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NOVEMBER 7, 2019

A containerized 600 kWh marine battery system will be installed in a trial on board the Maersk Cape Town in December 2019 to improve vessel performance and reliability while reducing CO 2 emissions. Maersk Cape Town was built in 2011 by Hyundai Heavy Industries. This can reduce generator maintenance requirements.

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DECEMBER 18, 2011

Aside from being gas-powered, the ferry’s hull design and more efficient engine technology yield additional energy savings by reducing fuel consumption and methane emissions. By changing from diesel to natural gas, virtually all emissions of particles (smoke/soot) are eliminated, as well as all emissions of sulphur.

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JULY 18, 2017

The buses will use the previously deployed American Fuel Cell Bus (AFCB) configuration, first introduced with SunLine Transit Agency in 2011. Funding was provided by the FTA under the Low or No Emission (LoNo) Vehicle Program. The LoNo Vehicle Program is designed to support deployment of clean, energy-efficient buses in transit fleets.

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JANUARY 28, 2015

Since deploying its natural gas vehicle program in 2011, Ryder has replaced approximately 4.6 million gallons of diesel fuel with lower emission domestically produced natural gas. maintenance facility. Ryder currently operates Liquefied to Compressed Natural Gas (LCNG) fuel stations at its Fontana and Orange, Calif.,

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NOVEMBER 6, 2019

The San Pedro Ports Clean Air Action Plan will start imposing a container rate, scheduled to start next year, on containers that are hauled by trucks that do not meet stricter emission standards. has signed a 5-year maintenance and RNG supply contract for an anticipated one million gallons of Redeem to fuel its 70 street sweepers.

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AUGUST 9, 2016

Through this achievement, Ryder has gained substantial insight into the NGV industry and how to optimize this solution for customers looking to reduce costs and emissions. Michigan-based beverage container recycling company UBCR has operated its Ryder NGV fleet for more than 7 million miles since 2011. Ryder System, Inc.

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MARCH 31, 2014

Since deploying its natural gas vehicle program in 2011, Ryder has replaced approximately 3.1 million gallons of diesel fuel with domestically produced natural gas and reduced emissions by more than 559,000 MTCO 2 e (metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent) emissions.

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MAY 14, 2015

ConocoPhillips has been testing ROUSH CleanTech propane vehicles in the field since 2011, logging thousands of miles in northwest New Mexico and southwest Colorado. Each propane autogas truck emits about 67,000 fewer pounds of carbon dioxide emissions over its lifetime than a gasoline powered vehicle.

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DECEMBER 2, 2009

Hyundai Motor America President and CEO John Krafcik introduces the all-new 2011 Sonata along with Hyundai’s Fluidic Sculpture design language. Hyundai introduced its all-new 2011 Sonata at the Los Angeles Auto Show, marking the North American debut of the latest version of the midsize sedan. 2011 Sonata. Click to enlarge.

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JULY 6, 2013

Life-cycle energy use and GHG emissions normalized with NYCC diesel case (8.06 For both types of trucks, vehicle efficiency is important from the perspective of energy consumption, GHG emissions, and TCO over the vehicle lifetime. Recycling of the EV Li-ion battery could also improve life-cycle energy consumption and GHG emissions.

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JUNE 10, 2009

Initial results from a joint pilot test of 14 series-produced Mercedes-Benz trucks and buses running NExBTL renewable diesel (hydrotreated vegetable oil, HVO) since mid-2008 show a reduction in NO x emissions of up to 15%, and in CO 2 emissions of more than 60% compared to fossil fuels.

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MARCH 10, 2009

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed the first comprehensive national system for reporting emissions of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases produced by major sources in the United States. This threshold is roughly equivalent to the annual greenhouse gas emissions from just over 4,500 passenger vehicles.

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MARCH 30, 2012

This diesel-to-hybrid retrofit represents Europe’s first low emissions hybrid tugboat. In 2011, Foss incorporated Corvus’ lithium polymer batteries into the Campbell Foss, introducing the next generation in energy and power storage solutions into the Tugboat industry. Corvus uses Dow Kokam cells. Earlier post.) Earlier post.).

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FEBRUARY 17, 2015

Ballard Power Systems expects to supply 10 FCvelocity-HD6 fuel cell modules to power clean energy buses as part of two projects that were recently awarded funding by the US Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Low and No Emission (LoNo) Vehicle Deployment Program. Earlier post.). In addition, SARTA will receive $8.8 Earlier post.)

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MARCH 9, 2016

A modular approach not only reduces direct vehicle costs but also the amount spent on repairs and maintenance. In this way, the TCO premium for emission-free driving becomes reasonable, Daimler said. Introduced in 2011, the majority of them are used by customers on regular-service routes.

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NOVEMBER 26, 2020

The circular economy model implemented in Flins will be based on a set of complementary and convergent loops, aimed at encouraging the use of a vehicle instead of its ownership; extending its life through maintenance; and reusing it or reusing its components for other uses, when other solutions are no longer possible.

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JUNE 2, 2014

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the already widely-discussed (albeit without much detail) “Clean Power Plan” proposal, which mandates a national average 30% cut in greenhouse gas emissions from existing power plants from 2005 levels by 2030. Improving demand-side efficiency. annually.

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JUNE 27, 2013

Metro will also initiate a new solicitation to convert six existing Metro gasoline electric hybrid buses to Super Low Emission Bus standards. Metro will evaluate whether the new all-electric buses can reduce operating and maintenance costs and lower life cycle costs compared with Metro’s current fleet. —Michael D.

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2013

Researchers at Georgia Tech have compared medium-duty (MD) electric and diesel urban delivery trucks in terms of life-cycle energy consumption, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and total cost of ownership (TCO). The comparison controlled for improvements in diesel efficiency between 2006 and 2011. Click to enlarge. equipment).

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MAY 27, 2012

The test started in November 2011, and the DPF system has already operated smoothly for over 500 hours. It can collect more than 80% of PM produced by the engine, significantly reducing black smoke emissions. This allows for continual operation without clogging of the filter, and requires no maintenance by seafarers.

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APRIL 1, 2014

Besides Brazil, the BYD electric bus has been tested since 2011 in several cities around the world such as Los Angeles and New York (USA), Bogota (COL), London (GB), Copenhagen (DEN) and Oranjestad (Aruba). kWh/km, which is around 75% more efficient than conventional buses, making it a lower operating and maintenance costs.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2015

Neste anticipates that its high-quality renewable aviation fuel could help the aviation industry to achieve its greenhouse gas saving targets: carbon-neutral growth from 2020 and a net reduction in carbon emissions of 50% by 2050 compared to 2005. at the beginning of 2012.

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JANUARY 29, 2011

The ship will rely on an all-electric propulsion system that will be powered by batteries, fuel cells and low-emission diesel generators. Ownership of the Tsekoa II was recently transferred to UVic from Fisheries and Oceans Canada where the vessel was used for maintenance and fishery patrols by the Canadian Coast Guard.

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JULY 4, 2011

million project includes a total of 202 natural gas vehicles available for lease or rent; three strategically located natural gas compliant maintenance shops in Rancho Dominguez, Orange, and Fontana; and two fueling stations. The trucks produce up to 27% less greenhouse gas emissions compared to traditional diesel vehicles.

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JANUARY 11, 2011

Daimler staged the debut of the diesel-powered all-wheel-drive 2012MY S350 BlueTEC 4MATIC at the 2011 North American International Auto Show— the return of the diesel-powered S-Class sedan to the US market. The 2012 S350 BlueTEC 4MATIC features a urea selective catalytic reduction emissions aftertreatment system. Powered by a 3.0-liter

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FEBRUARY 7, 2012

It can collect more than 80% of PM produced by the engine, significantly reducing black smoke emissions. This allows for continual operation without clogging of the filter, and requires no maintenance by seafarers. The test started in November 2011, and the DPF system has already operated smoothly for more than 500 hours.

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DECEMBER 3, 2013

Bridgestone, headquartered in Tokyo, originally announced its development of a non-pneumatic concept tire that could prove to be a viable and more environmentally-friendly alternative to conventional tires in the future in November 2011, and displayed the first version of the concept at the Tokyo Motor show that year. Click to enlarge.

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JULY 9, 2012

The GE9X engine is focused on improvements in fuel burn, noise and emission over the current GE90-115B engine while maintaining comparable reliability and maintenance cost, said Bill Millhaem, general manager of the GE90 program at GE Aviation. The GE9X engine will offer 10% percent fuel improvement over today’s GE90 engines.

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NOVEMBER 11, 2010

Following the launch on the Japanese market, the new truck will roll out on Fuso export markets worldwide beginning in 2011. The new Canter meets the Japan New Long-Term Emission Regulations (JP09) introduced in 2010. The new Canter is powered by the light and highly efficient Fuso 4P10 diesel engine.

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AUGUST 15, 2012

The coating, developed by MDS Coating Technologies Corporation (MCT), and tested by researchers at NETL, protects the compressor blades of commercial aviation and industrial gas-turbine engines from erosion—saving fuel, cutting carbon emissions, reducing operational costs, and extending part life.

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MARCH 3, 2015

The deployment will result in a 100,000-metric-ton reduction in CO 2 emissions, equivalent to taking 21,000 passenger cars off the road for a year, according to the Greenhouse Gas Equivalencies Calculator. The company prototyped ORION at 8 sites between 2010 and 2011 and deployed it to 6 beta sites in 2012.

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APRIL 9, 2013

Variable valve timing is desirable for demonstrated improvements in fuel-efficiency, torque, and emissions; however, LaunchPoint says, currently available variable valve timing mechanisms are either too costly or far less effective and robust than desired. Valves of this type can be applied to a wide variety of internal combustion engines.

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AUGUST 22, 2012

In 2009, Washington, DC became the first city to use Zipcar technology in their fleet, allowing fleet operators to eliminate cars, save money and reduce emissions. DC officials estimate that they save approximately $1 million per year using the technology.

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JULY 21, 2010

The California Air Resources Board (ARB) and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have presented preliminary proposals aimed at closing compliance loopholes for medium- and heavy-duty diesel engines using SCR-based NO x emissions control systems for 2011 and later model years. Tags: Emissions Heavy-duty Policy.

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MAY 23, 2011

The system also uses no mechanical transmission, a significant maintenance item on conventional diesel buses. Buses equipped with HybriDrive series have travelled more than 300 million miles, prevented more than 280,000 tons of CO 2 emissions and have saved more than 25 million gallons of diesel fuel. Atlanta, Ga. and Everett, Wash.,

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APRIL 27, 2011

Power and Associates 2011 US Green Automotive Study. It is the financial issues that most often resonate with consumers, whether it is the higher price of the vehicle itself, the cost to fuel or charge the vehicle, or the fear of higher maintenance costs. The 2011 US Green Automotive Study combines information and insight from J.D.

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JULY 23, 2013

A second SAE-administered MRB CRP has been working since early 2011 to evaluate the potential adoption for MAC application of two low-GWP, zeotropic refrigerants originally developed by Mexichem Fluor as medium low pressure fluids having similar operating pressures to R-134a. February to October 2011. October 2011 to October 2012.

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