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MAY 23, 2017

The Environmental and Natural Resources Division of the US Department of Justice (DOJ-ENRD) has filed a lawsuit against Fiat Chrysler for using software defeat devices in nearly 104,000 Ram 1500 and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles (Model Years 2014-2016) with 3.0-liter liter diesel engines. Earlier post.)

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2020

The rule requires container, passenger and refrigerated cargo ships to reduce emissions while docked at California’s busiest ports, including Los Angeles, Long Beach, Oakland, Hueneme, San Francisco and San Diego. The violations were discovered during routine audits of the company’s 2017 and 2018 vessel fleet visits to the Port of Oakland.

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JANUARY 5, 2018

The average fuel economy of new vehicles sold in the US 2017 was 25.2 mpg reached in August 2014. The University of Michigan Eco-Driving Index (EDI)—an index that estimates the average monthly emissions of greenhouse gases generated by an individual US driver—was 0.83 l/100 km), unchanged from 2016.

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NOVEMBER 23, 2016

In a required annual rulemaking, the action finalizes the volume requirements and associated percentage standards for cellulosic biofuel, advanced biofuel, and total renewable fuel for 2017, and for biomass-based diesel for 2018. billion gallons) from 2016 to 2017 to 19.28 Renewable Fuel Volume Requirements for 2014-2018.

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JULY 28, 2017

FCA US has received a certificate of conformity from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and a conditional executive order from the California Air Resources Board (ARB), permitting the production and sale of FCA US 2017 model-year light-duty Ram 1500 and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.0-liter liter diesel engines.

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MAY 18, 2016

The proposed volume requirements and associated percentage standards for are for calendar year 2017 for cellulosic biofuel, biomass-based diesel, advanced biofuel, and total renewable fuel. Total renewable fuel volumes would grow by some 690 million gallons between 2016 and 2017. Proposed 2017 Percentage Standards. Source: EPA.

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2017 EPA Renewable Fuel 150

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NOVEMBER 30, 2015

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the final volume requirements under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program today for the years 2014, 2015 and 2016, and final volume requirements for biomass-based diesel for 2014 to 2017. billion gallons—35% higher than the actual 2014 volumes.

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MAY 21, 2020

Lightning Systems, a leading developer of zero-emission powertrains, has received reaccreditation under bp’s Advancing Low Carbon (ALC) program. The Lightning Systems GM 6500XD electric Class 6 truck is zero-emission on the road. bp became an investor in Lightning Systems in 2014.

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Carbon Available Today Emissions 2017 284

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JUNE 2, 2017

Total European Union greenhouse gas emissions increased by 0.5% Higher emissions were caused mainly by increasing road transport, both passenger and freight, and slightly colder winter conditions in Europe, compared to 2014, leading to higher demand for heating. GHG emissions by aggregated sector in the EU-28 (kt CO 2 eq.).

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2015 Emissions Transportation Gas 150

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JULY 28, 2017

liter V6 Diesel models in the EU6 emissions class. Around 21,500 vehicles in Europe from model years 2014 to 2017 are affected, including 6,000 in Germany. Subject to approval of the proposed technical software update by the KBA, the recall is expected to begin in autumn 2017 and will be completed as soon as possible.

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JULY 5, 2017

The defect leads to lower fuel economy, non EPA-compliant emissions levels, and costly and frequent vehicle repairs, the complaint charges. According to the lawsuit, RAM owners report that efforts to fix the faulty emissions system significantly affect engine performance and mileage, with miles per gallon dropping as much as 25%.

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Fuel Economy Chrysler Diesel Emissions 170

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AUGUST 22, 2017

At the same time, per capita emissions in the state decreased by 12%. On an absolute basis, California’s total GHG emissions fell only slightly in 2015, down 0.34% from 2014. This year’s edition finds California’s record is especially impressive when it comes to cutting emissions and energy use per dollar of GDP.

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California Light Emissions Climate 150

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MAY 29, 2015

For example: The proposed 2016 standard for cellulosic biofuel—those fuels with the lowest GHG emissions profile—is six times higher than actual 2014 volumes. billion gallons more, or about 9% higher, than the actual 2014 volumes. billion gallons by 2017—17% higher than the actual 2014 volumes.

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2014 2016 EPA Renewable 150

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MARCH 1, 2019

A new study provides the most detailed picture available to date of the global, regional, and local health impacts attributable to emissions from four transportation subsectors: on-road diesel vehicles; other on-road vehicles; shipping; and non-road mobile engines such as agricultural and construction equipment. of global ambient PM 2.5

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MAY 4, 2018

A US federal indictment is charging Martin Winterkorn, the former chairman of the management board of Volkswagen AG (VW), with conspiracy and wire fraud in connection with VW’s cheating on US diesel vehicle emissions requirements. The FBI and EPA Criminal Investigation Division are investigating the case.

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MAY 6, 2014

BASF will introduce its innovative LNT+CS4F emissions control system for diesel engines at the International Vienna Motor Symposium, 8-9 May 2014 in Vienna, Austria. Euro 6c is the full Euro 6 emissions standard, ie. Euro 6 legislation will be implemented in 2014. Euro 6 (like Euro 5) is being introduced in three stages.

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Emissions Motor Motors Motoring 225

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JANUARY 29, 2020

Additionally, LNG engines are tuned to either emit low nitrogen oxide (NO x ) emissions—at the cost of higher methane emissions in some cases—or to incorporate NO x reduction technologies such as exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) or selective catalytic reduction (SCR). 2017) that actual ship operations are different.

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Mariner Climate Fuel Oil 427

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NOVEMBER 14, 2017

Global emissions of carbon dioxide from burning fossil fuels have risen again after a three year hiatus, according to new analysis from the Global Carbon Project ( GCP ). According to the GCP, global emissions from all human activities will reach 41 billion tonnes in 2017, following a projected 2% rise in burning fossil fuels.

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Global Emissions Carbon Climate Change 150

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NOVEMBER 13, 2020

Once the contract is fully performed, there will be up to 275 zero-emission Solaris vehicles servicing transport in Milan in total. The cooperation of Solaris and ATM in Milan began in 2014. In 2017, the Solaris Urbino electric was elected the best city bus in Europe. The first battery bus Urbino electric was presented in 2011.

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Electric Electrical 2018 2017 424

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MARCH 16, 2017

A 50:50 by volume blend of conventional Jet A aviation fuel and an aviation biofuel made from Camelina reduces soot particle number and mass emissions from the aircraft by 50 to 70% compared to conventional fuel, YYYY according to a new study published in the scientific journal Nature.

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Climate Emissions DC Alternative Fuels 210

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AUGUST 29, 2013

In Integer’s base-case scenario, the global SCR-equipped NRMM parc grows rapidly over the period 2017-2023, from 1 million SCR vehicles globally to 5 million by 2023. 2017 would see a global SCR vehicle parc of 1 million growing towards 7 million by 2023. Both construction and agricultural sectors provide the main markets for DPF.

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2017 North America Exhaust America 218

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

The average fuel economy (window-sticker value) of new vehicles sold in the US in August 2017 was 25.3 mpg reached in August 2014. mpg reached in August 2014. in June 2017, up from 0.82 in May 2017 (the lower the value, the better). l/100 km)—down 0.1 The value for August is up 5.2 mpg from the peak of 25.5

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Fuel Economy Economy MPG Fuel 207

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JUNE 29, 2017

A study led by researchers at Tampere University of Technology in Finland found that the use of neat Neste MY Renewable Diesel in working machines—a Wille 355B compact utility machine and Wille 855C multi-purpose wheel-loader—efficiently reduces particulate matter emissions compared to EN590 diesel with 7% biodiesel.

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Renewable Diesel Emissions Finland 199

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OCTOBER 1, 2015

Despite the continuing and significant reductions in the legislated limits of light-duty diesel vehicle NO x emissions under the European Euro 1 through 5 regulations of recent years, many studies have demonstrated that real-world NO x emissions appear not to have been reduced as significantly. US EPA LEVIII).

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Emissions Light Diesel 2015 150

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NOVEMBER 24, 2014

Particulate emissions were clearly influenced by certain fuel parameters including oxygen content, hydrogen content, and aromatics content. The isobutanol blend resulted in higher butyraldehyde emissions; butyraldehyde possesses similar reactivity and mutagenicity to acetaldehyde.

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MAY 25, 2022

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) has reached a $300 million plea deal after pleading guilty to criminal conduct concerning an emissions fraud probe involving its vehicles with diesel engines, a new report from Reuters said. In 2015, Volkswagen admitted that it had used cheat devices in TDI vehicles to pass emissions testing.

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Chrysler Emissions Pollution Jeep 78

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NOVEMBER 10, 2017

mpg reached in August 2014. The University of Michigan Eco-Driving Index (EDI)—an index that estimates the average monthly emissions of greenhouse gases generated by an individual US driver—worsened to 0.82 in August 2017, up from 0.81 in July 2017 (the lower the value, the better). mpg from the peak of 25.5

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Fuel Economy Economy MPG Fuel 186

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AUGUST 25, 2018

Emissions of NO x , a key component of smog, at the Port of Los Angeles are down 60% compared to 2005 emissions levels. The newly released 2017 Inventory of Air Emissions shows the Port set new record lows for emissions reductions while its container volume reached an all-time high of 9.34

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MARCH 26, 2015

For the second consecutive model year, the automotive industry outperformed the national greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards by a wide margin, according to the US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) second annual Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Light Duty Vehicles: Manufacturer’s Performance Report.

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Standards Emissions EPA 2013 150

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APRIL 10, 2017

The authors recommended that ICAO stipulate a GHG reduction threshold in order for a given AJF to qualify under CORSIA (Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation), and to include indirect emissions in its life-cycle accounting. Estimates of AJF emissions include technology and operations improvements.

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Emissions Fuel 2016 Oil 150

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JANUARY 19, 2016

The European Parliament will vote at the next plenary session on a proposal to veto a draft decision to raise diesel car emission limits for NO x by up to 110% when the Real Driving Emissions (RDE) test procedure is introduced. September 2014: 80 mg/km (Euro 6). January 2005: 250 mg/km (Euro 4).

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

Since launch in 2014, the battery capacity and range of the i3 has grown from the original 60Ah / 81 miles to 94Ah / 115 miles in 2017 and now 120Ah for 2019. When launched in 2014, the i3’s battery pack provided 60 Ah and 22.6kWh, while the second-generation battery introduced for 2017 offered a capacity of 94Ah and 33kWh.

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JULY 7, 2017

mpg reached in August 2014. The University of Michigan Eco-Driving Index (EDI)—an index that estimates the average monthly emissions of greenhouse gases generated by an individual US driver—improved to 0.84 in April 2017, down from 0.85 in March 2017 (the lower the value, the better). mpg from the peak of 25.5

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Fuel Economy Economy MPG Fuel 186

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OCTOBER 23, 2012

Navistar International Corporation has reached definitive, long-term supply agreements for heavy-duty diesel engines and emissions aftertreatment technologies with Cummins Inc. In addition, Navistar will utilize the proven Cummins Emission Solutions aftertreatment system for the company’s proprietary heavy-duty big bore engines.

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Emissions Engine Supplies 2013 218

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OCTOBER 8, 2014

In 2013, Daimler, Ford and Nissan signed a three-way agreement for the joint development of a common fuel cell system to speed up availability of zero-emission technology and significantly reduce investment costs. Daimler is planning for sereis production of F-Cell vehicles from 2017 onwards. Earlier post.)

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Mercedes 2014 Fuel Vehicles 273

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JUNE 12, 2019

This year’s edition highlights the growing divergence between demands for action on climate change and the actual pace of progress on reducing carbon emissions. The longer carbon emissions continue to rise, the harder and more costly will be the necessary eventual adjustment to net-zero carbon emissions.

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Climate Change Climate Coal 2018 223

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Consequently, flying passengers in 2020 contributed approximately twice the emissions per mile flown than those in 2019. Short-wheel-base vehicles. Long-wheel-base vehicles. In conclusion, the energy intensity per passenger mile flown in 2020 doubled from that in 2019.

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2019 2020 Light Miles 313