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APRIL 18, 2011

The final report shows overall emissions during 2009 decreased by 6.1% Total emissions of the six main greenhouse gases in 2009 were equivalent to 6,633 million metric tons of carbon dioxide. The report indicates that overall emissions have grown by more than 7.3% from 1990 to 2009. Tg) from 1990 to 2009.

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MARCH 31, 2011

VMT rose slightly in 2009 while emissions from gasoline and diesel fuel declined, a result EIA attributes as a likely result of more efficient vehicles and increased consumption of biofuels. Since 1990, US GHG emissions have grown at an average annual rate of 0.4%. of total emissions); 730.9

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

Aerodynamic improvements, weight savings and engine enhancements have reduced fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions across the range. Toyota anticipates a 1/3 full hybrid, 1/3 gasoline, 1/3 diesel engine mix. Average emissions for Auris—which is designed for the European market—have fallen steadily over the last years.

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AUGUST 3, 2009

Rolf Reitz, are investigating a blended dual-fuel (gasoline and diesel) concept to extend the operating range of partially premixed charge compression ignition combustion by using the varying fuel reactivity of the charge blend, which is determined in real time. Emissions under the dual-fuel concept, at 11 bar IMEP. Rolf Reitz.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2021

in 2009 to improve heavy-duty truck freight efficiency by 50%. Now, selectees for SuperTruck 3 ( earlier post ) will work to improve medium- and heavy-duty truck efficiencies and reduce emissions of freight transportation. launched the SuperTruck Initiative?in Award amount: $25,791,669). Award amount: $24,952,314).

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OCTOBER 6, 2017

US energy-related CO 2 emissions decreased by 89 million metric tons (MMmt), from 5,259 MMmt in 2015 to 5,170 MMmt in 2016. over that period, other factors contributing to energy-related CO 2 emissions more than offset the growth in GDP, leading to a 1.7% Natural gas CO 2 emissions have increased every year since 2009.

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AUGUST 22, 2017

On 1 September 2017, new emissions regulations for passenger vehicles come into force in the EU and Switzerland. These will plug the gaps in the existing legislation and will help to ensure that diesel vehicles in particular become considerably cleaner as regards their NO x emissions. At the end of 2016 around 3.1 Image: Empa.

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

The Ricardo-led Advanced Diesel Electric Powertrain (ADEPT) project will apply 48V “intelligent electrification” concepts, mild hybridization and waste heat recovery in a Ford Focus diesel demonstrator. version of its vehicle (a 2009 Ford Focus) but with fuel economy and CO 2 emissions approaching those of a Prius.

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DECEMBER 13, 2013

EPA projects advanced transmissions (6+ speeds and CVTs), gasoline direct injection (GDI) systems, and turbocharged engines will be installed on at least 15% of all MY 2013 vehicles. The majority of the emissions and fuel savings from current vehicles, EPA noted, is due to new gasoline vehicle technologies. Click to enlarge.

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JUNE 12, 2010

Criteria emissions by drive cycle. Fuel economy was similar between the gHEVs and diesel vehicles, except for the highest kinetic intensity drive cycle where the hybrid exhibited ~20% higher fuel economy. FedEx has deployed 20 gasoline hybrid electric vehicles (gHEVs) on parcel delivery routes in the Sacramento and Los Angeles areas.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2013

During its recent Innovation Day presentations ( earlier post ), PSA Peugeot Citroën announced that it will commercialize high-efficiency gasoline engines featuring dedicated exhaust gas recirculation (D-EGR), derived from a collaborative program with SwRI in the US. Source: SwRI, DEER 2012. Click to enlarge. PSA concept D-EGR engine.

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AUGUST 23, 2013

Audi of America introduced four new TDI clean diesel models for the US market this year—the Audi A8, A7, A6, Q5—along with an updated Q7 TDI, all equipped with a second-generation 3.0L V6 TDI diesel engine. Not only is it more powerful and contains up to 30% better efficiency than traditional gasoline, etc.

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MARCH 28, 2012

Mercedes-Benz is introducing the new E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID; the luxury-class diesel hybrid offers fuel consumption of 4.2 L of diesel/100 km (56 mpg US), with CO 2 emissions of 109 g/km. This diesel hybrid will be available in the European market as a Saloon and Estate from the third quarter 2012. in-line diesel.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2009

liter version of the new SKY-G gasoline direct injection engine and achieves fuel economy of 75 mpg US on the Japanese 10-15 cycle. Mazda will exhibit the Mazda SKY-G direct injection gasoline engine, the Mazda SKY-D advanced diesel engine and the Mazda SKY Drive high-efficiency automatic transmission. liter diesel engine.

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NOVEMBER 22, 2021

In 2009, EMRE launched what it calls a “significant” new program to research and develop advanced biofuels from photosynthetic algae that are compatible with today’s gasoline and diesel fuels. Viridos Inc., As part of the program, ExxonMobil formed a strategic research and development alliance with Synthetic Genomics.

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DECEMBER 12, 2012

Six German automotive companies—passenger car manufacturers Audi, BMW, Daimler, Porsche and Volkswagen, and the supplier Bosch— launched their first joint campaign for diesels in the US. Under the slogan “Clean Diesel. Diesel vehicles have also shown strong gains among total light vehicles (passenger cars and light trucks).

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MARCH 13, 2017

The California Air Resources Board (ARB) Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) staff has released for public comment four new Tier 2 renewable diesel (RD) pathways using soy oil, used cooking oil, tallow, and corn oil at the Diamond Green facility in St. Direct Emissions. For 2017, the average carbon intensity required for diesel is 98.44

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MAY 1, 2018

NO x emissions have not been decreasing as expected in recent years (2011–2015) when comparing top-down estimates from satellites and surface NO 2 measurements to the trends predicted from the US Environmental Protection Agency’s emission inventory data, according to a new study by an international team of researchers.

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AUGUST 4, 2009

An experimental P-T diagram mapping the liquid, liquid-vapor, and SC regions for diesel fuel-CO 2 mixtures with different compositions and densities (numbers in red and black, respectively). Energy & Fuels 2009. George Anitescu from Syracuse presented the work in a poster at the DEER 2009 conference in Dearbon, Michigan.

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Diesel Fuel Emissions 2009 225

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NOVEMBER 24, 2015

Achates Power, the developer of a family of two-stroke compression-ignition opposed-piston engines ( earlier post ), has been selected by APRA-E under its OPEN 2015 solicitation ( earlier post ) for an award of more than $9 million to develop a multi-cylinder opposed piston engine operating with compression ignition that uses gasoline as the fuel.

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MARCH 7, 2018

More than 300,000 Transit Connect vehicles have been sold since 2009 when Ford created the segment in the United States. The 2019 Transit Connect Cargo Van offers three different engines—including a diesel—capable of running on five different fuels. Of those, 97% are still on the road. A standard new 2.0-liter liter, the 1.5-liter

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MARCH 27, 2012

Ford will bring the all-new Ford Transit commercial van to market with an option for an all-new diesel engine as well as the 3.5L The tool incorporates important information to evaluate fuel costs and emissions, providing an opportunity for fleet managers to quickly evaluate multiple options. EcoBoost V6. Earlier post.)

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JANUARY 9, 2013

The proposed new 5 th edition of the Worldwide Fuel Charter (WWFC5), which is available for comment through 28 February, introduces a new Category 5, which the Committee adopted to distinguish markets with highly advanced requirements for fuel efficiency as well as for emission control.

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AUGUST 24, 2015

billion barrels of foreign oil and reduced US transportation-related carbon emissions by 589.33 To develop its estimates, BIO utilized the GREET1.2013 model to compare carbon emissions from the mixture of US transportation fuels (both petroleum and biofuel) under two scenarios. million metric tons. The RFS has displaced nearly 1.9

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AUGUST 8, 2017

Volkswagen is offering an incentive of up to €10,000 (US$11,815)—depending upon the model purchased—for the purchase of Euro 6 vehicles in Germany if an older diesel vehicle (Euro 1 to Euro 4 standards) is scrapped at the same time. That corresponds to the scrappage incentive paid in 2009, without the state subsidy.

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DECEMBER 10, 2020

The plan also supports Governor Gavin Newsom’s executive order phasing out the sale of new gasoline-powered passenger vehicles by 2035 by providing essential infrastructure to meet the fueling needs of the increasing number of zero-emission vehicles (ZEV) anticipated on the road in the next decade.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2016

A study of emissions from gasoline direct injection (GDI) vehicles in an urban near-road environment in Toronto over a wide range of weather conditions (February 2014 to January 2015) found that—other than for NO x and CO—the GDI engines had elevated emissions compared to the Toronto fleet. m from the roadway.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2009

Dacia, a member of the Renault group, is broadening its offerings of fuel-efficient and low-emissions engines. During 2009, Dacia will introduce the Sandero and Logan 1.4 Sandero and Logan will also be available with a new gasoline engine, the 1.2 16V 75 hp, with CO 2 emissions of 139 g/km. gasoline engine.

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MARCH 3, 2010

In addition to the hybrid model, the Auris 2010 powertrain line-up also offers three gasoline and three diesel engines offering the performance and economy-enhancing benefits of Toyota Optimal Drive. L/100km (62 mpg US), with CO 2 emissions of 89 g/km. liter diesel or gasoline hatchback. Gasoline engines.

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JULY 9, 2015

The vehicles were chosen to be representative of the different segments of the European market; 12 were gasoline-fueled, and 9 were diesel-fueled. On the other hand, CO 2 emissions measured at JRC on the NEDC were on average 9% higher than the respective type-approval values. kW (143 hp). (As

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MAY 23, 2019

RNG is a key part of UPS’ strategy to increase alternative fuel consumption to be 40% of total ground fuel purchases by 2025, supporting the logistics leader’s efforts to reduce the absolute greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of its ground fleet 12% by 2025. And the world has an emissions problem. UPS CNG tractor trailer.

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JULY 19, 2013

has paid $422,500 in penalties for supplying gasoline and diesel fuel in violation of California regulations designed to protect air quality. million gallons of gasoline in violation of California reformulated gasoline regulations. million gallons of gasoline in violation of California reformulated gasoline regulations.

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AUGUST 10, 2009

Additionally, suggested one of the speakers, advanced SIDI (spark-ignited, direct-injection) engines can take light-duty market share back from diesels in Europe based on the same trends. Some of the best passenger vehicles today, the ones called PZEVs, are pretty close to zero emissions. Comparison of Emission Standards (g/mi). .

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

The Fifth Edition introduces Category 5 for markets with highly advanced requirements for emission control and fuel efficiency. Increasing the minimum octane rating available in the marketplace has the potential to help vehicles significantly improve fuel economy and, consequently, reduce vehicle CO 2 emissions. Earlier post.).

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APRIL 19, 2013

A study by a team of researchers from France and the US found that the origin of volatile hydrocarbons, other than methane, present in city air is mainly gasoline-powered vehicles. They therefore concluded that gasoline engines are probably the main source of volatile hydrocarbons in both cities. Sarda-Estève, J. Holloway, J.

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AUGUST 18, 2012

When the new upgraded Kia Sorento CUV goes on sale later this year in most markets, it will incorporate changes which include a completely new platform and enhanced powertrains for better fuel economy with lower emissions. GDI gasoline and R2.2 TCI diesel engines to improve their efficiency. The revised 2.4-liter

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OCTOBER 16, 2015

Shale oil production generates greenhouse gas emissions at levels similar to conventional crude oil production, according to a pair of new studies released by the US Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory. Until now, little information has existed about how production methods impact greenhouse gas emissions at these sites.

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