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Another element in the plan includes possible civil and criminal charges against manufacturers implementing emissions defeat devices, with fines of up to £50,000 (US$65,000) per instance. The UK assesses air quality, as well as legal compliance with these obligations, via a combination of monitoring data and modeling. Click to enlarge.

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As part of its strategy of developing solutions to reduce CO 2 emissions, Valeo has acquired the Variable Torque Enhancement System (VTES) ( earlier post ) business of UK automotive technology development company Controlled Power Technologies (CPT). version of the vehicle but with fuel economy and CO 2 emissions approaching those of a Prius.

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Massachusetts Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary Ian Bowles has set the statewide greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions limit for 2020 required by the Global Warming Solutions Act of 2008 at 25% below 1990 levels, the maximum authorized by the Act, saying that measures already in place will get Massachusetts much of the way toward that goal.

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JULY 13, 2012

Alberta, Canada’s Climate Change and Emissions Management (CCEMC) Corporation is providing C$46 million (US$45 million) in funding to support six new carbon capture and storage and cleaner technology projects in the Canadian oil sands region. The six projects are from the CCEMC's fourth round of funding that was announced in April 2011.

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NOVEMBER 27, 2012

Trend in emissions of air pollutants from transport in EEA-32: PM 2.5 , CO, SO x , NMVOC, NO x. Transport in Europe is still responsible for damaging levels of air pollutants and a quarter of EU greenhouse gas emissions, despite some progress in reducing the impacts from transport. lower in 2011 than its peak in 2007.

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MAY 1, 2014

OBD systems constantly monitor critical engine and emission control system operations and alert drivers to problems by turning on the vehicle dashboard “check engine” light. Specifically, these systems were found to not properly monitor the function of several key emissions control systems, including the catalytic converter and fuel system.

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LCFS Compliance Schedule 2011-2020. 1 ] The average carbon intensity requirements for years 2011 and 2012 reflect reductions from base year (2010) CI values for CaRFG (95.85) calculated using the CI for crude oil supplied to California refineries in 2006. [ So far, fuel producers are over-complying with the regulation. 95.61 [ 1 ].

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JUNE 15, 2012

Approved companies have now met all Clean Air Act requirements related to E15 and may legally—for CAA requirements—introduce E15 into the marketplace. In January 2011, EPA partially approved the E15 Waiver Request to be introduced into commerce for use in MY 2001 and newer cars, light-duty trucks, and SUVs.

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AUGUST 22, 2012

CSAPR (also called the Transport Rule) was finalized in July 2011 and replaced and strengthened the requirements of the 2005 Clean Air Interstate Rule (CAIR), which the US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit ordered EPA to revise in 2008. States may be required to reduce emissions by more than their. Earlier post.). nonattainment.

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One of these initiatives involves encouraging employees to purchase emissions-free electric cars at a discounted price, with the vehicles being subsidized by the company. CATL was only founded in 2011, but the battery maker has hit its stride.

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According to guidelines issued by the European Union, automobile manufacturers are legally obligated to use a low global warming potential refrigerant in the air-conditioning systems installed in their cars. Emissions Health Safety Vehicle Systems' Naturforsch. 69b, 379–387 doi: 10.5560/ZNB.2014-4017.

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Governments at the COP17 meeting decided to adopt some form of a universal legal agreement on climate change as soon. Parties to this second period will turn their economy-wide targets into quantified emission limitation or reduction objectives and submit them for review by 1 May 2012. as possible, but not later than 2015.

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The cooperation between Volkswagen Group Rus and GAZ Group started in 2011 with the signing of an agreement for the contract assembly of Volkswagen and ŠKODA cars at the GAZ plant. There is to be an additional, second step in the cooperation between the parties with a view to developing the model range and growing product sales volumes.

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OCTOBER 24, 2011

—2011 Global Investor Statement on Climate Change. Comprehensive policies directed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions from sources other than energy, for example waste, industrial emissions, fugitives, land-use change, deforestation and agriculture.

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Much of the momentum for the shift originally came from the EU’s directive on mobile air-conditioning systems (MACs), which aims to reduce emissions of specific fluorinated greenhouse gases in the air-conditioning systems fitted to passenger cars (vehicles of category M1) and light commercial vehicles (category N1, class 1). Earlier post.).

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AUGUST 12, 2010

The report concludes that while CCS can play an important role in domestic greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reductions thereby preserving the option of using coal and other abundant domestic fossil energy resources, it faces a key barrier in the lack of a price on carbon.

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Both facilities will produce the specified vehicles until June 2011, with an optional one year extension until June 2012. HUMMER is also in the process of obtaining emissions certification for a diesel H3 that will be introduced in markets outside of North America. Citi is acting as financial advisor to GM.

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California’s zero emission vehicle (ZEV) regulations require volume automakers to sell a minimum number of PEVs each year in the state. EVs will reduce vehicle carbon dioxide emissions in the US by more than 1 million tons. Navigant’s 10 predictions of significant trends shaping the PEV market in 2014 are: Click to enlarge.

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MARCH 21, 2012

Separately, the company announced partnerships with Solazyme and Amyris to evaluate emissions reductions and demonstrate the performance of TDI Clean Diesel technology when powered by advanced biodiesel and renewable diesel fuels. of Volkswagen sales in the US in 2011, a significant increase over recent years. E-Golf test.

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Tuesday 2 August 2011. Most of us will have read various tips on how to drive in a more economical manner in a bid to reduce emissions and save fuel. From avoiding harsh acceleration and braking, to driving at 56mph where legally possible, there are a host of ways to bring [.]. The Green Piece Column.

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Dry bulk terminals are expected to handle over 100 million tons of materials in 2011, including products like coal. If America is serious about reducing carbon emissions to benefit the environment, and reducing its dependence on foreign oil, natural gas is absolutely the best readily available option. and Washington state.

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DECEMBER 14, 2012

While EPA cannot consider costs in selecting a standard under the Clean Air Act, those costs are estimated as part of the analysis undertaken for all significant regulations, as required by Executive Order 13563 issued by President Obama in January 2011. Final Rule.

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Relying on a higher share of efficient, low-emission combined cycle power plants and wind energy could save €150 billion (US$200 billion) by 2030 while attaining the same CO 2 targets, Siemens says. The government also is maintaining its target of cutting GHG emissions by 40% by 2020 (compared with 1990 levels) and by 80% by 2050.

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JULY 22, 2011

While it might be legal to blend 16 to 17% biobutanol with ordinary gasoline based on pre-existing waivers granted in the 1980s, there is a great deal of uncertainty as to whether the EPA would allow this. In the past, the EPA has agreed that fuels containing up to a certain oxygen-content have no negative effects on engine emissions.

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The Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) adopted by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) earlier this year ( earlier post ) requires a 10% reduction in the average greenhouse gas (GHG) emission intensity of the state’s transportation fuels by 2020.

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Such actions include: Economic mechanisms , including pricing; emissions-based parking charges; workplace levies; and earmarking/ring fencing—i.e., Favoring alternatives to car travel means developing a restrictive parking policy that uses financial, legal, physical, and technological measures. —Europe’s Parking U-Turn.

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Carbon-dioxide emissions from these larger vehicles are 5–15% higher as a result (4.69×10 The CAFE standards for 2011-2016 are footprint-based—i.e., The model allows BMW, Jaguar, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, and VW to violate the standard and pay the legally required penalties. sq m) between 2008 and 2011.To 10 11 –5.17×10

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At issue is the 2012 expiration of the Kyoto Protocol, a binding but effectively unenforceable 1997 treaty that had set greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction targets for 40 industrialized countries, referred to as Annex 1 countries, yielding an average GHG reduction of 5.2% “ We are not aiming to let anyone off the hook.

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Close: Dec 2011. Under this plan, the New GM will achieve full capacity utilization of its assembly operations in 2011, two years ahead of what was scheduled in its 17 Feb. court filings or court-supervised process, and these filings have no direct legal impact on GM’s plans and operations outside the US. Pontiac, Mich.

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JULY 3, 2009

The US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) decision to grant California’s request to carry out its own clean car standards not only clears the way for the Schwarzenegger-led state to cut its own greenhouse gas emissions, but it is likely to effect at least 13 additional states too.

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The study found that the average real-world level of nitrogen oxide (NO x ) emissions from Euro 6 vehicles is 4.5 Over the ensuing two years, a number of government agencies across Europe began to systematically test diesel cars for their emission levels. For Euro 6 diesel cars, the average emission level was 4.5 Source: ICCT.

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At the 38 th International Vienna Motor Symposium this week, Continental is showcasing a 48-volt hybrid diesel vehicle which meets very stringent RDE (real driving emissions) limits on CO 2 and NO x. This reduces the peaks in nitrogen oxide emissions under very sudden, heavy throttle application.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

Answer: Ford’s broad general direction is less and less CO2 emissions, with the ultimate goal of zero emission vehicles. At Ford we have recently announced an electric Ford Focus will be available in the USA during 2011 and if all goes well I wouldn’t be surprised to see a similar announcement for Europe but we aren’t sure yet.

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Hyundai unveiled the first generation hybrid Sonata in 2010, with a 2011 market introduction. The Sonata PHEV is perfectly capable of handling (legal) Interstate speeds on battery pack alone; however, such operation depletes the battery relatively quickly. Earlier post.).

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Audi sees the potential for the use of CO 2 -neutral fuels to reduce fleet CO 2 emissions. The e-gas project, announced in May 2011, was Audi’s first foray into e-fuels. sunfire acquired staxera, a developer and manufacturer of SOFC high-temperature fuel cells sited in Dresden in 2011.) Click to enlarge. Audi e-gas.

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The Air Transport Association of America (ATA), the industry trade organization for the leading US airlines, brought action in the European Court of Justice (ECJ) in Luxembourg, calling for the European Union application of an Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) to be dismissed and declared illegal. Only 9% of emissions take place in EU airspace.

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It would also create fresh opportunities for new fuels to compete in the marketplace, save consumers money, reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector, and boost energy security. Regulate fuels according to their life-cycle GHG emissions. An LCFS is a hybrid of a regulatory and market policy instrument.

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