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APRIL 19, 2013

The study also shows that the proportion of gaseous aromatic compounds—apart from benzene—in hydrocarbon emissions is two to three times greater in pollution plumes in Paris than in Los Angeles, even though the total quantity of hydrocarbons emitted in Los Angeles remains considerably greater than in Paris. Borbon, A., Gilman, W.

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JANUARY 25, 2017

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA), IVECO (a brand of CNH Industrial) and ENGIE (Global Energy Player) are broadly collaborating to promote natural gas vehicles and infrastructure in Europe. Together, FCA and IVECO intend to further develop their ranges of natural gas vehicles.

Belgium

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DECEMBER 9, 2009

Environment Canada released draft regulations to limit greenhouse gas emissions from new vehicles beginning with the 2011 model year. Canada and the US are working towards a common North American approach to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by introducing aligned and progressively tighter regulatory requirements over the 2011-2016 model years.

Canada

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2010

At its meeting in Sacramento yesterday, the California Air Resources Board (ARB) adopted targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in 2020 and 2035 associated with passenger vehicle travel in the state’s 18 Metropolitan Planning Organizations. Earlier post.). increasing the number of people who take public transit.

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MAY 10, 2012

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has determined that the systems used at gas station pumps to capture harmful gasoline vapors while refueling cars can be phased out. Since 1994, gas stations in areas that do not meet certain air quality standards have been required to use gasoline vapor recovery systems.

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DECEMBER 16, 2014

Mayor Hidalgo described her anti-pollution plan, which will be considered by the Conseil de Paris (the assembly governing the city) on 9 February, to the weekly Le Journal du Dimanche (leJDD) on 6 December. The promotion of diesel fuel has been especially notable in France, where it is less expensive than unleaded gas. ”.

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MARCH 4, 2022

In states already in the program, the automobile industry has successfully met the required percentage. Transportation is the leading source of greenhouse gas emissions in Delaware. Advancing these strategies will reduce carbon pollution, improve air quality and help support fuel savings for the average consumer.

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JUNE 10, 2011

World primary energy demand by fuel in the IEA high gas scenario. Separately, the International Energy Agency (IEA) released its own report exploring the potential for a “golden age” of gas. Both reports also emphasized that although natural gas is the lowest carbon fossil fuel, it is still a fossil fuel. Source: IEA.

MIT

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

catalyst synergistic reaction is more effective at low temperatures; the hybrid reaction reduces the temperature required to achieve the same level of DRE (destruction and removal efficiency) for hydrocarbon (HC) pollutants when compared to the temperature of the reaction under the influence of the catalyst alone. —Kang et al.

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DECEMBER 26, 2012

air pollution; noise, upstream and downstream effects (covering all effects before and after the actual trip is performed); smaller other effects (land use, separational effects etc.); Costs for nature and landscape (water and soil pollution, resealing of land, habitat fragmentation and restoration, scenic beauty, biodiversity, etc.)

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OCTOBER 22, 2009

Health and other non-climate damages by life-cycle component for different combinations of fuels and light-duty automobiles in 2005 (top) and 2030 (bottom). GHG emissions (grams CO 2 -eq)/VMT by life-cycle component for different combinations of fuels and light-duty automobiles in 2005 (top) and 2030 (bottom). Click to enlarge.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

This action is based on the premise that federal law preempts state and local tailpipe greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards as well as zero emission vehicle (ZEV) mandates. criteria pollutants—is not affected by the action. The action finalizes parts of the SAFE Vehicles Rule that was first proposed on 2 August 2018.

Fuel Economy

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JULY 11, 2011

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is issuing a proposed rule under the Clean Air Act (CAA) that would waive requirements beginning in 2013 for systems used at gas station pumps to capture potentially harmful gasoline vapors while refueling cars. Stage II vapor recovery systems. Children and the elderly are most at risk.

EPA

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JANUARY 14, 2011

Transportation in the Monterey Bay Area is dominated by use of the personal automobile, AMBAG said, noting that a large mode shift to biking or transit, is not expected to occur even as gas prices increase. —RFP.

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MAY 24, 2010

President Obama’s announcement of the first-ever national policy to increase fuel efficiency and decrease greenhouse gas (GHG) pollution from medium- and heavy-duty trucks for model years 2014-2018. California Air Resources Board Chairman Mary Nichols issued a statement applauding. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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DECEMBER 7, 2015

These high-carbon emitting fuels power our cars, trucks and airplanes, but pollute the air, pose widespread health risks and threaten the stability of the earth’s climate. California’s transportation sector represents the largest single source of greenhouse gas emissions in the state at 37.3%

Pollution

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AUGUST 30, 2018

This newly developed ENSs could improve low-temperature automobile exhaust treatment. Meanwhile, hydrocarbons, such as propylene (C 3 H 6 ) and propane (C 3 H 8 ) are typical automobile exhaust gas pollutants and must be converted to carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) and water (H 2 O) before they are released as exhaust.

Commercial

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JULY 17, 2012

Zipcar uses a strict style of governance to maintain compliance with the rules of car sharing to make sure cars aren’t brought back late, the gas tank is filled, etc. Our exclusive relationship with RelayRides provides an exciting new choice: the first automobiles to run on collaborative consumption.

GM

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JANUARY 14, 2021

This problem is even more pronounced in hybrid-electric vehicles, which require special measures to address evaporative emissions as the gas engine only operates intermittently, creating the need to store pressurized fuel vapor. The technology reduces harmful fuel vapor with 98% efficiency during the vehicle refueling process.

Eaton

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FEBRUARY 9, 2011

million to help 17 New York State companies develop and commercialize innovative new transportation technologies intended to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, decrease reliance on fossil fuels, and create jobs. The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) is awarding $4.6 Earlier post.). NYSERDA funding: $270,000.

Diesel

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2009

Burns has been a major advocate within the industry for the reinvention of the automobile and the diversification of transportation energy. Larry Burns, the head of R&D at GM for the last 11 years—the longest tenure since Charles Kettering—is retiring after 40 years of service on 1 October. Burns holds a Ph.D.

GM

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AUGUST 17, 2012

Many pollution control and renewable-energy applications require precious metals that are limited—there isn’t enough platinum to supply the millions and millions of automobiles driven in the world. Mullite is not only easier to produce than platinum, but also better at reducing pollution in diesel engines. Kyeongjae Cho.

Exhaust

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DECEMBER 4, 2009

The world’s leading commercial engine and vehicle manufacturers are well aware of the importance of fuel efficiency to their customers and support global efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Manufacturer

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APRIL 1, 2009

The bill also modifies the Clean Air Act to require the development of greenhouse gas emissions standards for all other mobile sources—e.g., Within three years of enactment, the EPA would need to determine the lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions of all transportation fuels and determine the fuel emission baseline.

Climate

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NOVEMBER 13, 2013

With increasing pressure from air pollution, oil consumption and congestion, China is compelled to reinvent propulsion technologies. … But the ironic piece is that the [Chinese] companies that are trying to reinvent transportation have the least experience at developing the automobile. Pure electric passenger car. Private sector.

Transportation

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JANUARY 29, 2010

An new study from the Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment at Oxford University suggests that best way to reduce transport greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the short term is a “drastic downscaling of both size and weight” of conventional gasoline and diesel cars. —Future of Mobility Roadmap. Myth Busting.

Transportation

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

Automobiles are major contributors to air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. An analysis by Deutsche Bank Climate Advisors, however, suggests that production of 1.1 million EVs and a fleet of 3.5 million in China is a more realistic projection.

Global

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AUGUST 2, 2017

With respect to the emissions updates, the OEMs must also provide proof that the changes do not negatively impact any other parameters relevant for type approval—such as pollutant and CO 2 emissions, fuel consumption, noise and engine power. Excessively high pollution affects air quality in many German cities.

Diesel

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

Cash for Clunkers”) program could maximize greenhouse gas emissions savings by using fuel-economy based eligibility requirements rather than age-based requirements. Alexander Allan, Rachel Carpenter and Geoff Morrison (2009) Abating Greenhouse Gas Emissions through Cash-for-Clunker Programs ( UCD-ITS-RR-09-26 ). Earlier post.).

Cash For Clunkers

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JUNE 9, 2009

Inventorying criteria air pollutants showed that vehicle non-operational components often dominate total emissions. Life-cycle criteria air pollutant emissions are between 1.1 and 800 times larger than vehicle operation. 83% of rail passenger kilometers are performed by metropolitan systems (with Amtrak serving the remaining).

Light

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AUGUST 14, 2009

Most residents (66%) support the 2006 California law (AB 32) that requires greenhouse gas emissions to be reduced to 1990 levels by 2020. Energy sources and automobile efficiency. Today, residents in the Central Valley (36%), Los Angeles (30%) and Inland Empire (27%) are more likely to characterize air pollution as a big problem.

Economy

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AUGUST 27, 2009

Faced with worldwide emissions regulations and rising gas prices, the small engine market is migrating from mechanical carbureted systems to cleaner, more efficient electronic control and electronic fuel injection (EFI). A three-wheel taxi with a two-stroke engine can produce harmful emissions equivalent to about 50 modern automobiles.

Engine

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AUGUST 8, 2017

In light of the rapid changes taking place in the automotive industry, the new vision takes a longer-term perspective and sets out how Mazda will use driving pleasure—the fundamental appeal of the automobile—to help solve issues facing people, the earth and society. Yamasaki, Y., Umahashi, S., Uesugi, Y.,

Mazda

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MAY 17, 2009

The bill also calls for the harmonization of Federal and California motor vehicle greenhouse gas emission standards. These applications may be jointly sponsored by electric utilities, automobile manufacturers, technology providers, car sharing companies or organizations, or 2 other persons or entities. Electric Vehicle Infrastructure.

Plug-in

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JULY 8, 2015

Its first commercial-scale production plant obtains carbon dioxide from gas emissions from a geothermal power plant and hydrogen via electrolysis of water using renewable sources of energy from the Icelandic power grid (from hydro, geothermal and wind sources). Currently the company has a 4,000 metric ton/year production capacity.

Renewable

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JANUARY 12, 2017

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a notice of violation ( NOV ) to Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. The Clean Air Act requires vehicle manufacturers to demonstrate to EPA through a certification process that their products meet applicable federal emission standards to control air pollution.

EPA

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MARCH 30, 2011

However, we have created a nation that is dependent, for the foreseeable future, upon the automobile. And many of the rest of the world’s inhabitants aspire to automobile ownership. Yet simultaneously, China has overtaken the United States in the number of automobiles sold annually.

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