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Converted hydrogen fuel cell refuse vehicle on trial in Ruhr region as part of HECTOR

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Before the demo vehicle—a DAF CF 340 front loader with a Millennium XXL 40 body from Terberg HS—could be used to collect commercial waste, a conversion from standard diesel propulsion to hydrogen was required. Almost the entire original powertrain—engine, fuel tanks and exhaust system—was removed from the DAF truck.

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Survey finds LNG-fueled ship orders up 26% in six months

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A key factor is International Maritime Organization Tier III emissions standards, which are slated to take effect in 2015-2016. For existing ships, after-exhaust treatment is proving more popular, but for newbuilds, operators are taking advantage of LNG’s properties. —Tom Campbell, LNG-fuel analyst at Zeus.

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In Europe, Ford introduces Mondeo hybrid wagon, 2.0L EcoBlue diesel for Mondeo

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Ford revealed the enhanced Mondeo—including a new Hybrid Wagon variant for the first time—at the Brussels Motor Show in Belgium. A specially-developed exhaust gas heat recovery system that enables faster cabin warming. liter TDCi diesel engines, all help meet the latest stringent Euro 6d Temp emissions standards.

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Imaging study: air pollution impairs function of blood vessels in lungs

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The individual study examined the effect of air pollution on pulmonary circulation in ten healthy male volunteers exposed to pollutants in a chamber with standardized conditions. The volunteers were exposed to ambient air or dilute diesel exhaust with a PM 2.5 Patients with obstructive sleep apnea were at greater risk.

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The irrational argument against government intervention with EVs & ICE vehicle bans

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In the early 2000's there was the “Euro 1” emission standard. micron particulate matter emitted from vehicle exhausts. These kinds of bans have attracted criticism from auto 'journalists' and legacy vehicle manufacturers who rely on ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) sales which are already faltering tremendously.

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Scania Delivering 85 Ethanol Buses to Stockholm Suburbs; E95 in a Diesel Engine

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The third-generation ethanol engine is an adaptation of Scania’s 9-liter diesel engine with charge-cooling and exhaust gas recirculation (EGR). The engine meets the enhanced environmentally friendly vehicle (EEV) standard, which is slightly stricter than Euro 5.

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ABB to charge the largest single network of 101 electric buses in Europe using open industry standard OppCharge

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The order will include installation sites in Charleroi, Belgium, providing 15 ABB charging stations in total by 2018, to power 101 Volvo electric hybrid buses in the Wallonia public transport system, operated by TEC Group. The Volvo 7900 Electric Hybrid operates quietly and exhaust emission-free on electricity for about 70% of its route.

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