Sentences with phrase «own tailpipe emissions»

It's no surprise that bicycles — with no tailpipe emissions — are a key part of this plan.

It's a tactic that dates back to the 1970s when the Clean Air Act authorized the EPA to regulate vehicle tailpipe emissions.

California Governor Jerry Brown announced the suit's filing in Sacramento, accusing the EPA of «breaking the law» and putting children at risk by boosting asthma - inducing tailpipe emissions.

It's hard to protest against a thing, whether it's tailpipe emissions, oil extraction in Northern Alberta or the Gulf of Mexico or wherever else.

We are the first and currently only company to commercially produce a federally - compliant highway - capable electric vehicle, the Tesla Roadster, which combines a market - leading range on a single charge with attractive design, driving performance and zero tailpipe emissions.

To reduce these emissions, cities and businesses are considering deploying electric vehicles, which produce no tailpipe emissions that would...

The current regulations are aimed at cutting tailpipe emissions of carbon dioxide, a major contributor to global warming.

Cycling and walking charity Sustrans» chief executive Xavier Brice said: «The new Government must urgently improve the quality of the air that we breathe through an ambitious new Clean Air Act which tackles tailpipe emissions but also encourages a real shift in how people travel to the least polluting of all modes — walking and cycling.

It also produces zero tailpipe emissions.

In order to evaluate the assessment of the low emission zone, the scientists determined the reduction of tailpipe emissions of black carbon and ultrafine particles at a street - site by taking into account the concentrations measured in the urban background.

When EPA sets limits for tailpipe emissions from vehicles, it considers what could be achieved with new technology, not just the technology already on the market.

Fuel cell vehicles produce zero tailpipe emissions, but the entire hydrogen production stream needs to be low - carbon

The logic of sprawl saw cities eat up a larger and larger share of the surrounding real estate, fueling habitat destruction, smog from tailpipe emissions, runoff from impermeable pavement and other environmental ills.

That means that even if we manage to significantly reduce our cars» tailpipe emissions, city air will still be polluted, to a large extent, with these other substances.

Much of this haze is formed from volatile organic compounds, or VOCs, and fine particulate matter from tailpipe emissions.

Automakers are already phasing in particle traps that cut tailpipe emissions from diesel engines by 90 percent or more.

«Tailpipe emissions are the main source of greenhouse gases from cars that use fossil fuels,» explained Anthony Shaw, a transport program specialist at the Intelligent Transportation Society of America, a nonprofit research organization.

Previous studies mainly have consisted of computer simulations of atmospheric chemical reactions based on tailpipe emissions studies.

The gradual development of car alternatives has translated into a freeze on vehicle miles traveled and tailpipe emissions in the metro area over the past decade, according to data from the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (MWCOG).

Since carbon dioxide (CO2) is the natural by - product of the combustion of fuel, the increased standards would also address climate change by reducing tailpipe emissions of CO2.

Lobbyist focus also will be on the next generation of near - zero tailpipe emissions standards, or Tier III rules.

Unfortunately they're focusing on tailpipe emissions, rather than standing back and looking at the big picture.

With advanced technology like rechargeable lithium batteries and electric motors providing power to the wheels, modern battery electric vehicles allow for all - electric driving while producing zero tailpipe emissions.

Fuel - Cell Electric Vehicles can offer over 300 + miles of smooth and quiet all - electric driving, zero tailpipe emissions and a short 3 - to 5 - minute refueling time.

Changes to the software can be made; the software then is to be re-certified to ensure that it meets tailpipe emission limits.

Further, unlike commercial vehicles, buses primarily operate through densely populated neighborhoods and commercial centers, directly exposing residents to hazardous tailpipe emissions impacting their health and welfare.

To achieve that end, as other countries express an interest in joining the race as part of their efforts to reduce hazardous tailpipe emissions in the transport sector, the lead organizations, DOT and MOT, can jointly elect to include others.

A fully eligible ZEB bus would be one that generates zero tailpipe emissions.

Tailpipe emissions are collected in large bags.

The electric e-NV200 is undergoing limited tested in Europe, including as a FedEx delivery van in London.One of the main advantages to an electric delivery van, apart from reduced fuel use and a reduction in tailpipe emissions, is that it will be far quieter than current cargo vans.

Neutered two years ago from the collapse of new - vehicle sales amid a foundering economy, auto makers dropped their historically combative stance over stricter rules and gave over to an historic hike in CAFE in return for a single national tailpipe emissions standard.

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.

He is pleased with California's recent decision to continue working alongside NHTSA and EPA on tailpipe emissions for 2017 - 2025.

The two tests, run with a vehicle designated by Illinois EPA as 225MXR, had tailpipe emissions of 0.02 gpm HC, 0.7 gpm CO and zero NOx per the second test, which is nearly identical to the first test.

Mazda isn't hedging its bets on electric power just yet, believing that until the worldwide electrical grid is predominantly powered by renewable energy, an electric vehicle's tailpipe emissions are too far offset by the dirtiness and high CO2 values of the fossil - fuelled coal, oil, and gas power plants that supply their electricity.

FWIW in my vehicle emission testing region (Seattle WA) this engine would pass a tailpipe emission test.

The electric buses provide a cleaner, quieter ride and produce zero tailpipe emissions.

Advanced Plug - In Hybrid technology enables the luxury sedan to emit zero tailpipe emissions and travel at least 35 miles on a full electric charge, after which an on - board engine generates electric... Photos: 19

With zero tailpipe emissions and a long range of travel (up to 100 miles of combined city and highway travel), it's an impressive step into the future.

Finally, eDRIVE mode is purely electric, offering a max speed of 75 mph for a totally tailpipe emission - free ride.

The addition of an electric thermostat helps the 1750 turbo engine reduce warm - up times and tailpipe emissions.

The addition of an electric thermostat helps the 1750 cc turbo engine reduce warm - up times and tailpipe emissions.

If the hybrid battery has sufficient charge and the driver goes easy on the accelerator, the car can cover a distance of up to 2.5 miles almost silently and without producing any tailpipe emissions.

A big fight between Texas and the Environmental Protection Agency over its tailpipe emission limits is starting to brew.

In heavy traffic, this technology can seamlessly shut down the engine to decrease fuel consumption, reducing tailpipe emissions to zero while the vehicle is stationary and the engine is off.

Their batteries are filled at charging stations and they produce no tailpipe emissions.

In addition, an E-mode enables the car to drive on silent electric power, free of any tailpipe emissions.

Whilst maintaining the high standards of comfort, quality and safety that Mercedes customers expect, the 100kW electric motor will return maximum torque of 310 Nm, a top speed limited to 100 mph and a 0 to 60 mph time of less than 10 seconds, all without emitting any tailpipe emissions.

EVs which have no tailpipe emissions, nor gasoline consumption, are expected by many to play a significant role in enabling many automakers to meet the proposed targets.

Most cars — even hybrids — release tons of CO2 tailpipe emissions every year.The Nissan LEAF doesn't use a single drop of gas.