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California ARB amends diesel rules to reduce cost of compliance

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The California Air Resources Board (ARB) has amended its diesel rules to offer businesses a variety of options to comply with the regulations to reduce soot from diesel engines. No other state, and no other nation has such an extensive set of rules to slash pollution from diesel engines. forklifts). Off-Road (e.g.,

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Advanced Turbocharged, Direct Injected Gasoline Engines Poised to Take on Diesels in US and in Europe for Reduced Fuel Consumption and Emissions

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Additionally, suggested one of the speakers, advanced SIDI (spark-ignited, direct-injection) engines can take light-duty market share back from diesels in Europe based on the same trends. However, prior to the remarks on climate change and the regulatory response, he spent a few minutes discussing the efforts on urban pollution—e.g.,

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Former Commerce and Transportation Secretary Norman Mineta urges technology neutral policies in reaching proposed CAFE standards

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The White Paper was published by the US Coalition for Advanced Diesel Cars, a national organization focused on promoting technology neutral policies and the energy efficiency and environmental benefits of advanced clean diesel technology. Impact of different sales mix on new car average fuel economy.

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Fiat Launches MultiAir Combined with Start/Stop on the MiTo

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With direct control of the air through the intake engine valves without using the throttle, MultiAir helps reduce fuel consumption and pollutant emissions. up to 25% fuel savings on Turbo downsized versions. up to 25% fuel savings on Turbo downsized versions. up to 15% low-rpm torque improvement. 60% NO x reduction.

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Main Page - EAA-PHEV

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They use cheap, clean, and domestic electricity for short trips and daily commutes, displacing or eliminating oil consumption and CO2 pollution. However they also retain the ability to travel long distances when utilizing the existing gas or diesel refueling infrastructure. This page has been accessed 254,609 times.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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In late 2008, BYD started selling the first production PHEV in China. First Escape PHEV delivered to SCE Nov 2007; 20 in 2008-2009. Blue Concept PHEV Van with diesel or hydrogen fuel cells and rooftop photovoltaic. Batteries not ready. Has shown some concept fuel-cell PHEVs. Expects production around 2014.

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