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Canada publishes proposed regulations for criteria pollutants from locomotives

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This marks Canada’s first regulation of air pollutant emissions from locomotives. In October 2006, the Government of Canada issued a Notice of intent to develop and implement regulations and other measures to reduce air emissions to regulate air emissions, including those from the rail sector. over the same time period.

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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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The US Energy Information Administration released its Annual Energy Outlook 2013 (AEO2013) Reference case (the Early Release ), which highlights a growth in total US energy production that exceeds growth in total US energy consumption through 2040. million FFV sales in the AEO2012 Reference case. Increased sales for hybrids and PHEVs.

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KS Kolbenschmidt introducing 5th generation LITEKS piston system for improved fuel savings through friction reduction

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This is also reflected in fuel savings of around 1% in the WLTP compared to the series reference. The comparative values were derived from a series reference and the results of the preceding generation Liteks 4 from previous years. The results confirmed the above-mentioned gain of around 1%.

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Georgia Tech study projects potential mixed impacts of climate change policies on air quality

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The GISS ModelE2 provides the initial and boundary conditions to a regional climate model for the years 2006?2010 concentrations compared to the 2050 reference case and the two policies that lead to improvements compared to the 2050 reference case (CT2 and TE). 2010 and 2048?2052.

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

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The Commission’s investigation did not reveal any links between this cartel and allegations or practices on circumventing the anti-pollution system of certain vehicles (commonly referred to as “defeat devices”). The collusion was not aimed at avoiding or manipulating compliance with the new emission standards.

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EPA Report Finds Significant Opportunity to Reduce GHG Emissions Through Materials and Land Management Practices

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The Land Sink, represented by the outer ring, offset the equivalent of 13% of total US anthropogenic emissions in 2006. The entire pie chart represents total US emissions in 2006; the inner portion of the pie chart represents net emissions. US GHG emissions allocated to systems, and by materials and land management.

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EPA Proposes to Streamline Approval Process for Fuel Conversion Systems

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While properly engineered conversion systems can reduce or at least not increase emissions, poorly designed systems can lead to much more pollution. MY 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 and < useful life mileage. MY 2009, 2010, 2011 and < useful life mileage. Exhaust, Evap, and OBD testing 2. Intermediate age.