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Aviation Group Proposes New Airport Departures Code to Cut Fuel Consumption, Noise and Emissions

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The Code notes that shutting down an engine during taxi-in operations can deliver reductions of 20 to 40% of the ground level fuel burn and CO 2 emissions, and 10 to 30% of ground emitted oxides of nitrogen (NO x ) emissions, depending on aircraft type and operator technique. Interim Departures Code of Practice.

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Electrify America announces $200M Cycle 2 zero emission vehicle investment plan for California

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Electrify America announced its next $200-million investment in Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) infrastructure as well as education and awareness in California which is outlined in its Cycle 2 California ZEV Investment Plan submitted to the California Air Resources Board (CARB). Cycle 2 is a 30-month investment period, which begins in July 2019.

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HEI study finds London Congestion Charging Scheme shows little evidence of improving air quality

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Also, some behavioral adjustments among the population, e.g. increased diesel-powered taxi and bus trips to transport people into the zone, may have offset any benefits. These results have appeared in the peer-reviewed literature and in more than 200 comprehensive reports published by HEI. —Kelly et al. Frank Kelly, H.

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EPA Issues Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Lead Emissions from Leaded Aviation Gasoline, Seeks Public Comment

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Aviation gasoline is utilized in general aviation aircraft with piston engines—which are generally used for instructional flying, air taxi activities, and personal transportation. Airport-specific lead inventories for 2008 are currently undergoing review by state, local and tribal authorities and will be completed in 2010.

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California ARB receives VW’s 1st $200M, 30-month ZEV investment plan

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The California Air Resources Board (ARB) has received Volkswagen’s (VW) first 30-month Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Investment Plan. ARB is initiating its review of the Plan and is inviting public comment on whether the Plan meets the terms and goals of the 2.0-liter ARB may approve, partially approve or disapprove the Plan. Background.

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Geely invests in Carbon Recycling Intl.; vehicles fueled by methanol from CO2, water and renewable energy

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Geely Auto has invested significant resources in the development and promotion of methanol-fueled engines and vehicles over a long period and has already made progress with this technology in China. The company is proactively working with partners across China to expand the use of methanol-fueled vehicles. and Gong, H. Sileghem, L.,

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VW Group strategy calls for >30 new BEVs by 2025 with annual EV sales of 2-3M units; mobility services

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Volkswagen will also review and streamline its modular architectures in the context of generating profitable growth so as to reduce complexity in development and production, increase efficiency and thus make better use of the system’s economic merits. New competencies: autonomous driving, AI, batteries. Earlier post.).

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