2005, Diesel, Gasoline and Pollution

OECD: rising air pollution-related deaths taking heavy toll on society; more should be done to reduce transport emissions

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MAY 23, 2014

Deaths from outdoor air pollution by region in 2005 and 2010. From 2005 to 2010, the death rate rose by 4% worldwide, by 5% in China and by 12% in India. Outdoor air pollution kills some 3.5 This pollution is costing advanced economies plus China and India an estimated US$3.5 Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

Pollution

Pollution Transportation Emissions India

UK ONS report finds significant challenge remains to reduce road transport emissions; sector GHG emissions up 6% from 1990-2017

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

New registrations of gasoline-fueled cars continued to increase in 2018, while those of diesel continued to decrease, leading to the proportion of all licensed cars that were diesel falling for the first time in 20 years. Diesel use exceeded gasoline use from 2005 onwards. of all new vehicle registrations.

2017

2017 Emissions Transportation 2018

Study concludes a shift from gasoline to diesel engines is consistent with long-term climate mitigation efforts

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APRIL 13, 2012

Global-mean temperature change caused by car exhaust emitted from gasoline and diesel engines specified in the previous and upcoming European vehicle emission standards (EURO 3, 4, 5, and 6). However, previous studies have shown more prolonged warming due to diesel cars under various conditions. Credit: ACS, Tanaka et al.

Climate

Climate Gasoline Diesel Engine

Study finds significant slowdown in decrease of NOx emissions in US; implications for air quality management

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MAY 1, 2018

They found that levels of pollutants that can contribute to the formation of ground-level ozone, or smog, have failed to continue a fairly steady decline as estimated by the US Environmental Protection Agency. We were surprised by the discrepancy between the estimates of emissions and the actual measurements of pollutants in the atmosphere.

Emissions

Emissions Ozone Pollution EPA

Argonne and NGO Energy Vision case studies demonstrate success of renewable natural gas as transport fuel

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FEBRUARY 5, 2018

million gallons of diesel, and to cut annual GHG emissions by 19,500 tons CO 2 e. Atlas Disposal and other haulers collect the organic wastes from area businesses and deliver it to the digester, which produces enough R-CNG to displace 500,000 gallons of diesel a year and divert up to 40,000 tons of organic waste from landfills.

Renewable

Renewable Gas Transportation Fuel

US EPA Reports National Trends Show Improvements in Air Quality

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MARCH 13, 2010

Since 1990, nationwide air quality has improved significantly for the six common air pollutants: ground-level ozone; particle pollution; lead; nitrogen dioxide; carbon monoxide; and sulfur dioxide, according to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) report “Our Nation’s Air - Status and Trends through 2008”. annual PM 2.5

EPA

EPA Ozone 2000 2008

EIA Energy Outlook 2013 reference case sees drop in fossil fuel consumption as use of petroleum-based liquid fuels falls; projects 20% higher sales of hybrids and PHEVs than AEO2012

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DECEMBER 5, 2012

Transportation sector gasoline demand declines. Continued fuel economy improvement in vehicles using other alternative fuels, gasoline, and diesel, combined with growth in the use of hybrid technologies (including micro, mild, full, and plug-in hybrid vehicles), limit the use of electric vehicles over the projection.

Fuel

Fuel Energy Sale 2013

Study finds automobile tires are a potential source of carcinogenic dibenzopyrenes to the environment

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MARCH 10, 2012

Owing to the potential hazard of HA oil usage, their use has been regulated by EU Directive 2005/69/EC, which forbids HA oils in rubber manufacturing as a measure to phase out these PAH-rich oils and replace them with low-PAH alternatives such as mild extracted solvates (MES) and treated distillate aromatic extracts (TDAEs).

Environment

Environment Automobile Exhaust Oil

U Toronto team assess the climate trade-off between reduced CO2 and increased Black Carbon from GDI engines

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JULY 14, 2016

The upside of gasoline direct injection (GDI) engines is widely seen as being improved fuel economy coupled with an increase in specific power (especially with turbocharging), enabling significant downsizing. The authors also explored the trade-offs between the fuel penalty of using a gasoline particulate filter and BC reduction efficiency.

Climate

Climate Engine Carbon Fuel Economy

Reaction Design introduces model fuel library resulting from work of Model Fuels Consortium

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NOVEMBER 14, 2012

Fuel properties affect a number of combustion and engine properties, including ignition delay; knocking tendency; flame speeds; pollutant emissions; sooting tendency and particle size distributions; and density, viscosity and heating value. Diesel fuel components, including n-heptane, iso-octane, decalin and alpha-methyl naphthalene (AMN).

Fuel

Fuel Design Engine Emissions

Study of In-use Vehicle Activity and Emissions in Tianjin, China Yields Fleet and Emissions Profiles, Policy Implications

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FEBRUARY 18, 2009

Consequently, vehicle emissions have become an increasingly conspicuous contributor to air pollution in Chinese urban areas. Most of the trucks and buses ran on diesel fuel and had already accumulated high mileage. Fourteen percent buses used gasoline, were equipped with carburetors, and had no any end-of-pipe emission control devices.

Emissions

Emissions China Fleet Taxi

National Academies Report Examines Hidden Cost of Energy Production and Use in US; Estimates $120B in 2005

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OCTOBER 22, 2009

Health and other non-climate damages by life-cycle component for different combinations of fuels and light-duty automobiles in 2005 (top) and 2030 (bottom). GHG emissions (grams CO 2 -eq)/VMT by life-cycle component for different combinations of fuels and light-duty automobiles in 2005 (top) and 2030 (bottom). Click to enlarge.

2005

2005 Cost Of Energy Coal

Obama Announces Steps to Boost Biofuels, Clean Coal; RFS2, BCAP, BIWG and Carbon Capture and Storage Task Force

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FEBRUARY 4, 2010

One of the things that we’re going to be talking about today is investing in the kind of technology that will allow us to use coal, our most bountiful natural resource here in the United States, without polluting our planet. million gallons (mg), or 0.004% of total fuel; and the biomass-based diesel standard is being set at 1.15

Obama

Obama Coal Clean Cleaning

National Research Council report finds it unlikely the US will meet cellulosic biofuel mandates absent major innovation or a change in policies

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OCTOBER 4, 2011

In 2005, Congress enacted the Renewable Fuel Standard as part of the Energy Policy Act (EPAct) and amended it in the 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA). All volumes, except for volumes of biomass-based diesel, are in gallons of ethanol-equivalent.

Renewable

Renewable Tax Credit Conversion Fuel

Roland Berger study outlines integrated vehicle and fuels roadmap for further abating transport GHG emissions 2030+ at lowest societal cost

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APRIL 30, 2016

Among the key findings of the study were: Maintaining the existing vehicle efficiency and fuels regulations to 2030 will lower tank-to-wheel GHG emissions from road transport to 647 Mt representing a 29% reduction compared to 2005 levels, achieving almost aspired level for 2030. BEVs fueled with low carbon, renewable electricity (for PC).

Emissions

Emissions Transportation Fuel Vehicles

EPA Proposes to Streamline Approval Process for Fuel Conversion Systems

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MAY 7, 2010

Conversion systems allow vehicles to run on alternative fuels; most conversions involve switching gasoline or diesel vehicles to operate instead on a gaseous fuel such as natural gas or propane; an alcohol fuel; or electricity. MY 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 and < useful life mileage. Intermediate age.

Conversion

Conversion EPA Fuel Clean Alternative

Virgin Group Sponsors Brawn GP F1 Team; Focus on Gevo and Clean Fuels

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MARCH 29, 2009

“This sport can go from being a slightly polluting sport to a clean sport. Gevo was founded in 2005 by Drs. Gevo’s technology enables the cost effective, practical production of renewable hydrocarbons such as isooctene and isooctane for the gasoline market, renewable jet fuel and renewable diesel blendstocks.

Clean

Clean Cleaning Fuel Honda

Senators Kerry and Lieberman Release Details of Energy and Climate Bill; Incentives for Electric Drive and Natural Gas Vehicles

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MAY 13, 2010

The American Power Act, released as a discussion draft, targets reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by at least 4.75% compared to 2005 levels by 2013; by at least 17% compared to 2005 levels by 2020; by at least 42% compared to 2005 levels by 2030; and by at least 83% compared to 2005 levels by 2050.

Gas-Electric

Gas-Electric Climate Gas Energy

Infiniti Introducing New Renault-Nissan Alliance 3.0L V6 Diesel in Europe

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FEBRUARY 22, 2010

V9X diesel engine. liter V6 diesel for the European market. Designated V9X, Infiniti’s new V6 diesel develops 175 kW (238 hp) and 550 N·m (406 lb-ft) of torque. For that reason, with the [Renault-Nissan] Alliance we decided to develop our own engine, a performance diesel worthy of the Infiniti badge. The new 3.0L

Infinity

Infinity Diesel Europe Nissan

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

JANUARY 28, 2009

They use cheap, clean, and domestic electricity for short trips and daily commutes, displacing or eliminating oil consumption and CO2 pollution. However they also retain the ability to travel long distances when utilizing the existing gas or diesel refueling infrastructure. What types of hybrids are there?

PHEV

PHEV Prius Gasoline-Electric Plug-in

How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Company says its focusing on gasoline and hydrogen. Blue Concept PHEV Van with diesel or hydrogen fuel cells and rooftop photovoltaic. Beginning in 2005, we excerpted individual statements of intentions by carmakers, but by the start of 2008, the number of comments became too numerous for us to track. No announced plans.

Plug-in

Plug-in Plug Hybrid PHEV

Baker Institute: energy-subsidy reform can be achieved with proper preparation, outside pressure

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MAY 5, 2014

Whether sold as bulk crude oil and natural gas or as retail electricity, gasoline or diesel, the major exporters of OPEC, Russia and others harbor some of the lowest domestic energy prices in the world. Indonesia, for example, after failed attempts in 1997 and 2003, successfully raised fuel prices in 2005 and 2008.

Energy

Energy Iran Oil Indonesia

Cleantech Blog: Smart Grids and Electric Vehicles

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Annual use of an EV should be less than the average cost of $8,000 per year for using a gasoline in many countries including the USA. Project Better Place plans to deploy a massive network of battery charging spots. A free car on a four-year plan in France is another idea mentioned by Shai Agassi, CEO of Project Better Place. SZ (1) 6753.T

Grid

Grid Electric Vehicles Vehicles Oil-Sands

Reports highlight ongoing advances in vehicle technology, consumer demand for fuel efficiency in US and Europe

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MAY 2, 2013

In Europe, a new report from the European Environment Agency (EEA) found that the average car sold in the EU in 2012 was 9% more fuel-efficient than the average three years before, due to improved technology and an increase in the share of diesel cars. Diesel vehicles represent 55% of the newly registered vehicle fleet. CFA report.

Europe

Europe MPG Fuel Fuel Economy

EV Driven

OECD: rising air pollution-related deaths taking heavy toll on society; more should be done to reduce transport emissions

UK ONS report finds significant challenge remains to reduce road transport emissions; sector GHG emissions up 6% from 1990-2017

Study concludes a shift from gasoline to diesel engines is consistent with long-term climate mitigation efforts

Study finds significant slowdown in decrease of NOx emissions in US; implications for air quality management

Argonne and NGO Energy Vision case studies demonstrate success of renewable natural gas as transport fuel

US EPA Reports National Trends Show Improvements in Air Quality

EIA Energy Outlook 2013 reference case sees drop in fossil fuel consumption as use of petroleum-based liquid fuels falls; projects 20% higher sales of hybrids and PHEVs than AEO2012

Study finds automobile tires are a potential source of carcinogenic dibenzopyrenes to the environment

U Toronto team assess the climate trade-off between reduced CO2 and increased Black Carbon from GDI engines

Reaction Design introduces model fuel library resulting from work of Model Fuels Consortium

Study of In-use Vehicle Activity and Emissions in Tianjin, China Yields Fleet and Emissions Profiles, Policy Implications

National Academies Report Examines Hidden Cost of Energy Production and Use in US; Estimates $120B in 2005

Obama Announces Steps to Boost Biofuels, Clean Coal; RFS2, BCAP, BIWG and Carbon Capture and Storage Task Force

National Research Council report finds it unlikely the US will meet cellulosic biofuel mandates absent major innovation or a change in policies

Roland Berger study outlines integrated vehicle and fuels roadmap for further abating transport GHG emissions 2030+ at lowest societal cost

EPA Proposes to Streamline Approval Process for Fuel Conversion Systems

Virgin Group Sponsors Brawn GP F1 Team; Focus on Gevo and Clean Fuels

Senators Kerry and Lieberman Release Details of Energy and Climate Bill; Incentives for Electric Drive and Natural Gas Vehicles

Infiniti Introducing New Renault-Nissan Alliance 3.0L V6 Diesel in Europe

Main Page - EAA-PHEV

How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Baker Institute: energy-subsidy reform can be achieved with proper preparation, outside pressure

Cleantech Blog: Smart Grids and Electric Vehicles

Reports highlight ongoing advances in vehicle technology, consumer demand for fuel efficiency in US and Europe

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