Diesel, Exhaust and Statistics

UK researchers report that alcohols in windshield washer fluid are major unreported source of VOCs emissions from cars, including EVs

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JUNE 8, 2023

There are widespread policy assumptions that the phase-out of gasoline and diesel internal combustion engines will over time lead to much reduced emissions of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) from road transport and related fuels. While some VOCs are released in exhaust, others may arise from an unexpected source—e.g.,

Emissions

Emissions Exhaust Cars Ozone

US study of miners links heavy exposure to diesel exhaust to increased risk of lung cancer death; researchers suggest implications for urban areas with high exhaust concentrations

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MARCH 5, 2012

In a study of non-metal miners in the US, federal government scientists report that heavy exposure to diesel exhaust increased risk of death from lung cancer. For never-smokers, risk of lung cancer death increased with increasing diesel exhaust exposure. effect of diesel exhaust exposure on lung cancer mortality in.

Exhaust

Exhaust Diesel 2012 Los Angeles

Study finds PM from biodiesel blends may be 50-80% less toxic per unit PM mass than from petroleum diesel

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JULY 15, 2017

In a study published in the ACS journal Energy & Fuels , a team from the University of Vermont reports that particulate matter from the combustion of biodiesel blends may be 50–80% less toxic per unit PM mass emitted than PM from petroleum diesel, depending on feedstock. PM-normalized DTT Activity for biodiesel exhaust PM.

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B0 Diesel Exhaust Vermont

UK ONS report finds significant challenge remains to reduce road transport emissions; sector GHG emissions up 6% from 1990-2017

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

A new report by the UK’s Office for National Statistics (ONS) finds that greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from road transport in the UK rose by 6% from 1990 to 2017. Diesel use exceeded gasoline use from 2005 onwards. Source: Office for National Statistics – UK Environmental Accounts, Energy Use datasets.

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2017 Emissions Transportation 2018

Virginia Tech team developing intelligent wearable analyzer for pollutants in transportation-related workplaces

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FEBRUARY 24, 2020

Truck drivers have a higher risk of lung cancer that is associated with exposure to diesel exhaust. Diesel exhaust is a complex mixture of particles and gases and the specific component responsible for health effects has not been identified. Some of the gaseous compounds are known or suspected carcinogens.

Virginia

Virginia Pollution Transportation Exhaust

Bosch overview of global diesel markets; optimistic about US, China

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AUGUST 7, 2013

Bosch, a leading supplier of technology for diesel engines, recently provided an overview of trends it sees in the diesel engine marketplace globally. In addition to the ongoing strength in the European market and India (the second-largest diesel market after Europe, Bosch sees potential strength in North America and China.

Diesel

Diesel Global Market China

International automotive researchers emphasize the importance of continued development of the internal combustion engine

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OCTOBER 9, 2019

A transition from the gasoline or diesel ICE to a full gasoline/diesel hybrid can significantly reduce emissions. This could be paired with combustion technologies with highly diluted combustion (stoichiometric with exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) as well as lean burn with excess-air ratios above 2). Gas exchange.

International

International Engine Exhaust Emissions

Study finds air quality models significantly underestimate traffic as source of NOx in Europe

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JUNE 1, 2017

Using urban eddy covariance measurements, the researchers found that traffic-related NO x emissions in current operational air quality models can be significantly underestimated by up to a factor of 4 across countries with a sizeable fraction of diesel-powered cars in their fleet. The majority of the emissions is caused by diesel cars.

Europe

Europe Diesel Emissions Pollution

Firstgreen remote operated electric skid steer hopes to reduce mining deaths

Baua Electric

APRIL 21, 2024

And, because it’s electric, it can do so without adding diesel exhaust emissions ( themselves a known carcinogen ) to the list of hazards faced by its operators. FIRSTGREEN quotes the US Bureau of Labor Statistics report saying that, of the 484 workplace fatalities reported in 2022, some 75 percent involved heavy equipment operators.

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Lead Acid Lithium Ion Electric Electrical

California ARB Report Finds Fine Particle Air Pollution Responsible for 9,000 Premature Deaths in State Each Year; Based on US EPA Peer-Reviewed Study

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2010

microns—less than a human hair which averages 70 microns in diameter—is the product of a variety of sources including particles in the exhaust of diesel engines. ARB is committed to reducing this staggering statistic because one premature death is one too many. — The Diesel Risk Reduction program was instituted by ARB in 2000.

Pollution

Pollution EPA California Diesel

Cyclone Power Technologies receives patent on Waste Heat Engine; product launch slated for later this year

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MAY 4, 2011

Designed to run on waste heat from the exhaust of small industrial furnaces, diesel engines and gas turbines, Cyclone’s WHE has also been adapted for other recovered energy applications. One such extended use is the Phoenix 10, an electric power generator that runs on used motor oil.

Waste

Waste Phoenix Engine Power

OECD: rising air pollution-related deaths taking heavy toll on society; more should be done to reduce transport emissions

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MAY 23, 2014

In OECD countries, around half the cost is from road transport, according to the report, with diesel vehicles producing the most harmful emissions. Traffic exhaust is a growing threat in fast-expanding cities in China and India, as the steady increase in the number of cars and trucks on the road undermines efforts to curb vehicle emissions.

Pollution

Pollution Transportation Emissions India

BMW Technology Day 2009: Focus on Aerodynamics, Two New Engines and 8-Speed Transmission

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JUNE 25, 2009

liter twin turbo diesel with 2,000-bar injection pressure; and an 8-speed automatic transmission that can also be used in a hybrid application. According to statistics compiled by the German Motor Vehicle Registration Authority cited by BMW, the average fuel consumption of all BMW and MINI vehicles registered in Germany in 2008 is 5.9

BMW

BMW 2009 Engine Gasoline-Electric

DOE issues FY 2015 SBIR/STTR Release 2 funding opportunity, including hydrogen fuel cells, electric drive batteries

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DECEMBER 9, 2014

gasoline or diesel) engines for automotive applications use slider/crank mechanisms to create torque on an engine’s output shaft from forces applied to pistons as a result of the pressure created by the combustion of fuel. Statistically valid fuel economy improvements (95% confidence level) of at least 5.0% are desired.

2015

2015 Hydrogen Fuel Batteries

BMW provides initial look at X5 eDrive plug-in hybrid prototype

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FEBRUARY 20, 2014

As well as achieving significant emissions reductions based on continuous evolutionary advances of the TwinPower Turbo gasoline and diesel engines, future BMW core brand models will also benefit from the transfer of new electrified drive technology (BMW eDrive) developed by the BMW i sub-brand. BMW eDrive. Proactive drive system.

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BMW Plug-in Plug Hybrid

First results from HEI/ACES murine study find few biologic effects from exposure to exhaust from new technology diesel engines

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APRIL 13, 2012

The first results of a comprehensive study of the health effects of exposure to new technology diesel engines has found no evidence of gene-damaging effects in the animals studied, and only a few mild effects on the lungs, according to a report issued today by the Health Effects Institute (HEI). —Dan Greenbaum, President of HEI.

Exhaust

Exhaust Diesel Engine 2007

Jaguar introduces Gen 2, aluminum-intensive XF; up to 60 mpg US with diesel Ingenium engine

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APRIL 2, 2015

The coupé-like design uses Jaguar’s aluminum-intensive (75% aluminum) architecture ( earlier post ) to enable weight savings of up to 190 kg (419 lbs)—making the 163PS diesel model 80 kg (176 lbs) lighter than the nearest competitor—plus an increase in torsional stiffness of up to 28%. liter diesel.

Diesel

Diesel Engine MPG Exhaust

New Zealand will not implement fuel economy standard

Green Cars News

AUGUST 30, 2009

Indeed statistics suggest that motorists are already moving to more fuel efficient cars without direct intervention by the government with the average carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions of new vehicles entering the fleet dropping from 220.6g/km km to 203.8g/km km in the first half of this year. km to 203.8g/km km in the first half of this year.

New Zealand

New Zealand Fuel Economy Economy Standards

SAE Publishes Revised J1711 Standard to Measure Exhaust Emissions and Fuel Economy of Hybrids and Plug-in Hybrids

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JULY 6, 2010

gasoline and Diesel fuel), alcohol-based liquid fuels (e.g., There are two basic exhaust emissions and fuel economy tests described in J1711. Calculations are provided that combine the CD and charge-sustaining (CS) behavior according to in-use driving statistics. Earlier post.) compressed natural gas).

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy Exhaust Plug-in Economy

Audi highlights its range of electrification efforts; Q7 diesel PHEV, A7 fuel cell PHEV, BEV, 48V and more; 750 Wh/l by 2025

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NOVEMBER 17, 2015

TDI, a highly efficient, latest-generation V6 diesel engine, delivers 190 kW (258 hp) of power and 600 N·m (442.5 Making their world premiere in a diesel engine are active engine mounts in the Audi Q7 e-tron 3.0 For example, fuel economy statistics and a graphic display of the electric range is shown on the navigation map.

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Audi PHEV Diesel Fuel

DOE FY17 SBIR Phase I Release 2 topics include fuel cells, EV batteries, engines

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NOVEMBER 8, 2016

The intent of this subtopic is to pursue the development of technologies that can improve the fuel economy of vehicles with modern Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) engine powertrains while meeting regulated exhaust emissions requirements with modern 3-way catalytic converters under stoichiometric conditions.

Engine

Engine Fuel Hydrogen Batteries

California ARB Explores Amendments to Heavy-Duty Emissions Rule Based on Economic Situation; Directs Staff to Redo Tainted Report

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DECEMBER 10, 2009

The California Air Resources Board (ARB) passed a series of motions at the end of a long day of public testimony related to the implementation and enforcement of its heavy-duty (on- and off-road) diesel emissions regulations. Tran had falsely claimed a doctorate in statistics from UC Davis. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

Emissions

Emissions California Diesel Davis

Volkswagen targeting 5% of Jetta sales in US with new sporty Hybrid model; expected 45 mpg combined

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NOVEMBER 1, 2012

Volkswagen, seeing the hybrid as complementary to the Jetta TDI diesel in attracting different, yet equally fuel-economy-conscious buyers, is initially targeting 5% of Jetta sales in the US for the new hybrid model. The Jetta Hybrid will allow VW to attract new customers who don’t consider TDI (diesel) as a legitimate rival to hybrids.

Hybrid

Hybrid MPG Gasoline-Electric Sale

Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

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JULY 17, 2015

The alternative-fuel car evolved to reduce exhaust emissions and other problems derived from burning fossil fuels. Though the PHEV combines the two types of energy and power, it is not merely a temporary “transition” between gasoline and diesel cars to pure electric cars. Appendix D: Vehicle Driving Statistics. slow charge.

PHEV

PHEV Plug-in Renewable Energy

EV Driven

UK researchers report that alcohols in windshield washer fluid are major unreported source of VOCs emissions from cars, including EVs

US study of miners links heavy exposure to diesel exhaust to increased risk of lung cancer death; researchers suggest implications for urban areas with high exhaust concentrations

Study finds PM from biodiesel blends may be 50-80% less toxic per unit PM mass than from petroleum diesel

UK ONS report finds significant challenge remains to reduce road transport emissions; sector GHG emissions up 6% from 1990-2017

Virginia Tech team developing intelligent wearable analyzer for pollutants in transportation-related workplaces

Bosch overview of global diesel markets; optimistic about US, China

International automotive researchers emphasize the importance of continued development of the internal combustion engine

Study finds air quality models significantly underestimate traffic as source of NOx in Europe

Firstgreen remote operated electric skid steer hopes to reduce mining deaths

California ARB Report Finds Fine Particle Air Pollution Responsible for 9,000 Premature Deaths in State Each Year; Based on US EPA Peer-Reviewed Study

Cyclone Power Technologies receives patent on Waste Heat Engine; product launch slated for later this year

OECD: rising air pollution-related deaths taking heavy toll on society; more should be done to reduce transport emissions

BMW Technology Day 2009: Focus on Aerodynamics, Two New Engines and 8-Speed Transmission

DOE issues FY 2015 SBIR/STTR Release 2 funding opportunity, including hydrogen fuel cells, electric drive batteries

BMW provides initial look at X5 eDrive plug-in hybrid prototype

First results from HEI/ACES murine study find few biologic effects from exposure to exhaust from new technology diesel engines

Jaguar introduces Gen 2, aluminum-intensive XF; up to 60 mpg US with diesel Ingenium engine

New Zealand will not implement fuel economy standard

SAE Publishes Revised J1711 Standard to Measure Exhaust Emissions and Fuel Economy of Hybrids and Plug-in Hybrids

Audi highlights its range of electrification efforts; Q7 diesel PHEV, A7 fuel cell PHEV, BEV, 48V and more; 750 Wh/l by 2025

DOE FY17 SBIR Phase I Release 2 topics include fuel cells, EV batteries, engines

California ARB Explores Amendments to Heavy-Duty Emissions Rule Based on Economic Situation; Directs Staff to Redo Tainted Report

Volkswagen targeting 5% of Jetta sales in US with new sporty Hybrid model; expected 45 mpg combined

Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

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