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

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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). Our estimates suggest that stringent occupational and environmental standards for DEE should be set. Earlier post.). —Vermeulen et al.

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EPA to begin work on proposed rulemaking for on-road heavy-duty ultra-low NOx standard for MY 2024

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Earlier this year, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) received several petitions from state and local government agencies from across the country and other organizations to increase the stringency of the on-highway heavy-duty engine NO x emission standards from 0.2 grams per brake horsepower-hour (g/bhp-hr) to 0.02

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New Ford Escape launching with two new EcoBoost engines with standard Auto Start-Stop

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The new Ford Escape, being showcased at the Los Angeles Auto Show, is the first Ford vehicle to make Auto Start-Stop standard with either of two EcoBoost engines new to the model—a 1.5-liter Escape SE and Titanium trim levels come standard with the new 1.5-liter liter and 2.0-liter liter twin-scroll. liter EcoBoost is optional.

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ICCT study confirms feasibility of implementing IMO Tier III NOx standards using SCR; fuel efficiency gains as well

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The study undercuts arguments in favor of a proposal to delay implementation of the Tier III standard by five years to 2021, which will be taken up at next week’s meeting of the IMO’s Marine Environmental Protection Committee (MEPC). sulfur fuel that will be made available in sulfur emission control areas.

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

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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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Rolls-Royce developing methanol-fueled mtu engines for shipping

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We are clearly committed to methanol as a power source for green shipping and want to set standards and create planning security for our customers. With the new development of mtu methanol engines, we want to lead the way as pioneers in the marine industry. We urgently need to create concrete solutions together to achieve the climate targets.

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Damen delivers hybrid tugboat to Royal Netherlands Navy; up to 30% lower fuel consumption, 40% fewer emissions

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meter hybrid tug is named Noordzee and is the first standard hybrid tug supplied by Damen that the RNLN will employ. Compared with other tugs, hybrid versions use up to 30% less fuel and produce 40% fewer exhaust emissions. The two additional Swedish tugs are also of a standard design, but designed for operations in icy waters.