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

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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.

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HEI launches two new non-tailpipe particulate emission studies

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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.

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

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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.

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Exhaust Canada Environment Emissions

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

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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).

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Engine Emissions Diesel 2020

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

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JUNE 2, 2014

BC mass emissions for all four GDI and PFI vehicles over the three different driving patterns. Solid bars represent low ambient temperature measurements whereas open, dashed bars represent standard temperature measurements. Solid particle number emissions for all four GDI and PFI vehicles over the three different driving patterns.

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Environment Exhaust Gasoline Canada

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

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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.

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Commercial Engine Emissions CO2

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

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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%.

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Exhaust Carbon Pollution Universal

Study: curbing diesel emissions could reduce mortality rates in big cities

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OCTOBER 1, 2019

Freight transportation is a pillar of the US national economy, but while long-haul trucks account for less than 6% of the vehicle miles traveled over US highways, they account for about 40% of the emissions of air polluting particulate matter and about 55% of nitrogen oxides, the precursor to ozone in the atmosphere, the study said.

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Emissions Diesel Ozone United States

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

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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.

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

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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.

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Exhaust Emissions Gasoline-Electric 2016

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

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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.

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Exhaust Engine Fuel Greece

Study estimates 6% of lung cancer deaths in US and UK attributable to diesel exhaust

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NOVEMBER 28, 2013

In 2012, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), which is part of the World Health Organization (WHO), classified diesel engine exhaust (DEE) as carcinogenic to humans (Group 1). Our estimates suggest that stringent occupational and environmental standards for DEE should be set. Diesel Emissions Health'

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Exhaust Diesel Emissions Brazil

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

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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.

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MECA report finds additional NOx emission reductions from new heavy-duty trucks achievable and cost-effective

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FEBRUARY 5, 2020

The transportation sector was responsible for over 7 million tons of NO x emissions in the US in 2014, with 50% of this sector’s NO x attributed to heavy-duty on- and off-road vehicles and equipment. CO 2 and NO x certification test data for heavy-duty diesel engines certified from 2002 through 2019. Source of data: US EPA (2019).

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Emissions Diesel Engine 2010

CMU study finds secondary organic aerosol production from PFI and GDI vehicles has been “substantially” reduced by tightening NMOG standards

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JANUARY 28, 2018

Secondary organic aerosol (SOA) is a major component of fine particulate matter—which causes adverse health effects—even in urban environments; vehicles may be a dominant source of SOA in urban areas, although there is still an ongoing debate over SOA formation from on-road sources. —Zhao et al.

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MAN D3876 engine ensures high thrust and future-proofing in PistenBully 800; engine basis for possible H2 variant

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APRIL 19, 2023

The basis for the delivery of the in-line six-cylinder engine was the further development and adaptation of the MAN D3876 to the extreme working environment of the new high-performance snow groomer from Laupheim. This saves the operator costs and also reduces the CO 2 emissions of the engines.

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Engine Future Exhaust Diesel

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

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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.

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ClearFlame Engine Technologies completes on-road demo of Class 8 truck with Cummins X15 running E98 ethanol

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FEBRUARY 10, 2022

While the wide availability, cost-effectiveness, and lower emissions of ethanol make it the fuel of choice today for the engine, ClearFlame’s technology is fuel-agnostic and can run on a range of renewable fuels. ClearFlame uses soot-free “Clear” Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) to maintain this ratio under varying load conditions.

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Engine Diesel Exhaust Fuel

S. Korea bans sales of Nissan Qashqai diesel over emissions; imposes fine, files complaint

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JUNE 7, 2016

Charging that Nissan faked emissions results on the diesel Qashqai, South Korea’s Ministry of Environment (MOE) has ordered Nissan Korea Co., Korea was arbitrarily setting its engine system to illegally control exhaust emissions. The Qashqai sold in Korea has been properly homologated to Euro 6 emission standards.

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Nissan Emissions Diesel South Korea

US charges Audi manager with conspiracy to cheat US emissions tests; sacrificing NOx control for a sound system

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JULY 10, 2017

The US has charged a former Audi manager via criminal complaint for his role in a conspiracy to defraud US regulators and customers by implementing defeat device software in thousands of Audi diesel vehicles to cheat US emissions tests. liter diesel engine employed Selective Catalytic Reduction (“SCR”) technology to reduce NO x emissions.

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Nissan denies S. Korea charge of Qashqai emissions cheating

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MAY 17, 2016

href="https://newsroom.nissan-global.com/releases/nissan-statement-on-korean-ministry-of-environment-report?lang=en-US&rss">issued lang=en-US&rss">issued a statement denying the charge made by the Korean Ministry of Environment (MOE) that the Nissan Qashqai sold in S.

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

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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.

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Volvo Sweden Lithium Ion Electric

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.

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Exhaust Diesel 2012 Los Angeles

ICL briefing paper estimates that 52% of all small particle pollution from road transport comes from tires and brakes

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FEBRUARY 27, 2023

The researchers, from Imperial College London’s Transition to Zero Pollution (TZP) initiative, warn that even though electric vehicles remove the problem of fuel emissions, we will continue to have a problem with particulate matter because of tire wear. million vehicles emit around nine thousand tonnes of tire wear particles annually.

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Bath University and SAIC Motor team up to investigate gasoline particulate filter performance

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NOVEMBER 19, 2018

The University of Bath and SAIC Motor UK Technical Centre are collaborating on a project to identify the most efficient conditions for the optimum performance of gasoline particulate filters (GPFs), to help minimize vehicle impact on the environment.

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Universal Gasoline Motoring Motors

Study finds “markedly” high levels of diesel exhaust present in commuter trains powered by locomotives in pull-mode

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FEBRUARY 9, 2017

A paper on the study is published in the journal Atmospheric Environment. However, both measurements also act as proxies for the complex mixture of gases in diesel exhaust, which is an established carcinogen and associated with respiratory, cardiovascular and reproductive health effects. Cheol-Heon Jeong, Alison Traub, Greg J.

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Exhaust Diesel Power Powered

New study to investigate emissions from commercial buses in fleet operations

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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.

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Fleet Emissions Commercial London

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

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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.

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Exhaust Diesel West Virginia 2007

UBC study associates exposure to diesel exhaust with changes in DNA methylation

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JANUARY 9, 2015

In an open access study published in the journal Particle and Fibre Toxicology , a team from the University of British Columbia investigated the short-term effects of diesel exhaust inhalation on DNA methylation levels at CpG sites across the genome in circulating blood in asthmatics. Diesel Emissions Health' —Chris Carlsten.

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Exhaust Diesel Pollution Canada

ICL study of 39 new Euro-6 diesels finds huge variability in NOx emissions with an average 4.5x the type approval limit

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OCTOBER 21, 2016

A new study by researchers from Imperial College London(ICL) of 39 new Euro 6 diesel passenger cars has found “ huge variability ” in the on-road NO x emissions of Euro 6 diesel passenger cars, with results ranging from 1 to 22 times the type approval limit. The average NO x emission from the test cars of 0.36 g km -1 equates to 4.5

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Diesel Emissions London Pollution

EPA issues a second notice of violation to Volkswagen alleging emissions cheating in MY 2014-2016 3.0L diesels

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NOVEMBER 2, 2015

alleging emissions cheating. liter engines for model years (MY) 2014 through 2016 that results in increased NO x emissions of up to nine times EPA’s standard. liter engines for model years (MY) 2014 through 2016 that results in increased NO x emissions of up to nine times EPA’s standard.

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EPA 2016 2014 Emissions

Fraunhofer developing process to ferment steel exhaust gases to fuels and chemicals

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JULY 2, 2015

Fraunhofer researchers in Germany have developed a process for the conversion of CO-rich exhaust gases from steel plants into fuels and specialty chemicals. In addition to the exhaust gases, syngas—similar gas mixtures from home and industrial waste incineration—can also be used for the engineered process.

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Exhaust Fuel Carbon Diesel

Tritium, Miller providing fast chargers and light-duty EVs for mining industry

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AUGUST 25, 2021

The companies’ inaugural project at the BHP Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) mine in Queensland is an important milestone, supporting the BHP Group’s commitment to reach net-zero emissions by 2050. Tritium made modifications to the already robust RT175-S fast charger to meet and exceed Australian mining standards.

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Light Industry Industrial Australia

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

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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.

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San Antonio Exhaust Clean Emissions Fuel Economy

Global Commercial Vehicle meeting continues calls for global regulatory harmonization on fuel efficiency and emissions reduction

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DECEMBER 16, 2012

Key issues discussed included fuel-efficiency improvements; reductions in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions; global diesel fuel specifications; and issues related to heavy-duty engine and vehicle regulation and certification. Global cooperation on regulatory demands for improved fuel efficiency and reduced GHG emissions.

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Global Commercial Emissions Fuel

Mitsubishi Fuso to deliver 20 eCanter trucks to Australia Post

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2021

The eCanter for Australia is shipped from Tramagal, Portugal, and comes with the same standard specifications as the models currently available in Japan and Europe. The eCanter is the series-produced all-electric truck developed by MFTBC as a solution to urban environmental issues such as noise, exhaust gas and CO2 emissions.

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Australia Mitsubishi Japan Portugal

PSA Group, NGOs T&E and FNE, and Bureau Veritas publish their protocol for measuring real-world fuel consumption

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OCTOBER 11, 2016

Following the official release of real-world fuel consumption figures for 30 Peugeot, Citroën and DS models in July 2016, the PSA Group; the NGOs Transport & Environment (T&E) and France Nature Environnement (FNE); and Bureau Veritas are fulfilling their commitments and publishing the test protocol , as well as a spreadsheet tool.

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Fuel Exhaust France 2016

Honda begins production of 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid in North America

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OCTOBER 26, 2022

The all-new 2023 Honda CR-V Sport and Sport Touring trims come standard with the new hybrid system featuring the more refined 2.0-liter Altogether, the new design improves responsiveness for a sportier driving feel and creates a more relaxed driving environment at highway speeds.

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North America Honda America Hybrid

Renault 2010 Environment Workshop, Part 1: Combustion Engine Technology and Product Plans

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JUNE 7, 2010

Renault held a “2010 Environment Workshop” last week to showcase its progress across its range of vehicles’ full lifecycle through the Renault eco² program. Renault’s engineers worked particularly hard on tuning the 85hp and 105hp dCi engines to optimize CO 2 emissions without detracting from performance. Select Engines. dCi engines.

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Environment Engine 2010 Parts

ClearFlame Engine Technologies hits multiple manufacturing, customer pilot, and fueling milestones

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

In addition to being widely available, it’s proven to be a much greener fuel, with substantially lower carbon emissions than diesel, and significant cost savings. In a high-temperature environment, any fuel will behave like diesel fuel, having short ignition delay and burning as it is injected in a mixing fuel plume.

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Engine Manufacturer Fuel Indiana

New process uses localized surface plasmons for room-temperature conversion of CO2 to CO

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NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and their colleagues have demonstrated a room-temperature method that could significantly reduce carbon dioxide levels in fossil-fuel power plant exhaust, one of the main sources of carbon emissions in the atmosphere.

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Conversion CO2 Carbon Exhaust

Mercedes-Benz investing ~€3B in new engine technology; new diesel family, particulate filters for gasoline engines

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MAY 27, 2016

billion) in engine technology to ensure further improvements in fuel consumption and emissions in gasoline and diesel engines in current as well as current vehicles, according to Prof. Exhaust aftertreatment systems. With the new family, the interfaces between the drive unit and the vehicle have been standardized across the series.

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Mercedes Gasoline Engine Diesel

UK government launches new clean air strategy; ending sales of conventional diesel and gasoline LDVs by 2040

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MAY 22, 2018

UK Environment Secretary Michael Gove published a new Clean Air Strategy to cut air pollution backed up through new primary legislation. To take concerted action to tackle ammonia from farming, responsible for 88% of ammonia emissions, by requiring farmers to invest in the infrastructure and equipment that will reduce emissions.

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Cleaning Clean Diesel Gasoline

Empa recommends buying diesel vehicles only if Euro 6d-TEMP or Euro 6d

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AUGUST 22, 2017

On 1 September 2017, new emissions regulations for passenger vehicles come into force in the EU and Switzerland. These will plug the gaps in the existing legislation and will help to ensure that diesel vehicles in particular become considerably cleaner as regards their NO x emissions. Image: Empa. Click to enlarge.

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Diesel Buy Vehicles Exhaust

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

HEI launches two new non-tailpipe particulate emission studies

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

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

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

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

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

Study: curbing diesel emissions could reduce mortality rates in big cities

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

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

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

Study estimates 6% of lung cancer deaths in US and UK attributable to diesel exhaust

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

MECA report finds additional NOx emission reductions from new heavy-duty trucks achievable and cost-effective

CMU study finds secondary organic aerosol production from PFI and GDI vehicles has been “substantially” reduced by tightening NMOG standards

MAN D3876 engine ensures high thrust and future-proofing in PistenBully 800; engine basis for possible H2 variant

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

ClearFlame Engine Technologies completes on-road demo of Class 8 truck with Cummins X15 running E98 ethanol

S. Korea bans sales of Nissan Qashqai diesel over emissions; imposes fine, files complaint

US charges Audi manager with conspiracy to cheat US emissions tests; sacrificing NOx control for a sound system

Nissan denies S. Korea charge of Qashqai emissions cheating

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

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

ICL briefing paper estimates that 52% of all small particle pollution from road transport comes from tires and brakes

Bath University and SAIC Motor team up to investigate gasoline particulate filter performance

Study finds “markedly” high levels of diesel exhaust present in commuter trains powered by locomotives in pull-mode

New study to investigate emissions from commercial buses in fleet operations

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

UBC study associates exposure to diesel exhaust with changes in DNA methylation

ICL study of 39 new Euro-6 diesels finds huge variability in NOx emissions with an average 4.5x the type approval limit

EPA issues a second notice of violation to Volkswagen alleging emissions cheating in MY 2014-2016 3.0L diesels

Fraunhofer developing process to ferment steel exhaust gases to fuels and chemicals

Tritium, Miller providing fast chargers and light-duty EVs for mining industry

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

Global Commercial Vehicle meeting continues calls for global regulatory harmonization on fuel efficiency and emissions reduction

Mitsubishi Fuso to deliver 20 eCanter trucks to Australia Post

PSA Group, NGOs T&E and FNE, and Bureau Veritas publish their protocol for measuring real-world fuel consumption

Honda begins production of 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid in North America

Renault 2010 Environment Workshop, Part 1: Combustion Engine Technology and Product Plans

ClearFlame Engine Technologies hits multiple manufacturing, customer pilot, and fueling milestones

New process uses localized surface plasmons for room-temperature conversion of CO2 to CO

Mercedes-Benz investing ~€3B in new engine technology; new diesel family, particulate filters for gasoline engines

UK government launches new clean air strategy; ending sales of conventional diesel and gasoline LDVs by 2040

Empa recommends buying diesel vehicles only if Euro 6d-TEMP or Euro 6d

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