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SEPTEMBER 9, 2013

Fred Diaz, President and CEO - Ram Truck Brand and Chrysler de Mexico, introduces the 2014 Ram ProMaster at the Chicago Auto Show. The Chrysler Group’s 2014 Ram ProMaster van, developed from the Fiat Ducato, will mark the the North American introduction of the 174 hp (130 kW) 3.0-liter The 2014 Ram ProMaster also offers a 280 hp 3.6-liter

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AUGUST 2, 2022

Specifically, FCA US purposely calibrated the emissions control systems on the subject vehicles to produce less NO x emissions during the federal test procedures than when the vehicles were being driven by FCA US’ customers under normal driving conditions. liter diesel program’s goals, timing, and marketing strategy.

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MARCH 28, 2014

The Obama Administration has outlined its Strategy to Reduce Methane Emissions. The strategy summarizes the sources of methane emissions, commits to new steps to cut emissions of the potent greenhouse gas, and outlines the Administration’s efforts to improve the measurement of these emissions.

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JUNE 28, 2013

Chrysler’s 2014 Ram 1500 will offer a new, 3.0-liter Equipped with a diesel oxidation catalyst, diesel particulate filter, and selective catalytic reduction, it will be emissions-compliant in all 50 states. The new EcoDiesel V-6 achieves 50-state emissions compliance. Click to enlarge. Branded EcoDiesel, the new 3.0-liter

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2014

Increased greenhouse gas emissions equal to 4.4 million additional cars on US roads are likely as a result of EPA inaction on finalizing the 2014 Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) rules, according to a new white paper issued by The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO). new coal-fired power plants.

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APRIL 13, 2023

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced two new proposed federal emissions standards spanning light-, medium- and heavy-duty vehicles for model year 2027 and beyond. Together, the proposals would reduce oil imports by approximately 20 billion barrels.

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APRIL 24, 2014

Offering a higher-octane gasoline to the consumer market in the US as the standard grade could deliver an incremental 4.5% to 6% reduction in fleet fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions by 2040, on top of a projected 26.8% In other words, they proposed making the current premium fuel the new standard grade. Heywood, J.,

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MARCH 27, 2013

2014 Jeep Cherokee. Chrysler introduced the new 2014 Jeep Cherokee mid-size SUV at the New York International Auto Show. The use of the 948TE nine-speed automatic transmission marks the first time a nine-speed automatic transmission has been used in the segment and is standard equipment in all models of the new Cherokee.

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OCTOBER 6, 2014

Oregon’s Department on Environmental Quality (DEQ) is inviting public comment on a proposed rulemaking that would fully implement Oregon’s low carbon fuel standard (LCFS). The full program does not mandate the use of a specific alternative fuel or set a cap on total emissions. Earlier post.) LCFS Policy'

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OCTOBER 16, 2014

EPA has implemented standards that require diesel engines to be more than 90% cleaner, but many older diesel school buses remain in operation and predate these standards. These projects have reduced emissions for more than 50,000 engines. These projects have reduced emissions for more than 50,000 engines.

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NOVEMBER 11, 2013

p> Kia Motors has confirmed the development of a battery-electric version of the Kia Soul for the US market, scheduled to go on sale in 2014. The Kia Soul EV will be Kia’s first all-electric, zero-emissions vehicle marketed outside of Korea. The Soul EV takes its design cues from the recently-launched second-generation Kia Soul.

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MARCH 1, 2014

At the Geneva Motor Show, Fiat will introduce the MY 2014 Fiat 500, featuring a wide range of engines including the new two-cylinder 105 hp 0.9 The model comes with Start&Stop system as standard. TwinAir Turbo also offered in the Alfa Romeo MiTo sport mini. Earlier post.). Combined with a six-speed manual gearbox, the new 0.9

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DECEMBER 8, 2014

The result is a set of usable conversion factors for distance-based CO 2 emissions among the different driving cycles. For the study, the ICCT team simulated CO 2 and efficiency results over the test cycles for a variety of vehicle and technology packages using a vehicle emission model developed by Ricardo Engineering.

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JANUARY 10, 2014

A team from Villanova University is proposing a new method for optimizing the knock threshold; the method, presented in a paper in the International Journal of Engine Research , significantly improved the closed loop performance of a standard knock controller. —Jones et al. 1 123-132 doi: 10.1177/1468087413482321.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2020

The transportation sector was responsible for over 7 million tons of NO x emissions in the US in 2014, with 50% of this sector’s NO x attributed to heavy-duty on- and off-road vehicles and equipment. CO 2 and NO x certification test data for heavy-duty diesel engines certified from 2002 through 2019. Source of data: US EPA (2019).

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JULY 1, 2014

China’s Innovation Center for Energy and Transportation (iCET) recently released its 2014 Green Car China Annual Report , an evaluation of mainstream vehicles on sale in China by their lifecycle impacts and their health impacts. After normalizing the health impacts of tailpipe emissions, every vehicle also obtains a smog index score (1-8).

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FEBRUARY 18, 2014

President Obama has directed the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Transportation (DOT) to develop and to issue the next phase of medium- and heavy-duty vehicle fuel efficiency and greenhouse gas standards by March 2016. Emissions Fuel Efficiency Heavy-duty Policy' Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

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MAY 8, 2014

The Volkswagen Group continues to make progress on the way to its goal of becoming the world’s most sustainable automaker, according to its 2014 sustainability report. Per vehicle CO 2 emissions in 2013 were 422 kg, down 6% from 449 kg in 2013 and 19.5% from 2,213 kWh in 2012 and down 12.5% below the figure for the base year of 2010.

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JULY 4, 2021

A new study focused on the auto industry finds that tightening emissions standards not only fails to curtail on-road emissions, but actually increases the likelihood of non-compliance by automakers. The main issue here is that the EU is using a straightforward cutoff standard. —Hu et al.

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OCTOBER 24, 2012

When the all-new 2014 Chevrolet Corvette arrives late next year, it will be powered by a new 6.2L 2014 LT1 6.2L Emissions are also reduced, particularly cold-start hydrocarbon emissions, which are cut by about 25%. LT1 is almost 40 lbs lighter (and more compact) than the 4.4L Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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MARCH 31, 2014

The US DOE recently awarded $17 million to 17 FY 2014 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II projects to further develop Phase I projects and to produce a prototype or equivalent within two years. Selected vehicle and hydrogen technology projects are: FY 2014 SBIR Phase II vehicle projects. Lead organization. Description.

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MAY 9, 2013

The California Energy Commission unanimously adopted the 2013-2014 Investment Plan Update to support the development and use of green vehicles and alternative fuels. They are available only for new natural gas and propane vehicles that meet all the emission requirements of the California Air Resources Board.

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MARCH 26, 2015

For the second consecutive model year, the automotive industry outperformed the national greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards by a wide margin, according to the US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) second annual Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Light Duty Vehicles: Manufacturer’s Performance Report.

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MAY 23, 2014

EPA’s investigation, prompted by community concerns as well as ongoing investigations by state and local agencies, found that Exide violated the Clean Air Act’s lead emissions standards on more than 30 occasions. In addition, excess emissions were monitored on or about 9 September 2013, 18 September 2013, and 2-3 January 2014.

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APRIL 28, 2014

Honda reported on its basic approach in a 2013 SAE paper; Takashi Kondo of Honda R&D then presented results to date at the recent SAE 2014 High Efficiency IC Engine Symposium. Honda is striving to develop a form of lean burn with homogeneous premixture that would be able to balance low NO x emissions with stable, controllable combustion.

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AUGUST 10, 2017

New analysis commissioned by Ceres, a sustainability nonprofit organization working with investors and companies, suggests that national fuel economy and emissions standards can help increase the viability and international competitiveness of domestic automakers and suppliers. The analysis, “ What’s Driving the U.S —Alan Baum.

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JANUARY 10, 2014

million of Fiscal Year 2013 funds ( FTA-2014-001-TRI ) for the deployment of low- or no-emission (LoNo) transit buses. The program gives priority consideration to the deployment of buses with the lowest energy consumption and least harmful emissions, including direct carbon emissions. Of that amount, $21.6

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JUNE 27, 2014

In the US Energy Information Administration’s Annual Energy Outlook 2014 (AEO2014) Reference case, more-stringent vehicle fuel economy standards contribute to a decline in motor gasoline consumption through 2040. The Reference case projects an increase in VMT that, all else equal, would increase motor gasoline fuel consumption.

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AUGUST 26, 2014

A recently released total fuel cycle analysis for maritime case studies shows that natural gas fuels reduce some air quality pollutants substantially, and reduce major greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions slightly, when compared to conventional petroleum-based marine fuels (low-sulfur and high-sulfur).

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AUGUST 26, 2014

Black carbon (BC) from incomplete biomass and fossil fuel combustion is the most strongly light-absorbing component of particulate matter (PM) air pollution and a major climate-forcing emission. The team’s findings are published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States (PNAS). —Jill Baumgartner.

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NOVEMBER 24, 2014

Particulate emissions were clearly influenced by certain fuel parameters including oxygen content, hydrogen content, and aromatics content. The isobutanol blend resulted in higher butyraldehyde emissions; butyraldehyde possesses similar reactivity and mutagenicity to acetaldehyde.

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JUNE 25, 2014

Automakers took the top four slots in the 50 Best Global Green Brands list for 2014, published by Fortune magazine in conjunction with the consulting firm Deloitte and Interbrand. The company’s performance across operations as measured in energy efficiency, GHG emissions, water management, waste management, and toxic emissions management.

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OCTOBER 24, 2013

million zero emission vehicles on the roads in their states by 2025, along with the refueling infrastructure required to support those vehicles. This multi-state effort is intended to expand consumer awareness and demand for zero-emission vehicles. The number of models is expected to increase for model year 2014 and beyond, ARB said.

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JUNE 30, 2016

Electric vehicles (EVs) will need to increase their combined market share to 16% by 2020 for markets to achieve the aggressive fuel economy standards set by regulators, according to new research by the World Energy Council, the UN-accredited global energy body representing the entire energy spectrum. In the EU, the EV gap is 1.4

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MARCH 18, 2014

liter EA288 diesel engine will power the 2015 Golf, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Passat, and Jetta, all of which are set to arrive in dealer showrooms in the second half of 2014. Once the engine is in a warm mode, it is more fuel efficient, with improved emissions. Volkswagen of America announced that the new 2.0-liter Click to enlarge.

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OCTOBER 29, 2016

Earlier this week, the Québec National Assembly unanimously adopted Bill 104, a zero-emission vehicle standard. Automakers that sell or lease a yearly average of more than 4,500 new vehicles (all light models combined) will be subject to the ZEV standard. Québec joins the ten U.S.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2015

alleging emissions cheating. liter engines for model years (MY) 2014 through 2016 that results in increased NO x emissions of up to nine times EPA’s standard. liter engines for model years (MY) 2014 through 2016 that results in increased NO x emissions of up to nine times EPA’s standard.

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