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The importance of considering non-exhaust traffic emissions; the role of EVs

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the criteria pollutants and CO 2 that emerge with the exhaust from the tailpipe. However, there is more than 15 years of research showing that the contribution of non-exhaust primary particles to the total traffic generated primary particles is significant in urban areas. Further, a 2013 review by Denier van der Gon et al.

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Nevada launches “Clean Cars Nevada” effort; adopting California LEV and ZEV

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Through 2021, the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP) will engage with stakeholders and convene public workshops to gather comprehensive input and feedback across all impacted sectors of our economy and throughout every community in Nevada.

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California ARB releases concept paper for public review on reducing short-lived climate pollutants

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The California Air Resources Board (ARB) has released , for public review, a concept paper to initiate discussion on the development of a Short-Lived Climate Pollutant Reduction Strategy. Short-lived climate pollutants (SLCPs) include methane, tropospheric ozone, black carbon, and fluorinated gases.

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

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Renault held a “2010 Environment Workshop” last week to showcase its progress across its range of vehicles’ full lifecycle through the Renault eco² program. Low pressure EGR (exhaust gas recirculation). Lower pressure EGR (exhaust gas recirculation). Technologies to reduce the CO 2 emissions of internal combustion engines.

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Empa team develops electrohydraulically actuated cam-less valve train; up to 20% fuel savings at low load

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The valve train is the “respiratory organ” of combustion engines: it manages the aspiration of fresh air and the discharge of exhaust gases (gas exchange). The basic principle of the valve train—for both intake and exhaust side—is an asymmetric hydraulic pendulum, which can be described as a mass-spring-system. Image: Empa.

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Tesla formally wins final environmental approval to open Gigafactory Berlin

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The facility also includes battery cell production, an operational wastewater treatment plant, a fire brigade equipment house, a high-bay warehouse, as well as laboratories and workshops,” the press release read. . There are 113 air pollution control requirements, which include respective chimney heights for each exhaust air stream.

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EPA and ARB Present Proposals to Reconsider 2010 SCR Engine Certification Requirements

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On Tuesday, ARB held a public workshop , with EPA’s participation, to discuss the SCR system attributes that will be evaluated during staff’s review of an application for certification. SCR is currently the primary NO x control strategy for heavy-duty on-road engines. This occurs during stop-and-go traffic.

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