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TIP Trailer Services to offer Dearman zero emissions transport refrigeration system alongside regular fleet

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The Dearman transport refrigeration system combines cryogenic refrigeration with a Dearman engine ( earlier post ) and a downsized vapor compression refrigeration cycle. The Dearman Engine operates by the vaporization and expansion of cryogenic fluids—specifically, liquid nitrogen.

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IEA: carbon intensity of global energy supply has barely changed in last 20 years; “window of opportunity in transport”

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The assessment came in an annual report to the Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM). To illustrate this inertia, the report, Tracking Clean Energy Progress , introduced the Energy Sector Carbon Intensity Index (ESCII), which shows how much carbon dioxide is emitted, on average, to provide a given unit of energy.

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Study finds highly-turbocharged alcohol-fueled DISI engines could be more efficient than diesels

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Use of ethanol, methanol or alcohol mixtures could be particularly attractive for heavy duty vehicles because of the need for cleaner engines than present diesel engines and a less demanding infrastructure requirement than that for light duty vehicles. More modest downsizing up to 5 liters could offer a practical solution.

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UCS analysis finds Hyundai-Kia with best sales-weighted new vehicle environmental performance in US in 2013

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Due to strong federal and state emissions standards, the average new car has gotten 43% cleaner since 1998. —Dave Cooke, vehicles analyst in the UCS Clean Vehicles Program and author of the report. The Automaker Rankings report examines the emissions of both global warming and smog-forming pollution from of the automakers.

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California ARB amends diesel rules to reduce cost of compliance

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Approved in December 2008, this regulation will clean up emissions from the nearly one million heavy duty diesel trucks that operate in California. Expand credits for fleet downsizing, adding cleaner vehicles ahead of any regulatory requirements, and for installation of early retrofits. —ARB Chairman Mary D.

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How Eco-Friendly Transportation Boosts Business Success

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Investing in EV vehicles , controlling fuel costs and fleet downsizing are other green means that benefit this industry. Your company can switch to a cleaner transportation policy with some strategic planning. The post How Eco-Friendly Transportation Boosts Business Success first appeared on Clean Fleet Report.

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Dearman begins on-vehicle testing of Gen 2 transport refrigeration system powered by liquid air engine; lighter, more efficient

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Working with its technology partner Hubbard Products ( earlier post ), the entire refrigeration system has also been reconfigured, downsizing a number of components and optimizing them to deliver maximum efficiency and higher levels of performance. The only emission back to the atmosphere is air or nitrogen.