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Will it fade into obscurity, or will it remain a fixture in an increasingly electrified and emissions conscious automotive landscape? in 2012-2013, to 20% in 2023-2024. Emissions considerations As well as improved fuel efficiency, modern automatic gearboxes are proving less environmentally impactful than their manual counterparts.
These cleaner cars use the same roads, highways and bridges as their internal combustion engine counterparts. , going to get ice cream, visiting grandparents on the weekends, or heading to the fair. But something’s changed. Despite cars getting ridiculously large and heavy, the sales of hybrids and EVs have skyrocketed. This is the pickle.
A team of researchers in China suggest that, in the context of promoting the use of clean fuel vehicles and increasing vehicle fuel efficiency, CO 2 emissions of China’s urban passenger transport sector could reach a peak of 225 MtCO 2 in 2030. A paper on their study appears in the journal Energy Policy. —Li and Yu.
The Mayor confirmed his plan at Transport for London’s (TfL’s) “New Taxis for London” event, at which he met five manufacturers developing zero emission capable taxis—Frazer-Nash, Nissan, Karsan, London Taxi Company and Mercedes-Benz. Last year the Mayor pledged to introduce an Ultra Low Emission Zone in central London by 2020.
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An article in the latest issue of IEA Energy: The Journal of the International Energy Agency reports that Estonia, which has the most developed oil shale industry in the world, is collaborating in pursuing wider use of oil shale in a cleaner, more sustainable manner. In 2012, Estonia mined 15.86 Different that shale oil—i.e.,
proposed strategy for further regulation and reduction of mobile source—cars, trucks, and off-road equipment—emissions. precursor emissions; GHG emissions; petroleum usage; and diesel toxics emissions as various technologies become widespread in vehicle and equipment fleets. Vision 2.0 Click to enlarge.
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T33 tailing the Falcon 20 in a test flight to measure emissions. Data collected in-flight revealed a 50% reduction in aerosol emissions when using biofuel compared to conventional fuel. NRC flew the first civil jet powered by 100% unblended biofuel on October 29, 2012, achieving a milestone for the aviation industry.
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New York Governor Kathy Hochul directed the State Department of Environmental Conservation to take major regulatory action that will require all new passenger cars, pickup trucks, and SUVs sold in New York State to be zero emissions by 2035. Earlier post.).
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FedEx Express alternative fuel fleet deployment as of August 2012. This revision mirrors the company’s 2012 announcement to increase its aircraft emissions goal from 20% to a 30% reduction in global aircraft emissions intensity by 2020. Source: FedEx. Click to enlarge.
to hold warming to 2 °C as outlined in the IEA Energy Technology Perspectives 2012 (ETP) 2 °C Scenario (2DS). The global energy supply became 6% cleaner from 1971 to 1990,in response to the oil shocks of the 1970s. The world must slow the growth of energy demand as well as make its energy supply cleaner, the IEA said.
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a Request for Proposals ( EPA-OAR-OTAQ-12-05 ) with up to $20 million in FY 2012 grant funding to establish clean diesel projects aimed at reducing pollution from the existing fleet of diesel engines. The closing date for receipt of proposals is 4 June 2012. technologies.
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The “cap”—which declines each year—limits GHG emissions, and uses allowances to control total emissions; one allowance equals one ton of GHGs. Covered entities must reduce emissions or. compete for a decreasing supply of allowances. Click to enlarge.
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All eight buses are expected to be phased into operation next year creating the UK’s first zero-emission bus route. This is set to expand to 300 and, from 2012, will be joined by the Mayor’s New Bus for London, which will be 40% less polluting than a traditional diesel bus.
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The California Truck and Bus Regulation was adopted into federal Clean Air Act plan requirements in 2012 and applies to diesel trucks and buses operating in California. EPA is committed to helping California achieve cleaner, healthier air by ensuring compliance with the state’s pollution rules. Earlier post.) Earlier post.).
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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. million metric tons.
Cuomo announced that Maid of the Mist, which has been navigating the waters of the Lower Niagara River since 1846, will launch later this year two new all-electric, zero-emission passenger vessels constructed in the United States. New York Governor Andrew M. Rendering of the new electric Maid of the Mist vessels. — Gil C.
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million in 2011, and 2012 may bring an all-time high of 80 million or more vehicles, according to new research conducted by the Worldwatch Institute for its Vital Signs Online service. million in 2012, writes report author and Worldwatch Senior Researcher Michael Renner. Worldwide light-duty vehicle production. Source: Worldwatch.
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