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MAY 27, 2014

For the first time since UCS began the Automaker Rankings report in 2000, all eight major automakers reduced their average greenhouse gas (GHG) and smog-forming emissions compared to their fleet averages from 1998, the model year examined in the first report. Source: UCS. Click to enlarge.

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NOVEMBER 28, 2009

Without an effective carbon dioxide emission standard, fuel prices alone are unlikely to spur large improvements, suggests the study by researchers at the International Council on Clean Transportation. On average, fuel efficiency has remained flat on a seat-km basis and improved only 0.29% annually on a ton-km basis since 2000.

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Standards Commercial CO2 2008 210

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AUGUST 22, 2014

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the Second Integrated Urban Air Toxics Report to Congress—the final of two reports required under the Clean Air Act (CAA) to inform Congress of progress in reducing public health risks from urban air toxics (also referred to as hazardous air pollutants or HAPs).

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EPA Congress Pollution Gasoline-Electric 273

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APRIL 30, 2018

The California Air Resources Board issued the California Diesel Risk Reduction Plan in 2000 with the goal of reducing diesel PM emissions 85% statewide by 2020. Statewide, the California Truck and Bus Rule established a time schedule for requiring all HDVs to meet PM and NO x standards. g/bhp-hr PM standard and 0.2

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Los Angeles California Fleet Vehicles 186

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MARCH 13, 2010

since 2000), by 19%. Toxic air pollutants such as benzene, 1,3-butadiene, styrene, xylenes, and toluene decreased by 5% or more per year between 2000 and 2005 at more than half of ambient monitoring sites. Despite this progress, about 127 million Americans live in counties violating at least one of the national air quality standards.

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Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 2, 2023

EVs are made to the same safety standards as all other production vehicles and are even safer in some cases, given there is no combustible fuel onboard. The initial cost of electric vehicles is still much higher than standard ones. The post What You Need To Know About Pickup EVs first appeared on Clean Fleet Report.

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JANUARY 6, 2016

A Fortune 2000 global company headquartered in Northern Europe has entered into an FEL-2 package license agreement with CRI/Criterion Catalyst Company LTD (CRIUK), a global catalyst technology company. Earlier post.).

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2011

US EPA Region 9 8-hour ozone trends, 1979-2000. These State Implementation Plans (SIPs) are the roadmaps to meeting the 1997 8-hour ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) of 0.08 In 1997, EPA first established the 8-hour ozone standard, which replaced the older 1-hour ozone standard (0.12 ppm standard.

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Ozone EPA Pollution 2002 236

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FEBRUARY 13, 2009

Arizona Governor Jan Brewer, who replaced then-Governor Janet Napolitano when she moved to become Secretary of Homeland Security in the Obama Administration, may rescind Arizona’s Clean Cars rule that adopts the California standards before they come into effect. Earlier post.)

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APRIL 14, 2014

The World Bank has published a report, undertaken by a team from the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT), intended to inform efforts to control black carbon emissions from diesel-based transportation in developing countries. Global black carbon emissions from transportation by region among top 10 motorized regions, 2000-2050.

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Carbon Diesel Emissions Climate 186

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JULY 19, 2016

and Par Hawaii Refining that resolves alleged Clean Air Act violations and protects public health by reducing air pollution at six refineries. million civil penalty that Tesoro will pay, the United States will receive $8,050,000, and co-plaintiffs including the states of Alaska and Hawaii, and the Northwest Clean Air Agency will share $2.4

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Emissions EPA Pollution Hawaii 150

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APRIL 27, 2012

Historical analysis shows strong acceleration of plantation development in recent years: 70% of all industrial plantations have been established since 2000 and only 4% of the current plantation area existed in 1990. Chris Malins of the International Council on Clean Transportation. —Miettinen et al. Earlier post.).

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Oil-Sands Oil Emissions Climate 314

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FEBRUARY 25, 2014

The “EcoEfficiency” models combined a number of measures available as standard for all Canter model variants. Engine: 2000 bar injection pressure. liter engine increase the maximum injection pressure by 25% to as much as 2000 bar. Emissions standards and testing. t comply with the Euro 5b+ emissions standard.

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OCTOBER 9, 2009

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is designating 31 areas across the country as not meeting the agency’s daily standards for fine particle air pollution (PM 2.5), or particulate matter. Using the 2006 to 2008 data, 91 US counties that were identified as nonattainment in December 2008 are now meeting the standards.

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Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 4, 2022

You can buy a standard gas-powered car, hybrid or an electric vehicle. When hybrid cars first entered the modern automotive landscape in 2000, they were more expensive than their gas counterparts. Why Do Standard Car Repairs Cost More Than Hybrid? Hybrid cars may be cheaper to repair and maintain than standard cars.

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Maintenance Gas-Electric Hybrid Miles 81

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JULY 3, 2017

Only four countries have energy-efficiency standards for heavy trucks, compared with some 40 countries with passenger-vehicle standards. Road freight vehicles alone accounted for about 80% of the global net increase in diesel demand since 2000, and make up about half of global diesel demand today.

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Oil Transportation Alternative Fuels Fuel Economy 150

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2010

These assessments were required as part of the federal agency’s periodic review of the national air quality standards for fine particle matter, or PM 2.5. The review, undertaken as a public process every five years, was completed this spring and included peer review by the federal Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee.

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Pollution EPA California Diesel 220

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FEBRUARY 22, 2011

The Westport HD GX engine is certified and compliant to 2010 US Environmental Protection Agency and California Air Resources Board emission standards in North America. UPS is working closely with the DOE’s Clean Cities program to construct a LNG fueling station in Las Vegas. UPS has contracted with Clean Energy Fuels Corp.

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 24, 2023

When the first gasoline-electric hybrids vehicles began arriving in 1999 and 2000, early adopters did their research and were quite knowledgeable about the then-new and revolutionary transportation mode. first appeared on Clean Fleet Report. A Primer on Hybrid Battery Care This article may contain affiliate links.

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Nickel Metal Hydride Plug-in Plug Recharge 83

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OCTOBER 7, 2014

TDI Clean Diesel EA288 engine ( earlier post ) with an EPA-rated highway fuel economy rating of 46 mpg with the manual transmission (45 mpg automatic). liter diesels currently fitted in Audi and Volkswagen TDI Clean Diesel models. Volkswagen raised the fuel injection pressure on the base engine from 1600 to 2000 bar.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2018

Ozone levels across much of North America and Europe dropped significantly between 2000 and 2014. Emissions from vehicles, power plants, industrial operations, and other human activities are a primary cause of surface ozone, which is one of six main pollutants regulated in the US by the Clean Air Act.

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Ozone Global North America Colorado 255

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JULY 10, 2011

Australia Prime Minister Julia Gillard unveiled Australia’s carbon pricing plan—a core element in a new clean energy plan—in a short address to the nation. But we have now had the debate, 2011 is the year we decide that as a nation we want a clean energy future. Australia Clean Energy Future website.

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Tax Credit Fuel Tax Carbon Australia 199

Green Car Congress

MAY 22, 2010

The upgrades include an increase in maximum operating pressure from 2000 bar up to 2400 bar with improved high-pressure atomization, enhancements to Delphi’s closed-loop control system, improved hydraulic efficiency, and reduced engine starting time to provide seamless stop-start.

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Congress Diesel Engine 2000 199

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 25, 2022

Clean Fleet Report earlier reviewed the 2021 K5 GT-Line AWD with the turbocharged 1.6-liter Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. The cockpit layout is simple and clean with soft touch materials on the dash and door panels.

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Kia MPG Fuel Economy Clean 75

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JANUARY 21, 2011

At that time, EPA denied a request to allow the use of E15 for MY 2000 and older vehicles and postponed its decision on the use of E15 in MY 2001 to 2006 cars and light trucks until DOE completed additional testing for those model years. Earlier post.) Vehicles that can use E15.

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 – $333/month (SE Standard Range), $353/month (SE Long Range RWD) This eye-popping offer of $242/month for 36 months and $3507 at signing is by far the best factory lease deal we’ve seen on the critically acclaimed, beautifully sculpted Hyundai Ioniq 5. 4 Standard – $388/month If size is all that matters, The VW ID.4

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Hyundai Dealers Los Angeles Tax 52

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NOVEMBER 22, 2013

The regulation stipulates that manufacturers shall demonstrate that their vehicles meet these requirements, based on the calculation method prescribed in ISO standard 22628:2002, before they can be put on the market. 29) at its March 2014 session, noted the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) in an update.

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Motor Motors Motoring 2002 210

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2009

Increased leadership from US EPA and the railroads, along with funding to address California’s needs, would signal a clean-air commitment that must be made to protect those who live and work near rail yards. While we are pleased to have already reduced diesel emissions at the rail yards, it’s not enough. ARB Chairman Mary Nichols.

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Diesel Emissions California 2007 170

Green Car Congress

MARCH 6, 2009

The International Energy Agency (IEA) has estimated that fuel consumption and emissions of CO 2 from the world’s cars will roughly double between 2000 and 2050. The report cites a number of policy options to support achieving the goal, including: Fuel economy or CO 2 emission standards. Component standards, taxes and incentives.

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Fuel Economy Economy Fuel Global 150

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NOVEMBER 16, 2011

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the US Department of Transportation (DOT) formally unveiled their joint proposal to set stronger fuel economy and greenhouse gas pollution standards for Model Year 2017-2025 passenger cars and light trucks. EPA’s proposed GHG standards, which are. mpg US (5.87 mpg US (5.87 improvements.

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Fuel Economy EPA Economy MPG 338

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MAY 5, 2011

An additional 3 billion Asians could enjoy higher living standards by 2050, but only if Asia sustains its present growth momentum and addresses significant multigenerational challenges and risks, according to a new report commissioned by the Asian Development Bank (ADB). Energy consumption.

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Asia Indonesia Financing Bangladesh 186

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MARCH 25, 2010

The standard five seats are provided. The hydrogen concept vehicle BMW 750hL presented as early as 2000 had a fuel cell as a source of on-board electricity.) For the second concept, BMW integrated hydrogen reformer technology in an otherwise standard 5-door BMW 1 Series. Reformer technology: fewer emissions during cold start.

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BMW Hydrogen Hybrid Fuel 220

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2011

The Australian Government has released a discussion paper outlining the issues involved in the setting of mandatory standards to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from passenger vehicles from 2015. The planned CO 2 standards will complement the Government’s carbon price scheme and help to reduce carbon emissions from light vehicles.

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Light Standards 2015 Australia 210

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MARCH 3, 2010

As a result of Toyota Optimal Drive technology, the Auris will be the first Toyota to comply with Euro 5 emission standards across the entire European model range by July 2010. liter engine also benefits from Toyota’s Diesel-Clean Advanced Technology (Toyota D-CAT), which incorporates a Diesel Particulate and NO x Reduction filter (DPNR).

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2010 Gasoline Toyota Diesel 199

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2015

Reductions in the average fuel burn of new commercial aircraft have returned to the long-term average after stagnating from 2000 to 2010. Aircraft seating density was standardized by type in order to eliminate the effect of changing (usually increasing) average seat densities over time.

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Standards Commercial Industrial Industry 150

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OCTOBER 11, 2014

On-road NO x emission levels of Euro 6 diesel cars in Europe are on average about seven times higher than the NO x limit set by the Euro 6 emission standard, according to a new report published in Berlin by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT). Earlier post.).

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Diesel Emissions West Virginia 2014 344

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AUGUST 27, 2022

For 20 years, until the mid-1990s, joining Kim’s lab was essentially the only way for aspiring semiconductor engineers in South Korea to get hands-on training; KAIS was the only university in the country that had able teachers and proper facilities, including clean rooms for assembling high-quality chips.

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