Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 29, 2012

Audi of America is taking a more aggressive stance with diesel in the US, both in terms of product offerings and in policy. diesel engine, more details of which will emerge closer to launch. As of September 2012, a third of Q7 models sold, and more than 55% of A3 models sold, are diesel. Earlier post.) —Scott Keogh.

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Diesel Audi Engine Los Angeles 252

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 26, 2009

Additional diesel PM reductions in 18 major CA railyards with five new locomotive measures. Source: Staff presentation. While we are pleased to have already reduced diesel emissions at the rail yards, it’s not enough. Union Pacific operates in 23 states west of Chicago, while BNSF Railway is present in 28.

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Diesel Emissions California 2007 170

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 12, 2017

liter diesel engines sold in the United States. EPA is working in coordination with the California Air Resources Board (CARB), which has also issued a notice of violation to FCA. EPA is working in coordination with the California Air Resources Board (CARB), which has also issued a notice of violation to FCA.

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EPA Chrysler Emissions Diesel 150

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

The new report is a companion to a report released by MECA in June 2019 that provides an assessment of market-ready technologies for heavy-duty diesel vehicles to meet lower intermediate NOx standards by 2024 (“ Technology Feasibility for Model Year 2024 Heavy-Duty Diesel Vehicles in Meeting Lower NOx Standards ”). Earlier post.).

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Emissions Fuel Economy Diesel 2019 221

Green Car Congress

JUNE 2, 2014

In-use testing of three light duty diesel vehicles—certified to US-EPA Tier2-Bin5 and California LEV-II ULEV emissions limits— found a wide variation in real world emissions performance relative to the regulatory limits. diesels and one 3.0L diesel) over pre-defined test routes exhibiting diverse driving conditions.

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Diesel Emissions Light Los Angeles 230

Green Car Congress

JUNE 2, 2014

Although gasoline direct injection engines (GDI) are a favorable technology for reducing fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, recent studies have shown that GDI vehicles could emit more PM than traditional PFI (gasoline port fuel injection) vehicles as well as heavy-duty diesel trucks equipped with diesel particulate filters.

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Environment Exhaust Gasoline Canada 230

Green Car Congress

JULY 21, 2010

The California Air Resources Board (ARB) and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have presented preliminary proposals aimed at closing compliance loopholes for medium- and heavy-duty diesel engines using SCR-based NO x emissions control systems for 2011 and later model years. This occurs during stop-and-go traffic.

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2010 EPA Engine Exhaust 186

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 2, 2015

The NOV alleges that the VW Group companies developed and installed a software defeat device—specifically, code in the electronic control module (ECM)—in certain VW, Audi and Porsche light duty diesel vehicles equipped with 6-cylinder, 3.0-liter This yields higher levels of NO x from the engine and reduced exhaust temperatures.

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EPA 2016 2014 Emissions 150

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 16, 2013

As reported in a paper in ACS journal Environmental Science & Technology , the results showed that GDI technology has the potential to meet the upcoming California LEV III and US EPA Tier 3 PM mass standard of 3 mg/mi (phasing in over MY2017?2021) Schematic diagram of test vehicle engine & exhaust system and PM sampling systems.

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Standards Emissions Miles Engine 246

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 28, 2014

The “Pathways to Near-Zero-Emission Natural Gas Heavy Duty Vehicles” report, authored by GNA on behalf of Southern California Gas Co. California policy makers face challenges in devising a pathway that can simultaneously help the state achieve NO x and GHG reduction targets. Background. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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Climate Gas Emissions California 257

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

Based on on-road measurements in their study, a team from the University of California Berkeley has estimated that, as of 2010, light-duty (LD) gasoline vehicles were responsible for 85% of CO; 18% of NO x ; 18% of organic aerosol (OA); and 6% of black carbon (BC) emissions from on-road motor vehicles in the United States.

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Gasoline Emissions Diesel San Francisco 239

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

CO 2 and NO x certification test data for heavy-duty diesel engines certified from 2002 through 2019. —“Technology Feasibility for Heavy-Duty Diesel Trucks in Achieving 90% Lower NO x Standards in 2027”. Source of data: US EPA (2019). Chart: MECA. NO x is a precursor for both ground level ozone and secondary PM 2.5

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Emissions Diesel Engine 2010 291

Baua Electric

JANUARY 1, 2024

In a recent Charged webinar, Dave Schaller, Industry Engagement Director at the North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) presented 10 electric truck case studies —real-world examples of how companies are benefitting from deploying EVs. They are the first vehicle that all fleets should consider electrifying.”

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Charging Fresno Exhaust Fleet 52

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 10, 2009

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. Tim Johnson, from Corning, in his review of diesel emission control technology at the conference, started as is his practice by a quick regulatory review.

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Gasoline Diesel Engine Emissions 150

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 3, 2016

Maximizing Vehicle Fuel Economy Through the Real-Time, Collaborative, and Predictive Co- Optimization of Routing, Speed, and Powertrain Control The Pennsylvania State University team aims to develop a comprehensive VD&PT system that will operate in a tightly integrated manner to improve vehicle energy efficiency for a heavy-duty diesel truck.

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Connect Connected Vehicles Universal 150

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 23, 2012

Contribution of gasoline and diesel exhaust to SOA over 0% to 50% diesel fuel use. SOA contributions from the two sources are equivalent at 6% diesel fuel use. The United States and California state averages shown are based on total on- and off-road use. Gentner et al. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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Diesel Los Angeles Exhaust Gasoline 281

Green Car Congress

MARCH 14, 2011

and Alan Lloyd (President of the International Council on Clean Transportation and former Secretary of the California EPA)—includes leading national and international experts from government, industry, academia, and the non-profit sector. SCR systems are being introduced to control the emissions of NO x from diesel engines.

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Fuel Vehicles Emissions Oil-Sands 170

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 4, 2024

In my area of Orange County, California, it seems the Range Rover is the official vehicle of Newport Beach and Corona del Mar. Over 161 Southern California miles of more city than highway driving, our combined average was 24.9 The rear has slim LED tail lights that sit high above the twin rectangular chrome exhaust tips.

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Plug-in Plug Hybrid Land Rover 61

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 14, 2009

However, SIDI engines also have the potential for increased pollutant formation, and require either careful control of combustion for reduced engine-out emissions, or an exhaust after-treatment systems similar to those under development for diesel vehicles. Advanced Energy Pathways (AEP) Project Task 4.1

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GM Concept Engine Emissions 150

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 10, 2015

At a press conference in Germany today, Volkswagen Group executives provided details on the status of its investigation—which is being coordinated by a special committee of the Supervisory Board—into the diesel emissions debacle. the diesel engine software defeat device. Earlier post.). Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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Legal Emissions 2016 United States 150

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 23, 2021

In 240 miles driving around Southern California we averaged 23 mpg, but in a 100-mile run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph, we averaged 31.2 came to life with a throaty note that would grumble and pop from the active valve performance exhaust system. Bridging the past and present. And yes, you can spin the tires!

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Ford MPG Fuel Economy Shelby 84

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 16, 2016

These trucks haul 80% of goods in the United States and use about 28 billion gallons of fuel per year, accounting for around 22% of total transportation energy usage—presenting a significant opportunity for carbon emissions reduction and energy savings for a key segment of the US transportation sector. Michigan State University.

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Vehicles Plug-in Lithium Ion Universal 150

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 23, 2021

Flagship SUV Gives Smooth Luxury, Powerful Diesel Performance. The low diesel rumble upon start-up becomes a nice note when accessing the ample torque to get off the line, but then purrs quietly at freeway speeds. In 364 miles, driving through Southern California and being aided by the automatic engine stop/start, we averaged 24.2

Escalade 93

Escalade Cadillac Fuel Economy MPG 93

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Over 215 miles of Southern California city and highway driving, our combined average was 25.3 Selecting the Dynamic drive mode for a wonderful throaty exhaust note, the acceleration was spirited, with 0-60 mph consistently turned in the 5.2 The rear has slim LED tail lights that sit high above the twin rectangular chrome exhaust tips.

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Hybrid SUV Cleaning Clean 72

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 4, 2024

Over 410 miles of Southern California city and highway driving, our combined average was 24.1 Select the Dynamic drive mode for a wonderful throaty exhaust note and spirited acceleration, with 0-60 mph runs consistently turned in the 5.4 The rear has slim LED tail lights that sit high above the twin rectangular chrome exhaust tips.

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Hybrid Land Rover Range Cleaning 60

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 25, 2022

In 514 miles driving through Southern California we averaged 34.7 The sleek look begins with Kia’s signature Tiger Nose front grille that presents an aggressive look, especially when turning-on the four beam LED projection headlights, and amber LED daytime running lights. The twin, chrome exhaust tips balance out the rear design.

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Kia MPG Fuel Economy Cleaning 75

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 12, 2022

Over 314 miles of Southern California city and highway driving our overall average was 38.8 The drive modes present several options for tailored driving. The bumper, with a flat top, sits above the dual exhaust chrome tips. A capable and efficient engine. A family resemblance. per gallon.

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PHEV Plug-in Plug MPG 103

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 5, 2023

After spending a fun week tooling around Southern California in the BRZ, there isn’t any argument coming from us. In our week driving through Southern California we averaged 24.7 The back-end has horizontal LED taillights and round, chrome-tipped twin exhaust ends that are integrated into a wind-channeling lower fascia.

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MPG Cleaning Clean Miles 83

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 15, 2022

The EPA fuel economy numbers of 21 mpg city/26 highway/23 combined are almost exactly what we got covering 301 miles driving through Southern California. LED tail lights and twin, round chrome exhaust tips on the outer edges of the fascia completed the rear design. Power, but not enough efficiency to hit 30 mpg.

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Acura MPG Fuel Economy SUV 75

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 5, 2022

The drive and power modes described above present several options for tailored driving. The bumper, with a flat top and a skid-resistance surface, incorporates dual exhaust tips. The Hyundai Nexo Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle is available, but it’s only sold in select areas of California. Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid.

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Escape PHEV Ford Plug-in 89

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 21, 2024

In 312 miles driving through Southern California, aided by the idle stop-and-go, we averaged 23.9 The dual level, horizontal LED tail lights wrap from the fender to the hands-free power trunk, and sit above the fascia that features dual, horizontal-oval exhaust ports.

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Fuel Economy Cleaning Clean Fleet 59

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 30, 2022

RWD we drove 225 miles through Southern California, averaging 24 mpg. The lower edges of the fascia, with diffusers, house chrome-tipped dual horizontal exhaust ports. We do our best to present our unvarnished evaluations of vehicles and news irrespective of these inducements. But heck, the 3.3-liter

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MPG Fuel Economy Cleaning Clean 82

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 16, 2023

A steady road warrior Clean Fleet Report was in the Taos SEL 4Motion for a week, spending most of our time on Southern California freeways. The twin faux exhaust ports on the lower rear fascia actually don’t look too bad, and the star-patterned 19-inch machined alloy wheels look great. In 371 miles we averaged 28.6

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Fuel Economy MPG SUV Cleaning 80

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Over 259 miles driving Southern California freeways we averaged 25.6 The flat roof, with a dual-pane panoramic sunroof, leads to a power lift gate with slit LED tail lights sitting above dual, chrome exhaust-tips. We do our best to present our unvarnished evaluations of vehicles and news irrespective of these inducements.

Jeep 81

Jeep PHEV Gasoline-Electric Plug-in 81

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 1, 2021

If you order the performance exhaust or go for the Z51 package, those numbers go up to 495 and 470. In 387 miles driving through Southern California, Clean Fleet Report averaged 20.6 The LED tail lights sit wide above the two sets of dual chrome exhaust tips, making for an almost menacing look.

Chevrolet 86

Chevrolet MPG Cleaning Clean 86

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 27, 2021

In 1,020 miles on a California road trip, using the all-speed dynamic cruise control as much as possible, Clean Fleet Report achieved an average of 34.1 The shelf-like LED rear tail lights continue the L-shape design cue, and end with F Sport unique larger exhaust ports. Safety and Convenience.

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Lexus Fuel Economy Hybrid MPG 83

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 10, 2009

The California Air Resources Board (ARB) passed a series of motions at the end of a long day of public testimony related to the implementation and enforcement of its heavy-duty (on- and off-road) diesel emissions regulations. ARB Staff Presentation. Earlier post.). Earlier post.). targets without the rule.

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Emissions California Diesel Davis 186