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Diesel Technology Forum: 57% of all commercial diesel trucks on the roads in US are near-zero emissions models

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of all commercial diesel trucks (Class 3-8) on the road are 2007 and newer and are equipped with particulate filters so they achieve near-zero emissions for particulates. Its continued dominance in trucking reflects diesel’s record of continuous improvement and low-cost operation. That’s a 10.2%

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Study concludes that NG leakage higher than reflected in inventories; transportation fuel climate benefits questioned

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petroleum; SoCAB, South Coast Air Basin; LA, Los Angeles; DJ, Denver-Julesberg; UT, Utah; HF, hydraulic fracturing). Device-level measurements can be performed at facilities of a variety of designs, vintages, and management practices to find low-cost mitigation options. Definitions of error bar bounds vary between studies. (US,

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