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Australia introduces its first exhaust rule but makes all the mistakes the US did

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Australia doesn’t have its own fuel efficiency standards, making it one of only two advanced countries without such a rule, alongside Russia. But that proposal was watered down by automaker lobbying (which we’ve seen a lot of recently ), primarily through exceptions added for huge SUVs. 100km, compared to 4.2L in the US and 3.5L

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Cummins developing new EcoFit urea dosing system targeting China, India, Russia

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This new aftertreatment product is designed to meet upcoming emission regulations in China, India, and Russia. de-ionized water, also known as Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) or AdBlue, into the exhaust stream. The EcoFit Urea Dosing System is a reductant delivery system that injects a solution of 32.5% urea and 67.5%

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Schiff Amendment would provide resources to restart Plutonium-238 production for RTGs

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In the early 1990s, the US shut down Pu-238 production, and since then, the DOE has been using stockpiled material and material purchased from Russia to build these devices. Recently, Russia refused to continue that relationship, and the US supply of Pu-238 is almost exhausted. Source: Kirk Sorensen. Click to enlarge.

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US EPA seeking to award up to $1M for project to mitigate black carbon from diesel sources in Russian Arctic

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Jacobson, who developed the first detailed climate model to include the global effects of soot, reported on use of the model to gain new insights into the effects of soot particles trapped inside and between the water droplets that make up clouds. In many countries, including Russia, the sulfur content in diesel fuel is 500 ppm or greater.

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Refreshed 2014 Toyota Yaris features revamped 1.0L engine with switching between Atkinson and Otto cycles; new hybrid

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It includes a cooled exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system, an electric water pump, a low-friction distribution chain, an intake manifold made of a composite material and a compact exhaust manifold. In addition, the exhaust temperature is lower than that of conventional engines. liter Prius engine and also 17 kg (37.5

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Lexus introduces new NX compact crossover and hybrid; first twin scroll turbocharger in lineup

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The Lexus-developed direct-injection turbo engine features the first combination of a cylinder head with an integrated water-cooled exhaust manifold and a twin scroll turbocharger. China and Russia will offer the NX 200. 2015 Lexus NX 300h. Click to enlarge. 2015 Lexus NX 300h. Click to enlarge. A naturally aspirated 2.0-liter

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ICCT finds growth in shipping in Arctic could increase pollutant emissions 150-600% by 2025 with current fuels

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The mid-range estimate assumes that approximately 2% of annual vessel traffic through those canals is diverted through the Bering Strait in 2025, largely through the Northern Sea Route nearest to Russia. MARPOL Annex VI sets limits on NO x and SO x emissions from ship exhaust, and prohibits deliberate emissions of ozone-depleting substances.

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