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Nissan Introduces Diesel X-Trail with Automatic Transmission

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The Clean Diesel GT20 meets Japan’s Post New Long-term Regulations emissions standards. These levels are equivalent to the Euro 6 standards for diesels to come into effect in 2014. Following a full model change in August 2007, X-TRAIL has held the top position in the annual SUV sales in Japan for three consecutive years.

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Mazda announces SKYACTIV-X: gasoline Spark Controlled Compression Ignition

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In 2014, Mazda said that it was planning a second generation of SkyActiv gasoline engines around 2020 that would achieve approximately 30% better fuel economy than production SKYACTIV engines using a form of homogenous charge compression ignition (HCCI) (see Yamasaki et al. Earlier post.). Earlier post.). Yamasaki, Y., Umahashi, S.,

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ICCT study concludes no technical barriers to use of higher blends of ethanol

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The paper was commissioned by the Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC) as part of a yearlong effort aimed at fostering “ constructive dialogue and action ” on reforming the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS2). Inventory of Federal Regulations Affecting Biofuels other than the Renewable Fuel Standard , Van Ness Feldman.

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Volkswagen AG agrees to plead guilty and pay $4.3B in criminal and civil penalties; 6 execs and employees indicted

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Jens Hadler: from May 2007 until March 2011, Hadler worked for VW as head of Engine Development for VW. From 2006 until 2013, Dorenkamp led a team of engineers that developed the first diesel engine that was designed to meet the new, tougher emissions standards in the United States.

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UCLA, ARB, WVU measure on-road particle numbers for heavy-duty diesel and CNG trucks in California

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Fuel-based PNEFs were consistent with previous studies measuring plume exhaust in the ambient air. In the United States, PM is regulated on a mass basis as part of engine, vehicle, and ambient air quality standards. Currently, there are no regulatory standards that directly control UFPs in the United States.

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California ARB to award $800K for Ultra Low-Emitting Locomotive advanced technology demonstration

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As part of the 2007 PM State Implementation Plan (SIP) for the South Coast Air Basin, the ARB identified the need for an additional ten tons per day of locomotive NO x emission reductions by 2014. However, the Tier 4 standards will not go into effect for new locomotives until 2015.

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California ARB Seeks Further Reductions of Diesel Emissions at State Rail Yards

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Diesel exhaust contains a variety of harmful gases and more than 40 other known cancer-causing substances. BNSF has been operating four liquefied natural gas yard locomotives in downtown Los Angeles since the mid-1990s.

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