Sentences with phrase «diesel emission reduction»

Grants are awarded to eligible applicants for implementation of diesel emission reduction projects across the state to achieve public health and air quality goals.

Such programs and measures include (1) requirements that publically - funded projects mandate that all diesel construction equipment be retrofitted with the best available technology to reduce particulate emissions; (2) continued funding and implementation of EPA's Diesel Emission Reduction Program and similar state - based diesel emission reduction programs; and (3) incentives to accelerate fleet turnover, in which vehicles and parts are properly recycled or scrapped.

(Sec. 128) Amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to include: (1) American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands within the definition of «state» for the purposes of the diesel emissions reduction program; and (2) the construction of pipelines for renewable fuels within the loan guarantee program.

Subtitle G: Diesel Emissions Reduction -(Sec. 792) Instructs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to use: (1) 70 % of certain allocated funds to provide grants and low - cost revolving loans on a competitive basis to eligible entities to achieve prescribed reductions in diesel emissions; and (2) 30 % of certain allocated funds to support grant and loan programs administered by states that are designed to achieve similar diesel emission reductions.

Not exact matches

«We compared the efficiencies of [the port's] diesel engines versus fuel cells, studied the energy efficiencies at various power levels and estimated the savings and reductions in emissions that would be realized if they were to convert to a fuel cell - powered operation,» Pratt said.

Topic 2.1: Green ship design and building — propulsion technology for hybrid ships (sail and high efficiency diesel) and emissions reduction technology

According to U.S. Justice Department court documents, any emissions modification «results in a quantifiable reduction in NOx emissions» to prescribed limits for each generation of diesel engines.

It's worth noting that 2010 emissions regulations require an extra diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) combined with a rather complicated three - stage selective catalytic reduction (SCR) system to practically eliminate tailpipe emissions.

Results showed that the patented hydraulic hybrid diesel technology achieved a 45 - to 50 - percent improvement in fuel economy and a 30 percent reduction in CO2 emissions compared with traditional diesel - powered vehicles.

All engines deliver both fuel consumption improvements and CO2 reduction benefits over their predecessors — and, since diesel cleanliness has been in the headlines a lot this year, it should be noted that all A4s, both petrol and diesel, meet stringent Euro 6 emissions regulations.

Ingenium diesel6: Low fuel consumption, high torque Available later in 2016, the clean, responsive, Ingenium diesel uses state - of - the - art technologies including selective catalytic reduction (SCR) and low - pressure exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) to cut NOx and CO2 emissions.

According to Peugeot, BlueHDI sees a 90 % reduction in NOx remissions, and 2 - 4 % reduction in CO2 emissions compared with conventional diesel engines.

Fairly standard features such as engine stop & start, and a gear shift indicator help with the basics, and Peugeot's uses a number of exhaust treatments to keep emissions down - including an selective catalytic reduction (SCR) and diesel particulate filter (DFP).

Delivering 136 metric horsepower and 320 Nm (236 lb - ft) of torque between 2,000 rpm and 2,250 rpm the new «U3» diesel powertrain replaces the 1.7 - liter CRDi unit and complies with the strict Euro 6d TEMP emissions standard thanks to the use of Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) active emissions control technology.

A next - generation clean diesel engine that will meet global emissions regulations (Euro 6, US EPA Tier2 Bin5, and Post New Long Term Regulations in Japan) without expensive NOx aftertreatments — urea selective catalytic reduction (SCR) or a Lean NOx Trap (LNT)-- due to a low diesel engine compression ratio of 14.0:1.

As a result, a reduction in noble metals and stable exhaust emission control have become possible, enabling the use of a clean diesel engine compatible with the post-new long - term regulations in automatic transmission - equipped cars.

* Horsepower and torque expected to top previous model (testing is ongoing — check media.gm.com for updates) * NOx emissions reduced at least 63 percent over 2010 models * Quieter operation * High - pressure (30,000 psi / 2, 000 bar) Piezo - actuated fuel system for greater fuel efficiency, improved performance and reduced emissions * Exhaust brake system that enables controlled vehicle slowdown on downhill grades without actuating the brakes * Selective catalytic reduction after - treatment system using diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) injection to provide the best overall diesel characteristics and performance — with a range of about 5,000 miles (8,000 km) between DEF refills * Combustion and after - treatment have been optimized to provide about 700 miles (1,125 km) between diesel particulate filter regenerations — a 75 - percent improvement over the previous system and significant contributor to improved fuel efficiency, as the regeneration process requires additional fuel * B20 biodiesel capability for an alternative fueling option * Internal revisions that improve durability

Volkswagen is combining its diesel Golf Plus 2.0 TDI with its direct shift gearbox (DSG) to deliver up to a 10.6 % reduction in fuel consumption and lower emissions compared to a Golf with a five - speed automatic transmission.

Combined with the weight reduction, adding a four - cylinder diesel to the Discovery range has helped cut down CO2 emissions.

Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) exhaust systems are the latest technology to improve fuel economy and lower emissions on heavy duty diesel engines.

The exhaust after - treatment system includes a diesel particulate filter and diesel emission fluid (DEF) injection for the Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) system.

Mitsubishi claimed 30 percent better fuel economy, a 30 percent reduction in emissions, and higher power outputs than diesels.

According to Ford preliminary data, the new Fiesta's CO2 emissions will be as low as 82 g / km for the diesels and 97 g / km for the gasoline units, thanks to an all - new six - speed manual transmission with innovative friction reduction technologies.

The truck has a reservoir of this fluid that is used by the Selective Catalytic Reduction system to clean the diesel emissions.

Its superior environmental performance also allows significant reduction of CO2 and SO2 emissions compared to diesel engines, thus helping marine vessels meet various environmental regulations.

The EcoDynamics + diesel mild - hybrid system is paired with Kia's Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) active emissions control technology, reducing CO2 emissions by up to 4 % on the new Worldwide harmonized Light vehicles Test Procedure (WLTP), and up to 7 % on the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC).

The implementation of BS VI fuels will enable the use of emission control technologies like diesel particulate filters (DPF) and selective catalytic reduction (SCR) systems thanks to the low sulphur content.

A clean diesel with Scr (selective catalytic reduction) and AdBlue supply (12 liters, sufficient for 6.700 km) which keep the CO2 and nOx emissions low.

Like most of today's clean diesels, nitrous oxide emissions are reduced by means of a Selective Catalyst Reduction after - treatment system, which uses urea - based Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) as a cleaning agent.

The «Bluetec Hybrid» uses a Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) system to meet future diesel emissions requirements.

A joint study by Controlled Power Technologies (CPT) and Austria's Technische Universität Wien (TU Wien) into 48V diesel mild hybrid technology verified a 9 % reduction of NOxin raw engine - out emissions, while retaining the fuel economy and CO2 benefits of diesel engine technology.

Reduction injection now fitted to diesel models of the BMW 1 Series, BMW 2 Series, BMW 3 Series, BMW 4 Series and the BMW X1 — premiere of the BMW X3 xDrive25d (combined fuel consumption: 6.1 — 5.8 l / 100 km; combined CO2 emissions: 160 — 154 g / km)-- BMW 5 Series Sedan and Touring with extended standard equipment range — new services from BMW ConnectedDrive.

The second diesel model in the range, the BMW 730d, underlines its status as the world's most economical and lowest emission model in the luxury class by a further reduction in both fuel consumption and CO2 emissions as well as optionally available BMW BluePerformance Technology.

Equipped with a diesel oxidation catalyst, diesel particulate filter, and selective catalytic reduction, it will be emissions - compliant in all 50 states.

Photo: FedEx An Impressive 96 % Reduction in Particulate Matter Emissions FedEx is announcing today that it has converted 92 of its trucks to diesel - electric hybrids (using lithium - ion batteries), bringing the total number of hybrids the company has to

With introduction and optimization of exhaust gas aftertreatment systems, such as the diesel oxidation catalyst and the diesel particulate trap, as well as NOx - reduction systems, pollutant emissions have been significantly decreased.

(B) effective and cost - effective control technologies, operations, and strategies for additional domestic and international black carbon emissions reductions, such as diesel retrofit technologies on existing on - road, non-road, and stationary engines and programs to address residential cookstoves, and forest and agriculture - based burning;

To date, IdleAir has registered over 600,000 tons of verified GHG emissions reductions and avoided the use of 60 million gallons of diesel fuel.

The high emission - reduction efficiency of DPFs provides important public health benefits and climate change co-benefits associated with the reduction of black carbon emissions from diesel engines.

(PG&E power mix shows potential for substantial greenhouse gas emissions reductions for EV owners who purchase electricity from the utility vs those who own a gasoline or diesel - burning vehicle.

Reducing diesel emissions can therefore lead to a reduction of both warming and cooling particles.

Reductions in emissions of black carbon since the late 1980s, mostly from diesel engines as a result of air quality programs, have resulted in a measurable reduction of concentrations of global warming pollutants in the atmosphere, according to a first - of - its - kind study — which Berkeley Lab participated in — examining the impact of black carbon on California's climate.

When all sources of black carbon emissions from diesel fuel combustion are considered, including farming and construction equipment, trains and ships, the reduction in carbon dioxide emissions can be as high as 50 million metric tons per year over the past 20 years.

Researchers considered emissions only from diesel - powered trucks and buses, and off - road diesel equipment and vehicles to estimate the equivalent reduction of carbon dioxide.

Sacramento — Reductions in emissions of black carbon since the late 1980s, mostly from diesel engines as a result of air quality programs, have resulted in a measurable reduction of concentrations of global warming pollutants in the atmosphere, according to a first - of - its - kind study examining the impact of black carbon on California's climate.

A reduction in fuel use and may reduce up to 25 percent of greenhouse gas emissions compared to conventional diesel fuel models.

A common approach to reducing NOx emissions from diesel engines is the use of Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR); the system converts NOx to nitrogen and water via the addition of ammonia.

This study focuses on current specifications, with comparisons to international norms, of gasoline, diesel and fuel oil; on measures adopted for improving the quality of such fuels and for reducing emissions, particularly the elimination of lead from gasoline, and the reduction of sulphur in gasoline and diesel; on expected economic and environmental benefits of using cleaner fossil fuels; and on barriers facing the production and use of cleaner fuels.

Though not exclusively an energy bill, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 provided for more than four billion dollars in federal tax credits to homeowners for energy efficiency improvements, authorized additional renewable energy and efficiency research and development, and called for reductions in diesel engine emissions.

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