Green Car Congress

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. Source: The ICCT.

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Ozone 2015 2010 Exhaust 230

Green Car Congress

APRIL 14, 2017

In an effort to accelerate the movement to zero- or near-zero emission locomotives, the California Air Resources Board (ARB) has petitioned the US EPA take action to adopt more stringent emission standards for locomotives. Top: Existing federal standards. Bottom: ARB’s proposed Tier 5 standard. Source: ARB. Click to enlarge.

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EPA Standards Emissions California 225

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 19, 2022

When it comes to your ICE vehicle, you want it to be running at its best, and that includes having the right exhaust system. Here are five tips to help you pick the right exhaust system: Exhaust for good looks & performance. A larger engine will require a more extensive exhaust system to function correctly.

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Exhaust Vehicles Fuel Economy Economy 52

Green Car Congress

JUNE 11, 2019

The Manufacturers of Emission Controls Association (MECA) released a report assessing market-ready technologies being commercialized by suppliers of emission control and efficiency components for heavy-duty diesel vehicles to meet lower intermediate standards for oxides of nitrogen (NO x ) by 2024 as a transition to final standards in 2027.

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Standards Diesel 2019 Emissions 191

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 13, 2012

At the IAA in Hanover (Germany), Continental is presenting new solutions for exhaust gas aftertreatment in commercial vehicles. The technologies being shown are designed to help system suppliers and OEMs meet new exhaust emissions standards such as Euro VI (2013) and US10 /Tier4f. Detlev Schöppe.

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Exhaust Commercial Gas Vehicles 225

Green Car Congress

MAY 22, 2018

UK Environment Secretary Michael Gove published a new Clean Air Strategy to cut air pollution backed up through new primary legislation. To legislate to ensure only the cleanest domestic fuels will be available for sale, preventing 8,000 tonnes of harmful particulate matter from entering the atmosphere each year. billion (US$4.7-billion)

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Clean Cleaning Diesel Gasoline 186

Green Car Congress

APRIL 15, 2021

In response to strong demand for electric vehicles, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) expects rebate funds for the statewide Clean Vehicle Rebate Project (CVRP) to be exhausted within 30 days. This growing interest has led to a quicker draw on available funds through CVRP than anticipated.

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California Clean Cleaning Exhaust 170

Green Car Congress

JUNE 2, 2016

The City of Santa Monica, California has awarded Clean Energy a multi-year liquefied natural gas (LNG) contract to fuel its Big Blue Bus (BBB) fleet of vehicles. BBB began using Redeem by Clean Energy in January 2015. g/bhp-hr optional Near Zero NO x Emissions standards. Earlier post.). ISL G Near-Zero 0.02 Earlier post.)

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Clean Cleaning Renewable Fleet 150

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

While the wide availability, cost-effectiveness, and lower emissions of ethanol make it the fuel of choice today for the engine, ClearFlame’s technology is fuel-agnostic and can run on a range of renewable fuels. ClearFlame uses soot-free “Clear” Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) to maintain this ratio under varying load conditions.

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Engine Diesel Exhaust Fuel 334

Green Car Congress

APRIL 15, 2010

Mercedes-Benz buses are now available in EEV (Enhanced Environmentally Friendly Vehicle) versions. Previously the BlueTec engines were able to fulfill the optional EEV emissions standard through a combination of SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction) technology and an additional diesel particulate filter.

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Mercedes Diesel Standards Emissions 210

Green Car Congress

MAY 6, 2013

The new MY2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van for the US now features a 2.1L, 4-cylinder diesel with a t-speed automatic transmission as standard. The familiar V6 diesel is available as an option. The two overhead camshafts actuate 16 intake and exhaust valves. The engines attain both a high specific power output and high torque.

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2014 Diesel Standards Exhaust 306

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 14, 2016

Near Zero NO x Emissions standards eight years in advance of the 2023 California Near Zero NO x schedule and contributing to California Clean Air initiatives. Exhaust emissions of the ISL G NZ are 90% lower than the current EPA and ARB NO x limit of 0.2 g/bhp-hr) since 2001.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 25, 2014

Selective catalytic reduction is a technically feasible, cost-effective way to achieve the limits on nitrogen oxide (NO x ) emissions from ships mandated by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) for 2016, according to a study released by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT).

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Standards Mariner Fuel 2016 218

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 27, 2015

The first study to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of lifetime exposure to new technology diesel exhaust (NTDE)—i.e., exhaust from heavy-duty diesel engines meeting EPA 2007 and later emissions requirements—has found no evidence of carcinogenic lung tumors. Earlier post.) This phase was conducted at SwRI in 2012.

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Exhaust Diesel Engine 2007 150

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

The new report is a companion to a report released by MECA in June 2019 that provides an assessment of market-ready technologies for heavy-duty diesel vehicles to meet lower intermediate NOx standards by 2024 (“ Technology Feasibility for Model Year 2024 Heavy-Duty Diesel Vehicles in Meeting Lower NOx Standards ”). —Ed].

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Emissions Fuel Economy Diesel 2019 221

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

In addition to being widely available, it’s proven to be a much greener fuel, with substantially lower carbon emissions than diesel, and significant cost savings. Ethanol is already distributed through fuel terminals nationwide. —BJ Johnson, ClearFlame co-founder and CEO. Vander Haag’s, Inc.,

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 6, 2015

g/bhp-hr optional Near Zero NO x Emissions standards for medium-duty truck, urban bus, school bus and refuse applications. Cummins Westport ISL G NZ exhaust emissions will be 90% lower than the current EPA NO x limit of 0.2 CWI natural gas engines have met the 2010 EPA standard for particulate matter (0.01 g/bhp-hr) since 2001.

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Gas Engine Standards North America 150

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 4, 2017

The engines are upgrades to a recent bus procurement as the “near zero” engines were not available when the purchase was authorized in 2016. liter engine that is certified by the California Air Resources Board and the US Environmental Protection Agency to meet or exceed optional and more stringent near zero standards.

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Long Beach Grant Engine Escape 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

The Mercedes-Benz 2014 E250 BlueTEC sedan, the first diesel E-Class to be available with 4MATIC, achieves an estimated EPA rating of 45 mpg US (5.2 The 369 lb-ft of torque is readily available at 1,800 rpm. l/100 km) on the highway and 28 mpg (8.4 l/100 km) in the city. l/100 km) highway and 27 mpg (8.7 l/100 km) in the city.

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MPG Mercedes 2014 EPA 230

Green Car Congress

MAY 25, 2021

Although energy storage systems with cabinet-type enclosures can be advantageous due to capacity, footprint and access, the cabinets leave little room for exhaust fans which would vent flammable gases that can result from failed cells and lead to explosion. MW battery with the IntelliVent system.

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Batteries Battery Arizona Energy Storage 243

Green Car Congress

MAY 1, 2017

Cummins Westport (CWI) announced its model year 2018 dedicated natural gas engines for regional haul truck / tractor, vocational and transit, school bus, and refuse applications at the Alternative Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo in Long Beach, California. NO x exhaust emissions are 90% lower than the current EPA NOx limit of 0.2

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2018 Gas Engine EPA 170

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 13, 2022

As such, equipping your car to satisfy the specifications and standards of the business you will be driving for is one of the first stages in learning how to drive for a rideshare service. This calls for routine interior cleaning , including washing and vacuuming, as well as making sure that all surfaces are clear of clutter and waste.

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Vehicles Clean Cleaning Automobile Manufacturer 85

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

The new pressure sensor integrated into the injector ensures exceptionally precise dosing as well as favorable fuel economy and clean combustion. The new diesel engine develops a maximum torque of 700 N·m becoming available between 1,750 and 2,250 rpm. The engine achieves a maximum power output of 250 kW/340 hp at 4,400 rpm.

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BMW Diesel Engine Hybrid 248

Baua Electric

APRIL 21, 2024

The CBL (for “Clean Building Logistics”) is designed to enable fully remote operation , reducing the risk of operator injury or exposure to hazardous materials like asbestos and radiation in high-risk demolition environments. wide, respectively, and available with either lead-acid or lithium-ion batteries. Max power output is 3 36.2

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Lead Acid Lithium Ion Electric Electrical 52

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 7, 2014

For 2015, Volkswagen has refined the entire sixth-generation Jetta lineup, endowing the compact with a crisper exterior design which also improves aerodynamics; an updated interior; a number of newly available driver assistance systems; and, significantly for the diesel model, the new 2.0T Fuel economy improvement. 2014 Jetta TDI.

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Cars That Think

APRIL 16, 2024

In demonstrations, including one last summer at National Renewable Energy Lab facilities in Colorado, the truck proved capable of driving 290-kilometers, then taking on the roles of power plant, mobile command center, and (courtesy of the truck’s “exhaust”) supplier of clean drinking water.

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Hydrogen Water Diesel Fuel 137

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

The two new vessels—together with an additional two vessels that will be delivered to Waterfront Shipping by year-end—are also able to meet IMO Tier III emissions standards without the need for exhaust gas after treatment. Methanol is one of the world’s most widely traded chemicals and is available globally at major ports.

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Fuel Mariner Oil Exhaust 207

Green Car Congress

APRIL 14, 2014

liter 150-horsepower (112 kW) EA288 TDI Clean Diesel engine offered in the 2015 Jetta already conforms to the upcoming LEV3/Tier 3 emissions standard ( earlier post ) in the USA. The Jetta TDI Clean Diesel with a manual transmission delivers a manufacturer-estimated 32 city/45 highway mpg (7.35/5.23 Click to enlarge.

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New York 2015 Diesel Exhaust 220

Green Car Congress

MARCH 16, 2012

The California Air Resources Board has received $5 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Funds to help clean up a variety of boats and vessels that operate in California’s ports and harbors. In addition, the company must meet a participating lender’s underwriting standards. A list of these lenders is available at: [link].

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California Emissions Mariner Cleaner 218

Green Car Congress

MARCH 22, 2017

Our research casts fresh doubt on automakers’ claims that the standards are too difficult and costly to meet. The analysis indicates 8%–10% greater efficiency improvement is available and cost effective for vehicles by 2025, compared to the latest US regulatory analysis. Source: The ICCT. Click to enlarge. Source: The ICCT.

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Fuel Economy Economy Fuel Price 210

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

which are regulated under the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) because of their adverse effects on human health and the environment. In this report, MECA provides our assessment of technologies being commercialized by component suppliers, including MECA members, to help their customers comply with future lower NO x standards.

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Emissions Diesel Engine 2010 291

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 9, 2024

FCEVs use hydrogen—a lightweight, abundantly available gas—to generate the electricity through a chemical reaction and power the electric motors that move the car. The hydrogen ions combine with oxygen to create water vapor, which the vehicle emits as harmless exhaust. How Do FCEVs Work? government is infusing $9.5

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Hydrogen Future Fuel Vehicles 59

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 2, 2015

EPA issued a second notice of violation ( NOV ) of the Clean Air Act (CAA) to Volkswagen AG, Audi AG and Volkswagen Group of America, Inc., liter engines for model years (MY) 2014 through 2016 that results in increased NO x emissions of up to nine times EPA’s standard. alleging emissions cheating. Earlier post.).

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EPA 2016 2014 Emissions 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 12, 2018

The BMW Group Plant San Luis Potosí will be a full plant, comprising body shop, paint shop and assembly, characterized by an innovative production system and comprehensive sustainability standards. This enables preventive maintenance planning and increases the plant availability.

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BMW Mexico Industrial Industry 253

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 25, 2014

The “EcoEfficiency” models combined a number of measures available as standard for all Canter model variants. There are three versions of the engine with internal designation 4P10 available: 96 kW (130 hp) at 3000-3500 rpm, 300 N·m at 1300-3050 rpm. Emissions standards and testing.

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Hybrid Fuel Standards Exhaust 199

Green Car Congress

MAY 20, 2010

The changes made to the statewide Voucher Incentive Program, also known as the VIP, will make funding available to a larger variety of trucks that will help owners comply early with the statewide truck and bus regulation passed in 2008. VIP is part of the state’s overall plan to cut toxic diesel emissions 85 percent by 2020.

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California Diesel Emissions Cleaner 186

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

The likewise updated eight-speed Steptronic transmission is available for the rear-wheel-drive models as an option in place of the standard six-speed manual gearbox, and included as standard on the all-wheel-drive models. With the standard six-speed manual gearbox fitted, the new figures are 9.5 seconds), 7.9

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