• General Motors plans to achieve companywide carbon-neutrality by 2040 and sell only carbon-emissions-free light-duty vehicles by 2035, a major step by America's biggest automaker to align its future with the climate-change imperatives of the international Paris Agreement and the Biden-Harris administration. (greentechmedia.com)
  • Its new 2040 target to zero out carbon emissions from its vehicles and corporate operations shaves a decade off its previous 2050 commitment. (greentechmedia.com)
  • Other automaker carbon-reduction goals include BMW's pledge to cut vehicle emissions one-third by 2030 and Honda Motor Co.'s plan for electric and fuel-cell vehicles to make up two-thirds of sales by decade's end. (greentechmedia.com)
  • The Biden-Harris administration, which has a goal of ending carbon emissions economywide by 2050, has moved quickly to reverse the Trump administration's rollback of national fuel efficiency standards for road vehicles. (greentechmedia.com)
  • President Joe Biden on Monday said he would shift all federal vehicle purchases to "clean electric vehicles made right here in America," and on Wednesday he signed an executive order that, among other things, calls for federal agencies to "procure carbon-pollution-free electricity and clean, zero-emission vehicles. (greentechmedia.com)
  • By Joshua Van Eaton, Daniel Schulson, Jessalee Landfried, Anthony Papetti and Grant Tolley (May 6, 2020, 5:54 PM EDT) -- On March 31, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration finalized new standards for corporate average fuel economy, or CAFE, and carbon dioxide emissions for passenger vehicles and light duty trucks sold from model years 2021 through 2026. (law360.com)
  • The research team combined concepts from energy economics and industrial ecology - carbon pricing, life cycle assessment, and modeling energy systems - to find if carbon emissions were still reduced when indirect emissions from the electric vehicle supply chain were factored in. (techexplorist.com)
  • So, if we priced the carbon embodied in these processes, the expectation is electric vehicles would be exorbitantly expensive. (techexplorist.com)
  • if you level the playing field by also pricing the carbon in the fossil fuel vehicle supply chain, electric vehicle sales would actually increase. (techexplorist.com)
  • The introduction of the Low Carbon Fuel Standard in California, which regulates all fuel and electricity production and combustion emissions, shows that transport policy in practice can at least partly address indirect vehicle emissions. (techexplorist.com)
  • Wolfram completed a life cycle assessment that provided outputs of indirect emissions, which were then plugged into the NEMS model to see how a carbon tax on these indirect emissions would change the behavior of consumers and manufacturers. (techexplorist.com)
  • Today, the Department of Energy's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, in collaboration with leading mobility technology company Magna, unveils a new manufacturing process that reduces more than 50% of the embodied energy and more than 90% of the carbon dioxide emissions by eliminating the need to mine and refine the same amount of raw aluminum ore. (tech-life.news)
  • Although not considered emission pollutants by the original California Air Resources Board (CARB) or U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) definitions, the most recent common use of the term also includes volatile organic compounds, several air toxics (most notably 1,3-Butadiene), and global pollutants such as carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases. (wikipedia.org)
  • It also does not include vehicles running on 100% biofuel as these also emit exhaust gases, despite being carbon neutral overall. (wikipedia.org)
  • All told, housing accounts for about 20 percent of U.S. carbon dioxide emissions, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. (scitechdaily.com)
  • To reduce carbon emissions, the electricity and fuels used to power vehicles need to be renewable. (europeanshippers.eu)
  • According to its lending criteria, the EIB is able to finance a meaningful amount of MAHLE`s research and development projects as the company´s investments in sustainable technologies aim to significantly reduce the carbon footprint of mobility. (mahle.com)
  • Through investments in zero-emissions technologies, we are accelerating the transition to a reduced carbon footprint, helping to make individual mobility more efficient, more sustainable, and therefore more environmentally compatible. (mahle.com)
  • carbon emissions from charging BEVs. (grin.com)
  • The transportation sector, contributing 37% of all CO₂ emissions from end-use sectors in 2021, is one of the most significant contributors to global carbon emissions. (hpqsilicon.com)
  • As we move towards a carbon-neutral economy, it becomes crucial to understand and compare the life cycle emissions of different types of vehicles-battery electric vehicles (BEVs), hybrid electric vehicles, and internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. (hpqsilicon.com)
  • These findings present a 'production paradox'-while BEVs are championed for their potential to reduce emissions during the use phase, their production process is inherently carbon-intensive. (hpqsilicon.com)
  • Carbon aerogels have been known for a longer time but are again seeing lots of market activity and technology developments (such as graphene aerogels) showing the most promise for energy storage applications. (idtechex.com)
  • This suite of technologies is an example of how Eaton is working to achieve its 2030 Sustainability Targets, which include reducing the carbon emissions from our operations by half and lowering product and supply chain emissions. (blogspot.com)
  • Transit agencies have been early adopters of lower-carbon vehicle technologies and zero-emission vehicles to help meet ambitious climate action plan goals. (apta.com)
  • We want to be the leading country in low carbon emissions. (co.ke)
  • Reducing emissions from driving is a big challenge," said Prof Raphael Kapiyo, an environmental scientist at Maseno University, who led the project of mapping out carbon dioxide point sources in Kisumu. (co.ke)
  • How does adoption of electric vehicles reduce carbon emissions? (bvsalud.org)
  • The fuel change also reduced the hydrocarbon and carbon monoxide emissions, particularly from RME. (lu.se)
  • It was only when the EU started setting serious targets for carbon dioxide emissions that things started to happen in the vehicle industry. (lu.se)
  • Sweden was long bottom of the class, according to Professor Johansson, when it came to transition to vehicles with lower carbon emissions, but today progress is faster in Sweden than in most other countries. (lu.se)
  • This is partly because we have introduced more energy-efficient diesel cars instead of petrol-driven cars, but there is still major potential for substantial reductions in carbon dioxide emissions in the transport sector over the next few years. (lu.se)
  • By 2015, the climate change goals are average carbon dioxide emissions of 130g/km and by 2020 95g/km. (lu.se)
  • We will achieve the major increase in efficiency by including electrical power, which in its pure form does not produce any carbon dioxide emissions at all. (lu.se)
  • We have a major task ahead of us to create incentives that encourage people to want to help influence carbon dioxide emissions. (lu.se)
  • At Almi Invest, Karin worked with investments in climate-focused companies and got to meet entrepreneurs and companies that aimed to reduce carbon dioxide emissions on a global level using disruptive technology. (lu.se)
  • The application of biodiesel as an alternative fuel for petroleum diesel fuel is very effective for the reduction of CO₂ emission, because biodiesel is produced from renewable biomass resources. (sae.org)
  • The results from energy production and energy use-phases are compared to the GWP calculated for internal combustion engine vehicles for six different driving cycles, to obtain the threshold values for which electric vehicles provide GWP reduction. (ikerlan.es)
  • If properly regulated, used vehicles could also offer these countries relatively advanced vehicle emission reduction technologies that are already required in the exporting countries, presenting a win-win situation for both exporting and importing countries. (org.in)
  • A new study co-authored by an MIT professor indicates it will be easier for cities to reduce emissions coming from residential energy use rather than from local transportation - and this reduction will happen mostly thanks to better building practices, not greater housing density. (scitechdaily.com)
  • The researchers also found that policies with the biggest local impact vary from city to city, with faster-growing Sun Belt cities such as Houston and Phoenix having the potential to enact a bigger reduction in residential emissions than older cities such as Boston or Philadelphia, which see less change in their housing stock. (scitechdaily.com)
  • But requiring existing homes to be retrofitted would yield a further 19 percent reduction of residential emission, on average, across the 11 cities. (scitechdaily.com)
  • Until recently, automobile emission reduction gains came from increases in fuel economy standards, incremental improvements in vehicle efficiency, and reductions in vehicle miles traveled through investments in public transportation. (cleanenergy.org)
  • In this study, a cumulative multi-trip vehicle routing problem with limited duration (CumMTVRP-LD) is modelled by taking into account the reduction of CO 2 emissions. (springer.com)
  • Various Stakeholders addressed Members of the European Parliament and Member States' representatives with an open letter stressing the need for technology openness to achieve CO2 emissions reduction from vehicles. (europeanshippers.eu)
  • reduction in the sector if hybrid vehicle technologies were pushed hard enough. (grin.com)
  • Collectively, new emissions regulations will reduce tailpipe NOx limits by up to 90%, accelerating the need for global engine manufacturers to employ additional emissions reduction strategies. (blogspot.com)
  • In 2018, APTA issued a Recommended Practice to public transportation agencies for quantifying their GHG emissions, including emissions generated by transit and the potential reduction of emissions through efficiency and displacement.¹ The net GHG emissions benefit accounts for emissions avoided from reductions in vehicle miles traveled and other mode shifts, as well as emissions generated by public transit agency activities to deliver service directly. (apta.com)
  • APTA urges CEQ to apply the standard calculation that it has recommended that public transit agencies use to express net GHG emissions when measuring reduction benefits. (apta.com)
  • The occupational exposure to diesel exhaust from vehicles in a Swedish modern underground mine was quantified and evaluated in relation to the vehicles' level of emission reduction technology. (lu.se)
  • Development Mechanism (CDM) is one of the three emissions trading schemes under the Kyoto protocol that allows investors from developed countries invest in emission reduction projects in developing countries that contribute to their sustainable development. (lu.se)
  • Request your copy of the sponsorship brochure to discover how the 2021 Integer Vehicle Emissions Live - Virtual Conference can help to raise your profile and connect you with influential decision makers from across global markets. (argusmedia.com)
  • The Road Transport Highways Ministry has issued a draft notification regarding emission standards for construction equipment vehicles, and agricultural tractors on 29 August, 2017. (org.in)
  • Around 97 000 BEV were registered in 2017, a 51 % increase compared to 2016, while sales of new PHEVs increased by 35 %.The largest number of BEV were registered in France (more than 26 110 vehicles) and Germany (more than 24 350 vehicles) and the UK (more than 13 580 vehicles). (europa.eu)
  • Since 1 September 2017, the 'Worldwide harmonized Light vehicles Test Procedure' (WLTP) has been introduced so that laboratory results better represent actual vehicle emissions on the road. (europa.eu)
  • For 2017 EU Member States had for the first time the possibility to report WLTP emission factors , but values were reported for just 7300 vehicles (0.05 % of new registrations). (europa.eu)
  • emissions, up from 25% in 2010 (IEA, 2017). (grin.com)
  • However, it is possible that the difference of fuel properties between conventional diesel fuel and biodiesel causes the problems on exhaust emission characteristics of diesel engine. (sae.org)
  • Light-duty garbage trucks and heavy-duty diesel buses which were actually fueled with biodiesel in Kyoto, Japan, were used for test vehicles in this study. (sae.org)
  • The exhaust emissions from these vehicles during JE05 mode tests were compared between biodiesel derived from waste cooking oil and conventional diesel fuel. (sae.org)
  • Daimler will recall 774,000 Mercedes-Benz vehicles fitted with illegal software which masks diesel emissions after the German Government ordered the recall 238,000 in its home market. (am-online.com)
  • In August last year Mercedes-Benz dealers in the UK were called on to apply software upgrades to "several hundred thousand" diesel engines as part of a bid to cut nitrogen oxide emissions on three million vehicles globally. (am-online.com)
  • All Euro 5 and Euro 6 standard diesel engines registered in Europe between January 2011 and September 2015 were affected by the £195 million "service action", which was the largest manufacturer-led operation to reduce diesel emissions since Volkswagen pulled 11 million vehicles off the road over the so-called dieselgate scandal. (am-online.com)
  • He said: "This is not a recall - something required of Mercedes-Benz by the government and the DVSA - but a pro-active measure to ensure our diesel vehicles are as clean as they can be. (am-online.com)
  • BMW recalled 12,000 diesel cars over a diesel emissions issue in February, while Porsche recalled 60,000 in May. (am-online.com)
  • Every diesel driven agricultural tractor and construction equipment vehicle and combine harvester shall be so manufactured that it complies with the following standards of gaseous pollutants emitted by them when tested on following duty cycle: (a) For variable-speed engines, the 8-mode test cycle or the corresponding ramped modal cycle, and the Non Road Transient Cycle (NRTC). (org.in)
  • 12. What are the new standards for used diesel vehicles? (nzta.govt.nz)
  • 30. Do these standards apply only to petrol and diesel vehicles? (nzta.govt.nz)
  • The initial cost of buying electric vehicles is higher than diesel vehicles. (co.ke)
  • This study was organized as part of a larger effort to identify technically and economically feasible controls for curtailing diesel particulate matter (DPM) and gaseous emissions from existing and new diesel-powered vehicles used in underground mines. (cdc.gov)
  • The objective of the tests, performed in an underground mine using an isolated zone testing methodology, was to determine the effects of selected emission control technologies, including reformulated and alternative fuels, on the ambient concentrations of particulate matter and gases emitted by diesel-powered mining equipment. (cdc.gov)
  • The results of several earlier studies showed the potential of reformulated diesel fuels, such as water-in-diesel fuel emulsions, biodiesel blends, and ultralow sulfur diesel, for controlling DPM emissions. (cdc.gov)
  • Using modern vehicles with diesel particulate filter (DPF) may have contributed to the lower ambient underground PM concentration and exposures. (lu.se)
  • Renewable diesel fuels have been developed and introduced to the market to reduce the net CO2 emissions. (lu.se)
  • The overall aim of this thesis was to understand the effect of introducing renewable diesel fuels and emission abatement techniques on health relevant exhaust emissions. (lu.se)
  • Laboratory studies were performed to assess the primary and secondary emissions from a heavy-duty diesel engine fueled by the renewable diesel fuels HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil) and RME (rapeseed methyl ester).The emissions were characterized by detailed particle and gas measurements. (lu.se)
  • We also evaluated the effect of using an aftertreatment system consisting of a diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC) and a diesel particle filter (DPF) on the exhaust emissions. (lu.se)
  • There is every reason to see if we can learn from these studies, and such work is beginning to emerge, for example comparisons between nanosized diesel emission particles and engineered nanoparticles. (lu.se)
  • This is in addition to the direct emissions from combusting fossil fuels - either at the tailpipe for conventional vehicles or at the power plant smokestack for electricity generation - showing electric vehicles have a clear advantage emissions-wise over conventional vehicles. (techexplorist.com)
  • Vehicles that meet minimum emission standards in exporting markets, when combined with clean fuels and regular maintenance, have the potential to lower the impact of road transport in terms of CO2 and non-CO2 emissions in all markets. (org.in)
  • Hence, the focus should be put on decarbonising the electricity and fuels supply, not on banning or promoting one technology over others. (europeanshippers.eu)
  • MAHLE is working on the climate-neutral mobility of tomorrow with a focus on the strategic fields of electromobility and thermal management as well as other technology areas for reducing CO 2 emissions, for example fuel cells and highly efficient combustion engines that run on e-fuels or hydrogen. (mahle.com)
  • Transport has the highest reliance on fossil fuels of any sector and accounts for 37 per cent of CO2 emissions from end‐use sectors. (co.ke)
  • It is not known how recent intensified emission legislation and use of renewable fuels have reduced or altered occupational exposures. (lu.se)
  • By 2030, all Swedish vehicles are to be free from fossil fuels and by 2050, Sweden is to have zero net emissions of greenhouse gases. (lu.se)
  • Transition to other types of vehicle that minimise or eliminate the need for fossil fuels. (lu.se)
  • The route to a society free of vehicles dependent on fossil fuels is a long one, but we can all do our bit to influence the outcome. (lu.se)
  • Women and children in households that have to use polluting fuels and technologies for basic cooking, heating and lighting bear the brunt of exposure to indoor air pollution. (who.int)
  • The use of fossil fuels is responsible for a large part of global greenhouse gas emissions. (lu.se)
  • Having null tailpipe emissions, electric vehicles contribute to fight localized pollution, which is particularly important in overpopulated urban areas. (ikerlan.es)
  • To curb emissions, many countries, including the United States (U.S.), are increasingly promoting alternative fuel vehicles, which are typically characterized by lower tailpipe emissions. (techexplorist.com)
  • Both are defined as the sum of direct, or tailpipe, emissions, and indirect emissions. (techexplorist.com)
  • The nation's first greenhouse gas rules for vehicles don't stop at the tailpipe, at least not for electric vehicles. (insideclimatenews.org)
  • Counting only the tailpipe emissions, EVs clock in at zero. (insideclimatenews.org)
  • EVs made up only 2.6 percent of global automotive and heavy-duty vehicle sales last year, but that share is set to grow to nearly 14 percent by 2030, according to consultancy Wood Mackenzie . (greentechmedia.com)
  • To conduct the study, the researchers examined economic, environmental, and demographic data from 11 major U.S. cities, then developed models projecting emissions through the year 2030, based on a series of different policy scenarios. (scitechdaily.com)
  • For instance, to analyze ways of cutting emissions from residential energy by 2030, the researchers modeled a baseline scenario in which housing characteristics remained the same. (scitechdaily.com)
  • Simply requiring newly built homes to be more energy efficient would reduce residential emissions by an average of 6 percent by 2030. (scitechdaily.com)
  • emissions by 2030. (grin.com)
  • Transport emissions are one of the key contributors to air pollution in Kenya. (co.ke)
  • Indeed, Kenya has experienced a significant increase in transport emissions, which have become a major contributor to air pollution in the country. (co.ke)
  • Transport emissions are one of the key contributors to air pollution in Kenya," said Fredrick Oluoch, Director of Public Health and Sanitation in Kisumu County. (co.ke)
  • According to a study conducted by the World Health Organization, air pollution is responsible for an estimated 21,000 premature deaths annually in Kenya, with transport emissions being a major source. (co.ke)
  • The WHO study further revealed that Kenya's urban areas are the worst affected by transport emissions, with Nairobi being the most polluted city in the country. (co.ke)
  • To address this issue, the government has implemented a number of initiatives aimed at reducing transport emissions. (co.ke)
  • However, according to Patrick Odhiambo, an ecologist at Ecology Without Borders, more needs to be done to tackle the problem of transport emissions in Kenya. (co.ke)
  • Other countries have a different definition of ZEV, noteworthy the more recent inclusion of greenhouse gases, as many European rules now regulate CO2 emissions. (wikipedia.org)
  • In other words, if ZEVs are recharged from electricity generated by fossil fuel plants, they cannot be considered as zero emissions. (wikipedia.org)
  • This study focuses the analysis on how the electric vehicle emissions vary when compared to internal combustion engine vehicles, depending on the electric power plant fleet and the efficiency during the use-phase. (ikerlan.es)
  • These threshold values are then matched with the current electricity power plant fleet and the electric vehicle promotion incentives of the European countries considered in the study, showing that some countries (e.g. (ikerlan.es)
  • Furthermore, other countries in Europe, such as Germany or the UK that are doing an effort on decarbonizing their power plant fleet, do not offer immediate greenhouse gas emission reductions for the uptake of electric vehicles instead of conventional cars. (ikerlan.es)
  • Most developing and transition countries do not have vehicle manufacturing capabilities hence rely on import of their entire vehicle fleet. (org.in)
  • This often makes replacement of in-use vehicles with a newer fleet more attractive. (org.in)
  • converting the state motor fleet to zero-emission vehicles. (cleanenergy.org)
  • Last week in Raleigh, North Carolina's Governor, Roy Cooper, met with his Climate Change Interagency Council for a briefing on four reports: the Department of Environmental Quality's Clean Energy Plan, Department of Commerce's Clean Energy and Transportation Workforce Assessment, Department of Administration's Motor Fleet Zero Emission Vehicle Plan, and the Department of Transportation's Zero Emission Vehicle Plan. (cleanenergy.org)
  • The data reported by all EU Member States in order to evaluate the efficiency of the new vehicle fleet includes information on CO 2 emissions and vehicle weight. (europa.eu)
  • 5. What else is the government doing to improve air quality associated with emissions from the vehicle fleet? (nzta.govt.nz)
  • That's still a benefit to automakers, since the fleet average goal is 250 grams per mile, but it isn't a strong as when EVs count as zero emissions. (insideclimatenews.org)
  • However, as long as a large portion of the vehicle fleet does not have any PM removal systems, the usage of HVO and RME will have a positive impact on overall PM reductions. (lu.se)
  • For the past year, Thomas Johansson has chaired a special inquiry, Fossilbränslefri fordonsflotta (Fossil-fuel-free vehicle fleet), which presented its findings on 16 December 2013, with practical recommendations of how Sweden can meet the climate change goals in the transport sector. (lu.se)
  • There are many technical sessions, with those devoted to describing advances in the control of exhaust gas pollutant emissions always being well attended (1) . (matthey.com)
  • Therefore, CARB's definition is accounting only for pollutants emitted at the point of the vehicle operation, and the clean air benefits are usually local because depending on the source of the electricity used to recharge the batteries, air pollutant emissions are shifted to the location of the electricity generation plants. (wikipedia.org)
  • The results indicate that secondary emissions can be an important source of gaseous PAH exposure in the mine. (lu.se)
  • These standards impose limits on the concentration of specified gaseous emissions from industrial units and automobiles. (who.int)
  • The CPP is intended to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from power plants. (scitechdaily.com)
  • The Baseline survey was done to guide Kisumu County and local authorities on which priority measures they should take to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. (co.ke)
  • We use the terms 'supply chain emissions' and 'life-cycle emissions' synonymously. (techexplorist.com)
  • This article delves into the life cycle emissions of different types of vehicles-battery electric, hybrid, and internal combustion engine vehicles-and highlights the crucial role sustainable silicon solutions, particularly those offered by HPQ Silicon, can play in reducing these emissions. (hpqsilicon.com)
  • The article discusses the life cycle emissions of three types of vehicles: battery electric vehicles (BEVs), hybrid electric vehicles, and internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. (hpqsilicon.com)
  • The life cycle emissions include the emissions from vehicle production, use, and disposal. (hpqsilicon.com)
  • At first glance, BEVs emerge as the most environmentally friendly option, boasting the lowest life cycle emissions among the three types of vehicles. (hpqsilicon.com)
  • All vehicle types, including BEVs, hybrids, and ICE vehicles, can offset a portion of their life cycle emissions by recycling materials and components during their end-of-life stages. (hpqsilicon.com)
  • Electric vehicles dominate when indirect supply chain emissions are accounted for. (techexplorist.com)
  • In this calculation method the fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions are easily calculated from the indicated thermal efficiency and friction mean effective pressure for different engine types and sizes. (sae.org)
  • Lighter and strong, aluminum is a key material in the strategy to make lightweight vehicles for improved efficiency, being it extending the range of an EV or reducing the battery capacity size. (tech-life.news)
  • Moreover, most EVs can benefit from regenerative brakes and other optimization systems which increases the energy efficiency in these vehicles. (wikipedia.org)
  • By enhancing battery efficiency and revolutionizing the production process, HPQ Silicon's technology holds the potential to transform the electric vehicle landscape, paving the way for a more sustainable future. (hpqsilicon.com)
  • When the EPA and U.S. Department of Transportation released their new fuel efficiency and greenhouse gas emissions rules for cars and light trucks today, they included a plan to eventually count electric vehicles' emissions all the way back to their power source: CO2-emitting power plants. (insideclimatenews.org)
  • Electric vehicles are considered the most promising alternative to internal combustion engine vehicles towards a cleaner transportation sector. (ikerlan.es)
  • The supply chain for combustion vehicles is just so dirty that electric vehicles can't surpass them, even when you factor in indirect emissions. (techexplorist.com)
  • It does not include hydrogen internal combustion engine vehicles because these do generate some emissions (although being near-emissionless). (wikipedia.org)
  • environment than traditional combustion vehicles from an operational standpoint. (grin.com)
  • Currently, it is believed that CDD emissions associated with human incineration and combustion activities are the predominant environmental source. (cdc.gov)
  • Air pollution from combustion sources (not only from vehicles) is a global problem that will be present for years to come. (lu.se)
  • For combustion vehicles, the most efficient way to reduce EC emissions is by using aftertreatment systems focused on removing the PM, such as DPFs. (lu.se)
  • Resources need to be focused on ensuring that such systems are in place and working effectively in all combustion vehicles. (lu.se)
  • Emissions from the manufacturing process are thus not included in this definition, and it has been argued that the emissions that are created during manufacture are currently of an order of magnitude that is comparable to the emissions that are created during a vehicle's operating lifetime. (wikipedia.org)
  • One of the key graphics in the article breaks down the emissions in terms of metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) for each stage of a vehicle's life cycle for a medium-sized vehicle over 16 years and a distance of 240,000 km. (hpqsilicon.com)
  • 24. Why should removal of, or tampering with, a vehicle's emissions control equipment be prohibited? (nzta.govt.nz)
  • Eaton's Vehicle Group is also developing power electronics for 48-volt electric catalyst heating, which provides heat directly to the vehicle's aftertreatment system. (blogspot.com)
  • On January 27, 2016, the European Commission (EC) proposed a new motor vehicle type-approval framework that will, if adopted, make fundamental and far-reaching changes to the existing Framework Directive (Directive 2007/46/EC). (theicct.org)
  • For 17 EU Member States the average CO 2 emissions were higher than in 2016. (europa.eu)
  • Each manufacturer can count its first 200,000 EVs, fuel cell vehicles and the electric portion of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles produced in model years 2012-2016 as "zero emissions. (insideclimatenews.org)
  • A national nonprofit consortium with offices in New York, Michigan, Colorado and California and partners world-wide, CALSTART works with 220+ member company and agency innovators to build a prosperous, efficient and clean high-tech transportation industry. (calstart.org)
  • California is the home of the demanding legislation that is driving emissions control standards towards ever lower levels. (matthey.com)
  • The California Super Ultra Low Emissions Vehicle (SULEV) standards will reduce hydrocarbon (HC) emissions from cars in the American Federal Test Procedure (FTP) to 0.01 g/mile after 120,000 miles. (matthey.com)
  • California reformulated gasoline with a low sulfur content (40 ppm S) was used in the vehicle tests. (matthey.com)
  • ZEVs are defined as vehicles that meet California Air Resources Board zero emission standards for that model year. (energy.gov)
  • Vehicles and engines may be sold and otherwise produced in California only if approved by Executive Order (EO) after review by CARB. (ca.gov)
  • New York has joined California in requiring that all new passenger vehicles sold in the state be zero emissions by 2035. (webpronews.com)
  • In late August, California became the first US state to ban gasoline-powered passenger vehicles, effective 2035. (webpronews.com)
  • Eaton Corporation recently announced that the company has aligned with the California Hybrid Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP) to assist California-based fleets ready to purchase medium- and heavy-duty hybrid vehicles. (fleetowner.com)
  • We applaud the state of California for its pioneering work and many investments to promote and support the use of hybrid vehicles and other clean technology vehicles. (fleetowner.com)
  • The term zero-emissions or ZEV, as originally coined by the California Air Resources Board (CARB), refers only to motor vehicle emissions from the onboard source of power. (wikipedia.org)
  • Emission control strategies, such as aftertreatment systems, have been implemented to reduce the health hazardous particulate matter (PM) and nitrogen oxides (NOx) emissions. (lu.se)
  • The Kisumu County Climate Baseline Emission Inventory and Access to Energy Assessment Report 2022 shows stationary energy comes second and constitutes manufacturing industries, commercial and institutional and residential buildings. (co.ke)
  • Reporter covering the green technology space, with a particular focus on smart grid, demand response, energy storage, renewable energy and technology to integrate distributed, intermittent green energy into the grid. (greentechmedia.com)
  • the manufacturing emissions may decrease by the development of technology, industry, shifting toward mass production and the ever-increasing use of renewable energy throughout the supply-chains. (wikipedia.org)
  • It is a imed at achieving improvements in air quality by reducing the levels of harmful emissions from motor vehicles. (nzta.govt.nz)
  • Mileage-fee rates could be structured to reduce congestion, harmful emissions and excessive road wear, and the enabling technology could support a range of value-added services offering greater convenience and safety for motorists, writes Keith Crane. (rand.org)
  • With the transition to electric vehicles (EVs), Wake Tech is making efforts to encourage EV use. (waketech.edu)
  • With sustained state and federal investments, our actions are incentivizing New Yorkers, local governments, and businesses to make the transition to electric vehicles. (webpronews.com)
  • The UK is struggling to deliver the levels of innovation, research, and development needed to accelerate the deployment of a host of technologies crucial to the net zero transition over the next three. (businessgreen.com)
  • Therefore, it is necessary to clarify the effect of biodiesel fuelling on exhaust emissions from commercial vehicles. (sae.org)
  • As a result, the application of biodiesel to older vehicles did not cause a negative effect on the exhaust emissions. (sae.org)
  • Exhaust Emission Characteristics of Commercial Vehicles Fuelled with Biodiesel," SAE Technical Paper 2010-01-2276, 2010, https://doi.org/10.4271/2010-01-2276 . (sae.org)
  • A zero-emission vehicle, or ZEV, is a vehicle that does not emit exhaust gas or other pollutants from the onboard source of power. (wikipedia.org)
  • 2. What are vehicle exhaust emissions? (nzta.govt.nz)
  • 35. Will vehicles that have passed border inspection under the new exhaust emissions standards be tested to ensure they are continuing to meet the emissions standards at subsequent Warrant of Fitness/Certificate of Fitness inspections? (nzta.govt.nz)
  • The short-term health effects of HVO exhaust from modern non-road vehicles (2019), with or without the PM fraction, were investigated in a controlled human exposure chamber study. (lu.se)
  • This may indicate irritative effects from exposure to HVO exhaust from modern non-road vehicles below future OELs. (lu.se)
  • We see the Paris climate agreement as a binding mandate to minimize emissions caused by road traffic. (mahle.com)
  • By this method the overall fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions from small passenger cars to heavy duty trucks were estimated for roads through the center of a small city. (sae.org)
  • The EEA collects and regularly makes available data on new passenger vehicles registered in Europe , in accordance with EU Regulation (EC) No 443/2009. (europa.eu)
  • emissions from passenger vehicles. (grin.com)
  • According to the National Academies of Sciences, over the past 15 years, public transit agencies have consistently reduced their GHG emissions on both an overall and a per-passenger-mile basis. (apta.com)
  • The significantly reduced hydrocarbon emissions from RME also reduced the secondary aerosol formation, and thus potentially reducing the total atmospheric particle mass burden. (lu.se)
  • Figure 1 illustrates Australia's predicted `business as usual' transport sector emissions up to 2050. (grin.com)
  • APTA firmly supports CEQ's steps to assist Federal agencies in considering the impacts of GHG emissions and climate change when evaluating major proposed actions. (apta.com)
  • Regulation therefore is key to controlling the quality of used vehicle imports in line with the importing country's aspirations. (org.in)
  • We would like to stress the need for a technology open regulation on CO2 emission standards from vehicles. (europeanshippers.eu)
  • EU employment remains stable with a technology open regulation while also providing affordable and low-cost solutions for vulnerable households and businesses. (europeanshippers.eu)
  • Policymakers could benefit from an examination of the technological advances in this area, their benefits and risks, and the potential effects of various regulations - as well as the absence of regulation - on the development of this technology. (rand.org)
  • The key drivers to speed up low emissions technology are regulation and consumer demand. (themanufacturer.com)
  • The corresponding engineering targets required for series vehicle production are, of course, even lower than this. (matthey.com)
  • There was a tendency that the operators of vehicles complying with sharpened emission legislation had lower exposure of EC. (lu.se)
  • CONCLUSION: Miners' exposures to EC and NO2 were lower than those in older studies indicating the effect of sharpened emission legislation and new technologies. (lu.se)
  • EPA disagreed, saying it had discretion under the law to structure the emissions standards in a way that promotes advances in emissions control technology and addresses air pollution problems. (insideclimatenews.org)
  • Nairobi's heavy traffic and high concentration of vehicles are the main culprits behind the high levels of air pollution," said Oluoch said. (co.ke)
  • It is therefore necessary to consult worldwide guidelines and the standards enforced in countries where the geographical and socioeconomic conditions and the level of available pollution control technology are similar to Pakistan. (who.int)
  • From vehicle emissions or industrial air pollution) cause a wide range of health effects. (lu.se)
  • In her Senate confirmation hearing Wednesday, Granholm highlighted the job-creation promise of electric vehicles and clean fuel technologies, while also pledging to work to reduce the impact of the Biden-Harris administration's policies on jobs in fossil fuel industries. (greentechmedia.com)
  • Beyond government mandates, EVs are increasingly cost-competitive against fossil-fuel-powered vehicles when lifetime fuel costs are taken into account, although their upfront costs are still higher in most cases. (greentechmedia.com)
  • This study estimates the effect of new engine types, light weight cars, kinds of fuel, and running conditions on fuel economy and CO 2 emissions with a new calculation method of fuel consumption. (sae.org)
  • A recent study from the Yale School of the Environment published in Nature Communications found that the total indirect emissions from electric vehicles pale compared to the indirect emissions from fossil fuel-powered vehicles. (techexplorist.com)
  • and fuel cell vehicles powered by hydrogen, which may shift emissions to the location where the hydrogen is generated. (wikipedia.org)
  • Fuel cell vehicles (FCVs) can help even more in terms of the development of sustainable energy sources because these cars use hydrogen as their fuel. (wikipedia.org)
  • EIB provides a €300 million loan for investments in technology for battery electric, plug-in hybrid electric and fuel cell electric vehicles. (mahle.com)
  • The projects include investments in eco-friendly technologies such as electric motor and battery components, thermal management, cooling and air quality systems, hydrogen and fuel cell components as well as power electronics and traction motors. (mahle.com)
  • These 48-volt systems can power new, advanced energy-consuming components and can help reduce emissions and improve fuel economy and performance. (blogspot.com)
  • Most vehicles have traditionally operated with a 12-volt system, but with tightening fuel economy regulations and new, advanced power-consuming components being added, increasing power needs are driving the move toward 48-volt systems. (blogspot.com)
  • Electrifying the cooling fan provides additional benefits, as it could be reduced in size and strategically placed within the engine bay, allowing for aerodynamic design flexibility to increase fuel economy and reduce emissions. (blogspot.com)
  • Additionally, purchases of fuel cell vehicles are not subject to the reductions. (californiahvip.org)
  • The majority of people buy the best car that they can afford, with the money they have and are more interested in fuel consumption than they are with levels of emission. (themanufacturer.com)
  • New Flyer recently launched an Autonomous Technology Program [1] and Volvo Buses showcased its first autonomous bus concept in Singapore earlier this year. (calstart.org)
  • HVIP makes your trucks and buses easier to sell and helps achieve cost parity with traditional technology. (californiahvip.org)
  • Currently in the UK, buses make up a large proportion of total emissions, the Government has recently launched a scheme to put more low emissions buses onto UK roads. (themanufacturer.com)
  • This platform can be used to simulate mixed mode vehicle fleets, applied to real world traffic signal junction layouts to support the estimation of benefits associated with GLOSA and, specifically, but not limited to HGVs. (wsp.com)
  • The TWCs were aged at 950°C for the SUV, and at 900°C for the car, and not surprisingly LEV-II emissions standards were met on the SUV with less catalyst volume and less pgms than originally. (matthey.com)
  • The export of vehicles from developed countries is often spurred by stringent vehicle emission standards (along with mandatory motor vehicle inspections and registration/road tax) imposed by their governments. (org.in)
  • 9. Will introduction of the new standards increase costs for new vehicle dealers? (nzta.govt.nz)
  • 10. Will introduction of the new standards increase the price of a new vehicle? (nzta.govt.nz)
  • 11. What are the new standards for used petrol vehicles? (nzta.govt.nz)
  • 29. Can other vehicles that do not meet the standards continue to be imported? (nzta.govt.nz)
  • 31. What penalties would apply to vehicles that do not adhere to these minimum emissions standards? (nzta.govt.nz)
  • We need to do more to enforce emission standards and encourage the adoption of cleaner technologies," said Mr Odhiambo. (co.ke)
  • This proposed project is an extension to the previous project to develop MOVES-Matrix 3.0 for the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) latest version of MOtor Vehicle Emission Simulator (MOVES) (also known as MOVES3). (trb.org)
  • According to the EPA's calculations, for a midsize car, electricity's upstream emissions are about three times higher than gasoline's upstream emissions. (insideclimatenews.org)
  • EPA's decision to not include upstream emissions for other types of vehicles would "disrupt the careful balancing embedded into the National Program," Nissan said . (insideclimatenews.org)
  • We knock out barriers to modernization and the adoption of clean vehicles. (calstart.org)
  • France or Norway) are better-suited for electric vehicles adoption, while countries like Spain or Portugal should boost electric vehicle promotion policies. (ikerlan.es)
  • The LETF is designed to support the demonstration of high potential and replicable solutions and low emission technology adoption. (beehive.govt.nz)
  • The Low Emission Transport Fund, administered by EECA, supports the demonstration and adoption of low emission transport technology, innovation and infrastructure to accelerate the decarbonisation of the New Zealand transport sector. (beehive.govt.nz)
  • We investigate the effect of the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) on CO2 emissions using spatial econometric models and have three findings. (bvsalud.org)
  • First, there are spatial spillover effects of EV adoption on CO2 emissions, implying that the CO2 mitigation of a city depends on local sales of EVs and sales of EVs in neighboring cities. (bvsalud.org)
  • The overall impact of EV adoption on CO2 emissions is negative. (bvsalud.org)
  • Researchers looked at 11 metro areas - including Atlanta, Georgia, pictured - to examine how much local emissions-reductions programs can help combat climate change. (scitechdaily.com)
  • Earlier this year, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change issued a report on global warming that, among other findings, raised the alarm that we have only a few decades left to curb greenhouse gas emissions or else run the risk of experiencing catastrophic consequences. (cleanenergy.org)
  • MAHLE receives European Investment Bank loan to develop new climate neutral vehicle technologies. (mahle.com)
  • On behalf of America's $80 billion public transportation industry, which directly employs 430,000 people and supports millions of private-sector jobs, I write to strongly support the Council on Environmental Quality's (CEQ) efforts to ensure that Federal agencies fully consider the effects of Greenhouse Gas Emissions (GHG) and climate change when evaluating Federal actions under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). (apta.com)
  • As part of this effort, we urge CEQ to include quantifying any proposed action's total GHG emissions avoided as a part of total net GHG emissions in the final guidance for the NEPA Guidance on Consideration of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Climate Change. (apta.com)
  • Maintaining safe, affordable, reliable, and efficient existing public transit services and expanding such services contribute greatly to our nation's efforts to reduce GHG emissions and address climate change. (apta.com)
  • APTA urges CEQ, in its final guidance, to include quantifying any proposed action's total GHG emissions avoided as a part of total net GHG emissions to ensure that Federal agency calculations capture the critical role of maintaining existing public transit service to our nation's efforts to reduce GHG emissions and address climate change. (apta.com)
  • Quantifying avoided GHG emissions would allow decision makers and the public to better compare the potential climate benefits across alternatives. (apta.com)
  • Global transportation is the single largest energy user and uses CO 2 emissions , chiefly driven by light-duty vehicles (LDVs). (techexplorist.com)
  • However, concerns over potentially growing emissions from energy production and vehicle manufacturing have been voiced. (techexplorist.com)
  • These used vehicles can be much cleaner and more energy efficient than the existing vehicle stock. (org.in)
  • A newly published study reveals that cities can lower urban emissions most effectively by using energy-efficient construction. (scitechdaily.com)
  • This greater housing density "would have virtually no incremental benefit in terms of reduced residential energy use and CO 2 emissions," as the paper states. (scitechdaily.com)
  • The main reason for this, the researchers find, is that as new homes become more energy-efficient, the energy-use differences between larger single-family homes and homes in multifamily dwellings will shrink, thus "reducing the energy and emissions benefits of any substituting attached homes for detached ones," as the paper states. (scitechdaily.com)
  • The research team ran MOVES 2014 146,853 times for Atlanta, GA, and 30,429 times for other regions (across all combinations of input variables) to populate matrices that can be queried for energy and emissions analyses. (trb.org)
  • MOVES-Matrix 3.0 will allow users to rapidly query emissions and energy rates to produce the exact same results with MOVES3 (version 3.0.3). (trb.org)
  • emitting sector behind stationary energy, responsible for 18% of the country's total emissions. (grin.com)
  • It uses data from the International Energy Agency , the Polestar and Rivian's Pathway Report , and a McKinsey & Company study to comprehensively compare the greenhouse gas emissions across the life cycle of these vehicles. (hpqsilicon.com)
  • Decarbonizing the electricity sector by implementing renewable and nuclear energy sources could significantly reduce these vehicles' use phase emissions, highlighting the intertwined nature of our energy and transportation sectors. (hpqsilicon.com)
  • By enhancing the performance of lithium-ion batteries commonly used in electric vehicles, silicon anodes can significantly improve the energy density of these batteries. (hpqsilicon.com)
  • The first two funding rounds of the Government's new look Low Emission Transport Fund (LETF) are now open for applications, the Minister of Energy and Resources Dr Megan Woods announced today. (beehive.govt.nz)
  • Eaton's Vehicle Group is developing a wide range of 48-volt energy storage solutions, including lead-acid batteries and supercapacitors. (blogspot.com)
  • We're integrating various energy storage technologies into a larger storage pack including controls, fusing, and contactors," said Karrer. (blogspot.com)
  • Second, EVs indirectly impact CO2 emissions through the substitution effect, energy consumption effect, and technological effect. (bvsalud.org)
  • Finally, we demonstrate the moderating effect of urban energy structure on EVs' CO2 emissions mitigation . (bvsalud.org)
  • Pioneering new technologies are necessary to improve and replace current systems for energy supply and use. (lu.se)
  • GM CEO Mary Barra stands before a chassis bearing the automaker's Ultium battery platform, which will supply its newly expanded electric vehicle goals. (greentechmedia.com)
  • Thursday's announcement commits GM, the first U.S. automaker to move into electric vehicles , to a much bigger scope of battery-powered cars and trucks in the U.S. and abroad. (greentechmedia.com)
  • By 2025, GM will have 30 battery-powered vehicle models available globally, and those models will make up 40 percent of its vehicle models offered in the U.S. (greentechmedia.com)
  • and light-duty electric vehicles (both full battery EVs such as the Nissan LEAF, Chevy Bolt, and Tesla Model 3, as well as plug-in hybrids that have both batteries and back-up gas generators such as the Chevy Volt, Toyota Prius Prime and Honda Clarity). (cleanenergy.org)
  • Are Battery Electric Vehicles a Possibility to Decrease CO2 Emissions? (grin.com)
  • HPQ Silicon, an advanced materials engineering provider, offers sustainable silicon solutions that can transform the electric vehicle and battery manufacturing landscape. (hpqsilicon.com)
  • Silicon plays a pivotal role in battery technology. (hpqsilicon.com)
  • Eaton's Electrical Components Group is our partner for supercapacitors, and we will be working with most commercial vehicle battery manufacturers for lead-acid batteries. (blogspot.com)
  • Reducing the amount of mining needed through improvements in battery technology, second-life applications for vehicle batteries, and better recycling is key to reducing harms caused from battery supply chains. (nrdc.org)
  • This exemption does not apply to partial ZEVs, including plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. (energy.gov)
  • With light and medium-duty ZEV sales accelerating across the country, and heavy-duty trucks entering the market, ZEVs are the most promising and scalable technology to decarbonize the sector. (cleanenergy.org)
  • These emissions occur-offsite or indirectly and include generating electricity to charge electric vehicles. (techexplorist.com)
  • "The surprising element was how much lower the emissions of electric vehicles were," says postdoctoral associate Stephanie Weber. (techexplorist.com)
  • "A major concern about electric vehicles is that the supply chain, including the mining and processing of raw materials and the manufacturing of batteries, is far from clean," says Gillingham. (techexplorist.com)
  • Scrap aluminum can now be collected and transformed directly into new vehicle parts using an innovative process being developed by the automotive industry, in particular for electric vehicles. (tech-life.news)
  • The primary goal of the ZEV Plan is to increase the number of registered electric vehicles (EVs) in the state to at least 80,000 by 2025, an increase of approximately 500% from the number of EVs on North Carolina's roads today. (cleanenergy.org)
  • The special rules for electric vehicles won't hit immediately. (insideclimatenews.org)
  • Realistically, the U.S. market is unlikely to see 200,000 electric vehicles on the road any time soon, according to analysts. (insideclimatenews.org)
  • So, the incentive gives automakers a hand in meeting their fleetwide emissions obligations, promotes the production of electric vehicles, and creates an extra five-year time span for utilities to begin cleaning up their emissions. (insideclimatenews.org)
  • Consumers are becoming more willing to buy electric vehicles, but cost and infrastructure - where to recharge - are still issues, said AutoPacific analyst Stephanie Brinley. (insideclimatenews.org)
  • For instance, last week, transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen announced plans to reduce the cost of electric vehicles as a way to attract motorists. (co.ke)
  • He said electric vehicles offer several advantages, including reduced respiratory diseases, saving on foreign exchange, and environmental protection. (co.ke)
  • We create smart technical solutions to charge electric vehicles on the road as they travel, Karin explains about her new workplace. (lu.se)
  • Interestingly, the production emissions for BEVs are approximately 40% higher than those of hybrid and ICE vehicles. (hpqsilicon.com)
  • The data further reveals that electricity production is the most emission-intensive stage in a BEV's life cycle. (hpqsilicon.com)
  • This leads to longer ranges and potentially reduces the need for frequent charging, reducing the emissions associated with electricity production-one of the most emission-intensive stages in a BEV's life cycle. (hpqsilicon.com)
  • The auto industry has been moving toward more autonomous vehicles for years. (rand.org)
  • Semi-Autonomous Motor Vehicles: What Are the Implications for Work-related Road Safety? (cdc.gov)
  • Reducing GHG emissions in the United States' transportation sector. (springer.com)
  • This suggests that a circular economy approach, focusing on reuse and recycling, can play a pivotal role in lowering the overall emissions of the transportation sector. (hpqsilicon.com)
  • Since the transportation sector is one of the major greenhouse gas (GHG) emitters that has not seen significant emission reductions in the last decades, it requires special attention from policymakers. (heigit.org)
  • According to a recent report, the transportation sector is the leading contributor to greenhouse gas emissions in Kenya. (co.ke)
  • A tabu search algorithm for the periodic vehicle routing problem with multiple vehicle trips and accessibility restrictions. (springer.com)
  • An adaptive large neighborhood search for a vehicle routing problem with multiple routes. (springer.com)
  • A tabu search algorithm for the multi-trip vehicle routing and scheduling problem. (springer.com)
  • The steepest angle of inclined roadway onto which a vehicle can be driven from a level roadway without the vehicles forward overhang making contact with the inclined surface. (edmunds.com)
  • The development is driven by complex feedbacks between economic development and growth, global trade, lifestyles, technology development, etc. (lu.se)
  • Governments will be forced to act, so a change in policy to the way in which emissions are tested is the most likely outcome. (themanufacturer.com)
  • As transport makes up around 21% of New Zealand's total greenhouse gas emissions, decarbonising the sector is of vital importance. (beehive.govt.nz)
  • 6. How does New Zealand's approach to reducing harmful vehicle emissions compare with other countries? (nzta.govt.nz)