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MAY 7, 2021

is adding 53 all-electric transport refrigerated trailer units (TRUs) to its fleet located at the company’s Riverside, Calif. Nearly 50 percent of UNFI’s direct greenhouse gas emissions are from our fleet of trucks and trailers. —Jeff Wismans, national director of fleet operations at UNFI. United Natural Foods, Inc.

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APRIL 7, 2022

liter, heavy-duty opposed-piston, three-cylinder diesel engine it developed in a project funded by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and several partners ( earlier post ) has entered fleet service with WALMART Corporation in a Peterbilt 579 tractor. Achates Power announced that the 10.6-liter,

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APRIL 24, 2023

On the foundation of their 2021 collaboration agreement and of technical work achieved together over the past two years, Nouveau Monde Graphite and Caterpillar signed definitive agreements for Caterpillar to supply NMG’s Matawinie Mine with an integrated solution that covers a zero-exhaust emission fleet, supporting infrastructure, and service.

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NMG Exhaust Supplies Fleet 243

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

Freight operator Dependable Highway Express (DHE) has received two Volvo VNR Electric trucks—the first battery-electric Class 8 trucks to join DHE’s fleet. The electric trucks will be added to DHE’s existing fleet of more than 500 Volvo trucks operating across North America.

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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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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.

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OCTOBER 19, 2014

US transit agencies are adopting lower-emissions diesel technology at a faster percentage than the heavy-duty trucking fleet, said Ezra Finkin, the Director of Policy for the Diesel Technology Forum, at last week’s American Public Transportation Association (APTA) Expo Bus and Maintenance Technical Session in Houston. —Ezra Finkin.

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Diesel Fleet Emissions Houston 247

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

It, or a scaled-up version, could also provide a solution for the Asian motor vehicle fleet, in which two-stroke engine vehicles constitute a major share—and contribute significantly to air pollution. Everything else—pistons, porting and crankcase, bearings, exhaust, etc.—were Lubrication proved to be an issue.

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JUNE 28, 2023

The framework we built for the 2030 National Charging Network study exhaustively considers how people in the US use light-duty cars to travel, what their energy needs are for that travel, and how we can meet those needs, given projected EV adoption rates.

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JANUARY 12, 2014

EPA’s Office of Transportation and Air Quality (OTAQ) is soliciting proposals ( EPA-OAR-OTAQ-14-02 ) that achieve significant reductions in diesel emissions in terms of tons of pollution produced by diesel engines and diesel emissions exposure, from fleets operating at marine and inland water ports.

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EPA Diesel Emissions Fleet 257

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MARCH 5, 2023

Some of the new electric fleet will be used to transport goods to and from the Volvo Trucks assembly plant in Gothenburg. The deployment of electric, zero-exhaust emission trucks is part of the ambition of DFDS to become carbon neutral by 2050. In addition, four of the 20 trucks delivered to DFDS include fossil-free steel.

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JUNE 8, 2023

A fleet average nonfuel nonexhaust VOC emission factor of 58 ± 39 mg veh –1 km –1 was calculated for the missing source, which is greater than the total of all VOCs emitted from vehicle exhausts and their associated evaporative fuel losses. While some VOCs are released in exhaust, others may arise from an unexpected source—e.g.,

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AUGUST 25, 2023

The Innovative Small E-Fleet ( ISEF ) set-aside in California’s HVIP will open on Wednesday 30 August. ISEF provides incentives for small fleets that seek to deploy battery-electric or hydrogen fuel cell trucks. Interested small fleets looking to purchase should contact a dealer from the HVIP catalog.

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MAY 18, 2021

In turn, Alto will provide fuel and fleet support, which will enable real-world testing on the road. ClearFlame-enabled trucks will begin driving in late 2021, for fleet testing to begin in the first quarter of 2022. ClearFlame uses soot-free “Clear” Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) to maintain this ratio under varying load conditions.

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Diesel Emissions Engine Fuel 397

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JULY 4, 2021

This solution will support a program to decarbonize freight operating companies’ diesel fleets in a cost-efficient manner that does not require significant short-term investment and facilitates operational learning in support of a longer-term fleet replacement programme, potentially using 100% hydrogen fuel.

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Hydrogen Fuel Clean Cleaning 435

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OCTOBER 25, 2018

The program allows qualified fleet owners the opportunity to try out the latest in heavy-duty natural gas truck technology by test-driving a 12L near-zero truck. This “try before you buy” program provides fleet owners with the opportunity to haul loads with the new truck for up to two weeks. g/bhp-hr) since 2001.

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APRIL 8, 2013

The Capstone microturbine produces extremely low emissions and noise compared to a traditional engine, with no requirements for complex exhaust aftertreatment or additional additives. The microturbine recharges the batteries on the fly and shuts down when the batteries reach the desired state of charge.

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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. Electrification of bus fleets has become a priority in many regions of the world, with nearly 500,000 EV buses now running globally.

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MARCH 11, 2020

and with direct input from utilities and other businesses focused on converting significant portions of their fleets to fully electric backhoes. Some utilities and contractors are incentivized to deploy electric equipment and vehicles in their fleets, providing even greater financial benefit and further lowering the total cost of ownership.

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JANUARY 28, 2021

Using thermally insulated exhaust manifolds and exhaust manifold elbows reduces surface temperatures and improves safety. Demonstration vehicles will be on the road in 2021 in commercial fleet application. In December 2020, Achates Power announced that their 10.6L In December 2020, Achates Power announced that their 10.6L

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

This will be the first time that Ford F-250 trucks can be ordered by fleet customers with hybrid-electric drive technology; the XL3 system can provide up to a 25% increase in fuel economy. The XL3 technology leaves the original equipment manufacturer’s (OEM) engine, transmission, fuel system and exhaust system completely intact.

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DECEMBER 16, 2014

Why not rely on the order of May 2013, which identifies the vehicles in the fleet, according to their levels of emissions, for the implementation of the traffic restriction project in the capital? European regulations reduced pollutant emissions from diesel vehicles to those of gasoline vehicles. London, Berlin.) —Franco et al.

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Diesel Fleet Pollution Europe 247

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AUGUST 8, 2022

This solicitation will remain open until all funding is exhausted. California’s funding will support advanced technology vehicle and equipment deployments and accelerate the zero-emission transformation of the heavy-duty fleet. More than 50% of the total project funds are expected to benefit disadvantaged or low-income communities.

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MARCH 13, 2022

These include exhaust gas waste heat, which accounts for 50% of the energy from combusted fuel, but also liquid sources at lower temperatures, such as engine jacket water. Regardless which fuels they operate with today, fleets can use the E-PowerPack to reduce their fuel consumption, emissions and costs.

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Waste Mariner Fuel Gas-Electric 448

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NOVEMBER 20, 2018

will add 1,000 Chanje V8100 electric delivery vehicles to its fleet. The Chanje electric medium duty panel van van is equipped to haul up to 6,000 pounds and up to 675 cubic feet of cargo, all with zero vehicle exhaust emissions and up to 150-mile range on a single charge. FedEx Corp. Earlier post.) The V8100’s 13.2

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Clean Fleet Report

JULY 20, 2022

If you’re driving down the road and you notice a quiet car in front of you, you should know that the car’s exhaust system is doing its job. A well-maintained exhaust system is essential in making your ride safe and sound. If your exhaust system is working correctly, it benefits your fuel consumption and the environment.

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MAY 23, 2014

A study by European researchers has found that two-stroke (2S) scooters, although constituting a small fraction of the fleet, can dominate urban vehicular pollution through organic aerosol and aromatic emission factors up to thousands of times higher than from other vehicle classes. —Platt et al.

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Pollution Exhaust Emissions Light 362

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OCTOBER 5, 2014

Metro Worldwide will also offer ICOM LPG conversions for existing bus fleets as well as full line Sales, Service, Installation and Warranty Services. Propane can reduce exhaust emissions by 30% to 50% versus gasoline and even more versus diesel fuels.

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North America Gasoline Fleet America 268

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MARCH 10, 2012

Non-exhaust traffic sources of particles. However, traffic-related non-exhaust particles remain largely unchanged, making these emissions increasingly significant contributors to the environmental burden. These non-exhaust vehicle sources include: brake lining, tire and road-surface wear, and resuspension of road dust.

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Environment Automobile Exhaust Oil 353

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MAY 12, 2017

A new study quantifying emissions from a fleet of gasoline direct injection (GDI) engines and port fuel injection (PFI) engines finds that the measured decrease in CO 2 emissions from GDIs is much greater than the potential climate forcing associated with higher black carbon emissions from GDI engines. —Saliba et al.

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OCTOBER 7, 2013

A small fleet of Fiat 500L Living models, equipped with the 1.6 The exhaust gas treatment system implements close-coupled DPF technology which integrates the oxidizing catalytic converter and the particulate trap (CCDPF). The integration of the two components also reduces the weight of the exhaust system and improves global efficiency.

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AUGUST 19, 2022

When it comes to your ICE vehicle, you want it to be running at its best, and that includes having the right exhaust system. Here are five tips to help you pick the right exhaust system: Exhaust for good looks & performance. A larger engine will require a more extensive exhaust system to function correctly.

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DECEMBER 23, 2013

The chemistry of a fuel impacts the emissions from an engine, with the most obvious example being unburned or partially burned fuel which is a major component of engine exhaust. Engine-out exhaust contains typically 1?3% via the unburned or partially burned fuel which is a major component of engine exhaust.

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Emissions Ford Exhaust Fuel 294

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MAY 13, 2022

Volvo Trucks and Deutsche Post DHL Group have signed a cooperation agreement to accelerate the shift to zero-exhaust-emission vehicles. DHL intends to intensify its transition to heavy electric trucks by deploying a total of 44 new electric Volvo trucks on routes in Europe.

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APRIL 19, 2023

Equipped with the latest exhaust technologies, the MAN D3876 complies with the current and strict EU Stage V emission regulations. Regenerative diesel ensures clean combustion with up to 90% less greenhouse gas emissions (CO 2 ) in the exhaust gas compared to conventional diesel.

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Engine Future Exhaust Diesel 293

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NOVEMBER 28, 2014

The measurements of the retrofitted Euro III bus were an extension of a study of the Brighton & Hove Bus and Coach company fleet in partnership with HORIBA examining the real-world emissions of buses operating through a known pollution hot spot in Brighton city center.

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JUNE 17, 2015

demonstrates that mandatory upgrades to diesel truck fleets serving the Port of Oakland are responsible for significant reductions in two major air pollutants. Pollutant concentrations were measured at high time resolution in the exhaust plumes of more than a thousand drayage trucks as they drove toward the Port on a major access road.

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Oakland Fleet Emissions Cleaning 150