Mobile Emissions Today articles from January 2006

Mobile Emissions Today archives from January 2006

MA Adopts New Emissions Standards for Cars and Light Trucks.
January 3, 2006... The Massachusetts Public Interest Research Group (MASSPIRG) recently announced that secretary of state William Galvin published late last week in the Massachusetts Register new regulations limiting global warming pollution from cars and light...

DOJ, EPA Reach Clean Air Settlement With DaimlerChrysler.
January 3, 2006... The Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have reached a settlement with DaimlerChrysler Corporation worth $94 million over defective emissions controls on nearly 1.5 million Jeep and Dodge vehicles from...

WestStart to Host Clean Heavy-duty Vehicle Conference in CA.(WestStart-CALSTART, Inc)(Brief Article)
January 3, 2006... WestStart-CALSTART, Inc. will host "Clean Heavy-duty Vehicle Conference 2006: Clean Technologies and Fuels -- Are We There Yet?" February 22 through 24 at the San Diego Hilton Resort in San Diego, CA. On Wednesday, February 22, an evening...

EPA Issues New Domestic Clean-burning Fuel Standards.
January 4, 2006... The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced the issuance of new standards that serve as the first step in the agency's Renewable Fuel Standard Program, which is designed to reduce vehicle emissions and strengthen U.S. energy...

EPA Proposes Stronger Air Quality Standards for Fine PM.
January 4, 2006... The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced it is proposing revisions to the agency's national air quality standards for fine particulate matter (PM) and "inhalable coarse" particles. According to EPA, the proposed...

EPA Issues Actions Related to Emissions Durability Testing.
January 5, 2006... The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced it is issuing two actions related to vehicle emissions durability testing procedures. First, the agency is issuing a final rule that establishes vehicle aging procedures that...

ISE-Siemens Obtains ARB Certification for ThunderVolt.
January 5, 2006... The ISE Corporation recently announced that the heavy-duty diesel hybrid system developed by a Siemens-ISE-Cummins team has achieved California Air Resources Board (ARB) certification. According to ISE, the ThunderVolt diesel hybrid system...

USC Study Supports Goal of HCBE Awareness Campaign.(University of Southern California)(Help California Breathe Easier)(Brief Article)
January 5, 2006... The California Bureau of Automotive Repair (CBAR) recently announced that a new University of Southern California (USC) study supports the goals of a public awareness campaign launched earlier this year by governor Arnold Schwarzenegger to...

CT Adopts Regulations Implementing Next Phase of LEV II.
January 6, 2006... Connecticut governor M. Jodi Rell recently announced the state's adoption late last month of regulations to implement the second phase of the California Low Emission Vehicle (LEV II) program. According to Rell, the regulations require...

Tenneco Diesel Emissions Technology Earns Frost & Sullivan Award.
January 6, 2006... Frost & Sullivan recently announced it has awarded Tenneco, Inc. the 2005 Industry Innovation and Advancement of the Year Award for the company's advanced diesel exhaust aftertreatment solutions for light vehicles. The award is based on...

Survey Finds Auto Execs See Growing Demand for Clean Cars.
January 6, 2006... U.S. audit, tax and advisory firm KPMG LLP recently announced the results of its global survey of automotive leaders, which reveal that industry executives strongly believe consumers will opt for "fuel-efficient, low-cost cars" and hybrid...

Weekly Update.
January 6, 2006... GASOLINE BLENDSTOCKS CONFERENCE: OPPORTUNITIES AND RISKS IN A CHANGING BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT, January 23-24, 2006, InterContinental Houston, Houston, TX WESTSTART'S CLEAN HEAVY-DUTY VEHICLE CONFERENCE: CLEAN TECHNOLOGIES AND FUELS -- ARE WE...

Rhode Island DEM Files New CA Vehicle Emissions Standards.
January 9, 2006... The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) recently announced the amendment of state air pollution control regulations to "significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions from motor vehicles." With the new amendments,...

Westport, Isuzu Sign Agreement to Help Improve Fuel Economy.
January 9, 2006... Westport Innovations, Inc. recently announced it has signed a joint partnership and funding agreement with Isuzu Motors, Ltd. for the application of Westport's compressed natural gas direct injection (CNG-DI) technologies on Isuzu engines and...

Beijing to Test Hydraulic Braking Systems on City Buses.
January 9, 2006... Reuters reported last week that the city of Beijing, China has installed new hydraulic equipment on 50 municipal buses in an effort to boost the fuel efficiency of the diesel-powered vehicles and improve the city's air quality. The news service...

Biofriendly Announces Appointment of New Regional Vice President.
January 10, 2006... Biofriendly Corporation recently announced the appointment of former Texas Oil and Gas Associationi (TxOGA) vice president for environmental affairs Cynthia Morphew as the company's new regional vice president with responsibilities for Texas...

Survey Reveals Lack of Support for Clean Diesels.
January 10, 2006... Maritz' Automotive Research Group (ARG) recently announced the results of a new survey of 1,009 adult automobile owners and drivers, which reveal that "despite the attention given to a new generation of 'clean diesel' engines as an alternative...

MDE Finalizes Rule to Protect Against MTBE Contamination.
January 11, 2006... The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) recently announced the formal permanent adoption of emergency regulations to prevent the fuel additive methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE) and other petroleum products from reaching groundwater...

Cummins Awarded Diesel Emissions Reduction Project by SCAQMD.
January 11, 2006... Cummins, Inc. recently announced it will participate in a public-private partnership led by the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) to demonstrate advanced diesel engine emissions control systems that meet the EPA 2010...

Port of Los Angeles to Replace Polluting Yard Tractors.
January 11, 2006... The Port of Los Angeles recently announced it has entered into an agreement with APM Terminals to replace 57 older yard tractors with newer reduced-emission models under its Air Quality Mitigation Incentive Program. According to the port,...

Portosan Settles Emissions Violations With Air Resources Board.
January 12, 2006... The California Air Resources Board (ARB) recently announced it has reached a settlement with Portosan Company, LLC -- a provider of portable restrooms, trailers and fences -- for violations of the state's smoke emission standards for heavy-duty...

Kentucky Commences Enforcement of State MTBE Ban.
January 12, 2006... The Associated Press (AP) recently reported that Kentucky Department of Agriculture official Tom Bloemer asserted late last week that, despite the leniency of certain area states regarding the continued use of gasoline containing the fuel...

TIAX Awarded Contract to Reduce Port of Oakland Emissions.
January 12, 2006... TIAX LLC recently announced it has been awarded a contract by the Port of Oakland to support the development and implementation of a program designed to replace heavy-duty diesel trucks that service the port with newer, lower-emission vehicles....

Next Week's Publishing Schedule.
January 13, 2006... EIN will not publish its newsletters on Monday, January 16 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. We will resume our regular production schedule on Tuesday, January 17. (EIN EDITOR: 1/12)

EPA Proposes New Test Methods for Fuel Economy Stickers.(Environmental Protection Agency)(Brief Article)
January 13, 2006... The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced it is proposing new methods for determining the city and highway miles per gallon (mpg) estimates that appear on vehicle window stickers. The new methods will take effect for 2008...

Mercedes-Benz Showcases New Clean Diesel Vehicle in Detroit.
January 13, 2006... Mercedes-Benz debuted earlier this week at the 2006 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, MI its new E 320 BLUETEC clean diesel vehicle, which the automaker will launch this fall in the U.S. market. According to Mercedes-Benz,...

Bain Purchases Texas Instruments Sensors Unit.
January 13, 2006... Bloomberg News Service reported earlier this week that Texas Instruments, Inc. (TI) has agreed to sell its controls and sensors unit to Boston, MA-based buyout firm Bain Capital, LLC, for approximately $3 billion. The news service said TI...

Weekly Update.
January 13, 2006... GASOLINE BLENDSTOCKS CONFERENCE: OPPORTUNITIES AND RISKS IN A CHANGING BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT, January 23-24, 2006, InterContinental Houston, Houston, TX WESTSTART'S CLEAN HEAVY-DUTY VEHICLE CONFERENCE: CLEAN TECHNOLOGIES AND FUELS -- ARE WE...

Study Finds Car Make, Age, Fuel Economy Affect Emissions.
January 17, 2006... Ohio State University (OSU) recently announced that a new study using data on nearly 4 million cars that underwent government-mandated emissions testing in Massachusetts, Maryland and Illinois in 2001 reveals that "when it comes to how much...

University of Minnesota Launches Alternative Transportation Programs.
January 17, 2006... The University of Minnesota recently announced that its Parking and Transportation Services (PTS) is launching two new alternative transportation programs. According to the university, PTS is partnering with car-sharing service Zipcar,...

Save the World Air ZEFS Technology Exceeds Euro II Standards.(Brief Article)
January 18, 2006... Save the World Air, Inc. recently announced that certified tests of its ZEFS device on a used four-stroke motorcycle resulted in emissions reductions exceeding Euro II standards by "significant" amounts. Save the World Air noted that use...

Chang'an to Increase Low-emission Vehicle Development.(Chang'an Automobile Company, Ltd)(Brief Article)
January 18, 2006... Chinese news agency Xinhua recently reported that Chongqing-based automaker Chang'an Automobile Company, Ltd. has revealed plans to boost its investment in low-emission vehicle development. According to Xinhua, the company's 3-billion-yuan...

IRU Urges EU Governments to Incentivize Clean Vehicle Use.
January 18, 2006... The International Road Transport Union (IRU) recently called on European governments to "put in place, without delay, the same efficient incentives to road transport operators as those announced by the EU for passenger cars and light commercial...

Biodiesel Leaders Urge MN to Enforce Blend Specifications.
January 19, 2006... The National Biodiesel Board (NBB) and the Minnesota Biodiesel Council (MBC) presented an action plan last week to the Minnesota Department of Commerce for increasing quality control (QC) measures and ensuring that only "high-grade" biodiesel...

Scuderi Group Receives Funding to Develop Fuel-efficient ICE.(internal combustion engine)(Brief Article)
January 19, 2006... The Scuderi Group recently announced it has received $1.2 million in federal funding as part of the Department of Defense (DOD) Appropriations Bill passed this week by Congress to further the development of its internal combustion engine (ICE)....

MA Residents Prepare Lawsuit Over MTBE Contamination.
January 19, 2006... MetroWest Daily News reported last week that residents in Hudson, MA have announced plans to file a lawsuit against a local Citgo fueling station to recover the cost of testing to detect whether methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE) leaked from...

DaimlerChrysler, Alfdex to Codevelop New Oil Mist Seperator.
January 20, 2006... Alfdex AB recently announced it has signed a development cooperation and supply agreement for its oil mist separator system with the DaimlerChrysler Group. According to Alfdex, the new system is designed to remove oil droplets and soot...

AAA Says Alternate Test Accurately Measures Real-world MPGs.(American Automobile Association)(Miles per Gallon)(Brief Article)
January 20, 2006... AAA recently announced the release of a new report conducted by the Automobile Club of Southern California's Automotive Research Center (ARC) which the motoring and leisure travel organization said confirms the need to revise testing procedures...

Australian Couple Attempts to Break Fuel Economy Record.
January 20, 2006... International energy company Royal Dutch Shell recently announced it has joined with an Australian couple in launching a 70-day trip that will attempt to break the Guinness World Record for fuel efficiency. According to Shell, John and Helen...

Weekly Update.
January 20, 2006... GASOLINE BLENDSTOCKS CONFERENCE: OPPORTUNITIES AND RISKS IN A CHANGING BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT, January 23-24, 2006, InterContinental Houston, Houston, TX WESTSTART'S CLEAN HEAVY-DUTY VEHICLE CONFERENCE: CLEAN TECHNOLOGIES AND FUELS -- ARE WE...

ARB Reports Settlement of Engine Certification Violations.(California Air Resources Board)(Brief Article)
January 23, 2006... The California Air Resources Board (ARB) recently announced it has reached settlement agreements with American Power Products, CSK Auto Inc., California Auto Dealers Exchange, LLC and Homelite Consumer Products for selling engines or vehicles...

Cummins Introduces New ISL Engine for Vocational Market.
January 23, 2006... Cummins, Inc. recently announced that its new 2007 ISL engine is designed to deliver increased performance and fuel efficiency for vocational customers, combining the lightest weight of any engine in its class and the highest power-to-weight...

LA Harbor Commission Approves New Air Quality Measures.
January 24, 2006... The Los Angeles Harbor Commission approved last week an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) that outlines an "environmentally stringent" lease agreement with P&O Nedloyd, including a requirement for cleaner fuels in calling vessels' main and...

Land Transport NZ Announces Proposed Emissions Rule Changes.
January 24, 2006... Land Transport New Zealand, an entity established under the Land Transport Management Amendment Act 2004 to take responsibility for land transport funding and promote land transport safety and sustainability, recently announced the release for...

YouAreWell Announces Availability of MOVING POWER.(fuel product to reduce carbon dioxide emissions)(Brief Article)
January 24, 2006... Japanese consulting company YouAreWell, Inc. recently announced it has commenced worldwide sales of MOVING POWER, a new product capable of reducing carbon dioxide (CO2) in gas emissions by up to 15 percent, helping improve fuel efficiency and...

New Enerpulse Product Exhibits Gains Over Spark Plugs.(Enerpulse Inc)(Brief Article)
January 25, 2006... Enerpulse, Inc. recently announced that its Pulstar pulse plug prototype has demonstrated improved fuel efficiency in testing when compared with conventional spark plugs. According to Enerpulse, the Pulstar plug exhibited a 2.7-percent...

Clean Diesel Technologies Announces Management Changes.
January 25, 2006... Clean Diesel Technologies, Inc. (CDTI), a developer of chemical and technological solutions to reduce engine emissions, recently announced a series of management changes, all effective immediately. According to CDTI, company CEO Bernhard...

Seoul Considers Reduced Parking Fees for Clean Vehicle Owners.(Brief Article)
January 25, 2006... The Korea Times recently reported that the government of Seoul is looking to institute reduced parking fees for those driving electric or hybrid electric cars, vehicles powered by fuel cells or compressed natural gas, and emission-compliant...

Save The World Air Appoints Exclusive Chinese Distributor.
January 26, 2006... Save the World Air, Inc. recently announced it has appointed Golden Allied Enterprises Company, Ltd. (GAE) to serve as the exclusive distributor for its ZEFS and CAT-MATE emissions-reduction devices in China. According to Save the World...

South African Groups Join to Reduce Diesel Bus Idling.(Brief Article)
January 26, 2006... South African newspaper the Cape Times reported earlier this week that the city of Cape Town has joined with the Table Mountain Aerial Cableway Company and Table Mountain National Parks to launch a new initiative that will encourage operators...

Report Finds One-third of U.S. Threatened by Soot Pollution.(surveys on pollution in United States)(Brief Article)
January 26, 2006... The U.S. Public Interest Research Group (PIRG) recently announced the release of a new report which finds that 96 million Americans, or 32 percent of the population, live in areas with unsafe levels of fine particle, or "soot," pollution. ...

Catalytica Reaches Settlement With Previous SCR-Tech Owners.(Brief Article)
January 27, 2006... Catalytica Energy Systems, Inc. recently announced it has reached a settlement agreement with EnBW Energy Solutions GmbH, ENVICA Kat GmbH, ENVICA GmbH, E&EC Energy & Environmental Consultants GmbH, SCR-Tech GmbH, Hans-Ulrich Hartenstein and...

EPA Offers $3 Million in Grants to Reduce Diesel Emissions.
January 27, 2006... The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced the availability of $3 million in grant monies for projects aimed at reducing diesel emissions on the West Coast. According to EPA, the grant program is part of the West Coast...

Weekly Update.
January 27, 2006... WESTSTART'S CLEAN HEAVY-DUTY VEHICLE CONFERENCE: CLEAN TECHNOLOGIES AND FUELS -- ARE WE THERE YET?, February 22-24, 2006, Hilton San Diego Resort, San Diego, CA POWERTRAIN INTERNATIONAL'S 3RD POWERTRAIN SYMPOSIUM, February 27 - March 1,...

Fuel FX International Acquires UTEK Subsidiary.(Brief Article)
January 30, 2006... UTEK Corporation recently announced that Fuel FX International, Inc. has acquired UTEK's wholly owned subsidiary Emissions-Detection Technologies, Inc. (EDTI) in a stock transaction. According to UTEK, EDTI holds the exclusive license to...

NZ Motor Industry Group Attacks Government's Emissions Plan.
January 30, 2006... The Motor Industry Association (MIA) of New Zealand recently accused the New Zealand government, which has proposed a visual check for vehicle emissions, of opting for "the most simplistic way possible," instead of imposing "a robust in-service...

New Johns Hopkins Center to Study Health Affects of PM.(particulate matter)(Brief Article)
January 30, 2006... The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health (BSPH) recently announced it has received an $8-million Science to Achieve Results (STAR) grant from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to establish a new center to study the health...

MTBE Manufacturer Reveals Capability of Switching to Alternative.
January 31, 2006... Reuters recently reported that Lyondell Chemical Company CEO Dan Smith revealed during a teleconference last week that the methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE) manufacturer has the capability of converting to the production of alternative fuel...

Connecticut School District Wins EPA Grant for ULSD.
January 31, 2006... Local Connecticut newspaper The Lyme Times reported last week that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded the Region 18 Lyme-Old Lyme School District a $167,817 grant to begin using ultra-low sulfur diesel (ULSD) fuel in 19 of...

Consortium to Provide Zero-emission Vehicles for New Haven, CT.
January 31, 2006... Innovation Drive, Inc. recently announced that an "advanced transit consortium" is working to provide zero-emission transit vehicles to Connecticut's Greater New Haven Transit District as part of a project known as Origen One. According to...