate Matter Emissions ,” led by Greg Evans, University of Toronto.

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BMW previews future 7 Series, battery-electric i7

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MARCH 17, 2022

The new BMW 7 Series also comes with next-level internal combustion and plug-in hybrid drive technology. Its development already ensured that engine technology is taking a further step towards reducing emissions and improving air quality. At the same time, it is also technically enabled for future regulatory requirements.

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ICCT study assesses infrastructure needed to support near term deployment of zero-emission Class 4-8 vehicles in US

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MAY 12, 2023

A new study by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) assesses the near-term charging and refueling infrastructure needs for zero-emission Class 4-8 medium- and heavy-duty vehicles (MHDV) at the national and sub-national levels. Upgrades on a project-by-project basis are unlikely to meet future needs.

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SAE International publishes new J2954 wireless charging standard

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OCTOBER 22, 2020

SAE International has published the first global standard that specifies, in a single document, both the electric vehicle and supply equipment (EVSE) ground-system requirements for wireless charging of electric vehicles (EV). Safety and emissions testing. Cars - Electron. 11(2):89-108, 2018. SAE J2847/6.

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Toyota Canada and Edmonton International Airport (YEG) partner to bring 100 Mirai fuel cell electric vehicles to Alberta

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JULY 14, 2023

Edmonton International Airport (YEG) and Toyota Canada are partnering to bring 100 Mirai fuel cell vehicles to Alberta. This initiative will reduce carbon emissions and contribute to YEG’s goal of being net-zero by 2040. This will be the first fleet of hydrogen-powered zero-emission vehicles in Alberta.

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Genesis announces all-electric future, ending new internal combustion models in 2025

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Luxury auto brand Genesis has announced its brand vision for the next 15 years, including an end to new ICE models in 2025 and plans for a 100% zero-emission lineup by 2030. more… The post Genesis announces all-electric future, ending new internal combustion models in 2025 appeared first on Electrek.

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DOE: Life cycle GHG emissions for 2020 electric small SUV were half those of a conventional gasoline small SUV

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OCTOBER 19, 2021

C2G emissions are a sum of WTW emissions and emissions associated with vehicle manufacturing. Using current technologies, all evaluated biofuel, battery electric, and hydrogen fuel cell vehicle pathways offer significant C2G GHG emissions reduction compared to the current gasoline internal combustion engine vehicle.

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First international safety standard for Level 4 automated driving systems has been published

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JULY 11, 2021

An international group of experts led by WMG, University of Warwick working together as a part of an ISO technical committee, has published the first international (ISO) safety standard for Level 4 automated driving systems, taking them a step further towards being more widely available.

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Study finds GHG emissions from corn ethanol now 46% lower than gasoline

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JANUARY 27, 2021

A new study by a team from Environmental Health & Engineering (EH&E) has found that greenhouse gas emissions from corn ethanol are 46% lower than those from gasoline—a decrease in emissions from the estimated 39% done by previous modeling. EH&E) and Adjunct Professor of Environmental Health at Harvard’s T.H. —Scully et al.

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FCA US LLC to pay ~$300M in criminal penalties over diesel emissions test cheating

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AUGUST 2, 2022

Specifically, FCA US purposely calibrated the emissions control systems on the subject vehicles to produce less NO x emissions during the federal test procedures than when the vehicles were being driven by FCA US’ customers under normal driving conditions. liter diesel program’s goals, timing, and marketing strategy.

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EPA finalizes ICAO-aligned GHG emissions standards for aircraft; “no costs and no emission reductions”

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DECEMBER 29, 2020

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards for airplanes used in commercial aviation and large business jets. This action will align US standards with the international carbon dioxide emissions standards already set by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).

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RMI report finds substantial emissions reductions possible with smart EV charging

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MARCH 8, 2022

A new report from RMI has found that optimized charging of electric vehicles, which involves automatically and strategically shifting when an EV charges, could significantly reduce transportation sector emissions, and could potentially result in an average of 800 pounds of CO? saved per vehicle annually. million ICE vehicles off the road.

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SafeAI, Siemens, Obayashi collaborate to bring retrofitted autonomous, zero-emission heavy vehicles to off-road industries

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JUNE 3, 2022

SafeAI, a global leader in autonomous heavy equipment, announced a collaboration with Siemens today to create an autonomous, zero emission heavy vehicle fleet for Obayashi Corporation. In May 2022, the companies began retrofitting the first 45 ton vehicle, which is expected to be ready by the end of 2022.

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Volkswagen introducing enhanced 1.5 TSI evo2; greater efficiency, lower emissions

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JULY 19, 2022

The highlights of the latest version include Active Cylinder Management ACTplus, an emission control module close to the engine and the modern TSI-Evo combustion process. A key factor for this next step was above all the possibility of developing and optimizing the relevant engine software components internally at Volkswagen.

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ITF: worldwide transport activity to double by 2050, emissions to rise 16% compared to 2015

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MAY 19, 2021

According to the ITF Transport Outlook 2021 , the biennial flagship report of the International Transport Forum, a sister organization of the OECD, global transport activity will more than double by 2050, and traffic emissions will rise by 16% compared to 2015 even if existing commitments to decarbonize transport are fully implemented.

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SAE International and ChargerHelp! partner to assist in EV charging infrastructure workforce development

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DECEMBER 9, 2022

and SAE International ’s Sustainable Mobility Solutions have partnered to share knowledge and best practices related to workforce development in these new job categories, such as Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment Technician. To help address this need, ChargerHelp!

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SwRI CAT-DEF reduces heavy-duty diesel emissions to meet CARB 2027 NOx requirements

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MAY 6, 2022

The internally funded advancement successfully reduced heavy-duty diesel engine nitrogen oxide (NO x ) emissions to meet the California Air Resources Board (CARB) 2027 standards. Today’s diesel engines use selective catalytic reduction (SCR) to abate NO x emissions. DEF—a 32.5 g/hp-hr standard. —Wheeler et al.

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Eaton leverages cylinder deactivation and exhaust thermal management technologies to reduce commercial vehicle emissions

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DECEMBER 6, 2021

Power management company Eaton’s Vehicle Group has demonstrated cylinder deactivation (CDA) as an effective technology for meeting future global emissions requirements for diesel-engine powered commercial vehicles. New emissions regulations spearheaded by the California Air Resources Board (CARB), U.S.

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Alpine unveils Alpenglow hydrogen-engined concept

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OCTOBER 14, 2022

Alpine, the exclusive sports car brand of the Renault Group, has unveiled the Alpenglow concept as a showcase for a clean emissions future that is within reach for tomorrow’s racing cars and future Alpine vehicle generations. The car is equipped with a hydrogen-fueled internal-combustion engine.

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DCC Energy and Oberon Fuels to boost renewable DME production to reduce emissions of European LPG market

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MARCH 30, 2023

DCC plc, an international sales, marketing and support services group, has partnered with Oberon Fuels, the leading producer of renewable dimethyl ether (DME) ( earlier post ), to advance the design, construction and operations of multiple renewable DME production plants in Europe.

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EIA projects increases in global energy consumption and emissions through 2050

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OCTOBER 7, 2021

In its International Energy Outlook 2021 (IEO2021), EIA projects that strong economic growth, particularly with developing economies in Asia, will drive global increases in energy consumption despite pandemic-related declines and long-term improvements in energy efficiency. —EIA Acting Administrator Stephen Nalley.

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Charlotte Douglas International Airport to buy 5 Proterra electric buses; 9th airport

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JUNE 18, 2019

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) has agreed to purchase five 35-foot Proterra Catalyst E2 electric buses and five 125 kW Proterra plug-in charging systems. Proterra Catalyst vehicles have no tailpipe emissions and decrease dependency on fossil fuels. —Proterra CEO Ryan Popple.

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UK expert group focuses attention on non-exhaust emissions from road traffic as regulatory concern

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JULY 14, 2019

A new report released by the Air Quality Expert Group ( AQEG ) in the UK recommends as an immediate priority that non-exhaust emissions (NEE) are recognized as a source of ambient concentrations of airborne PM, even for vehicles with zero exhaust emissions of particles. and PM 10 emissions. UK emissions of PM 10 (top) and PM 2.5

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MIT study finds computational load for widespread autonomous driving could be a huge driver of global carbon emissions

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JANUARY 15, 2023

of global greenhouse gas emissions, or about as much carbon as the country of Argentina produces annually, according to the International Energy Agency. Emissions from computing onboard AVs driving 1 With one billion AVs, an avg. kW yields emissions equal to emissions of all data centers. computer power of 0.84

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US reaches $1.5B settlement with Daimler AG over emissions cheating in Mercedes-Benz diesels; civil penalty of $875M

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), USDepartment of Justice (DOJ), and California Air Resources Board (CARB) announced a proposed settlement with Daimler AG and its American subsidiary Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC resolving alleged violations of the Clean Air Act and California law associated with emissions cheating.

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Tula Technology presents findings on its Dynamic Motor Drive at the 42nd International Vienna Motor Symposium

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APRIL 30, 2021

the developer of Dynamic Skip Fire (DSF) and diesel DSF cylinder deactivation technology for combustion engines, reported at the International Vienna Motor Symposium that its product Dynamic Motor Drive (DMD) ( earlier post ) mitigates efficiency losses of electric motors while significantly reducing reliance on rare-earth materials.

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GM and EDF announce recommended principles on EPA emissions standards for Model Year 2027 and beyond

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

General Motors and Environmental Defense Fund announced a set of recommendations that seek to accelerate a zero-emissions, all-electric future for passenger vehicles in model year 2027 and beyond. Standards should be designed in a manner consistent with EPA’s long-standing regulation of emissions from new motor vehicles.

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Germany wants tax breaks for synthetic fuels, doubts EVs will win zero emissions race

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Germany says race for drive train of the future is wide open, and it wants tax breaks for synthetic fuels for internal combustion engine cars. The post Germany wants tax breaks for synthetic fuels, doubts EVs will win zero emissions race appeared first on The Driven.

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CICERO team finds global temperature will respond slowly to emissions cuts

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JULY 9, 2020

Although large emissions cuts are urgently needed to achieve global climate goals, it may take decades before we can measure the effect of the reductions on global temperature evolution, according to a new study by researchers at Norway’s CICERO Center for International Climate Research. Samset, Jan S. Fuglestvedt and Marianne T.

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ICCT briefing paper estimates infrastructure cost and buildout required for 100% sales of zero-emission tractor-trailers by 2040

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

A new working paper from the the International Council on Clean Transportation ( ICCT ) estimates the order of magnitude in scale and pace of national infrastructure investment required to meet the goal of 100% sales of zero-emission tractor-trailers (Class 7 and Class 8)—battery-electric and fuel-cell electric—by 2040.

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ICCT makes recommendations for post-Euro 6 light duty vehicle emissions standards

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OCTOBER 4, 2019

The European Commission has begun work aimed at post-Euro 6 emission standards for on-road vehicles. The paper highlights issues and limitations of the current standards; compares them to current and future regulations in other parts of the world; and makes policy recommendations for light-duty post-Euro 6 standards.

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Should future EPA rules incentivize more efficient EVs?

Green Car Reports

APRIL 10, 2023

As the auto industry awaits an EPA proposal for the next round of emissions rules for internal-combustion vehicles, an environmental advocacy group argues that similar standards should be applied to EVs.

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COP26 declaration on accelerating the transition to 100% zero emission cars and vans

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NOVEMBER 11, 2021

We will support efforts to achieve the road transport breakthrough announced by world leaders, which aims to make zero emission vehicles the new normal by making them accessible, affordable and sustainable in all regions by 2030. … The declaration is not legally binding and is focused on a global level. —COP 26 Declaration.

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Experts view on future transportation fuels

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NOVEMBER 12, 2018

Since internal combustion engines will remain the primary mode of choice for mobility in the foreseeable future, both alternative (renewable) fuels and high-performance combustion concepts/ engines using fuels adapted for that purpose will be preferred for reducing the combustion impact on climate change. —Kalghatgi et al.

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MITEI releases report on 3-year study of future mobility; technological innovation, policies, and behavioral changes all needed; “car pride” an issue

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NOVEMBER 24, 2019

The report is the culmination of MITEI’s three-year Mobility of the Future study, which is part of MIT’s Plan for Action on Climate Change. Understanding the future of personal mobility requires an integrated analysis of technology, infrastructure, consumer choice, and government policy.

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EEA: small increase in EU’s total greenhouse gas emissions in 2017, with transport emissions up for the fourth consecutive year

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MAY 30, 2019

Total greenhouse gas emissions in the European Union (EU) increased by 0.7% Less coal was used to produce heat and electricity but this was offset by higher industrial and transport emissions, the latter increasing for the fourth consecutive year. From 1990 to 2017, the EU reduced its net greenhouse gas emissions by 21.7%.

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Aramco signs LOI with Geely and Renault Group for new powertrain company to focus on lower emission technologies

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MARCH 2, 2023

The new company will be dedicated to internal combustion and hybrid powertrain technologies. This partnership with Aramco will raise our joint Powertrain company together with Geely Group to the next level and give it a head start in the race towards ultra-low-emissions ICE powertrain technology.

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European aviation sector and NGOs agree on sustainability of future fuels

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JANUARY 15, 2021

One of the key elements is a regulatory framework that guarantees future-proof sustainability requirements. This cornerstone is needed to build-up production capacity and organize feedstock value chains while avoiding investments that either fail to deliver emission reductions or cause unintended environmental impacts.

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AECC presents zero-impact emissions demonstrator car at Vienna Motor Symposium

New Emissions Analytics study suggests pollution from tire wear now 1,850 times worse than exhaust emissions

UK researchers report that alcohols in windshield washer fluid are major unreported source of VOCs emissions from cars, including EVs

Yamaha Motor supplying electric motors for Subaru Tecnica International; to be mounted on STI E-RA EV

Transportation’s Future Is Hybrid – in More Ways Than One

International automotive researchers emphasize the importance of continued development of the internal combustion engine

HEI launches two new non-tailpipe particulate emission studies

BMW previews future 7 Series, battery-electric i7

ICCT study assesses infrastructure needed to support near term deployment of zero-emission Class 4-8 vehicles in US

SAE International publishes new J2954 wireless charging standard

Toyota Canada and Edmonton International Airport (YEG) partner to bring 100 Mirai fuel cell electric vehicles to Alberta

Genesis announces all-electric future, ending new internal combustion models in 2025

DOE: Life cycle GHG emissions for 2020 electric small SUV were half those of a conventional gasoline small SUV

First international safety standard for Level 4 automated driving systems has been published

Study finds GHG emissions from corn ethanol now 46% lower than gasoline

FCA US LLC to pay ~$300M in criminal penalties over diesel emissions test cheating

EPA finalizes ICAO-aligned GHG emissions standards for aircraft; “no costs and no emission reductions”

RMI report finds substantial emissions reductions possible with smart EV charging

SafeAI, Siemens, Obayashi collaborate to bring retrofitted autonomous, zero-emission heavy vehicles to off-road industries

Volkswagen introducing enhanced 1.5 TSI evo2; greater efficiency, lower emissions

ITF: worldwide transport activity to double by 2050, emissions to rise 16% compared to 2015

SAE International and ChargerHelp! partner to assist in EV charging infrastructure workforce development

SwRI CAT-DEF reduces heavy-duty diesel emissions to meet CARB 2027 NOx requirements

Eaton leverages cylinder deactivation and exhaust thermal management technologies to reduce commercial vehicle emissions

Alpine unveils Alpenglow hydrogen-engined concept

DCC Energy and Oberon Fuels to boost renewable DME production to reduce emissions of European LPG market

EIA projects increases in global energy consumption and emissions through 2050

Charlotte Douglas International Airport to buy 5 Proterra electric buses; 9th airport

UK expert group focuses attention on non-exhaust emissions from road traffic as regulatory concern

MIT study finds computational load for widespread autonomous driving could be a huge driver of global carbon emissions

US reaches $1.5B settlement with Daimler AG over emissions cheating in Mercedes-Benz diesels; civil penalty of $875M

Tula Technology presents findings on its Dynamic Motor Drive at the 42nd International Vienna Motor Symposium

GM and EDF announce recommended principles on EPA emissions standards for Model Year 2027 and beyond

Germany wants tax breaks for synthetic fuels, doubts EVs will win zero emissions race

CICERO team finds global temperature will respond slowly to emissions cuts

ICCT briefing paper estimates infrastructure cost and buildout required for 100% sales of zero-emission tractor-trailers by 2040

ICCT makes recommendations for post-Euro 6 light duty vehicle emissions standards

Should future EPA rules incentivize more efficient EVs?

COP26 declaration on accelerating the transition to 100% zero emission cars and vans

Experts view on future transportation fuels

MITEI releases report on 3-year study of future mobility; technological innovation, policies, and behavioral changes all needed; “car pride” an issue

EEA: small increase in EU’s total greenhouse gas emissions in 2017, with transport emissions up for the fourth consecutive year

Aramco signs LOI with Geely and Renault Group for new powertrain company to focus on lower emission technologies

European aviation sector and NGOs agree on sustainability of future fuels

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