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scrubbers—is responsible for up to 9% of certain emissions of carcinogenic and environmentally harmful substances in the Baltic Sea—considerably more than was previously known. Comparison of loads (kg/year) of PAHs from direct discharges from ships and atmospheric deposition to the Baltic Sea.

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Although the rate of emissions growth is slower than in the previous two years, the researchers warn emissions could keep increasing for a decade or more unless energy, transportation and industry policies change significantly across the world. over 2018 emissions. over 2018 emissions. That compares to 2.1%

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A 2018 study by a team from Argonne National Laboratory (Lee et al. evaluated well-to-gate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with by-product hydrogen from chlor-alkali processes in comparison with hydrogen from the conventional centralized natural gas steam methane reforming (central SMR) pathway. 2018.02.132.

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JANUARY 5, 2023

The steel industry produces about eight percent of the world’s CO₂ emissions due to the high amount of fossil fuels used to manufacture steel through conventional methods. With the green steel produced in Inkoo, we aim to reduce carbon emissions by 4.6 With the green steel produced in Inkoo, we aim to reduce carbon emissions by 4.6

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MARCH 25, 2020

In climate models, if you simulate the world with sulfur emissions from shipping, and you simulate the world without these emissions, there is a sizable cooling effect from changes in the model clouds due to shipping. Satellite image taken 16 January 2018 off the coast of Europe. Michael Diamond/University of Washington.

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JANUARY 6, 2023

A sustainable material is defined as a bio-based/renewable, recycled material or one that may be produced using or contributing to other sustainable practices for resource conservation and/or emissions reductions including mass-balance materials. The shift to sustainable materials is evident in some of Goodyear’s current product lines.

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OCTOBER 7, 2019

related emissions. Fourth, uncertainty in GED estimates tends to be high for sectors with predominantly ground-level emissions because these emissions are usually estimated and not measured. GED (in $2018) attributable to economic sectors and their respective precursor pollutants (NH 3 , NO x , primary PM 2.5 , SO 2 , and VOCs).

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OCTOBER 20, 2014

Early in September, the California Air Resources Board (ARB) announced it would consider in a 23-24 October meeting amendments to the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) regulation that would modify the requirements for intermediate volume manufacturers (IVMs) selling into the state to allow them more time to come into the market. Earlier post.).

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

A detailed discussion of the issues related to the comparison of the energy intensities of flying and driving is presented in a recent report.) Consequently, flying passengers in 2020 contributed approximately twice the emissions per mile flown than those in 2019. Long-wheel-base vehicles.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2023

The researchers, from Imperial College London’s Transition to Zero Pollution (TZP) initiative, warn that even though electric vehicles remove the problem of fuel emissions, we will continue to have a problem with particulate matter because of tire wear. million vehicles emit around nine thousand tonnes of tire wear particles annually.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

In June 2018, the Board approved the purchase of 30 more. The differences between all three eBus models, including the effect of how they charge on overall performance, will be put to the test as the TTC progresses with its head-to-head comparison to inform future procurements of battery-electric buses. New Flyer Industries Inc.

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MAY 12, 2020

FCA says that its latest Global Warming Potential (GWP) analysis found that the redesigned-for-2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited has an overall GWP 15% lower than that of its predecessor. Improvements are measured by contrasting anticipated CO 2 -equivalent greenhouse-gas (GHG) emissions, with those of comparable vehicles.

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JUNE 22, 2017

The 2018 Toyota Camry, the new eighth-generation of the most popular mid-size sedan in the world and the best-selling car in America for the past 15 years, will be going on sale in the US in late summer. Toyota unveiled the 2018 Camry at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in January. 2018 Toyota Camry Hybrid XLE.

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AUGUST 20, 2018

Global and regional-mean temperature responses to identical aerosol emissions in different regions. However, aerosols have a much shorter lifespan in the atmosphere than the gases responsible for global warming, resulting in an atmospheric distribution that varies by region, especially in comparison to carbon dioxide.

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JUNE 2, 2021

As these vehicles are more expensive, we are seeing fewer units traded in comparison with traditional ICE models. Despite the overall negative trend, low emissions vehicles posted record results in April 2021, with registrations accounting for 15% of the market, compared to 11% posted a year ago.

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Earlier this week, the European Commission published a strategy for low-emission mobility, which sets out guiding principles to Member States to prepare for the future. EU legislation currently refers to low-emission vehicles as vehicles having tailpipe emissions below 50 g/km. Moving towards zero-emission vehicles.

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While these vehicles as a whole will have to curb fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emissions by up to 24% between the 2018 and 2027 model years, the agencies are proposing separate engine standards requiring only a 4% decrease. We propose an engine standard requiring a 15 percent decrease in fuel consumption and emissions.

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OCTOBER 6, 2018

A study led by environmental health scientists at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health examined the release of vapors from gasoline station vent pipes, and found benzene emissions were 10 times higher than estimates used in setback regulations that determine how close schools, playgrounds, and parks can be to the facilities.

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AUGUST 31, 2020

An analysis of near-term spending plans on renewables by the biggest oil and gas companies shows that real investments in renewable energy will continue to pale in comparison to capex plans for greenfield fossil fuel projects. Let this sink in: In 2018, Big Oil spent less than 1% of its combined budget on green energy projects.

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AUGUST 2, 2017

German auto manufacturers will optimize the emissions systems in 5.3 The aim is a 30% reduction in NO x emissions from these vehicles by the end of 2018. Nitrogen oxide emissions (NO x ) in particular require comprehensive efforts to improve the health protection of citizens. We pursue a technology-oriented approach.

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MARCH 16, 2021

The report is the initial analysis called for in Senate Bill 100 (SB 100, De León, Chapter 312, Statutes of 2018), the state’s policy requiring that renewable and zero-carbon energy resources supply 100% of electric retail sales to customers by 2045. California’s electricity mix is already more than 60% carbon-free.

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APRIL 9, 2019

To reduce the variability in fuel use and exhaust emission rates related to variations in engine oil, engine oil was changed for each vehicle prior to the measurement using the first fuel. Second-by-second fuel use and emission rates were binned into Vehicle Specific Power (VSP) modes. Intervehicle fuel use and emission rates varied.

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2014

The California Air Resources Board (ARB) will conduct a public hearing on 23 October to consider amendments to the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) regulation that would modify the requirements for intermediate volume manufacturers (IVMs) selling into the state to allow them more time to come into the advanced technology vehicle market.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Our eActros has been out on public roads since June 2018 and has already covered more than 30,000 kilometers with its battery-electric drive. Our aim as of 2021 is to have locally emission-free and quiet heavy-duty series production trucks operating in cities—operating economically on a par with diesel trucks.

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MAY 21, 2020

liters displacement (type code EA 189) contained illegal software designed to manipulate emissions. The measurements took place in England between May 2012 and April 2018—before and after the Dieselgate scandal. The results of the measurements show a clear effect: NO x emissions from the small 1.6-liter For the larger 2.0-liter

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JULY 2, 2019

The new 48-volt high-power system, comprising an electric motor with integrated power electronics and a battery, reduces fuel consumption and thereby also CO 2 emissions by around 20% compared with similar vehicles fitted with combustion engines. Electric-only driving is therefore possible up to a speed range of 80 to 90 km/h.

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Company car tax rates are designed to encourage company car drivers to choose cars with lower levels of CO2 and (from April 2018) NOx emissions. Incentives are offered both to the company and the driver to select low emission vehicles. By way of comparison, the BIK rate on a 1.5L Real world comparison .

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The new Audi A8, scheduled for release in 2018, features a multi-material body structure ( earlier post ) consisting of more than 40% steel. Bottom: Body structure of the new A8 arriving in 2018. Right now, regulations only consider tailpipe emissions generated during the drive phase. Body structure of the outgoing A8.

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OCTOBER 11, 2016

The newest class of ships from Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (RCL) will be powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG) and likely will introduce the use of fuel cell technology, ushering in a new era of shipbuilding that will significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The ships will join the fleet of Royal Caribbean International. billion, $0.5

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Comparison of global passenger vehicle fuel consumption standards normalized to NEDC L/100km. Comparison of overall and annual average fleet fuel consumption reduction rates under proposed or enacted standards across regions. The multiplier is set at 5 in 2016–2017, falling to 3 in 2018–2019, and then to 2 in 2020. Source: ICCT.

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Do they receive HOV access for their improved fuel economy and ultra low emissions? During his presentation at the TDI Efficiency Rally, UMTRI researcher Bruce Belzowski first presented a summary of his analysis of the total cost of ownership of diesels with a comparison to that of their gas vehicle counterparts. Earlier post.).

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NOVEMBER 6, 2017

The average gap between official fuel consumption figures and actual fuel use for new cars in the EU has reached 42%, according to the latest update by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) to its on-going research into vehicle fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions. com (Spain); and the car club TCS (Switzerland).

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APRIL 18, 2018

Air pollution is the leading environmental cause of death worldwide according to the State of Global Air 2018 , the annual report and interactive website published by the Health Effects Institute (HEI). Comparison of 2016 annual average PM 2.5 State of Global Air 2018. State of Global Air 2018. State of Global Air 2018.

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JANUARY 18, 2018

A comparison between the 2.7L An Opposed-Piston Engine is 30-50 percent more fuel efficient than comparable diesel and gasoline engines, it is a no-excuses way to meet future efficiency and emissions standards. Based on current testing, the engine is anticipated to be fully integrated into the vehicle and drivable in late 2018.

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Together with this, Toyota aims to engage continuously in the development targeted at the expansion of the introduction of the new FC buses from 2018. The Toyota FC Bus was developed by Toyota, based on the company's experience in developing FC buses together with Hino Motors, Ltd.

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It has higher nitrogen emissions like maize, but researchers believe careful fertilizer management could reduce those levels. The researchers conducted ecosystem-scale comparisons of carbon, nitrogen, water, and energy fluxes of Sorghum bicolor with maize and Miscanthus x.

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The goal of this study was to optimise and improve commonly used UHPLC [ultra-high performance liquid chromatography] methods and create a tool for the qualitative comparison for SOA compositions obtained in different environmental laboratories. —Spolnik et al. Grzegorz Spolnik, Paulina Wach, Krzysztof J. 7b05060.

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