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EPA updates rules to ease commercialization of alternative fuel conversion systems

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has updated rules making it easier for manufacturers to sell fuel conversion systems—i.e., The updated final rule covers alternative fuel conversion of light-duty vehicles and heavy-duty highway vehicles and engines. Exhaust, Evap, and OBD testing. Overview of Program Elements.

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EPA Proposes to Streamline Approval Process for Fuel Conversion Systems

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to make it easier for manufacturers to gain approval to sell fuel conversion systems. The proposed rule would cover conversions of light-duty vehicles and heavy-duty highway vehicles and engines, and would apply to all clean alternative fuels. Exhaust, Evap, and OBD testing 2.

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Ford researchers report detailed study of the effect of different ethanol blend levels on emissions from FFVs

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A team at Ford Motor Company’s Research and Innovation Center in Dearborn conducted a detailed study of the effect of ethanol blend level in emissions, using a 2006 model Mercury Grand Marquis flexible fuel vehicle (FFV) operating on E0, E10, E20, E30, E40, E55, and E80 on a chassis dynamometer. Engine-out exhaust contains typically 1?3%

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Infiniti introducing production-ready variable compression ratio engine at Paris Motor Show

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Conversely, moving the center of the eccentric journal downward raises the compression ratio. 2006) Click to enlarge. In a 2006 paper, the engineering team applied the multiple-link VCR mechanism to a turbocharged engine to investigate its effect on engine performance. Hiyoshi et al. Hiyoshi, R., Takemura, S., Hiyoshi, R.,

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European Commission fines truck producers record €2.93B for colluding to pass on emission compliance costs

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This was complemented by phone conversations. Scania also said it has not delayed the introduction of new engines compliant with EU-legislation for exhaust emissions. Under the Commission’s 2006 Leniency Notice, MAN received full immunity for revealing the existence of the cartel, thereby avoiding a fine of around €1.2

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Perspective: US Needs to Transition to Hydrous Ethanol as the Primary Renewable Transportation Fuel

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The 1979 Iranian crisis and related oil price shock accelerated Brazil’s conversion of its gasoline supply and automobile fleet. The result is more efficient combustion, cooler running engines, lower exhaust temperatures, and increased longevity of engine life. The water contained in hydrous ethanol blends also reduces NO x emissions.

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Plug In America - Links and Resources

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Batteries Included $142,000 Grant 2006 Archive GM Plug-in Series Hybrid? The following lists are not exhaustive or fully comprehensive, but we have tried to include a representative list of resources for each category. New 100K Club Member RAV4EV in Japan Newsletter Vol. 100K Mile Club Newsletter Vol. htm Advocates of the Th!

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