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Chalmers study finds ship exhaust gas scrubbers responsible for up to 9% of certain hazardous emissions into Baltic Sea

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OCTOBER 24, 2022

New research from Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, finds that the discharge water from ships’ exhaust gas treatment systems—i.e., A scrubber is used on ships to clean exhaust gases, primarily to reduce emissions of sulfur oxides to the atmosphere.

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Exhaust Emissions Mariner Gas

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.

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MIT team exploring using LOHCs directly on-board hydrogen-fueled trucks

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

Green, the Hoyt Hottel Professor in Chemical Engineering, is developing a technology that allows liquid organic hydrogen carriers (LOHCs) not only to deliver hydrogen to the trucks, but also to store the hydrogen onboard. A team of MIT researchers led by William H. Proposed process flow diagram for onboard dehydrogenation.

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MIT Hydrogen Fuel Exhaust

Researchers developing free-piston linear generator for exhaust waste heat recovery

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OCTOBER 28, 2017

Researchers in China have developed a novel free-piston linear generator (FPLG) to recover exhaust waste heat efficiently from a vehicle engine. The FPLG can be used in a small-scale organic Rankine cycle (ORC) system and can directly convert the thermodynamic energy of working fluid into electricity. —Tian et al. Prototype FPLG.

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Exhaust Waste Conversion Engine

CMU study finds secondary organic aerosol production from PFI and GDI vehicles has been “substantially” reduced by tightening NMOG standards

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JANUARY 28, 2018

Secondary organic aerosol (SOA) is a major component of fine particulate matter—which causes adverse health effects—even in urban environments; vehicles may be a dominant source of SOA in urban areas, although there is still an ongoing debate over SOA formation from on-road sources. —Zhao et al.

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WHO IARC classifies diesel exhaust as carcinogenic to humans (Group 1)

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JUNE 13, 2012

After a week-long meeting of an expert working group, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), which is part of the World Health Organization (WHO), classified diesel engine exhaust (DEE) as carcinogenic to humans (Group 1), based on sufficient evidence that exposure is associated with an increased risk for lung cancer.

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Exhaust Diesel Standards Emissions

DOE awards $17M to FY 2014 SBIR Phase II projects; includes Si/graphene anodes, motor windings, exhaust treatments

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MARCH 31, 2014

The selected projects include 6 vehicle-related technologies and 2 hydrogen and fuel cell technologies, as well as new hydropower, heat pump, solar and manufacturing technologies. Selected vehicle and hydrogen technology projects are: FY 2014 SBIR Phase II vehicle projects. Lead organization. Description.

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Eaton contributing to ZET Coalition clean air initiative with lineup of emission-reducing and electric vehicle technologies

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JULY 15, 2020

The coalition is organized by the clean transportation industry group CALSTART, of which Eaton has been a member since 2005. Eaton has partnered with CALSTART to provide the heavy-duty truck market with a suite of emission-reducing and electric vehicle technologies.

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Eaton Clean Cleaning Emissions

HEI ACES study of lifetime animal exposure to New Technology Diesel Engine exhaust finds no lung cancer

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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.) —ACES report. ACES background.

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Exhaust Diesel Engine 2007

Study estimates 6% of lung cancer deaths in US and UK attributable to diesel exhaust

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NOVEMBER 28, 2013

In 2012, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), which is part of the World Health Organization (WHO), classified diesel engine exhaust (DEE) as carcinogenic to humans (Group 1). Earlier post.). China, India, Brazil) following with a delay of about 5 to 10 years. —Vermeulen et al. Roel Vermeulen, Debra T.

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Exhaust Diesel Brazil 2000

The importance of considering non-exhaust traffic emissions; the role of EVs

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MAY 2, 2016

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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Exhaust Emissions Belgium Gasoline-Electric

Study identifies combustion-derived nanoparticles in diesel exhaust as the predominant mediator for adverse cardiovascular events

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JULY 14, 2011

The research by the University of Edinburgh measured the impact of diesel exhaust fumes on healthy volunteers at levels that would be found in heavily polluted cities. When assessed in the clinic, we showed that the vascular dysfunction associated with diesel exhaust inhalation is prevented by particle filtration. —Mills et al.

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Exhaust Diesel Pollution Emissions

Alfa Laval introduces E-PowerPack ORC waste heat recovery system for ships

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MARCH 13, 2022

Able to convert waste heat directly into electrical power, the E-PowerPack uses Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) technology to reduce ship fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions. Alfa Laval is pursuing a wide range of technologies to support decarbonization, both independently and with partners.

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Waste Mariner Gas-Electric Exhaust

First online measurement of gaseous sulfuric acid in diesel exhaust helps clarify role in formation of nucleation particles

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OCTOBER 8, 2012

Researchers in Germany and Finland report the first online measurement of gaseous sulfuric acid (GSA) in the exhaust gas of a modern heavy-duty diesel engine in an effort to quantify the role of low-vapor-pressure gases in the formation of nucleation particles (NUP). Environmental Science & Technology doi: 10.1021/es302432s.

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Exhaust Diesel Finland Water

BASF introduces cost-effective upgrade to ozone-VOC converters for healthier aircraft cabin air; UpCore

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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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Ozone Convert Cleaner Exhaust

EPA proposing mercury rule for taconite iron ore processing plants

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MAY 12, 2023

arsenic, chromium, nickel) that are present in the taconite ore and sometimes in the fuel (such as coal) fed into the furnaces, and small amounts of organic HAP (e.g., Therefore, the EPA is proposing new standards that reflect maximum achievable control technology (MACT) for mercury emitted from taconite indurating furnaces.

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Mercury EPA Minnesota Exhaust

Study of working fluid selection for organic Rankine cycle waste heat recovery

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MAY 2, 2011

Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) can be used to recover low-grade waste heat. When a vehicle is running, the engine exhaust gas states have a wide range of variance. Mu (2011) Study of working fluid selection of organic Rankine cycle (ORC) for engine waste heat recovery. A paper on their work appears in the journal Energy.

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Waste Exhaust Universal Chinese

UC Irvine study finds organic constituents of UFP play important role in heart disease; suggestions for more effective emission control

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OCTOBER 12, 2013

Results of a study funded and released by the California Air Resources Board (ARB) suggest that the organic constituents of ultrafine PM (UFP, particles ? technology for the removal of the organic constituents as well as the reduction of the number of particles. PM comprises solid, liquid, and semi-volatile organic components.

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Emissions Los Angeles Pollution California

Environment Canada study finds vehicle exhaust a significant source of isocyanic acid; suggests consideration of new emission standard

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JULY 12, 2013

Researchers at Environment Canada have found that vehicle exhaust is a significant source of isocyanic acid (HNCO), a toxic gaseous acid that is a product of various forms of combustion and a potential health concern. Automobile exhaust is also a known source of inorganic acids such as nitric (HNO 3 ) and nitrous (HONO) acids.

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Exhaust Canada Environment Emissions

First aftertreatment technology for single-cylinder diesel driven pumpsets

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MAY 4, 2015

This aftertreatment technology includes a VERT certified Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) and Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC). The compact dimensions of the DPF/DOC aftertreatment system minimizes space requirements in the exhaust system and incorporates a number of features to ease installation and cleaning. Reduction of PM > 95%.

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Diesel Switzerland Exhaust Clean

Rheinmetall wins two-digit-million-euro orders for fuel cell components

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FEBRUARY 13, 2022

The order package marks a further success for the Group’s hydrogen strategy as it systematically expands into alternative drive technologies. Under the aegis of Germany’s national hydrogen initiative, Rheinmetall AG is an industrial partner of the new Hydrogen Innovation and Technology Centre in Duisburg. Hydrogen recirculation blower.

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Fuel Hydrogen Exhaust Range

HEI launches two new non-tailpipe particulate emission studies

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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. HEI receives balanced funding from government and industry.

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Nevada launches “Clean Cars Nevada” effort; adopting California LEV and ZEV

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JUNE 23, 2020

The ZEV program requires an increasing percentage of new vehicle sales of to be zero emission vehicles; this is achieved by requiring vehicle manufacturers to meet minimum credit requirements through a combination of sales of zero emission vehicles and vehicles deploying zero emission technologies.

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Nevada Clean Cleaning California

PSA to commercialize SwRI-developed Dedicated-EGR technology in high-efficiency gasoline engines by 2018

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FEBRUARY 4, 2013

During its recent Innovation Day presentations ( earlier post ), PSA Peugeot Citroën announced that it will commercialize high-efficiency gasoline engines featuring dedicated exhaust gas recirculation (D-EGR), derived from a collaborative program with SwRI in the US. PSA has filed for two patents on its work. PSA concept D-EGR engine.

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Gasoline 2018 Engine Commercial

CMU study finds SOA levels in cities like LA will remain high despite cleaner cars; nonlinear relationship between SOA and NOx

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JUNE 22, 2017

The findings of a study by researchers at Carnegie Mellon University, with colleagues at UC Berkeley, suggest that changing atmospheric NO x levels over the next two decades will likely significantly reduce the effectiveness of stricter new gasoline vehicle emissions standards in reducing concentrations of secondary organic aerosol (SOA).

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Cleaner Los Angeles Exhaust Gasoline

Swiss team concludes that particulate filters should be mandatory for GDI engines

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MAY 24, 2017

In the spring 2014, the GasOMeP project (Gasoline Vehicle Emission Control for Organic, Metallic and Particulate Non-Legislative Pollutants) got underway. The carcinogenic potential in one cubic meter of exhaust gas from gasoline direct injectors is up to 1,700 times higher than the EU limit for clean air. —Norbert Heeb.

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Engine Exhaust Gasoline Diesel

Mitsubishi Fuso to deliver 20 eCanter trucks to Australia Post

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2021

The organization has the largest electric fleet in the country, with more than 3,000 electric delivery vehicles. The eCanter is the series-produced all-electric truck developed by MFTBC as a solution to urban environmental issues such as noise, exhaust gas and CO2 emissions. The eCanter, which falls under the 7.5-ton

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ICCT: incremental technology can cut vehicle CO2 by half and increase fuel economy >60% through 2030 with ~5% increase in price

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MARCH 22, 2017

These fuel economy levels are achieved based on a sustained 4%–6% annual reduction of fuel use per mile with incremental technology additions that do not compromise vehicle size or utility at an incremental cost of $800–$1,300 from 2025 to 2030. It incorporates subsequent industry research and new modeling of advanced vehicle technologies.

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Fuel Economy Economy Fuel Price

TECO 2030 aims to build hydrogen fuel cell gigafactory in Norway

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FEBRUARY 18, 2021

The partnership with AVL has already resulted in bringing to production the TECO Future Funnel, a complete exhaust gas cleaning system. An important factor will be proximity to competence clusters within technology and shipping. The plan is to start fuel cell production in 2022. The company is assessing potential locations.

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Norway Hydrogen Fuel Building

Hydrogen Opposed Piston Engine Working Group formed

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MAY 26, 2022

Several organizations, encompassing companies, research labs, and academia, have formed the Hydrogen Opposed Piston Engine Working Group. —James Turner, Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Clean Combustion Research Center, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST). ID-Technologies, Fribourg, Switzerland.

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Hydrogen Engine Saudi Arabia Universal

Exoès and Saft partner to improve Li-ion battery thermal management

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MAY 22, 2018

Organic Rankine Cycle specialist Exoès and Saft Incubator have signed a cooperation agreement to do common tests to improve next generation battery thermal management. A heat exchanger evaporates a working fluid into high pressure gas; the transfer of heat from the exhaust gases is controlled by an actuated by-pass valve.

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Li-ion Batteries Battery Exhaust

Bombardier Transportation presents a new battery-operated train

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

It does not generate any exhaust and sets the standards for smart mobility with peak values of 90 percent in the areas of efficiency and recyclability. Bombardier Transportation has introduced a new battery-operated train: the BOMBARDIER TALENT 3 train. It is also around 50% quieter than modern diesel trains.

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Transportation Batteries Battery 2019

Study finds PM from biodiesel blends may be 50-80% less toxic per unit PM mass than from petroleum diesel

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JULY 15, 2017

In the study, the team examined the relationships between biodiesel fuel blend, exhaust particle oxidative potential (OP), and PM composition. OP in oxidized aerosols, including engine exhaust, is commonly quantified using the DTT (dithiothreitol) assay. PM-normalized DTT Activity for biodiesel exhaust PM.

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B0 Diesel Exhaust Vermont

Health Effects Institute to release Executive Summary of ACES new-technology diesel results this fall

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AUGUST 21, 2015

The Summary will be the synopsis and final publication from the program to characterize the emissions and assess the health effects of new-technology diesel exhaust (NTDE) from heavy-duty diesel engines that meet the 2007 and 2010 regulations enacted by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Earlier post.)

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Diesel 2007 2010 Emissions

SwRI and USTA researchers to develop a novel catalyst for low-temperature SCR

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JUNE 24, 2014

Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) and The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) announced funding for a new joint research projects to advance clean emission technologies. Funding through the organizations’ Connecting through Research Partnerships (“Connect”) program has been granted for $125,000 for this project.

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San Antonio Exhaust Clean Emissions Fuel Economy

Lockheed Martin’s CTO Steven Walker on Future Defense Technologies

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OCTOBER 12, 2021

One is to develop technologies that can be used to defend their nation against adversaries. Last year Walker joined the private sector as vice president and chief technology officer at defense contractor Lockheed Martin. My desire was to join the Air Force and help build technologies to secure the nation," he says. "I

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Future 2001 Arlington Engine

UBC researchers find life-cycle GHG benefits of LNG in marine shipping only from high-pressure dual-fuel engines in ocean-going vessels

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MAY 20, 2019

The direct gas injection system assures lower methane emissions from the tailpipe exhaust. This engine technology is only available for large low-speed engines used in ocean-going vessels (OGVs). These dual-fueled engines provide similar performance to diesel engines with no power loss, although with higher NO x emissions.

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Mariner Engine Fuel Exhaust

ARPA-E awarding $39M to 16 projects to grow the domestic critical minerals supply chain

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OCTOBER 28, 2022

E) will award $39 million in funding to 16 projects across 12 states to develop market-ready technologies that will increase domestic supplies of critical elements required for the clean energy transition. Specifically, the program investigates the potential CO 2 -reactive ores to unlock net-zero or net-negative emission technologies.

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DOE to issue FY14 Vehicle Technologies program-wide funding opportunity announcement

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DECEMBER 20, 2013

The Department Of Energy (DOE), Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) intends to issue, on behalf of its Vehicle Technology Office (VTO), a program-wide Funding Opportunity Announcement (DE-FOA-0000991) for fiscal year 2014 on or about January 2014. high octane fuels), and advanced powertrain work.

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Vehicles Fuel Economy Carbon Fiber Plug-in

Enogia and IFPEN partner on waste heat recovery in stationary and transport applications

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APRIL 3, 2014

Start-up Enogia and IFP Energies nouvelles (IFPEN) are forming a strategic partnership for the joint development and marketing of a range of Rankine technologies to convert heat into electricity. Created in 2009, Enogia specializes in ORC (Organic Rankine Cycle) systems converting waste heat into electricity.

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Waste Transportation Exhaust Gasoline-Electric

CARB approves updated “At-Berth” regulation, expanding efforts to cut pollution from ships in California ports

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AUGUST 28, 2020

The rule requires that every vessel coming into a regulated California port either use shore power or a CARB-approved control technology to reduce harmful emissions. Ships or terminals that are unable to connect a vessel to an emissions control technology (due to equipment failure, port congestion, etc.)

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Pollution California Los Angeles Long Beach

ElectraTherm and Navy to demonstrate shipboard waste heat recovery

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JANUARY 10, 2018

At the USNA, the Power+ will capture the waste heat from an existing helicopter turbine used to train the USNA Midshipmen, using a custom designed exhaust gas heat exchanger provided by Creare. ElectraTherm utilizes Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) and proprietary technologies to generate power from low temperature heat ranging from 170-252°F.

Waste

Waste Exhaust Maryland Gas-Electric

Simulation study suggests ORC waste heat recovery system could deliver potential 7% improvement in fuel consumption in a PHEV on highway

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OCTOBER 10, 2012

They then designed a quasi-static thermodynamic model of an Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) optimized to fit the prototype vehicle. Internal combustion engines have been significantly improving in the past decade, after the adoption of technologies such as Gasoline Direct Injection, mild electrification, downsizing and turbocharging.

Waste

Waste PHEV Fuel Exhaust

First reference installation of Opcon Waste Heat Recovery technology for ships; potential for 5–10% fuel savings

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AUGUST 26, 2012

Opcon, in collaboration with Wallenius Marine, recently completed the first reference installation of its Waste Heat Recovery technology for ocean-going vessels in a project supported by the Swedish Energy Agency. The MV Figaro. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.) In addition the vessel is equipped with. generator with a capacity of 215 kW.

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Waste Installation Mariner Fuel

Chalmers study finds ship exhaust gas scrubbers responsible for up to 9% of certain hazardous emissions into Baltic Sea

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

MIT team exploring using LOHCs directly on-board hydrogen-fueled trucks

Researchers developing free-piston linear generator for exhaust waste heat recovery

CMU study finds secondary organic aerosol production from PFI and GDI vehicles has been “substantially” reduced by tightening NMOG standards

WHO IARC classifies diesel exhaust as carcinogenic to humans (Group 1)

DOE awards $17M to FY 2014 SBIR Phase II projects; includes Si/graphene anodes, motor windings, exhaust treatments

Eaton contributing to ZET Coalition clean air initiative with lineup of emission-reducing and electric vehicle technologies

HEI ACES study of lifetime animal exposure to New Technology Diesel Engine exhaust finds no lung cancer

Study estimates 6% of lung cancer deaths in US and UK attributable to diesel exhaust

The importance of considering non-exhaust traffic emissions; the role of EVs

Study identifies combustion-derived nanoparticles in diesel exhaust as the predominant mediator for adverse cardiovascular events

Alfa Laval introduces E-PowerPack ORC waste heat recovery system for ships

First online measurement of gaseous sulfuric acid in diesel exhaust helps clarify role in formation of nucleation particles

BASF introduces cost-effective upgrade to ozone-VOC converters for healthier aircraft cabin air; UpCore

EPA proposing mercury rule for taconite iron ore processing plants

Study of working fluid selection for organic Rankine cycle waste heat recovery

UC Irvine study finds organic constituents of UFP play important role in heart disease; suggestions for more effective emission control

Environment Canada study finds vehicle exhaust a significant source of isocyanic acid; suggests consideration of new emission standard

First aftertreatment technology for single-cylinder diesel driven pumpsets

Rheinmetall wins two-digit-million-euro orders for fuel cell components

HEI launches two new non-tailpipe particulate emission studies

Nevada launches “Clean Cars Nevada” effort; adopting California LEV and ZEV

PSA to commercialize SwRI-developed Dedicated-EGR technology in high-efficiency gasoline engines by 2018

CMU study finds SOA levels in cities like LA will remain high despite cleaner cars; nonlinear relationship between SOA and NOx

Swiss team concludes that particulate filters should be mandatory for GDI engines

Mitsubishi Fuso to deliver 20 eCanter trucks to Australia Post

ICCT: incremental technology can cut vehicle CO2 by half and increase fuel economy >60% through 2030 with ~5% increase in price

TECO 2030 aims to build hydrogen fuel cell gigafactory in Norway

Hydrogen Opposed Piston Engine Working Group formed

Exoès and Saft partner to improve Li-ion battery thermal management

Bombardier Transportation presents a new battery-operated train

Study finds PM from biodiesel blends may be 50-80% less toxic per unit PM mass than from petroleum diesel

Health Effects Institute to release Executive Summary of ACES new-technology diesel results this fall

SwRI and USTA researchers to develop a novel catalyst for low-temperature SCR

Lockheed Martin’s CTO Steven Walker on Future Defense Technologies

UBC researchers find life-cycle GHG benefits of LNG in marine shipping only from high-pressure dual-fuel engines in ocean-going vessels

ARPA-E awarding $39M to 16 projects to grow the domestic critical minerals supply chain

DOE to issue FY14 Vehicle Technologies program-wide funding opportunity announcement

Enogia and IFPEN partner on waste heat recovery in stationary and transport applications

CARB approves updated “At-Berth” regulation, expanding efforts to cut pollution from ships in California ports

ElectraTherm and Navy to demonstrate shipboard waste heat recovery

Simulation study suggests ORC waste heat recovery system could deliver potential 7% improvement in fuel consumption in a PHEV on highway

First reference installation of Opcon Waste Heat Recovery technology for ships; potential for 5–10% fuel savings

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