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Research consortium investigating use of DME blends in diesels with minimal retrofitting

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Previous studies have shown that it is possible to operate diesel engines with 100% DME, but that this requires significant effort (injection components, combustion process, exhaust gas aftertreatment, tank system) in terms of conversion. Ideally, the conventional system components already installed in the vehicle are retained.

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Scripps research ship fueled by 100% NEXBTL renewable diesel for 1 year; emissions analysis

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Spearheaded by Scripps Associate Director Bruce Appelgate and co-led by Scripps atmospheric scientist Lynn Russell, the biofuel project investigated the viability of using hydrotreated renewable diesel fuel (HRD) on a long-term basis. In the process, the vessel used a total of 52,500 gallons of 100% renewable diesel.

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

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We are certainly in revolutionary times, but it is clear that power generation sources will not become fully renewable and transport will not become fully electric for several decades, if ever. Further development of exhaust gas energy recovery systems with turbo-compounding and possibly chemical reforming should be encouraged.

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Big Blue Bus receives nearly $900K to purchase 58 new Cummins-Westport Near-Zero NOx engines

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In California, Big Blue Bus (BBB) will receive $870,000 from the Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee’s (MSRC) Near Zero Engine Incentive Program. The new engines will be installed over a period of 3 to 4 years, at a rate of 12 to 18 buses per year. ISL G Near-Zero (NZ) 0.02 NO x engines. Earlier post.).

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Regina steps up, adding 53 electric buses to its public transit fleet

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The first installment of its larger order will see seven of its LFSe+ 40-foot , long-range buses delivered to the City of Regina early in 2025 at a cost of $10.8 The addition of these electric buses will support the City of Regina’s goal of becoming a 100 per cent renewable city by 2050.” million (Canadian).

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Why Electric Buses Are the Healthy School Choice

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Many school districts use diesel buses for fuel efficiency, but even diesel exhaust was classified as a known carcinogen to humans in 2012. NIEHS goes on to say that air pollution is also linked to cancers, cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease, and other disorders.

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California ARB posts discussion document for developing Advanced Clean Transit (ACT) regulation

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Require use of renewable fuels and the cleanest available engines as soon as feasible. The 2000 Fleet Rule for Transit Agencies (Transit Fleet Rule) required reductions in both criteria pollutant emissions and exposure to air contaminants from urban buses and transit fleet vehicles. Minimize Emissions from Conventional Fleet.

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