Emissions, Environment and Exhaust

UK expert group focuses attention on non-exhaust emissions from road traffic as regulatory concern

Green Car Congress

JULY 14, 2019

A new report released by the Air Quality Expert Group ( AQEG ) in the UK recommends as an immediate priority that non-exhaust emissions (NEE) are recognized as a source of ambient concentrations of airborne PM, even for vehicles with zero exhaust emissions of particles. and PM 10 emissions. of all UK primary PM 2.5

Exhaust

Exhaust Emissions Ireland Pollution

Mercedes-AMG, Garrett developing 48V electric exhaust gas turbocharger

Green Car Congress

JUNE 18, 2020

An electric exhaust gas turbocharger, which in future will be used for the first time in a series production model, is already in the final stages of development. This electronically-controlled electric motor drives the compressor wheel before this accepts the exhaust gas flow.

Exhaust

Exhaust Gas-Electric Mercedes Gas

Study finds automobile tires are a potential source of carcinogenic dibenzopyrenes to the environment

Green Car Congress

MARCH 10, 2012

A new study by researchers from Stockholm University concludes that automobile tires may be a potential previously unknown source of carcinogenic dibenzopyrenes—a type of high molecular weight polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH)—to the environment. Non-exhaust traffic sources of particles. 60% rubber polymers; 20?

Environment

Environment Automobile Exhaust Oil

Webinars

Tara's Event

MORE WEBINARS

SwRI engineers develop near-zero emissions diesel engine technology; 90% reduction of NOx

Green Car Congress

MAY 27, 2020

Southwest Research Institute engineers have developed the next generation of clean diesel engine technology to reduce hazardous nitrogen oxides (NO x ) and carbon dioxide emissions while minimizing fuel consumption. g/hp-hr NO x emissions). SwRI developed the technology for the California Air Resources Board (CARB).

Engine

Engine Emissions Diesel 2020

Study finds engines emit exhaust nanoparticles even when not fueled during engine braking

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 19, 2014

Exhaust particle size distributions measured by ELPI (color map) and particle concentration measured by CPC (white line) during individual engine braking conditions (speed change from 32 km/h to 0 km/h). The exhaust sample was taken from the exhaust manifold. The exhaust sample was taken from the exhaust manifold.

Exhaust

Exhaust Engine Fuel Greece

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

Green Car Congress

JUNE 2, 2014

BC mass emissions for all four GDI and PFI vehicles over the three different driving patterns. This may result in the need for new emissions control strategies—such as a gasoline particulate filter (GPF)—to enable compliance with California LEV III and US EPA Tier 3 particulate emissions standards. Click to enlarge.

Exhaust

Exhaust Environment Gasoline Emissions

Mercedes-AMG entry-level SL 43 features electric exhaust gas turbocharger from Formula 1 for the first time in production vehicle

Green Car Congress

APRIL 7, 2022

The SL 43 features an M139 in-line two-liter, four-cylinder gasoline engine with an electric exhaust gas turbocharger—used for the first time in a production vehicle. The electric exhaust gas turbocharger is a fascinating example of the extensive transfer between Formula 1 technology and the development of production vehicles.

Exhaust

Exhaust Gas-Electric Mercedes Gas

Study suggests particulates from brake dust may have same harmful effects on immune cells as diesel exhaust

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 13, 2020

Metal particles from the abrasion of brake pads (brake abrasion dust, BAD) may cause inflammation and reduce the ability of immune cells to kill bacteria, similarly to particles derived from diesel exhaust particles (DEP), according to a new study led by researchers at King’s College London. It is estimated that only 7% of PM 2.5

Exhaust

Exhaust Diesel London Pollution

Environment Canada study finds vehicle exhaust a significant source of isocyanic acid; suggests consideration of new emission standard

Green Car Congress

JULY 12, 2013

Researchers at Environment Canada have found that vehicle exhaust is a significant source of isocyanic acid (HNCO), a toxic gaseous acid that is a product of various forms of combustion and a potential health concern. mg kg fuel –1 and were significantly higher than previous biomass burning emission estimates.

Exhaust

Exhaust Canada Environment Emissions

ClearFlame Engine Technologies partners with Alto Ingredients to demo ethanol-fueled MCCI in heavy-duty diesels; high efficiency, low emissions

Green Car Congress

MAY 18, 2021

ClearFlame anticipates its engine running on ethanol can reduce GHG vehicle emissions by more than 45% and offer an estimated 15-30% TCO savings when compared with a diesel-fueled solution. ClearFlame uses soot-free “Clear” Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) to maintain this ratio under varying load conditions. Blumreiter, J., Johnson, B.,

Diesel

Diesel Emissions Engine Fuel

HEI launches two new non-tailpipe particulate emission studies

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 8, 2023

The Health Effects Institute (HEI) has launched two new studies funded under RFA 21-1, Quantifying Real-World Impacts of Non-Tailpipe Particulate Matter Emissions. The new studies are: Improved Characterization of the Real-World Contributions and Impacts of Non-tailpipe Particulate Matter Emissions ,” led by Greg Evans, University of Toronto.

Emissions

Emissions Pollution Exhaust London

Study estimates the composition of non-exhaust atmospheric particulate matter from traffic

Green Car Congress

JUNE 11, 2012

A study by a team of researchers in the UK has estimated the contributions of brake dust, tire dust, and resuspended dust to non-exhaust traffic particles as. However, these reductions in combustion emissions have not been accompanied by similar reductions in nonexhaust emissions—i.e. 90% by the end of this decade.

Exhaust

Exhaust United Kingdom Emissions London

Monash study on solar-driven electrolysis for green hydrogen production cautions on life-cycle emissions and EROI

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 23, 2021

There is no immediate concern for copper resources, but the average ore grade is declining as higher grade deposits become exhausted. The NWIS comprises mostly gas-fired generation and has a GHG emission factor of 620 g CO 2 -e kWh -1. The emissions factor of electricity for the solar module supply chain is a critical sensitivity.

Solar

Solar Hydrogen Emissions Production

Caterpillar investigating 6-stroke engine cycle as low-emission solution

Green Car Congress

MAY 5, 2014

Caterpillar engineers have been exploring a novel 6-stroke compression ignition engine cycle in search of a low-emission system that retains fuel efficiency. The fourth stroke omits the conventional exhaust event in order to recompress the combustion gases. This was not shown on the engine due to limitations of the combustion chamber.

Engine

Engine Emissions Exhaust 2014

Study links deterioration of concrete and asphalt to trace quantities of organic matter; diesel exhaust, windshield washer fluids

Green Car Congress

MAY 16, 2021

The scientists showed that there are a number of organic molecules from diverse sources present in modern concrete structures and asphalt pavements: phthalates, diesel exhaust particulates, surfactants, and windshield washer fluids.

Exhaust

Exhaust Diesel Water Maintenance

US Tire Manufacturers Association to produce standardized tire tread particles for researchers

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

In 2020, independent global emissions testing company Emissions Analytics reported that pollution from tire wear can be 1,000 times worse than what comes out of a car’s exhaust. NEEs are currently believed to constitute the majority of primary particulate matter from road transport, according to Emissions Analytics.

Standards

Standards Manufacturer Exhaust Emissions

Study finds gasoline exhaust contributes more to formation of secondary organic aerosols than diesel

Green Car Congress

MARCH 3, 2012

Contrary to expectations, exhaust from gasoline vehicles contributes more to the production of secondary organic aerosols (SOA) than exhaust from diesel vehicles, according to a new study by scientists from the Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES), NOAA’s Earth System Research Laboratory (ESRL) and other colleagues.

Exhaust

Exhaust Gasoline Diesel Los Angeles

NASA selects four university teams for aviation projects; eliminating emissions and autonomy research

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 25, 2021

NASA has selected four university-led teams for potential awards in the agency’s University Leadership Initiative (ULI) that will have them spend up to five years exploring novel ideas for improving aviation, including eliminating emissions and autonomy research in support of Advanced Air Mobility. Florida State University.

Universal

Universal Emissions Georgia Florida

The importance of considering non-exhaust traffic emissions; the role of EVs

Green Car Congress

MAY 2, 2016

Regulatory regimes seeking to reduce emissions from transport have largely focused on tailpipe emissions—i.e., the criteria pollutants and CO 2 that emerge with the exhaust from the tailpipe. Non-exhaust PM factors include tire wear, brake wear, road surface wear and resuspension of road dust. earlier post ). Background.

Exhaust

Exhaust Emissions Belgium Gasoline-Electric

New study to investigate emissions from commercial buses in fleet operations

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 29, 2014

The Brighton & Hove Bus and Coach Company is working with Ricardo and test equipment specialist HORIBA on an advanced research project in the UK that aims to investigate the emissions of a range of buses operating in a modern commercial public transport fleet.

Fleet

Fleet Emissions Commercial London

New mixed-oxide catalysts shown as viable substitute for platinum catalysts for diesel exhaust aftertreatment

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 17, 2012

Under laboratory-simulated diesel exhaust conditions, this mixed-phase oxide material was superior to Pt in terms of cost, thermal durability, and catalytic activity for NO oxidation. and octahedral coordination environments, respectively. Mullite oxides (Sm, Gd)Mn 2 O 5 have an orthorhombic structure in which Mn 3+ and and Mn 4+.

Exhaust

Exhaust Diesel Dallas Conversion

Chalmers study finds ship exhaust gas scrubbers responsible for up to 9% of certain hazardous emissions into Baltic Sea

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 24, 2022

New research from Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, finds that the discharge water from ships’ exhaust gas treatment systems—i.e., scrubbers—is responsible for up to 9% of certain emissions of carcinogenic and environmentally harmful substances in the Baltic Sea—considerably more than was previously known.

Exhaust

Exhaust Emissions Mariner Gas

U Toronto study measures GDI emissions in urban near-road environment

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 5, 2016

A study of emissions from gasoline direct injection (GDI) vehicles in an urban near-road environment in Toronto over a wide range of weather conditions (February 2014 to January 2015) found that—other than for NO x and CO—the GDI engines had elevated emissions compared to the Toronto fleet. m from the roadway.

Environment

Environment Emissions Exhaust 2014

DSM Stanyl ForTii used in exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensors

Green Car Congress

JULY 25, 2013

Royal DSM says a new generation of automotive exhaust gas recirculation temperature (EGRT) sensors is now being made in its Stanyl ForTii high-temperature performance polyamide 4T. EGRT sensors are critical elements to improve overall vehicle performance, monitor emissions and improve fuel efficiency.

Exhaust

Exhaust Gas Polymer Environment

CICERO-led study finds global warming effect of leaked hydrogen almost 12x stronger than CO2

Green Car Congress

JUNE 12, 2023

The open-access paper is published in Nature Communications Earth & Environment. Unlike exhaust from burning coal and gas that contains CO 2 , burning hydrogen emits only water vapor and oxygen. In this way, emissions of hydrogen can cause global warming, despite its lack of direct radiative properties. Skeie, R.B., Sandstad, M.

Hydrogen

Hydrogen Global Ozone CO2

Study finds high exhaust temperatures within NTE operation for heavy-duty diesels with aftertreatment systems contribute to high nanoparticle concentrations

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 15, 2012

The transient results illustrate the gradual formation of the nucleation mode particles with continuous increase in exhaust temperatures. Current 2010 USEPA emissions standards for NO x and PM are set at 0.20 The team used a MY 2007 Volvo MD11 engine compliant with USEPA 2007 emissions standards. Click to enlarge.

Exhaust

Exhaust Diesel West Virginia 2007

Researchers find isolated Pd atoms efficient low-temperature catalysts to convert CO in automotive exhaust

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 8, 2014

-alumina supports along with a small amount of lanthanum oxide can efficiently turn the carbon monoxide in automotive exhaust into carbon dioxide at temperatures as low as 40 ?Celsius, C as a target for achieving removal of pollutants from exhaust. Catalysts Emissions Vehicle Systems'

Exhaust

Exhaust Convert New Mexico F-150

Researchers capture first images of CO2 emissions from commercial aircraft engine using chemical species tomography

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Researchers have used a novel near-infrared light imaging technique to capture the first cross-sectional images of carbon dioxide in the exhaust plume of a commercial jet engine. The researchers used their new chemical species tomography setup to capture the first images of carbon dioxide exhaust from a commercial aircraft engine.

Commercial

Commercial Engine Emissions CO2

Study finds 2008 recession contributed to increase in age of US LDV fleet, slowing of emission reductions

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 29, 2014

The global economic recession of 2008—which severely depressed light-duty vehicle sales—resulted in an increase in the age of the light-duty vehicle fleet in the US that likely slowed the rate of decrease of fleet average emissions, according to a study by Gary Bishop and Donald Stedman at the University of Denver.

2008

2008 Fleet Los Angeles Tulsa

Honda progressing with high-efficiency low-emission Homogeneous Lean Charge Spark Ignition (HLSI) combustion work

Green Car Congress

APRIL 28, 2014

However, because a comparatively rich mixture is burned during the first half of combustion, engine-out NO x emissions are not reduced sufficiently, and the emissions reduction provided by the three-way catalyst (TWC) is insufficient, Kondo noted. In a lean burn engine, three-way catalysts show virtually no NO x purification effect.

Honda

Honda Emissions Charging Engine

International consortium working on new sensor technology to measure real-world, in-use vehicle emissions

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 14, 2019

As part of the Horizon 2020 research project CARES (City Air Remote Emission Sensing), an international research consortium is working on new contactless exhaust measurement methods that will enable municipalities to take emission-reducing measures. The more particles there are, the louder the sound becomes.

International

International Emissions Vehicles Exhaust

Study finds total PM10 emissions from EVs equal to those of modern ICEVs; role of weight and non-exhaust PM

Green Car Congress

APRIL 18, 2016

A new study by a team from the University of Edinburgh and independent engineering company INNAS BV has found that, when factoring in the additional weight and non-exhaust PM factors, total PM 10 emissions from electric vehicles (EVs) are equal to those of modern internal combustion engine vehicles (ICEVs). Click to enlarge.

Exhaust

Exhaust Emissions Gasoline-Electric 2016

Komatsu to exhibit 20-ton-class Proterra-Powered electric hydraulic excavator at bauma 2022

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 20, 2022

The electric power makes it possible to work comfortably in various work environments without worrying about noise and exhaust emissions, and is expected to be used for work in urban areas and nighttime construction work, etc. The zero engine vibration will also help reduce operator fatigue.

Lithium Ion

Lithium Ion Power Powered Electrical

Rolls-Royce Power Systems road map for climate-neutrality; 35% cut by 2030 from 2019; key role of mtu engines

Green Car Congress

JULY 22, 2021

By 2030, the Rolls-Royce business unit is to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 35% compared to its 2019 level through the use of new net zero and zero carbon technologies. Or it relates to fuels such as hydrogen, that would not at all emit CO 2 at the exhaust pipe. This is not yet relevant for Rolls-Royce applications.

2019

2019 Engine Climate Power

NASA begins ACCESS flight research to study effects of biojet fuels on engine performance, emissions and contrails

Green Car Congress

MARCH 1, 2013

NASA researchers have begun a series of flights using the agency’s DC-8 flying laboratory to study the effects of alternate biofuel on engine performance, emissions and aircraft-generated contrails at altitude. Survey black carbon and gas-phase emissions and contrail properties from commercial aircraft at cruise in air-traffic corridors.

Emissions

Emissions Fuel Alternative Fuels Engine

Octillion Power Systems enters US bus market to supply batteries for motorcoaches, city buses

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 14, 2021

Coaches will be powered by an all-electric powertrain from Lightning eMotors, a developer of zero-emission vehicles for commercial fleets. While transportation is responsible for a quarter of global emissions, buses and diesel buses in particular play an outsized role in producing emissions that negatively impact the climate and environment.

Supplies

Supplies Market Power Powered

Volvo Trucks and Bucher collaborate to electrify sewer cleaner trucks

Green Car Congress

MAY 4, 2022

The introduction of more zero emission zones in cities around the world is generating demand for fully electric trucks. We have optimized the technology from our successful city sewer solution to meet the special requirements for working in urban zones, where regulations regarding CO 2 and diesel emissions have been tightened.

Cleaner

Cleaner Volvo North America Denmark

Chalmers study: ban on sales of fossil-fuel cars greatly reduces lifecycle GHG mainly due to tailpipe emissions; risk of carbon leakage in manufacturing

Green Car Congress

MAY 28, 2021

If a ban were introduced on the sale of new gasoline and diesel cars, and they were replaced by electric cars, the result would be a significant reduction in lifecycle carbon dioxide emissions primarily due to reduced tailpipe CO 2 emissions, according to a new lifecycle study by researchers at Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden.

Emissions

Emissions Carbon Manufacturer Fuel

EEA finds only mixed progress for Europe’s transport sector in meeting environment, climate goals; GHG emissions up 25% since 1990

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 6, 2017

Europe’s transport sector is making only mixed progress in meeting its environment, health and climate policy targets, according to the latest European Environment Agency (EEA) assessment which tracks the short and long-term environmental performance of this key economic sector across the European Union. Source: EEA. Click to enlarge.

Environment

Environment Transportation Emissions Climate

Volvo Buses receives order for 60 high-capacity electric buses from Malmö

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 1, 2020

This shows that electric buses are already a viable solution for cities that want public transport with long-term sustainability—buses that make concrete improvements to the environment. They will operate on route 5 and 7 in Malmö.

Volvo

Volvo Sweden Lithium Ion Electrical

Study finds long-term exposure to black carbon from traffic exhaust at residential address increases the risk of stroke

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

Long-term residential exposure to locally emitted black carbon (BC) from traffic exhaust increases the risk of stroke even in low-pollution environments, according to a study by researchers at Karolinska Institutet and other universities in Sweden. g/m 3 ) of black carbon from traffic exhaust, the risk of stroke increased by 4%.

Exhaust

Exhaust Carbon Pollution Universal

SwRI and USTA researchers to develop a novel catalyst for low-temperature SCR

Green Car Congress

JUNE 24, 2014

Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) and The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) announced funding for a new joint research projects to advance clean emission technologies. Future fuel economy standards will result in lower exhaust gas temperatures and limit the use of high-temperature SCR.

San Antonio

San Antonio Exhaust Clean Emissions Fuel Economy

HyMethShip seeks to fuel ship engines with hydrogen from methanol

Green Car Congress

JULY 2, 2022

According to the European Environment Agency (EEA), maritime transport is responsible for more than 3% of the total carbon emissions in the European Union. In 2019 alone, emissions reached 144 million tonnes of CO 2. © Fraunhofer. In this process, the hydrogen achieves a purity level of more than 90%.

Hydrogen

Hydrogen Engine Fuel Carbon

U Birmingham study finds DPFs have limited impact on ultrafine particle emissions

Green Car Congress

MARCH 29, 2023

A study by researchers at the University of Birmingham in the UK has found that while Diesel Oxidation Catalysts (DOCs) and Diesel Particle Filters (DPFs) has been very effective in controlling the tailpipe emissions of solid particles, there has been little change in the liquid mode ( 104 cm −3 /24-hour mean) defined by WHO. 2023.107888

Emissions

Emissions Diesel London Environment

UK expert group focuses attention on non-exhaust emissions from road traffic as regulatory concern

Mercedes-AMG, Garrett developing 48V electric exhaust gas turbocharger

Webinars

Trending Sources

Study finds automobile tires are a potential source of carcinogenic dibenzopyrenes to the environment

Webinars

SwRI engineers develop near-zero emissions diesel engine technology; 90% reduction of NOx

Study finds engines emit exhaust nanoparticles even when not fueled during engine braking

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

Mercedes-AMG entry-level SL 43 features electric exhaust gas turbocharger from Formula 1 for the first time in production vehicle

Study suggests particulates from brake dust may have same harmful effects on immune cells as diesel exhaust

Environment Canada study finds vehicle exhaust a significant source of isocyanic acid; suggests consideration of new emission standard

ClearFlame Engine Technologies partners with Alto Ingredients to demo ethanol-fueled MCCI in heavy-duty diesels; high efficiency, low emissions

HEI launches two new non-tailpipe particulate emission studies

Study estimates the composition of non-exhaust atmospheric particulate matter from traffic

Monash study on solar-driven electrolysis for green hydrogen production cautions on life-cycle emissions and EROI

Caterpillar investigating 6-stroke engine cycle as low-emission solution

Study links deterioration of concrete and asphalt to trace quantities of organic matter; diesel exhaust, windshield washer fluids

US Tire Manufacturers Association to produce standardized tire tread particles for researchers

Study finds gasoline exhaust contributes more to formation of secondary organic aerosols than diesel

NASA selects four university teams for aviation projects; eliminating emissions and autonomy research

The importance of considering non-exhaust traffic emissions; the role of EVs

New study to investigate emissions from commercial buses in fleet operations

New mixed-oxide catalysts shown as viable substitute for platinum catalysts for diesel exhaust aftertreatment

Chalmers study finds ship exhaust gas scrubbers responsible for up to 9% of certain hazardous emissions into Baltic Sea

U Toronto study measures GDI emissions in urban near-road environment

DSM Stanyl ForTii used in exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensors

CICERO-led study finds global warming effect of leaked hydrogen almost 12x stronger than CO2

Study finds high exhaust temperatures within NTE operation for heavy-duty diesels with aftertreatment systems contribute to high nanoparticle concentrations

Researchers find isolated Pd atoms efficient low-temperature catalysts to convert CO in automotive exhaust

Researchers capture first images of CO2 emissions from commercial aircraft engine using chemical species tomography

Study finds 2008 recession contributed to increase in age of US LDV fleet, slowing of emission reductions

Honda progressing with high-efficiency low-emission Homogeneous Lean Charge Spark Ignition (HLSI) combustion work

International consortium working on new sensor technology to measure real-world, in-use vehicle emissions

Study finds total PM10 emissions from EVs equal to those of modern ICEVs; role of weight and non-exhaust PM

Komatsu to exhibit 20-ton-class Proterra-Powered electric hydraulic excavator at bauma 2022

Rolls-Royce Power Systems road map for climate-neutrality; 35% cut by 2030 from 2019; key role of mtu engines

NASA begins ACCESS flight research to study effects of biojet fuels on engine performance, emissions and contrails

Octillion Power Systems enters US bus market to supply batteries for motorcoaches, city buses

Volvo Trucks and Bucher collaborate to electrify sewer cleaner trucks

Chalmers study: ban on sales of fossil-fuel cars greatly reduces lifecycle GHG mainly due to tailpipe emissions; risk of carbon leakage in manufacturing

EEA finds only mixed progress for Europe’s transport sector in meeting environment, climate goals; GHG emissions up 25% since 1990

Volvo Buses receives order for 60 high-capacity electric buses from Malmö

Study finds long-term exposure to black carbon from traffic exhaust at residential address increases the risk of stroke

SwRI and USTA researchers to develop a novel catalyst for low-temperature SCR

HyMethShip seeks to fuel ship engines with hydrogen from methanol

U Birmingham study finds DPFs have limited impact on ultrafine particle emissions

Stay Connected