Sentences with phrase «low emissions requirements»

The 1975 Civic was a success in part because it met the low emissions requirements without the need for a complex and expensive catalytic converter.

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NOx emissions were about 70 percent lower than past levels and 10 percent below the EPA requirement.

Stricter emissions requirements on coal - fired power plants, together with low natural gas prices, have contributed to a recent decline in the use of coal for electricity generation in the United States, she said.

The Met Office Hadley Centre (Hadley Centre for Climate Prediction and Research) climate change model, Hadley Centre Coupled Model, version 3 (HadCM3)[53], a coupled atmosphere - ocean general circulation model, was used for the time intervals 2020, 2050 and 2080 (note these date represent a time windows of ten years either side of the time interval date, i.e. 2020 is an average of the years 2010 — 2029, 2050 for 2040 — 2059 and 2080 for 2070 — 2089), under three emission scenarios of the IPCC Special Report on Emissions Scenarios (SRES)[54]: scenario A1B (maximum energy requirements; emissions differentiated dependent on fuel sources; balance across sources), A2A (high energy requirements; emissions less than A1 / Fl) and B2A (lower energy requirements; emissions greater Emissions Scenarios (SRES)[54]: scenario A1B (maximum energy requirements; emissions differentiated dependent on fuel sources; balance across sources), A2A (high energy requirements; emissions less than A1 / Fl) and B2A (lower energy requirements; emissions greater emissions differentiated dependent on fuel sources; balance across sources), A2A (high energy requirements; emissions less than A1 / Fl) and B2A (lower energy requirements; emissions greater emissions less than A1 / Fl) and B2A (lower energy requirements; emissions greater emissions greater than B1).

The current estimates show that cellular agriculture can have lower greenhouse gas emissions, land use and water use, but often has a higher energy use requirement when compared to conventionally produced animal source foods.

Low exhaust emissions, compliance with country - specific standards and a characteristic engine sound — the requirements for the exhaust system of the new, naturally aspirated AMG 5.5 - litre V8 engine were manifold and complex.

R107 and C107 cars were exported to the US with low compression 4.5 liter V8 engines to meet stringent US emissions requirements, yet still provide adequate power.

Welcome to a new age of turbochargers, and Porsche has finally jumped on the bandwagon — primarily due to government requirement for lowering CO2 emissions as well as improving fuel economy.

The 1.8 litre system fulfils all the requirements that customers have come to expect from a Toyota full hybrid powertrain - silent, intuitive, responsive and self - sufficient EV technology with low cost of ownership, no need for plug - in recharging, offering outstanding fuel economy and low CO2 emissions, and up to 50 % all - electric driving on the everyday commute.

Despite its turbocharged pedigree the new model earns a 3 - star rating for emissions that are 50 % lower than the requirements of the Japanese 2005 standards.

Both engines meet California ARB optional Low NOx standards, as well as 2017 EPA greenhouse gas emission (GHG) requirements, making... Read more →

Lexus's first five - door compact car, its size, packaging, full hybrid technology and low emissions fully address the requirements of discerning, environment - conscious customers in a key market sector.

The engine the same 1.6 - litre turbo four that's found in the Veloster but is has a lower output (137 versus 150kW in the Veloster) to better meet tax, registration and emissions requirements of the Euro market.

The 1.8 litre system fulfils all the requirements that customers have come to expect from a Toyota full hybrid electric powertrain: silent, intuitive, responsive and self - sufficient EV technology with low cost of ownership, no need for plug - in recharging, excellent fuel economy, low CO2 emissions, and up to 50 per cent all - electric driving in everyday commuting.

Both engines meet California ARB optional Low NOx standards, as well as 2017 EPA greenhouse gas emission (GHG) requirements, making them some of the cleanest engines available today for truck and bus customers.

The Evoque was designed to appeal to urban buyers and meet requirements for lower CO2 emissions and increased fuel economy.

This low level is sufficient to meet the stringent US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Tier II / Bin 5 emissions requirements.

In a story about the weakening of fuel efficiency standards Fast Company quotes Don Anair, research and deputy director for the clean vehicles program at UCS who explains that the new standards would increase emissions and lower requirements in the future.

So how would I correct your «straw - man proposal» to bring it closer to the requirements of cheap energy with low fossil carbon emissions using the solar PV which is exponentially dropping in cost?

The earlier studies considered by the IPCC did not account for these future changes, thus overestimating indirect energy requirements and indirect greenhouse gas emissions of several low - carbon technologies.»

Government passes climate action legislation to enable the carbon tax, cap and trade, vehicle emissions standards, renewable and low carbon fuel requirements, green community development and low - carbon energy production.

It also supports local agriculture to reduce dependency on imports, to lower greenhouse gas emissions and energy requirements for food production, transport and storage, and to improve food security and livelihoods.

Emissions are typically lowest in the second quarter because residential heating and cooling requirements are low; residential CO2 emissions in 2016 were the lowest second - quarter level since 1988 and 15 MMmt beEmissions are typically lowest in the second quarter because residential heating and cooling requirements are low; residential CO2 emissions in 2016 were the lowest second - quarter level since 1988 and 15 MMmt beemissions in 2016 were the lowest second - quarter level since 1988 and 15 MMmt below 2012.

First - quarter emissions in both 2016 and 2012 were below those of recent years because the heating requirements were relatively low compared with recent years.

In one report, Generation and Use of Thermal Energy in the US Industrial Sector and Opportunities to Reduce its Carbon Emissions, researchers from INL and the Energy Department's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) identify key greenhouse gas (GHG) emission sources in the industrial sector and propose low - emitting alternatives using targeted, process - level analysis of industrial heat requirements.

As a result, DEQ's proposed rules will not guarantee the most basic requirement of the Clean Power Plan — lowering carbon dioxide emissions — will be fulfilled in North Carolina.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency must issue regulations reducing the allowable emissions from products containing or using HFCs; mandating tighter reduction, recovery and reuse requirements; and barring the use of HFCs where low global warming alternatives are commercially available.

Nuclear power can provide constant, reliable emission - free energy with a much lower and more easily met requirement for load balancing.

We're lowering the carbon footprint of our equipment, meeting Energy Star requirements and lowering greenhouse gas emissions.

Ambitious new initiatives have cascaded out of Schwarzenegger's office — including the two measures raising the renewable - power requirement on utilities, a state subsidy program to encourage the installation of electricity - generating solar panels on 1 million California roofs, and in January 2007, an executive order establishing the nation's first «low - carbon fuel standard,» which requires a reduction of at least 10 percent in the carbon emissions from transportation fuels by 2020.

TH: I understand the car was redesigned to meet U.S. Emissions requirements, which resulted in lower fuel economy.

Most ethanol produced in the United States is currently derived from corn, a relatively poor feedstock given its low yield and high fertilizer requirements which have been linked to water pollution, the expanded «dead zone» in the Gulf of Mexico, and significant greenhouse gas emissions.

«Energy codes — minimum requirements for efficient design and construction — offer a cost - effective way to reduce energy use and monthly bills, while also lowering carbon emissions.