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EPA updates rules to ease commercialization of alternative fuel conversion systems

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The updated final rule covers alternative fuel conversion of light-duty vehicles and heavy-duty highway vehicles and engines. While properly engineered conversion systems can reduce or at least not increase emissions, poorly designed systems can lead to much more pollution. Exhaust, Evap, and OBD testing. Intermediate age.

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EPA Proposes to Streamline Approval Process for Fuel Conversion Systems

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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. While properly engineered conversion systems can reduce or at least not increase emissions, poorly designed systems can lead to much more pollution. current calendar year - 1.

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

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Scania said that in light of recent developments in the investigation,and in accordance with relevant accounting principles and a prudent approach, it is making a SEK 3.8 Scania also said it has not delayed the introduction of new engines compliant with EU-legislation for exhaust emissions. Emissions standards compliance.

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California Legislature Considering Bill Requiring Smog Testing for Motorcycles

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ARB estimates that motorcycles produce up to 15 times the emissions per mile as the average new car or light-duty truck. The original 1975 standards applied to hydrocarbons (HC), one of the two most important contributors to smog, and carbon monoxide (CO), a toxic air pollutant. Background. The original HC standards ranged from 5.0

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Report argues advanced HD natural gas vehicles foundational for California to hit air and climate goals; near zero-emission potential

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To meet federal deadlines for attainment of ozone and fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) standards, these regions must expeditiously phase in heavy-duty vehicles that emit at, or below, the equivalent of “zero-emission” battery-electric vehicles when accounting for pollution from base load electricity generation. Advanced After Treatment.

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Road Test: 2022 Acura RDX SH-AWD A-Spec Advance

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The Acura RDX has been one of the best-selling compact premium SUVs since 2006, and has sold more than 50,000 every year since 2015. With this success you had better bet folks at Acura were careful when doing a light restyle for the 2022 RDX, with a refresh of the exterior, interior and suspension plus added standard technology.

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Perspective: The Role of Offsets in Climate Change Legislation

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For offsets to be credible, a ton of CO 2 -equivalent emissions from an offset project should equate to a ton reduced from a covered emission source, such as a smokestack or exhaust pipe. Replacing incandescent light bulbs with fluorescent bulbs. (4) This objective presents challenges because many offsets are difficult to measure.