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OCTOBER 29, 2014

The study, published by the Mineta National Transit Research Consortium (MNTRC), observed a reduction in amount of particulate matter, number of elements, and elemental carbon; the reduction is considered beneficial to promoting the clean air and human health. Kumar et al. Ultra-low-sulfur diesel (ULSD) was used as base fuel.

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Exhaust Oil Emissions Sodium 312

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APRIL 1, 2011

Agilyx Corporation, a startup commercializing a waste plastic to synthetic crude oil technology, has closed a $22 million Series B round led by Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers (KPCB), and joined by new strategic investors, Waste Management, Inc. and Total Energy Ventures International, an affiliate of oil and gas company, Total SA.

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JULY 13, 2016

Existing investors TPG, Claremont Creek Ventures and the California Clean Energy Angel Fund also participated. Schlumberger, a new investor from the oil and gas industry, led the round with participation from GM Ventures and Osceola Capital Management, LLC.

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Waste Oil Gas Power 150

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2015

Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) have developed a ternary mixed oxide catalyst composed of copper oxide, cobalt oxide, and ceria (dubbed “CCC”) that outperforms synthesized and commercial platinum group metal (PGM) catalysts for CO oxidation in simulated exhaust streams while showing no signs of inhibition—i.e.,

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

The units uses two input streams (methanol/water mix and combustion air) and produces two output streams (product H 2 and combustion exhaust). The hydrogen generation technology being deployed is unique to e1 and is a game changer for clean transportation. Source: e1.

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The Truth About Cars

DECEMBER 22, 2023

billion for violating the Clean Air Act. But said those same devices allowed the vehicles increased performance during regular use — increasing pollution and violating the Clean Air Act. While we are a far cry from claiming that diesels are clean, the issue is more nuanced than many would have you believe.

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Emissions Diesel Installation Pollution 111

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MARCH 22, 2023

In mining environments, the electric trucks can deliver several big advantages—including no exhaust emissions, a safer workplace, and quieter working conditions. Just like in many other mines, exhaust gases from diesel vehicles are responsible for the majority of the carbon dioxide emissions from Boliden’s mines.

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MAY 4, 2011

Cyclone Power Technologies, developer of the external combustion Cyclone Engine, announced that the US Patent and Trademark Office has allowed the company a patent on its scalable waste energy recycling engine known as the WHE (Waste Heat Engine). Earlier post.)

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Waste Phoenix Engine Power 199

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AUGUST 26, 2013

A new study published in the journal Nature Materials has found a way to suppress the thermal conductivity in sodium cobaltate so that it can be used to harvest waste energy, with potential applications such as automotive waste heat recovery.

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JULY 14, 2010

Cyclone Power Technologies has completed internal testing of its initial waste heat power generator ( earlier post ) and has shipped the beta unit to its customer, Bent Glass Design. The final system is expected to be cash positive in 12 months and provide a full payback to Bent Glass within three years.

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Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 24, 2023

What Are the Environmental Impacts of Tires Questions & Answers from our Friends at EarthTalk® Dear EarthTalk : What happens to all the rubber waste that wears off tires as cars and trucks roll down the road? The post What Are the Environmental Impacts of Tires first appeared on Clean Fleet Report. Is it bad for the environment?

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Exhaust Pollution Environment Emissions 79

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 13, 2022

This calls for routine interior cleaning , including washing and vacuuming, as well as making sure that all surfaces are clear of clutter and waste. It may be slightly prejudiced, sure, but you can imagine how you might feel if your rideshare vehicle pulled up with a large spoiler and open exhausts.

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Vehicles Clean Cleaning Automobile Manufacturer 84

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OCTOBER 28, 2022

E) will award $39 million in funding to 16 projects across 12 states to develop market-ready technologies that will increase domestic supplies of critical elements required for the clean energy transition. Olivine is a CO 2 -reactive waste product that can be returned as tailings after capture carbon from the air.

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 19, 2023

Clean the air and sneak up on the bad guys The increase in air quality would save money and improve people’s health. Electric vehicles with the greatest public health benefits include school buses and other forms of public transport since people usually breathe in exhaust fumes from conventionally powered vehicles while waiting to board.

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Vehicles Tax Credit Arizona Pollution 83

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APRIL 12, 2018

The waste water treatment plant, the deionization system of the water (DI plant), and the shop ventilation are also included in the scope of services. Instead of a constant volumetric flow rate, the fresh and exhaust air is controlled as a function of the number of vehicles currently in the oven and their position.

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BMW Mexico Industrial Industry 253

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 24, 2023

IndyCar sponsorship allows the company to connect its advanced energy technologies with the advanced technologies in racing, educating potential customers how they can produce clean, reliable energy for everyday use, peak and stand-by emergency power. CFR : Other than the clean power source, what else do you sell on?

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MARCH 13, 2016

The Consortium that is funded through this solicitation will form a new technical track under the US-China Clean Energy Research Center , a bilateral initiative to encourage R&D collaboration and accelerate technology development and deployment in both countries. Waste heat recovery. Clean Vehicles. Funding available is $12.5

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

The new paint shop incorporates technologies such as air recirculation, dry separation and exhaust air cleaning that enable a significant reduction in the use of resources. Five‑percent less waste (paint sludge) is created for each car that is painted. Heating energy and water consumption per car are reduced by 20%.

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Audi Water Energy CO2 150

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APRIL 14, 2016

Volvo’s new 2017 powertrain offerings, which include new, enhanced Volvo D11 and D13 engines, turbo compounding for the D13 engine and a one-box Exhaust Aftertreatment System (EATS), feature components derived directly from the SuperTruck program. Wave Piston. for the D11 and 2.5% for the D13. for the D11 and 2.5% for the D13.

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2017 Volvo Exhaust Engine 150

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DECEMBER 17, 2012

ArcelorMittal has inaugurated a new, energy recovery and reuse boiler that recycles waste gas generated through its blast furnace process (for ironmaking) and uses it to generate electricity to help power the ArcelorMittal Indiana Harbor steel manufacturing plant in East Chicago, Indiana—the largest steelmaking complex in North America.

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Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Additionally, it’s vital to schedule regular inspections of your truck’s engine, transmission and exhaust systems to prevent any potential issues that could undermine its fuel efficiency. Premium fuels may promise better performance, but unless your truck specifically requires them, you’re likely wasting money.

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Teslarati

MARCH 4, 2022

“There are 113 air pollution control requirements, which include respective chimney heights for each exhaust air stream. In addition, 22 requirements determine the methods and intervals at which the exhaust air is to be measured.

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MAY 5, 2017

If these systems are not well designed, manufacturers may be wasting energy and putting their plant out of environmental compliance. Opt for Filtration Over Exhaust. There are two main methods of removing weld fumes from the robotic hood: Exhaust systems pull contaminated air out of the hood using ventilation fans.

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Exhaust Energy Manufacturer Maintenance 150

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FEBRUARY 3, 2014

Joule’s Helioculture platform uses engineered microorganisms directly and continuously to convert sunlight and waste CO 2 into infrastructure-ready fuels, including ethanol and hydrocarbons (n-alkanes) that serve as the essential chemical building blocks for diesel. The optical research engine was another test station.

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Audi Diesel Fuel New Mexico 285

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JULY 5, 2011

million) from the Danish National Advanced Technology Foundation to develop new materials to remove NO x from diesel exhaust by using stable and safe storage of ammonia in a mixture of different metal salts. There is a huge potential in the use of ammonia for cleaning gases from diesel vehicles and for energy storage. million (US$1.8

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Energy Storage Exhaust Renewable Diesel 210

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

The SuperTruck powertrain includes a complex Rankine waste-heat recovery system, which converts heat normally wasted in exhaust into torque, boosting fuel economy by helping to power the vehicle. (This new design added “wave” bumps on the side of the piston bowl, which allows the fuel to burn more cleanly.).

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JANUARY 11, 2010

These projects will receive more than $115 million in funding to develop and demonstrate systems-level fuel efficiency technologies by 2015, including improved aerodynamics, reducing engine idling technologies, waste heat recovery to increase engine efficiency, advanced combustion techniques, and powertrain hybridization. Cummins Inc.

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Fuel Economy Downsizing Vehicles Waste 199

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NOVEMBER 28, 2015

The Dearman liquid air engine is an innovative heat engine that uses liquid air (or liquid nitrogen) as a “fuel” and emits cold air as exhaust. Ambient or low grade waste heat is used as an energy source with the cryogen providing both the working fluid and heat sink. Earlier post.)

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Transportation Engine Power Powered 150

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APRIL 5, 2010

Included in the 34 FY2010 SBIR Phase I awards are the following biofuel and emissions-reduction projects: Technology Specialists, “Thermochemical Biofuels Production from Biomass Waste Materials”, $70,000. This project will develop and evaluate a new process for converting biomass waste into diesel fuel.

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Emissions EPA Waste Exhaust 225

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JANUARY 18, 2014

long term clean energy goals for the US, and in that context has established multi?year Temperature Combustion (LTC), (2) Dilute Gasoline Combustion, and (3) Clean Diesel Combustion. burn and exhaust gas recirculation (EGR)?diluted competitive waste heat recovery technologies. based systems for waste?heat

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OCTOBER 6, 2016

Emissions will be further reduced by the use of an advanced dual-fuel marine engine with direct injection and exhaust gas treatment. The Volkswagen Group already joined the Clean Shipping Network at the beginning of 2014 and was the first German automaker to use this index for assessing the environmental impact of marine transport.

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Fuel Mariner Cars North America 210

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JANUARY 22, 2014

PME= palm oil methyl ester, RME = rapeseed methyl ester, SME = soy methyl ester, WME = waste cooking oil methyl ester, FTD = Fischer-Tropsch diesel, HBD = hydrogenated biodiesel. Impact on exhaust aftertreatment systems. Source: JATOP.Click to enlarge. Impact on stability. Impact on emissions. Impact on low temperature operability.

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Japan Diesel Oil Fuel 199

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MARCH 27, 2015

liter engine, a hybrid system, a Waste Heat Recovery (WHR) system, along with a number of other upgrades. The Freightliner SuperTruck features a low-back-pressure, next-generation aftertreatment system that efficiently removes NO x from the exhaust stream. DTNA SuperTruck technology elements. Click to enlarge. Powertrain.

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2009 Engine Detroit Oregon 150

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MAY 18, 2021

Historically, clean-burning fuels, and those that are easy to make from waste CO 2 streams or syngas, have failed to ignite using MCCI. ClearFlame uses soot-free “Clear” Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) to maintain this ratio under varying load conditions.

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Diesel Engine Emissions Fuel 397

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JANUARY 28, 2014

These technologies include, but are not limited to, advanced aftertreatment and waste heat recovery; lean-burn plus lean-NO x emissions traps; integration of zero-emission miles technologies; further refinements in reducing friction and parasitic energy losses; and widespread utilization of renewable and natural gas and hydrogen blends.

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Climate Gas Emissions California 257

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MAY 5, 2010

Conventional transmissions are significantly less efficient and costlier to operate, as evidenced by the waste heat that they generate, AVEC says. Intake and exhaust valves open and close by a patent-pending method of rotating cam and trunions. The new clutch is more than 80% efficient with less than 1% slip. AVEC Chairman Sam Higgins.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2010

Alcohol-based transportation fuels from a wide range of biomass feedstocks including agricultural, forestry, municipal and industrial waste and specially grown crops and trees can potentially offer a substantial substitute for oil derived fuel. Alcohol fuels can also be produced from natural gas or coal. —Bromberg and Cohn.

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