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MAY 15, 2016

showed that real world NO x emissions from Euro IV certified heavy-duty buses using SCR exhaust aftertreatment systems were substantially higher than the certified limit suggesting that the certification cycle does not accurately represent real-world conditions. The researchers used two MY 2013, 2010 EPA-compliant transit buses.

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Minnesota Connect Connected Vehicles 150

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FEBRUARY 5, 2014

EPA has investigated the potential that cars running on E30 could be more efficient on an energy basis if their engines are designed for that fuel mix. Theoretically, cars operating on higher ethanol blends than the design point could emit greater concentrations of pollutants in exhaust gas.

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Gasoline Exhaust Water Fuel 230

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JUNE 3, 2017

Fuel-based PNEFs were consistent with previous studies measuring plume exhaust in the ambient air. EPA concluded that more research is needed to further investigate the role of UFPs on PM-mortality associations in its 2009 Integrated Science Assessment. EPA has encouraged conducting UFP measurements at near-road monitoring sites.

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Diesel California West Virginia Virginia 150

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FEBRUARY 8, 2024

EVs Must Meet Testing and Certification Standards The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) states: “All light duty cars and trucks sold in the United States must meet the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. This is referred to as “well-to-wheel emissions.”

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MARCH 15, 2024

The fuel economy, which is best in Touring mode, is rated by the EPA at 24 mpg city/29 highway/26 combined mpg. mpg, same as the EPA. We were pleased to cross the 30 mpg mark and surpass the EPA 29 mpg rating by so much. The first thought is this references a 3.5-liter

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Cadillac Escalade SUV MPG 55

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MARCH 27, 2015

The Freightliner SuperTruck features a low-back-pressure, next-generation aftertreatment system that efficiently removes NO x from the exhaust stream. The aftertreatment system features additional insulation to retain maximum heat energy in the exhaust. Phase 2 standards for medium- and heavy-duty GHG emission standards.

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2009 Engine Detroit Oregon 150

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MAY 6, 2010

Testing is due to be complete next year, prompting the auto, oil and outdoor power equipment industries to urge the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to delay action on its proposal to allow higher levels of ethanol in gasoline until that testing is done. Exhaust emissions on vehicles aged on mid-level ethanol blends. Earlier post.)

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MARCH 6, 2010

For offsets to be credible, a ton of CO 2 -equivalent emissions from an offset project should equate to a ton reduced from a covered emission source, such as a smokestack or exhaust pipe. To be credible, as noted above, an offset should equate to an emission reduction from a direct emission source, such as a smokestack or exhaust pipe.

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Climate Change Climate Emissions 2008 218

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MARCH 2, 2009

The Gen III Prius offers an EPA-rated combined cycle fuel economy of 50 mpg (now revealed to comprise 50 mpg city and 49 mpg highway). This is about a 10% improvement in EPA-rated combined cycle fuel economy over the older generation. An exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system has also been added. The 2010 Prius.

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Prius 2010 Toyota Hybrid 186

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2015

Last Friday, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and California Air Resources Board (ARB) charged that Volkswagen (Jetta, Beetle, Golf, Passat) and Audi (A3) passenger cars equipped with 2.0-liter This is referred to as the Gen 1 aftertreatment design in the EPA/ARB documents.). Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

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NOVEMBER 6, 2021

Clean Fleet Report spent a week exploring Southern California in the front-wheel drive XT5 Premium Luxury, which the EPA rates at 19 mpg city/26 highway/21 combined mpg. The 2021 XT5 with the base four-cylinder, turbocharged engine is EPA rated at 22/29/24. The first thought is this references a 4.0-liter

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Cadillac Land Rover MPG Fuel Economy 75

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MAY 23, 2021

Duramax turbodiesel is EPA rated at 20 mpg city/26 highway/22 combined. The screen also is home for embedded navigation and the fantastic, optional three-amplifier, 28-channel, 36-speaker AKG Studio Reference 3D sound system. The first thought is this references a 6.0-liter Fuel economy for the 3.0L

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Escalade Cadillac Fuel Economy MPG 95

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JULY 6, 2010

There are two basic exhaust emissions and fuel economy tests described in J1711. Single-roll, electric dynamometer test procedures are specified to minimize the test-to-test variations inherent in track testing and to conform with standard industry practice for exhaust emissions and fuel economy measurements. Earlier post.)

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JUNE 24, 2013

Even accounting for differences resulting from variations in drive cycles, XL1 appears to deliver significantly better electric fuel consumption than the EPA-rated electric or plug-in vehicles on the US market. Data: Volkswagen, US EPA and DOE. Comparison of electric drive fuel consumption (kWh/100 miles). Click to enlarge.

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Plug-in Diesel Plug Hybrid 324

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AUGUST 30, 2009

The distilleries were referred to as “stills” and the alcohol became known during the Prohibition period as “moonshine.” In February, 2009, the US EPA granted Renergie, Inc. The result is more efficient combustion, cooler running engines, lower exhaust temperatures, and increased longevity of engine life. Earlier GCC post.]

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NOVEMBER 2, 2015

Although the EPA has not as of this writing released the final fuel economy numbers for the US A3 e-tron, Filip Brabec, Director, Product Management, Audi of America, said that the figures will be around 83 to 86 MPGe combined (depending on the equipment level), with 35 to 39 mpg gasoline only and 16-17 miles of EV range.

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Audi Plug-in Plug Hybrid 150

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MAY 19, 2012

It has been already reported that by changing the fuel from conventional EN590 diesel to HVO decreases exhaust emissions. The commercial engine fulfilled EU 97/68/EC Stage III A and EPA 40 CFR 89 Tier 3 emission standards. Both of these changes thereby enhanced combustion conditions decreasing particulate emission and increasing NO x.

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Engine Diesel Renewable Emissions 231

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OCTOBER 13, 2013

The study does not address engines that EPA has not approved for use with E15, such as pre-2001 cars, marine, snowmobile, motorcycle, and small non-road engines. The NREL study, commissioned by the Renewable Fuels Association, included 33 unique research studies, as well as 10 related reviews. Materials compatibility.

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2001 Minnesota Cars Emissions 300

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MAY 28, 2021

with the 10-speed automatic smoothly accelerating through the gears while making a pleasant rumble from the twin exhaust. Such horsepower and torque numbers can mean so-so fuel economy, but that was not the case with the EPA rating at 21 mpg city/29 highway/24 combined. The first thought is this references a 5.0-liter

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Cadillac MPG Clean Cleaning 93

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JUNE 15, 2016

Featuring an advanced second-generation two-motor hybrid powertrain, the 2017 Accord Hybrid midsize sedan delivers peak total system output of 212 hp, best-in-class EPA fuel economy ratings of 49/47/48 mpg US (4.8/5.0/4.9 degree included angle between the intake and exhaust valves. Heat recovery device.

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2017 Hybrid Honda Motor 150

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NOVEMBER 7, 2016

Berube went on to reference the importance of DOE’s major new Co-Optima initiative ( earlier post ), an effort to co-optimize new fuels and light-, medium- and heavy-duty engines which together could achieve very significant performance improvements. The EPA Tier 3 emissions standards are going to be incredibly difficult to meet.

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PHEV Engine Fuel Economy Economy 218

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JULY 11, 2021

The twin turbo has a narrow torque band, coming on at a very usable 1,500 rpm and ending at 4,000 rpm, with the 10-speed automatic smoothly accelerating through the gears, while making a pleasant rumble from the twin exhaust. Cadillac has placed a “550T” badge on the power release trunk lid, but that does not reference a 5.0-liter

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Cadillac MPG Fuel Economy Clean 93

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JANUARY 22, 2014

AOI 8: Development of High-Performance Low-Temperature Catalysts for Exhaust Aftertreatment. ($3M). These new exhaust aftertreatment technologies and catalysts must have light off temperatures of 150 °C and conversion efficiencies near 90%, to fully meet topic objectives. EPA Tier 3. EPA Tier 3. Areas of interest.

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Emissions Vehicles Fuel Economy Carbon Fiber 252

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

BorgWarner, which acquired the Traction Systems division of Haldex Group in 2011, refers to the unit as a Centrifugal Electro-Hydraulic Actuator.). The EPA-estimated fuel economy for the Golf Alltrack is 30 mpg highway and 22 mpg city—this is slightly worse than the Subaru Outback, equipped with the 2.5L

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Vehicles Connect Connected Standards 150

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DECEMBER 20, 2009

EcoBoost in its first generation can deliver a 10-20% improvement in fuel consumption, Kapp said, based on a function of the reference point and how much downsizing is done. The EPA rated Ford’s combined car and truck fuel economy improvement at 20.2%, almost double the next closest competitor. in the new Fiesta ( earlier post ).

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Fuel Economy Economy Ford Downsizing 186

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APRIL 10, 2010

That agreement calls for a program that will cover nearly 90 percent of the region’s greenhouse gas emissions when it is fully implemented (commonly referred to as an economy-wide program). To be credible, as noted above, an offset should equate to an emission reduction from a direct emission source, such as a smokestack or exhaust pipe.

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Gas Climate Change Emissions Climate 244