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California 2017 GHG inventory shows 1.2% total drop from 2016; transportation sector emissions up 1%

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AUGUST 14, 2019

In 2017, emissions from GHG emitting activities statewide were 424 million metric tons of CO 2 equivalent (MMTCO 2 e), 5 MMTCO 2 e lower than 2016 levels and 7 MMTCO 2 e below the 2020 GHG Limit of 431 MMTCO 2 e. Changes in emissions by Scoping Plan sector between 2000 and 2017. MMTCO 2 e (6%) from 2013 to 2017. Source: ARB.

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Actual fuel economy of cars and light trucks: 1966-2017

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

Specifically, this study examines actual fuel economy of cars and light trucks (pickup trucks, SUVs, and vans) from 1966 through 2017. Department of Transportation. Department of Transportation were the sources of the information for 1986 through 2017. A minor increase between 2008 and 2017 (from 21.8 total Btu).

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Diamond Green Diesel to more than double renewable fuel capacity using second Honeywell Ecofining unit; 675M barrels renewable diesel per year

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NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Diamond Green Diesel facility in Norco, La., will more than double its annual production of renewable diesel with the completion of a second Honeywell Ecofining process unit with a capacity of 30,000 barrels per day (bpd). Diamond Green Diesel is owned by Valero Energy Corp. Diamond Green Diesel is owned by Valero Energy Corp.

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UK ONS report finds significant challenge remains to reduce road transport emissions; sector GHG emissions up 6% from 1990-2017

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

A new report by the UK’s Office for National Statistics (ONS) finds that greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from road transport in the UK rose by 6% from 1990 to 2017. The increase—albeit lower than the increase in road traffic—highlights the significant challenge in reducing emissions from road transport, the report says.

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EPA: US GHG fell 0.5% y-o-y in 2017; power sector down by 4.2%, transportation up 1.21%

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APRIL 15, 2019

lower in 2017 than the prior year (after accounting for sequestration from the land sector), and power sector emissions fell 4.2%, according to the 2019 edition of the US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) annual report on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. In 2017, US greenhouse gas emissions totaled 6,456.7

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BNEF: net-zero road transport by 2050 still possible, but big push needed

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JUNE 2, 2022

The road transport sector could still reach net-zero emissions by 2050 through electrification, but urgent action would be required from policymakers and industry participants, according to research company BloombergNEF’s (BNEF) latest annual Long-Term Electric Vehicle Outlook (EVO). million sold in 2021 to 21 million in 2025.

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Motor vehicles and component parts sector employment in US grew by 3% from 2017 to 2018

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AUGUST 27, 2019

The Motor Vehicles and Component Parts sector employed 3% more people in 2018 than 2017. More than 2 million employees in the sector worked with conventional gasoline and diesel vehicles in 2018, up 1.4% About 110,000 employees worked with hybrid electric vehicles, up 10% from 2017. Energy and Employment Report, 2019.

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EPA: US GHG emissions in 2017 down 0.3% from 2016

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FEBRUARY 14, 2019

In 2017, total gross U.S. The decrease in total greenhouse gas emissions between 2016 and 2017 was driven in part by a decrease in CO 2 emissions from fossil fuel combustion. Relative to the 1990 baseline, gross emissions in 2017 were higher by 1.6%, down from a high of 15.7% Overall, net emissions in 2017 were 12.7%

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EEA: small increase in EU’s total greenhouse gas emissions in 2017, with transport emissions up for the fourth consecutive year

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MAY 30, 2019

in 2017, according to latest official data published today by the European Environment Agency (EEA). Less coal was used to produce heat and electricity but this was offset by higher industrial and transport emissions, the latter increasing for the fourth consecutive year. in 2017 compared with 2016. Source: EEA.

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EPA annual inventory shows US GHG up 3.1% from 2017-2018

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APRIL 14, 2020

The 2020 edition of US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) comprehensive annual report on nationwide greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions shows that emissions increased from 2017 to 2018 by 3.1% (after accounting for sequestration from the land sector). Transportation sector. Source: EPA. >.

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SwRI engineers develop near-zero emissions diesel engine technology; 90% reduction of NOx

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MAY 27, 2020

Southwest Research Institute engineers have developed the next generation of clean diesel engine technology to reduce hazardous nitrogen oxides (NO x ) and carbon dioxide emissions while minimizing fuel consumption. g/hp-hr NO x emissions). —CARB Vehicle Program Specialist Dr. William Robertson.

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Engine Emissions Diesel 2020

EEA: Walking, cycling and public transport in cities remain greener mobility options than electric scooters or car ride-hailing

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FEBRUARY 4, 2020

A new report by the European Environment Agency (EEA) finds that, taken together with public transport, walking and cycling for short city journeys provide the greatest benefits for both human health and the environment in urban areas. The introduction and rapid uptake of app-based vehicle sharing schemes can also have benefits.

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Transportation Environment 2018 Cars

California trucking firm switches fleet of 600+ trucks to Neste renewable diesel

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NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Ecology, a transportation and logistics company in California, has switched its fleet of more than 600 trucks to run on Neste MY Renewable Diesel and is reporting cleaner fuel filters, fewer maintenance problems and reductions in tailpipe emissions. Neste MY Renewable Diesel reduced climate emissions by 8.3

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Renewable Diesel Fleet California

EIA: Renewable diesel increasingly used to meet California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard; 10.1% of total diesel supplied in 2Q18

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NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Renewable diesel net supply to California’s fuel market has increased since the state’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) program went into effect in 2011, reaching 100 million gallons during the second quarter of 2018, or 10.1% of the total diesel supplied to California that quarter, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA).

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Diesel Renewable Carbon Standards

First Li-ion battery-powered automated guided container transporter delivered to HHLA Container Terminal Altenwerder

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AUGUST 3, 2018

The first serially-produced container transporter powered by Li-ion batteries was delivered to HHLA (Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG) Container Terminal Altenwerder (CTA). tonnes, was brought by heavy transport on 1 August. Diesel-powered AGV at CTA will be replaced step-by-step.

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Li-ion Battery Powered Transportation Lithium Ion

T&E: Electric bus orders in Europe more than doubled to 1,031 units in 2017; ~9% share of new registrations

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NOVEMBER 9, 2018

The number of battery-electric buses ordered in Europe more than doubled in 2017 compared to 2016, reaching 1,031 vehicles, according to a new analysis by environmental NGO Transport & Environment. When these estimated externalities are factored in, electric buses show a lower 8-year total cost of ownership than diesel, T&E said.

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New report finds global CO2 vehicle emission reduction measures falter; dropping diesels, increasing SUVs

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MARCH 21, 2019

Vehicle fuel economy improvements have slowed globally, according to the latest report from the Global Fuel Economy Initiative (GFEI): Fuel Economy In Major Car Markets: Technology And Policy Drivers 2005-2017. per year between 2015 and 2017. —more than triple the improvement rate between 2016 and 2017. Source: GFEI.

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Global Fuel Economy Diesel SUV

Kawasaki Heavy to build first ocean-going liquid hydrogen tanker with demo in 2017; H2 for transport, industry, power in Japan

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2013

KHI) will build the first ocean-going ships to carry liquefied hydrogen (LH 2 ), with plans for a demonstration test by 2017 in which liquefied hydrogen will be shipped from the state of Victoria in Australia to Japan. KHI has already been working on liquid hydrogen containers for multi-modal transportation in Japan.

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Japan Hydrogen 2017 Transportation

Volkswagen Group rolls out diesel swapping program throughout Germany

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OCTOBER 19, 2018

The Volkswagen Group rolled out a new diesel swapping program in Germany. Environmental incentives for scrappage of Euro-1 to Euro-4 diesel vehicles of any make are again being offered by some of the Group’s brands throughout Germany. million low-emission new Euro-6 diesel vehicles took to the roads in Germany, replacing old vehicles.

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Germany Diesel Scrappage 2017

Toyota, Kenworth tout fuel cell electric truck capabilities with completion of truck operations for ZANZEFF

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

The primary goal for Toyota and Kenworth’s participation in the project was to match nearly the performance of diesel-powered drayage trucks while eliminating emissions to provide a sustainable solution in heavy-duty transportation. metric tons of CO 2 per truck annually compared to the baseline diesel engine. Earlier post.).

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Kenworth Los Angeles Toyota Fuel

California Governor signs $52B fuel tax and vehicle fee bill for transportation infrastructure; $100 ZEV fee

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APRIL 30, 2017

signed into law SB1 , the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017. billion by increasing diesel excise tax 20 cents (currently $0.13) on 1 November 2017. billion by increasing diesel sales tax to 5.75% on 1 November 2017. billion by increasing gasoline excise tax 12 cents (currently $0.30) on 1 November 2017.

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Fuel Tax Tax Transportation California

ICCT: European cities driving diesel out of the market

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MAY 18, 2017

According to a recent analysis of European diesel sales by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT), European cities are setting the tone in the diesel debate. Specifically, policy announcements from major cities have raised doubts about being unable to drive a diesel in important urban areas.

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Diesel Market Spain France

Ontario’s new greener diesel rules in effect

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APRIL 3, 2014

By 2017, the amount of biofuel blended into regular diesel will need to average at least 4%. Greenhouse gases must be reduced by at least 30%, and 70% by 2017, for the biofuel portion of the new blend. Any diesel fuel that is made in whole or in part from renewable or recurring feedstocks can be used.

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Diesel 2017 Renewable Oil

EEA: almost all Euro car makers met specific 2017 CO2 targets on new sales, but emissions up year-on-year

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APRIL 9, 2019

All but three European car manufacturers met their specific emission targets in 2017, based on current European vehicle test rules. Nevertheless, average carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) emissions from new cars sold in the European Union in 2017 rose by 0.4g g CO 2 /km in 2017 to 118.5 The average new van registered in 2017 emitted 156.1

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2017 Emissions CO2 2016

New analysis suggests Uber adding significantly to pollution and traffic in European cities

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NOVEMBER 23, 2019

Data compiled by Euromonitor for European research and campaign group Transport & Environment (T&E) shows a surge in the number of Uber drivers (officially registered as private hire vehicles - PHV) in the past few years. million users in France in 2017. Cars emit 44% of transport emissions; these are still rising.

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Pollution Taxi London San Francisco

EIA: US energy-related CO2 fell by 2.8% in 2019, slightly below 2017 levels

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MAY 11, 2020

CO 2 emissions from the residential and commercial sectors (associated with natural gas and distillate fuel oil consumption, for example) were nearly unchanged from 2018, and the increase in industrial sector CO 2 emissions (+8 MMmt) partially offset a decrease in transportation sector CO 2 emissions (-13 MMmt).

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2019 CO2 Energy 2017

Volvo Trucks deploys FH LNG Trucks in exclusive, one-time pilot with Linde Canada

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AUGUST 22, 2023

Volvo Trucks first launched the LNG product offering in 2017 with serial production beginning in 2018 for the European markets. The Volvo FH gas-powered trucks, known for high reliability and customer approval, are designed for long-haul transport with up to 60 tonnes GCW (132,277 lbs.)

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Canada Volvo North America Diesel

Argonne updates GREET and AFLEET tools for transportation technologies analysis

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OCTOBER 11, 2017

The most recent GREET versions are the GREET1 2017 version for fuel-cycle analysis and GREET2 2017 version for vehicle-cycle analysis. Added biomass-derived high octane gasoline via indirect liquefaction and renewable gasoline/diesel pathways from fast pyrolysis. Added diesel in-use emissions multiplier sensitivity case.

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Transportation Pollution Alternative Fuels Gasoline-Electric

California ARB approves 2017 Climate Change Scoping Plan; requires doubling the rate of GHG cuts

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DECEMBER 15, 2017

The California Air Resources Board unanimously approved the 2017 Climate Change Scoping Plan , which sets the state on an aggressive course to reduce greenhouse gas emissions an additional 40% below 1990 levels by 2030 under SB 32. As the largest sectoral contributor to GHG emissions (39% in 2015), transportion is a major focus of the plan.

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Climate Change Climate 2017 California

Chicago Area Clean Cities names American Lung Association 2017 Clean Fuels Champion

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DECEMBER 8, 2017

The American Lung Association has been named the 2017 Clean Fuels Champion by Chicago Area Clean Cities (CACC), a nonprofit coalition dedicated to promoting clean-energy and clean-air solutions for transportation in the Chicago area impacting nearly 9 million people. US EPA’s Clean Diesel Program: Diesel emissions account for 6.3

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Chicago Clean Cleaning 2017

More than half of transit buses in the US were powered by alternative fuels and advanced technologies in 2018

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

According to the American Public Transit Association (APTA), alternative fuels and advanced hybrid drivetrains powered more than half of all transit buses in 2017 and 2018. In the ten-year period from 2008 to 2018, the share of conventional diesel buses dropped from 70% to 42%.

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Alternative Fuels 2018 Fuel Power

UNFI adding 53 all-electric TRUs to California fleet

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MAY 7, 2021

is adding 53 all-electric transport refrigerated trailer units (TRUs) to its fleet located at the company’s Riverside, Calif. By operating the all-electric TRUs, UNFI anticipates it will save approximately 135,000 gallons of diesel fuel per year while reducing particulate matter pollutant emissions and greenhouse gas emissions.

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All-Electric Fleet California Lithium Ion

Efficient Drivetrain collaborates with Master Transportation on first Made-in-Taiwan e-bus; EDI PowerDrive EV 6000

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

announced a collaboration with Master Transportation, a Taiwanese bus manufacturer, to develop an all-electric bus program to replace diesel buses for the Taiwanese government. Efficient Drivetrains moved to established partnerships with local suppliers in response to the recent introduction of a green transportation plan in Taiwan.

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Taiwan Transportation Kits Asia

ICCT working paper highlights benefits of current and emerging light-duty diesel technology; “promising pathway for compliance”

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JULY 11, 2017

The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT), one of the organizations at the root of uncovering the Volkswagen diesel emission scandal ( earlier post ), has published a new analysis of developments and trends in advanced diesel engine technology. —Isenstadt and German (2017). Background.

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Diesel Light Fuel Economy 2017

California ARB releases four new LCFS pathways for renewable diesel; 20.28 - 53.86 gCO2e/MJ

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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. For 2017, the average carbon intensity required for diesel is 98.44

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Renewable Diesel California Louisiana

DUH says testing indicates use of defeat device in BMW 320d diesel

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DECEMBER 7, 2017

Results of testing on a Euro 6 BMW 320d diesel by the German environmental organization Deutsche Umwelthilfe (DUH), ZDF’s WISO and a software expert point to the use of inadmissible defeat devices, according to DUH. The organizations found that road-testing NO x emissions are up to 7.2 —Jürgen Resch, DUH General Manager.

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BMW Diesel Exhaust Emissions

California ARB awards $7M for ultra-low NOx heavy-duty diesel truck demo project with Achates opposed-piston engines

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MARCH 7, 2018

The project will build and install diesel-fueled two-stroke compression-ignition Achates Power Opposed-Piston Engines into Class 8 demonstration trucks that will be road-road ready in 2019 and operate in fleet service in California in 2020. This program will demonstrate the first diesel engine to comply with the state standard.

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California Engine Diesel 2017

Porsche recalls around 21,500 Cayenne diesel cars in Europe for emissions fix

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JULY 28, 2017

In agreement with the German Federal Motor Transport Authority (Kraftfahrtbundesamt – KBA), Porsche has recalled Cayenne 3.0-liter 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.

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Cayenne Porsche Diesel Europe

Jülich evaluation of power-to-fuels recommends DME, OME3-5 and n-alkanes as diesel substitutes

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JULY 13, 2017

An evaluation of the implementation possibilities of power-to-fuel (PTF) technologies by a team from Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH in Germany recommends the PTF products DME, OME 3-5 and n-alkanes as suitable diesel alternatives for the transportation sector. In addition, fossil diesel would no longer be required. Schemme et al.

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Diesel Fuel Power Powered

Mercedes-Benz Vans shows pickup truck concepts; market launch in late 2017; diesel V6

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OCTOBER 25, 2016

The pickup will be launched in late 2017 in Europe under the name Mercedes-Benz X-Class. The top-of-the-line model will be powered by a V6 diesel in combination with 4MATIC permanent all-wheel drive. Production for the European, Australian and South African markets will start at the Nissan plant in Barcelona, Spain, in 2017.

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Mercedes South Africa 2017 Market

Study finds megacity traffic soot can reach high altitudes and be transported over long distances, contributing to global warming

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DECEMBER 16, 2018

above sea level) indicated a systematic transport of particle matter from the metropolitan area of La Paz/El Alto to this high altitude station and subsequently to the lower free troposphere. From there, BC can be transported over long distances and exert impact on climate and composition of remote southern hemisphere.

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Bolivia Transportation Global Climate Change

Argonne and NGO Energy Vision case studies demonstrate success of renewable natural gas as transport fuel

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FEBRUARY 5, 2018

million gallons of diesel, and to cut annual GHG emissions by 19,500 tons CO 2 e. Atlas Disposal and other haulers collect the organic wastes from area businesses and deliver it to the digester, which produces enough R-CNG to displace 500,000 gallons of diesel a year and divert up to 40,000 tons of organic waste from landfills.

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Renewable Gas Transportation Fuel

Stock-flow modeling suggests energy transition within transportation will take several decades

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JUNE 26, 2017

Institute of Transport Economics (TØI) has calculated the energy transition time lag for motor vehicles under a number of scenarios. Fridstrøm (2017). More realistically, the energy transition within road transportation will take several decades. —Fridstrøm (2017). Click to enlarge. 2017.06.026.

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Transportation Energy Gasoline-Electric Automobile

New international study finds lab testing of diesel NOx emissions underestimates real-world levels by up to 50%

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MAY 15, 2017

A new international study has found that laboratory tests of nitrogen oxide emissions from diesel vehicles significantly underestimate the real-world emissions by as much as 50%. The research, led by the International Council on Clean Transportation and Environmental Health Analytics, LLC., million tons more than the 8.6

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Diesel International Emissions Ozone

California 2017 GHG inventory shows 1.2% total drop from 2016; transportation sector emissions up 1%

Actual fuel economy of cars and light trucks: 1966-2017

Diamond Green Diesel to more than double renewable fuel capacity using second Honeywell Ecofining unit; 675M barrels renewable diesel per year

UK ONS report finds significant challenge remains to reduce road transport emissions; sector GHG emissions up 6% from 1990-2017

EPA: US GHG fell 0.5% y-o-y in 2017; power sector down by 4.2%, transportation up 1.21%

BNEF: net-zero road transport by 2050 still possible, but big push needed

Motor vehicles and component parts sector employment in US grew by 3% from 2017 to 2018

EPA: US GHG emissions in 2017 down 0.3% from 2016

EEA: small increase in EU’s total greenhouse gas emissions in 2017, with transport emissions up for the fourth consecutive year

EPA annual inventory shows US GHG up 3.1% from 2017-2018

SwRI engineers develop near-zero emissions diesel engine technology; 90% reduction of NOx

EEA: Walking, cycling and public transport in cities remain greener mobility options than electric scooters or car ride-hailing

California trucking firm switches fleet of 600+ trucks to Neste renewable diesel

EIA: Renewable diesel increasingly used to meet California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard; 10.1% of total diesel supplied in 2Q18

First Li-ion battery-powered automated guided container transporter delivered to HHLA Container Terminal Altenwerder

T&E: Electric bus orders in Europe more than doubled to 1,031 units in 2017; ~9% share of new registrations

New report finds global CO2 vehicle emission reduction measures falter; dropping diesels, increasing SUVs

Kawasaki Heavy to build first ocean-going liquid hydrogen tanker with demo in 2017; H2 for transport, industry, power in Japan

Volkswagen Group rolls out diesel swapping program throughout Germany

Toyota, Kenworth tout fuel cell electric truck capabilities with completion of truck operations for ZANZEFF

California Governor signs $52B fuel tax and vehicle fee bill for transportation infrastructure; $100 ZEV fee

ICCT: European cities driving diesel out of the market

Ontario’s new greener diesel rules in effect

EEA: almost all Euro car makers met specific 2017 CO2 targets on new sales, but emissions up year-on-year

New analysis suggests Uber adding significantly to pollution and traffic in European cities

EIA: US energy-related CO2 fell by 2.8% in 2019, slightly below 2017 levels

Volvo Trucks deploys FH LNG Trucks in exclusive, one-time pilot with Linde Canada

Argonne updates GREET and AFLEET tools for transportation technologies analysis

California ARB approves 2017 Climate Change Scoping Plan; requires doubling the rate of GHG cuts

Chicago Area Clean Cities names American Lung Association 2017 Clean Fuels Champion

More than half of transit buses in the US were powered by alternative fuels and advanced technologies in 2018

UNFI adding 53 all-electric TRUs to California fleet

Efficient Drivetrain collaborates with Master Transportation on first Made-in-Taiwan e-bus; EDI PowerDrive EV 6000

ICCT working paper highlights benefits of current and emerging light-duty diesel technology; “promising pathway for compliance”

California ARB releases four new LCFS pathways for renewable diesel; 20.28 - 53.86 gCO2e/MJ

DUH says testing indicates use of defeat device in BMW 320d diesel

California ARB awards $7M for ultra-low NOx heavy-duty diesel truck demo project with Achates opposed-piston engines

Porsche recalls around 21,500 Cayenne diesel cars in Europe for emissions fix

Jülich evaluation of power-to-fuels recommends DME, OME3-5 and n-alkanes as diesel substitutes

Mercedes-Benz Vans shows pickup truck concepts; market launch in late 2017; diesel V6

Study finds megacity traffic soot can reach high altitudes and be transported over long distances, contributing to global warming

Argonne and NGO Energy Vision case studies demonstrate success of renewable natural gas as transport fuel

Stock-flow modeling suggests energy transition within transportation will take several decades

New international study finds lab testing of diesel NOx emissions underestimates real-world levels by up to 50%

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