Green Car Congress

JUNE 14, 2016

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Award winners. is being recognized for developing and commercializing Instinct, an additive that reduces fertilizer nitrate leaching ground and surface waters. Dow AgroSciences, LLC of Indianapolis, Ind.

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2016 EPA Green Indianapolis 150

Green Car Reports

MARCH 14, 2019

But that doesn't always make it clean. The Environmental Protection Agency, after proposing watered down emissions and fuel economy standards for cars, has now released a proposal to increase the amount of ethanol blended into pump gas year-round, including selling E15 in the summer.

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EPA Gasoline Fuel Economy Alternative Fuels 138

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 No other diesel sedan offers a better EPA fuel economy highway estimate, Mercedes-Benz notes. l/100 km) on the highway and 28 mpg (8.4 l/100 km) in the city. l/100 km) in the city.

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MPG Mercedes 2014 EPA 230

Green Car Congress

JULY 8, 2011

Both the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)—which is directing and overseeing the cleanup—and the US Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) are directing ExxonMobil on corrective actions following the rupture of the Silvertip pipeline. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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EPA Montana Oil Clean 210

Green Car Congress

APRIL 6, 2015

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has named General Motors as one of its 2015 ENERGY STAR Partners of the Year award for Sustained Excellence in Energy Management. The EPA cited these GM achievements in 2014: Reduced energy intensity by 6 percent globally. GM also received the ENERGY STAR Climate Communication s award.

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EPA GM Energy Climate 150

Green Car Congress

MARCH 18, 2010

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will conduct a comprehensive research study to investigate the potential adverse impact that hydraulic fracturing may have on water quality and public health. EPA is in the very early stages of designing a hydraulic fracturing research program.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 29, 2021

Power management company Eaton and Tenneco announced a joint development agreement between Eaton’s Vehicle Group and Tenneco’s Clean Air business group to produce an integrated exhaust thermal management system that will enable commercial truck and light vehicle manufacturers to meet upcoming emissions regulations.

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Eaton Exhaust Standards Emissions 186

Green Car Congress

JULY 11, 2009

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the distribution of about $56 million to 10 states under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) to assess and clean up underground storage tank petroleum leaks.

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EPA South Carolina Clean Cleaning 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 13, 2010

Lisa P Jackson, Administrator of the US Environmental Protection Agency, issued a public memo to EPA employees detaling “ seven key themes to focus the work of our agency ” in 2010 and beyond. Cleaning Up Communities. Protecting America’s Waters. The seven themes are: Taking Action on Climate Change. Improving Air Quality.

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EPA 2010 Climate Change Mercury 170

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 10, 2013

Among the many climate-related vulnerabilities that can impact its mission, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) cites a likely increase in tropospheric ozone pollution as potentially making it more difficult to attain National Ambient Air Quality Standards ( NAAQS ) in many areas with existing ozone problems.

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Climate Change Ozone Climate EPA 210

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 25, 2015

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded 2015 Climate Leadership Awards to 16 organizations and one individual representing a wide array of industries from finance and manufacturing to retail and technology for showing what the agency said was exemplary corporate, organizational, and individual leadership in response to climate change.

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Climate Chevrolet San Diego EPA 150

Green Car Congress

JULY 22, 2011

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released two additional draft air quality permits for Shell Oil Company and ConocoPhillips Company exploratory oil drilling operations in the Alaska Arctic Outer Continental Shelf. Final permits will be issued after public comments are reviewed and considered.

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EPA Oil Alaska 2012 186

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 20, 2015

On Wednesday 21 January, representatives of the US Environment Protection Agency (EPA), the Environmental Council of the States (ECOS) and motor vehicle industry associations will sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the agency and the motor vehicle industry for the reduction of copper in brake pads. Background.

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San Francisco EPA Industrial Industry 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 19, 2009

million in Recovery Act Funds for four states and the District of Columbia to assess and clean up underground storage tank petroleum leaks. The US Environmental Protection Agency announced another $16.8

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District of Columbia West Virginia Clean Cleaning 150

Green Car Congress

JULY 6, 2010

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing regulations employing the “good neighbor” provision of the Clean Air Act to reduce interstate transport of upwind state emissions from power generation that contribute to air quality problems in downwind states. States covered by the proposed Transport Rule. Click to enlarge.

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Pollution EPA Transportation DC 218

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 20, 2011

EPA Region 10 has issued final air quality permits to Shell for oil and gas exploration drilling in the Alaska Arctic. EPA Region 10 issued similar OCS/PSD air permits to Shell in 2010. EPA Region 10 revised the permits to address the issues raised by the Board. The permits set limits on air pollution from these vessels.

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EPA 2010 Oil Fleet 186

Green Car Congress

APRIL 28, 2021

For this reason, the California EPA has determined that the Raven SR method is a non-combustion process (cf. This permits the control of the rotary reformer when there is water content or chemical makeup variation in the feedstock, such as in MSW. In Steam CO 2 Reforming, there is no oxygen or air (i.e. 22 CCR § 66260.10 Definitions).

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Waste Hydrogen Building Motor 459

Green Car Congress

JUNE 22, 2012

Menetrez of the US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) National Risk Management Research Laboratory, Air Pollution Prevention and Control Division. Human and animal exposures usually occur through drinking water ingestion, recreational activities, absorption by contact, or inhalation. dead zones or fish kills.

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EPA Industrial Industry Mariner 218

Green Car Congress

JULY 21, 2010

The California Air Resources Board (ARB) and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have presented preliminary proposals aimed at closing compliance loopholes for medium- and heavy-duty diesel engines using SCR-based NO x emissions control systems for 2011 and later model years.

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2010 EPA Engine Exhaust 186

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 13, 2012

The Obama Administration’s proposed FY 2013 budget of $8.344 billion for the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is $105 million below the EPA’s enacted level for FY 2012. billion in categorical grants for states that are implementing environmental statutes such as the Clean Air Act and the Clean Water Act.

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Fuel Economy 2013 Economy Fuel 199

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

Cooking, cleaning and other routine household activities generate significant levels of volatile and particulate chemicals inside the average home, leading to indoor air quality levels on par with a polluted major city, according to a study by researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder. Earlier post.). —Joost de Gouw.

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Pollution Ozone Clean Cleaning 207

Green Car Congress

MAY 20, 2021

F-150 Lightning offers a standard-range battery targeting 230 miles of EPA-estimated range and an extended-range battery targeting 300 miles of EPA-estimated range. 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Platinum, Lariat, XLT. kilowatts of power, there’s enough capability to plug in power tools, TVs, laptops, speakers, crockpots and more.

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F-150 Ford Extended Range Electric 526

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 23, 2009

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized its new rule for Category 3 marine engines—engines with per-cylinder displacement at or above 30 liters. This rule, under the Clean Air Act, complements a key piece of EPA’s strategy to designate an emissions control area (ECA) for thousands of miles of US and Canadian coasts.

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Mariner EPA Engine Emissions 170

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 4, 2010

First, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized the Renewable Fuel Standard Program (RFS2) rule to implement the long-term renewable fuels standard of 36 billion gallons by 2022 established by Congress and also issued the targets for 2010. The EPA also set the 2010 RFS volume standard at 12.95 President Obama. per gallon.

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Obama Coal Clean Cleaning 218

Green Car Congress

APRIL 17, 2009

After a thorough scientific review ordered in 2007 by the US Supreme Court, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a proposal with two distinct findings regarding greenhouse gases. The issuance of an endangerment finding enables the regulation of greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act. Proposed Endangerment Finding.

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EPA Climate Change Ozone Motor 150

Green Car Congress

MARCH 18, 2014

liter diesels currently fitted in Audi and Volkswagen TDI Clean Diesel models. With the small circuit, the water warms up very quickly. Once the engine is warm, the cylinder head management opens the next circuit and draws the water through the crankcase. Unlike many air coolers, this is not cooled by ambient air, but by water.

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Diesel 2014 2015 Water 307

Green Car Congress

JULY 1, 2009

EPA’s proposed rulemaking affects the Category 3 engines. EPA is proposing to revise the CAA engine program to include two additional tiers of NO x standards for new Category 3 marine diesel engines installed on vessels flagged or registered in the United States. EPA will begin accepting public comments on the proposed rulemaking.

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Mariner EPA Standards International 170

Green Car Congress

JUNE 11, 2019

Source of data: US EPA (2019). Both the US EPA and the California ARB have announced rulemakings focused on strengthening the current heavy-duty emission standards. Getting to ultra-low NO x and greenhouse gas emission levels will require a systems approach of advanced aftertreatment technologies, efficient engines, and clean fuels.

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Standards Diesel 2019 Emissions 191

Green Car Congress

MARCH 31, 2013

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) categorizes the incident as a “major spill”—i.e., Emergency response efforts are focused on ensuring the safety of the community members and the response workers, addressing community concerns and the clean-up process. greater than 250 barrels (10,500 gallons). wt% sulfur content (i.e.,

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Arkansas Oil Montana Wyoming 363

Green Car Congress

APRIL 5, 2010

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $2.38 EPA’s Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program was established to ensure that new technologies are developed to solve priority environmental problems. Furthermore, because the operators of these engines typically are very close to the source of the PM2.5

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Emissions EPA Waste Exhaust 225

Green Car Congress

MARCH 14, 2012

The company says that its hybrid powertrain increases the EPA city fuel economy by 25%, which can provide a three year payback without government incentives, or immediate savings when combined with vehicle financing. XL Hybrids was started by MIT alumni who collectively have founded four alternative energy companies.

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MIT Chevrolet Hybrid Energy 199

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

Source of data: US EPA (2019). EPA is targeting implementation in the 2027 timeframe while CARB is focusing efforts on phasing in more stringent standards in 2024 and again in 2027 with the hope of aligning with EPA as a national standard. Chart: MECA. —MECA Executive Director, Rasto Brezny.

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Emissions Diesel Engine 2010 291

Green Car Congress

MARCH 22, 2014

liter TDI Clean Diesel engines fitted in Audi and Volkswagen TDI Clean Diesel models, and as such, is a strategically important engine. The outlet is located in the bottom plate with connection to the cylinder block, which takes the return of the water. TDI had already used indirect water-cooled charge air cooling were used.

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Diesel Engine Exhaust Water 384

Teslarati

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

We're excited to collaborate with @nature_org to help protect our land and water. Our relationship with Rivian heralds a new kind of partnership, showing how smart, clean technology can work with nature to address the twin crises of climate and biodiversity loss. Rivian R1T and R1S formally receive EPA rating above 300 miles.

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Climate Change Climate Wyoming Oklahoma 105

Green Car Congress

APRIL 27, 2012

This would increase the annual carbon emission to somewhere between 380 and 920 Mt CO 2 e by 2020 depending on water management practices and the extent of plantations. Chris Malins of the International Council on Clean Transportation. —Miettinen et al.

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Oil-Sands Oil Emissions Climate 314

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 3, 2013

the owner of the drilling rig Deepwater Horion, agreed to plead guilty to violating the Clean Water Act (CWA) and to pay a total of $1.4 This civil resolution reserves claims for natural resource damages and clean-up costs. Transocean Deepwater Inc., Transocean Deepwater Inc.

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Louisiana Oil Water Mexico 218

Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Saying Goodbye to a Supercar Clean Fleet Report recently spent a fun-filled, enjoyable week in the 2023 McLaren GT. Usually concerned about fuel efficiency, Clean Fleet Report took a break this week as it was too much fun driving this fine, spirited, powerful automobile without concern for saving a few drops of gasoline. Yes, and Yes!

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Carbon Fiber Clean Cleaning Carbon 91