Exhaust, Ozone, Standards and Technology

BASF introduces cost-effective upgrade to ozone-VOC converters for healthier aircraft cabin air; UpCore

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APRIL 26, 2022

BASF has launched UpCore, a new service providing a cost-effective and sustainable technology upgrade from a standard ozone converter to an ozone-VOC (volatile organic compounds) converter for cleaner and healthier aircraft cabin air. The air at high altitude contains significant levels of ozone.

Ozone

Ozone Convert Cleaner Exhaust

Study links ambient PM2.5 and ozone specifically caused by vehicle exhaust emissions to ~361,000 premature deaths worldwide in 2010 and ~385,000 in 2015

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MARCH 1, 2019

and ozone deaths, associated mortality rates, and population in G20 economies in 2015. and ozone worldwide in 2010 and ~385,000 in 2015, equivalent to 11.7% and ozone premature deaths in 2010 and 11.4% and ozone concentrations from transportation emissions resulted in 7.8 Transportation-attributable PM 2.5 Together, PM 2.5

Ozone

Ozone 2015 2010 Exhaust

EPA proposes approval of new ozone plans for the two of the worst Air Quality Zones in US: California’s San Joaquin Valley and South Coast

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2011

US EPA Region 9 8-hour ozone trends, 1979-2000. These State Implementation Plans (SIPs) are the roadmaps to meeting the 1997 8-hour ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) of 0.08 In 1997, EPA first established the 8-hour ozone standard, which replaced the older 1-hour ozone standard (0.12

Ozone

Ozone EPA Pollution 2002

HEI ACES study of lifetime animal exposure to New Technology Diesel Engine exhaust finds no lung cancer

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JANUARY 27, 2015

The first study to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of lifetime exposure to new technology diesel exhaust (NTDE)—i.e., exhaust from heavy-duty diesel engines meeting EPA 2007 and later emissions requirements—has found no evidence of carcinogenic lung tumors. Earlier post.) This phase was conducted at SwRI in 2012.

Exhaust

Exhaust Diesel Engine 2007

EPA to begin work on proposed rulemaking for on-road heavy-duty ultra-low NOx standard for MY 2024

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DECEMBER 23, 2016

Earlier this year, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) received several petitions from state and local government agencies from across the country and other organizations to increase the stringency of the on-highway heavy-duty engine NO x emission standards from 0.2 grams per brake horsepower-hour (g/bhp-hr) to 0.02

EPA

EPA Standards Ozone 2000

HEI launches two new non-tailpipe particulate emission studies

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JANUARY 8, 2023

Emissions from automobile exhaust systems have decreased in recent years due to the introduction of cleaner fuels and new control technologies on internal combustion engines, as well as increases in numbers of hybrid and electric vehicles.

Emissions

Emissions Pollution Exhaust London

CARB releases results of multi-year E15 study; multiple air quality benefits with slight reduction in fuel economy

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JULY 18, 2022

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has released the results of a multiyear study evaluating exhaust emissions from the use of California Reformulated Gasoline (CaRFG) that contains 15 volume percent ethanol (E15). The vehicle test matrix had provisions for five vehicles on each emissions standards category (i.e.,

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy Economy Fuel Ozone

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.

Emissions

Emissions Diesel Ozone United States

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

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FEBRUARY 5, 2020

NO x is a precursor for both ground level ozone and secondary PM 2.5 which are regulated under the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) because of their adverse effects on human health and the environment. —“Technology Feasibility for Heavy-Duty Diesel Trucks in Achieving 90% Lower NO x Standards in 2027”.

Emissions

Emissions Diesel Engine 2010

Report argues advanced HD natural gas vehicles foundational for California to hit air and climate goals; near zero-emission potential

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JANUARY 28, 2014

Five technology paths for very-low-NO x and GHG emissions from heavy-duty natural gas engines. SoCalGas), showcases the technologies currently under development that could deliver near-zero-emission heavy-duty natural gas engines by the end of this decade. California’s Climate Protection Strategies do not help meet NAAQS Standards.

Climate

Climate Gas Emissions California

CRC ACES Phase 2 report finds emissions from modern heavy-duty diesels well below required levels

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DECEMBER 4, 2013

2010 engines emissions reduction relative to 2010, 2007, and 2004 US emission standards. earlier post ), found that emissions of NO 2 and other nitrogen oxides—which can have direct health effects and contribute to the formation of smog—were approximately 61% below the 2010 EPA standard and 99% lower than in 2004 engines.

Diesel

Diesel Emissions 2004 San Antonio

BASF introduces EvapTrap automotive hydrocarbon trap for LEV III evaporative emissions compliance without backpressure increase

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JANUARY 15, 2014

This patented technology is applied directly onto the surface of a vehicle’s air intake box to adsorb engine hydrocarbons without increasing backpressure. The Super Ultra-Low Emissions Vehicle (SULEV) standard under these regulations specifies near-zero evaporative emissions. It is also a tamper-proof solution.

Emissions

Emissions Fuel Economy Ozone Conversion

Cummins CTO John Wall receives California’s premier air quality award

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JUNE 26, 2015

Haagen-Smit Clean Air Awards are given annually to individuals who have made significant lifetime contributions toward improving air quality and climate change science, technology and policy, furthering the protection of public health. The selection committee is comprised of past award winners.

Climate Change

Climate Change Pollution Climate Ozone

Study finds air quality models significantly underestimate traffic as source of NOx in Europe

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JUNE 1, 2017

While there have been some doubts about nitrogen oxide emissions for some time, scientists lacked the technology to measure the actual amount of emitted pollutants in a specific area and to determine their overall source strength. 85% is modelled to be emitted by the passenger car fleet based on the COPERT model and TRACCS database.

Europe

Europe Diesel Emissions Pollution

Ford researchers report detailed study of the effect of different ethanol blend levels on emissions from FFVs

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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. —Hubbard et al.

Emissions

Emissions Ford Exhaust Engine

National Academies release third review of the 21st Century Truck Partnership

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

The Partnership aims to “ accelerate the introduction of advanced truck and bus technologies that use less fuel, have greater fuel diversity, operate more safely, are more reliable, meet future emissions standards, and are cost effective.”

MPG

MPG Fuel 2009 Miles

California ARB Seeks Further Reductions of Diesel Emissions at State Rail Yards

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2009

Technology is commercial or near commercial for reducing emissions from switch and medium horsepower locomotives. Technology for reducing emissions from line haul locomotives is under development. Implementation dates would be staggered to coincide with the development and commercial production of these advanced technologies.

Diesel

Diesel Emissions California 2007

Perspective: US Needs to Transition to Hydrous Ethanol as the Primary Renewable Transportation Fuel

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AUGUST 30, 2009

During the early 1900s, a distillery was a standard piece of farm equipment. 80.28, “applicable standard” means: 9.0 80.27, “high ozone season” means the period from June 1 to September 15 of any calendar year and “regulatory control period” means the period from May 1 to September 15 of any calendar year. 40 CFR § 80.27

Transportation

Transportation Fuel Renewable Gasoline-Electric

OptiFuel finalizing $2.6M DOE grant to demonstrate RNG hybrid line-haul locomotive

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JULY 24, 2020

This new program, partially funded with the DOE grant, will allow pre-production testing at AAR’s Transportation Technology Center, Inc. TTCI) and will operate in-service with a regional railroad to validate that OptiFuel’s low-risk, affordable technology can also be applied in the higher horsepower freight and passenger locomotive market.

Grant

Grant Hybrid Ozone EPA

Study finds fleet switch from PFI to GDI engines will result in net reduction in global warming

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MAY 12, 2017

The study, by a team of researchers from Carnegie Mellon University, University of Georgia, Aerodyne Research, California Air Resources Board (ARB), Ohio State University, UC Berkeley, and UC San Diego is published in the ACS journal Environmental Science & Technology. emission control technologies, and vehicle age and maintenance history. …

Fleet

Fleet Engine Fuel Economy Global

Study links air pollution to increased emergency department visits for heart and lung disease

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NOVEMBER 11, 2018

Mason Assistant Professor of Global and Community Health Dr. Jenna Krall led the research with colleagues from Emory University, Georgia Institute of Technology, and the University of Pittsburgh. ozone and sulfate) origin and cardiorespiratory emergency department (ED) visits for 8 specific outcomes in five U.S. —Krall et al.

Pollution

Pollution St. Louis Dallas Atlanta

Study finds climate impact of long distance trip can vary by factor of 10 depending upon mode, efficiency and occupancy

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JUNE 27, 2013

The envelope around the medium aircraft indicates one standard deviation uncertainty; otherwise uncertainties are indicated by selected bars at medium occupancy. For cars the Euro 4 emissions standard is used. The left/right whisker indicates one standard deviation uncertainty for the lower/upper variant. Click to enlarge.

Climate

Climate Diesel Emissions Climate Change

EV Driven

BASF introduces cost-effective upgrade to ozone-VOC converters for healthier aircraft cabin air; UpCore

Study links ambient PM2.5 and ozone specifically caused by vehicle exhaust emissions to ~361,000 premature deaths worldwide in 2010 and ~385,000 in 2015

EPA proposes approval of new ozone plans for the two of the worst Air Quality Zones in US: California’s San Joaquin Valley and South Coast

HEI ACES study of lifetime animal exposure to New Technology Diesel Engine exhaust finds no lung cancer

EPA to begin work on proposed rulemaking for on-road heavy-duty ultra-low NOx standard for MY 2024

HEI launches two new non-tailpipe particulate emission studies

CARB releases results of multi-year E15 study; multiple air quality benefits with slight reduction in fuel economy

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

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

Report argues advanced HD natural gas vehicles foundational for California to hit air and climate goals; near zero-emission potential

CRC ACES Phase 2 report finds emissions from modern heavy-duty diesels well below required levels

BASF introduces EvapTrap automotive hydrocarbon trap for LEV III evaporative emissions compliance without backpressure increase

Cummins CTO John Wall receives California’s premier air quality award

Study finds air quality models significantly underestimate traffic as source of NOx in Europe

Ford researchers report detailed study of the effect of different ethanol blend levels on emissions from FFVs

National Academies release third review of the 21st Century Truck Partnership

California ARB Seeks Further Reductions of Diesel Emissions at State Rail Yards

Perspective: US Needs to Transition to Hydrous Ethanol as the Primary Renewable Transportation Fuel

OptiFuel finalizing $2.6M DOE grant to demonstrate RNG hybrid line-haul locomotive

Study finds fleet switch from PFI to GDI engines will result in net reduction in global warming

Study links air pollution to increased emergency department visits for heart and lung disease

Study finds climate impact of long distance trip can vary by factor of 10 depending upon mode, efficiency and occupancy

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