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Environment Canada/MECA team assesses black carbon emissions in GDI engine exhaust; evaluation of prototype gasoline particulate filter

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Black carbon has a negative impact on the environment and on human health. For their study, the Environment Canada/MECA team used two midsize sedans and two compact vehicles. Ford Transit Connect PFI vehicle (PFI#2). Climate Change Emissions Engines Fuel Efficiency Vehicle Systems' Earlier post.).

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Ford Exec Cites US Energy Policies As Critical Factor in Shaping Future Vehicle Fleet, Calls for Cap-and-Trade Program

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Sue Cischke, Ford group vice president, Sustainability, Environment and Safety Engineering, pointed to the “ key role ” government policies such as fuel standards and greenhouse gas emission regulations, play in the development and support of Ford’s product and technology pathways. Adapted from ICCT. Click to enlarge. Sue Cischke.

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Smith Electric Vehicles support London bus fleet

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John Trayner, Go-Ahead London’s managing director, said: “We are committed to a cleaner, safer environment and to reducing our carbon footprint. Go-Ahead London’s ‘Go Green’ campaign was officially launched earlier this year by Minister for Climate Change Joan Ruddock MP. .

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