Sentences with phrase «tailpipe emissions for»

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

Total emissions includes upstream emissions for gasoline, so I based the tailpipe emission for the US average on the total emission and the 1.25 ratio given here.

Not exact matches

They do not emit tailpipe pollutants, giving a large reduction of local air pollution, and, can give a significant reduction in total greenhouse gas and other emissions (dependent on the method used for electricity generation).

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.

Tailpipe exhaust accounts for some 20 percent of the world's emissions of carbon dioxide; an economic recovery could easily cause the return of $ 140 - a-barrel oil.

«Engine developers can use this information to validate computer models and design advanced engine combustion strategies that will improve fuel economy for consumers while also lowering tailpipe pollutant emissions.»

An influx of pollution from Asia in the western United States and more frequent heat waves in the eastern U.S. are responsible for the persistence of smog in these regions over the past quarter century despite laws curtailing the emission of smog - forming chemicals from tailpipes and factories.

So when the state set out to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, regulators did all the right things - stringent tailpipe standards for cars, tighter codes for buildings, higher renewable energy standards for utilities.

For example, the BECCS idea of taking carbon from power plants does not account for the massive emissions from all other sources — such as the tailpipes of our caFor example, the BECCS idea of taking carbon from power plants does not account for the massive emissions from all other sources — such as the tailpipes of our cafor the massive emissions from all other sources — such as the tailpipes of our cars.

So, when you take your car in for Emissions testing, we're measuring the tailpipe of your body, which is the urine.

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.

What comes out of the tailpipe only accounts for one part of the emissions created by vehicles.

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.

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

The 911 GT2 offers new achievements also in terms of emission management and control: This is the first Porsche homologated for the road to feature a rear silencer and tailpipes made of titanium as standard equipment.

However, Kia's engineers are targeting a significant reduction in CO2 tailpipe emissions and a power increase of between 15 to 20 percent for any model which could be equipped with the new powertrain.

The best - of - both - worlds solution (between a petrol / electric hybrid and a fully battery - powered EV) allows the vehicle to be plugged in to a domestic power outlet to charge its battery for electric - only operation with zero tailpipe emissions.

Steel industry calls for shift in vehicle emissions regulations from tailpipe to total lifecycle

However, Kia's engineers are targeting a significant reduction in CO2 tailpipe emissions and fuel consumption and a power increase of between 15 to 20 percent for any model which could be equipped with the new powertrain.

For 2006, the Explorer's improvements, the automaker says, include better fuel economy; a new 4.6 - liter V - 8 engine and six - speed automatic transmission; cleaner tailpipe emissions; 10 advanced safety features, all of which are standard; 10 percent higher payload; increased towing capacity, which is now up to 7,300 pounds; a new frame, some of which is based on the one used in the F - 150; and an all - new interior.

The project aims to provide transit authorities with a flexible, more efficient drivetrain and a longer range zero - tailpipe - emission capability for inner - city... Read more →

Reduced oil consumption, cleaner tailpipe emissions, and a longer cruising range — up to 40 percent longer — are also factors for a growing number of car buyers.

The use of BMW eDrive technology for exceptionally efficient performance as well as all - electric mobility with zero tailpipe emissions as and when required ushers in a whole new form of commanding driving experience in a sports activity vehicle.

The Honda Clarity series was awarded the 2018 California Air Quality Award for Corporate Environmental Stewardship by the Coalition for Clean Air for proving drivers can reduce or even eliminate tailpipe emissions without sacrificing style, comfort or performance.

NÜWIEL, a Hamburg - based startup that is working on «clean transportation solutions for last mile delivery,» is teasing out information about its electric bike trailer, which could be a method of leveraging pedal power and zero (tailpipe) carbon emissions for deliveries and running errands without committing to an electric bicycle for all bike trips.

For a quick trip to the store or other errands, having a small vehicle that is easy to park, cheap to operate, and has no (tailpipe) emissions could offset quite a bit of car miles for many homFor a quick trip to the store or other errands, having a small vehicle that is easy to park, cheap to operate, and has no (tailpipe) emissions could offset quite a bit of car miles for many homfor many homes.

However, early electric car adopters were willing to overlook those perceived shortcomings in favor of a car that had zero tailpipe emissions, which made for a more eco-friendly transportation option.

When an e-bike isn't enough, an entry - level electric motorcycle could be the zero (tailpipe) emission solution for you.

«The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit will hear two days of oral argument to review four of EPA's greenhouse gas emissions rules: the «timing» rule, the «tailoring» rule, the «endangerment» rule, and the «tailpipe» rule.

Tropical deforestation accounts for about 10 percent of the world's heat - trapping emissions — equivalent to the annual tailpipe emissions of 600 million average U.S. cars.

Similar cases can be made for walkability and safety (fewer automobile deaths and injuries), pollution (reduced tailpipe emissions), and time (fewer hours spent commuting).

#KXL would be responsible for at least 181 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) each year, comparable to the tailpipe emissions from more than 37.7 million cars or 51 coal - fired power plants.

We don't charge for tailpipe emissions.

(In Vermont, tailpipe emissions account for about 50 percent of all harmful emissions in the state.

The Trump administration is speeding toward all - out war with California over fuel economy rules for cars and SUVs, proposing to revoke the state's long - standing authority to enforce its own, tough rules on tailpipe emissions.

Since electric vehicles have no tailpipe emissions, they reduce local air pollution and create a cleaner environment for children and families that live close to streets and highways.

According to the Tailpipe Rule, CO2 emissions due to air conditioner - related loads on automobile engines account for 3.9 % of total passenger car greenhouse gas emissions, and various technologies could reduce air conditioner - related CO2 emissions by 10 % to 30 %.51 A 30 % reduction of the 3.9 % of motor vehicle emissions associated with air conditioner engine load would decrease fuel consumption by only 1.1 %.

As part of the «Historic Agreement» 12 brokered by Obama Environment Czar Carol Browner, California and other states agreed to consider compliance with EPA's greenhouse gas emission standards as compliance with their own.13 But in return, auto manufacturers and their trade associations had to support both the Tailpipe Rule and the California waiver.14 In a September 30, 2011 letter to EPA administrator Lisa Jackson, House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman Darrell Issa summarized the terms for auto makers under the «Historic Agreement»:

If approved, Keystone XL would be responsible for at least 181 million tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) each year, comparable to the tailpipe emissions from more than 37.7 million cars or 51 coal - fired power plants.

He engaged in a fiery exchange with EPA administrator Stephen Johnson over the White House's role in denying California a waiver for higher tailpipe emissions standards and weakening ozone standards.

He was joined by three other senators in June 2008 calling for EPA Administrator Stephen Johnson's resignation, after it became apparent that Johnson had succumbed to White House pressure to deny California the waiver needed for the state to regulate carbon dioxide in tailpipe emissions.

Many of these damages vary with the location of air - emission releases, so it is important to account for the existing and potential future locations of vehicle tailpipes, power plants, oil refineries, vehicle and battery production facilities, and upstream supply chain entities, such as mines for raw material extraction.

(But because extraction accounts for only a small portion of oil's carbon emissions, which primarily issue from the tailpipes of vehicles, the State Department calculates that oil sands oil is only 17 percent more carbon - intensive when the entire lifecycle is considered.)

«Since most vehicle use is for relatively short trips,» wrote Joseph J. Romm in a report for the Federation of American Scientists, «even a relatively modest all - electric range of 20 or 30 miles could allow these vehicles to replace a substantial portion of gasoline consumption and tailpipe emissions.»

During Crist's first few months in office, he signed executive orders calling for stricter tailpipe emission limits for cars sold in Florida, reductions in the state's greenhouse gas emissions, and a mandate requiring utilities to generate at least 20 percent of their electricity from renewable sources by 2020.

The regulations are the latest changes to the state's three - year - old Advanced Clean Cars program, a package of existing requirements for manufacturers that seek to cut smog - forming emissions and greenhouse gases from tailpipes of conventional cars and create a new market for carbon - zero ones.

Keep in mind, however, that «tailpipe» or direct emissions for the refined products that come from the oil — gasoline, diesel, kerosene, etc — are basically the same no matter what the original feedstock is.

The bad - the bill only extends the green HOV decal program for PHECs, but not the white decal program for pure battery electric vehicles (BEVs), which are cleaner than PHEVs and have zero tailpipe emissions.

In my opinion, the «holy grail» of road pricing charges drivers directly for their carbon emissions, and for the wear and tear they cause on the road - a little sensor on the end of their tailpipe, and a GPS unit.

An electric vehicle, on the other hand, produces no harmful emissions directly from its «tailpipe», but unless it's being charged with solar, wind, or other clean electricity, an EV is responsible for some air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions being produced at the point of electricity generation.