Mobile Emissions Today articles from June 2004

Mobile Emissions Today archives from June 2004

CDT to Participate in PA Diesel Retrofit Projects.(Brief Article)
June 2, 2004... Clean Diesel Technologies (CDT) recently announced it will provide Platinum Plus Purifier systems to Waste Management and Coca-Cola Enterprises (CCE) under two Pennsylvania state funded programs to retrofit diesel-powered equipment such as...

FOE U.K. Reacts to Emissions Data Removal From ONS Report.(Brief Article)
June 2, 2004... Friends of the Earth (FOE) U.K. recently called for an "urgent" review of the federal government's transport policy following reports that official figures revealing "sharp" increases in air and freight transportation emissions were removed...

Federal Agencies Sponsor National Idling Reduction Conference.(Brief Article)
June 2, 2004... Local New York newspaper the Albany Times Union recently reported that the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), together with such federal agencies as the Department of Energy (DOE), the Department of...

CH2M, TeleTrips Launch Sustainable Mobility Solutions.(Brief Article)
June 3, 2004... CH2M HILL, together with TeleTrips, Inc., recently announced the launch of Sustainable Mobility Solutions, a joint venture that is expected to assist U.S. and Canadian businesses in improving air quality, employee productivity, business...

Japan Considers Higher Fuel Efficiency Standards by 2015.(Brief Article)
June 3, 2004... Japanese newspaper Nihon Keizai Shimbun recently reported that Japan's Transport Ministry is considering instituting new vehicular fuel efficiency requirements by 2015. According to the paper, the Transport Ministry believes the current...

ALA-CA Says Need for Cleaner Cars Ranks High on State Poll.(American Lung Association of California)(Brief Article)
June 3, 2004... The American Lung Association of California (ALA-CA) recently announced the results of a Field Research Corporation survey which reveal that 87 percent of California adults believe it is either "very important" (61 percent) or "somewhat...

MA Announces Improvements to Auto Emissions Testing Program.(The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection)(Brief Article)
June 4, 2004... The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MA DEP) recently announced improvements to the state's vehicular emissions testing program that are expected to "ensure the integrity and accuracy of the test, and result in cleaner air...

Denver Introduces New 'Cleaner' Fuel Blend.(Brief Article)
June 4, 2004... The Associated Press (AP) recently reported that gas stations in Denver, CO have begun offering a new Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-mandated gasoline blend for the summer season. According to AP, the blend is expected to generate...

CUTA Promotes Pollution-reducing Activities on Clean Air Day.(Canadian Urban Transit Association)(Brief Article)
June 4, 2004... The Canadian Urban Transit Association (CUTA) joined government and non-profit groups earlier this week in encouraging Canadians to walk, bike or ride public transportation in an effort to help reduce local emissions in honor of Clean Air Day....

Weekly Update.(Calendar)
June 4, 2004... WINDSOR WORKSHOP: TRANSPORTATION TECHNOLOGY & FUELS FORUM, June 14-17, 2004, Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto, Ontario CLIMATE CHANGE CENTRAL CONFERENCE -- SHIFTING GEARS: SUSTAINABLE MOBILITY FOR WESTERN MUNICIPALITIES, June 16-17, 2004,...

LA DEQ Submits Oxygenate Waiver Request to EPA.(Department of Environmental Quality)(Environmental Protection Agency)(Brief Article)
June 8, 2004... Local Louisiana newspaper The Advocate recently reported that the state Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has submitted a request to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for a waiver from a federal requirement to introduce...

New Studies Compare Composition, Toxicity of Diesel Exhaust.(Brief Article)
June 8, 2004... The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced that the June issue of "Environmental Health Perspectives" has published two studies conducted by EPA scientists that compare two different samples of diesel exhaust particles for...

CVEF to Host NGV Conference & Exhibition in TX.(Clean Vehicle Education Foundation)(Natural Gas Vehicles)(Brief Article)
June 8, 2004... The Clean Vehicle Education Foundation (CVEF) will host the 22nd National NGV Conference & Exhibition, the theme of which is "NGVs Now: The Clean Drive. The Secure Energy. The Proven Solution," September 19 through 21 at the Henry B. Gonzalez...

Caterpillar Awards Grants to Help Lower School Bus Emissions.(Brief Article)
June 8, 2004... Caterpillar, Inc. recently announced the recipients of a $250,000 grant package earmarked to help lower diesel school bus emissions nationwide. The recipients, announced at the National Retrofit Conference in Washington D.C., include...

Vehicular Pollution Levels Miscalculated for Atlanta.(Brief Article)
June 9, 2004... The Atlanta Journal-Constitution recently reported that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) began recalibrating estimates of vehicular pollution levels in the Atlanta metropolitan region last month, as federal officials have identified...

Diesel Technology Forum Introduces Clean Diesel Retrofit Tool Kit.
June 9, 2004... The Diesel Technology Forum recently introduced its new Clean Diesel Retrofit Tool Kit, an online diesel retrofit implementation guide for city and state officials, during the Retrofit Conference 2004 in Washington D.C. According to Diesel...

Pakistan EPA Considers New Vehicle Emissions Standards.(Environmental Protection Agency)(Brief Article)
June 9, 2004... Global Refining & Fuels Report recently reported that the International Fuel Quality Center (IFQC) has revealed that the Pakistan Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is looking to draft new vehicular emissions standards for the country. ...

EPA Proposes New Heavy-duty Diesel Emissions Testing Program.(United States. Environmental Protection Agency)(Brief Article)
June 10, 2004... The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently proposed the establishment of a manufacturer-run, in-use emissions testing pilot program for heavy-duty diesel trucks. Under the pilot program, which has been targeted for launch in 2005,...

New Hampshire Bans MTBE Petroleum Additive.(methyl tertiary butyl ether)(Brief Article)
June 10, 2004... Local New Hampshire newspaper the Nashua Telegraph recently reported that the state passed a law last week banning the fuel additive methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE). According to the paper, officials discovered MTBE in 15 percent of the...

MPCB Seeks Operator for Local Air Quality Monitoring Stations.(Maharashtra Pollution Control Board)(Brief Article)
June 10, 2004... The Times of India recently reported that the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) is seeking an outside company to manage the online air quality monitoring stations being introduced in such cities as Mumbai and Pune, following the...

LA Lawmakers Consider Emissions Testing Fee Increase.(Louisiana)(Brief Article)
June 11, 2004... Local Louisiana newspaper The Advocate recently reported that the state Senate Environment Committee has approved a measure to raise the price of vehicular emissions inspections in the Baton Rouge region from $13 to $18 beginning July 1. ...

CDT Receives EPA Verification for Diesel Retrofit System.(Clean Diesel Technologies)(Environmental Protection Agency)(Brief Article)
June 11, 2004... Clean Diesel Technologies (CDT) recently announced that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has confirmed the performance of its new diesel retrofit emission control system under the Environmental Technology Verification (ETV) test...

Venezuelan Oil Company Ships RFG Stock to U.S.(Petroleos de Venezuela SA)(reformulated gasoline)(Brief Article)
June 11, 2004... Venezuelan oil company Petroleos de Venezuela SA recently announced it has commenced shipments of reformulated gasoline (RFG) stock to the U.S. for states such as Connecticut and New York to mix with ethanol in an effort to comply with new fuel...

UW-Madison Participates in Clean Air Action Days Effort.(University of Washington)(Brief Article)
June 11, 2004... The University of Washington-Madison (UW) recently announced the introduction of Clean Air Action Days, part of the Dane County Clean Air Coalition's summer initiative to reduce ground-level ozone. On days when air quality and weather...

Weekly Update.
June 11, 2004... WINDSOR WORKSHOP: TRANSPORTATION TECHNOLOGY & FUELS FORUM, June 14-17, 2004, Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto, Ontario CLIMATE CHANGE CENTRAL CONFERENCE -- SHIFTING GEARS: SUSTAINABLE MOBILITY FOR WESTERN MUNICIPALITIES, June 16-17, 2004,...

Paris City Council Recommends SUV Ban.(sports utility vehicle)(Brief Article)
June 14, 2004... Reuters recently reported that the city council in Paris, France has passed a resolution that could lead to a sports utility vehicle (SUV) ban if included in an upcoming city traffic improvement program. According to Reuters, although the...

Germany Urges EU, Industry to Collaborate on Euro V Standards.(Brief Article)
June 14, 2004... Dow Jones recently reported that German chancellor Gerhard Schroeder has urged European Union (EU) officials to collaborate with the automotive industry as they work to develop Euro V vehicular emissions standards, which are scheduled to go...

OTC Announces New Emissions Reduction Strategies.(Ozone Transport Commission)(Brief Article)
June 15, 2004... The Ozone Transport Commission (OTC) announced late last week during its annual meeting new strategies aimed at reducing ozone and particulate emissions from such sources as vehicles, diesel and small engines, and power plants. According...

Fueling Stations Begin Offering ULSD in Bhutan.(ultra low sulfur diesel)(Brief Article)
June 15, 2004... Bhutanese newspaper Kuensel recently reported that government officials have announced the availability of ultra low sulfur diesel (ULSD) at fueling stations across the country. According to the paper, officials expect the cleaner diesel...

Indian Plant Makes Biodiesel From Pungan Seeds.(Bio Diesel Project)(Brief Article)
June 15, 2004... Asian News International (ANI) recently reported on a new biodiesel extracting unit that relies on pungan seeds from Sriparagusanallur, a village in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. According to ANI, the dried pungan seeds are crushed in a...

IMPORTANT NOTE FOR EIN PUBLICATION SUBSCRIBERS.
June 15, 2004... EIN Publishing will be introducing Monday, June 21, a new publication titled "Nuclear Power Today" that will address such nuclear power generation issues and technologies as "clean" nuclear energy, the regulation of existing nuclear power...

CARB Releases Draft Proposal for Limiting Vehicular GHGs.(California Air Resources Board)(greenhouse gas )(Brief Article)
June 17, 2004... The California Air Resources Board (CARB) earlier this week released a draft proposal aimed at reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from passenger cars and light trucks by nearly 30 percent. According to CARB, the proposal "identifies...

Local CA Official Urges for Less County SUV Purchases.(Brief Article)
June 17, 2004... The San Francisco Chronicle recently reported that Contra Costa supervisor Mark DeSaulnier has introduced a proposal that would limit the county's sport utility vehicle (SUV) fleet purchases in order to help reduce fuel costs. According to...

Local TN Councilman Pushes for School Bus Retrofit Program.(Brief Article)
June 17, 2004... The Nashville City Paper recently reported that Metro Councilman Greg Adkins is urging Metro Schools to apply for a $100,000 federal grant to support an effort to retrofit school buses under the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Clean...

Automaker Alliance Considers Suit Over Draft CARB Proposal.(California Air Resources Board)(Brief Article)
June 18, 2004... Reuters recently reported that the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers (AAM), a trade association of nine car and light truck manufacturers, is considering the potential filing of a lawsuit regarding the draft proposal issued earlier this week...

CNGVC Urges Ford to Reconsider NGV Production Halt.(California Natural Gas Vehicle Coalition, natural gas vehicles, Ford Motor Company)(Brief Article)
June 18, 2004... The California Natural Gas Vehicle Coalition (CNGVC) recently announced it has sent a letter to Ford Motor Company urging the automaker to reconsider its decision to end production of natural gas vehicles (NGVs) at the end of 2004. ...

CDOT Launches New Educational Website on Commuting.(Connecticut Department of Transportation )(Brief Article)
June 18, 2004... The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CDOT) recently announced the launch of its new environmental education program Planet Connecticut, an interactive website for middle schools designed to promote commuting alternatives through global...

IMPORTANT NOTE FOR EIN PUBLICATION SUBSCRIBERS.
June 18, 2004... EIN Publishing will be introducing Monday, June 21, a new publication titled "Nuclear Power Today" that will address such nuclear power generation issues and technologies as "clean" nuclear energy, the regulation of existing nuclear power...

Weekly Update.(Calendar)
June 18, 2004... 4TH NATIONAL FEDERAL FLEET MANAGER WORKSHOP AND INFORMATION FAIR -- FEDFLEET 2004: THE ROAD TO THE FUTURE IS NOW, July 20-22, 2004, Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, New York, NY 10TH DIESEL ENGINE EMISSIONS REDUCTION (DEER) CONFERENCE,...

EPA Adjusts Transportation Conformity Regulations.(Environmental Protection Agency)(Brief Article)
June 21, 2004... The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced it is revising its transportation conformity regulations -- which ensure that federally supported highway and transit project activities do not hamper, local, state and regional...

BART to Offer Free Rides During 'Spare the Air' Days.(San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District)(Brief Article)
June 21, 2004... The Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) recently announced it joined last week with the San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) and the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) in announcing a partnership that...

IMPORTANT NOTE FOR EIN PUBLICATION SUBSCRIBERS.(new publication )(Brief Article)
June 21, 2004... EIN Publishing has introduced a new publication titled "Nuclear Power Today" that will address such nuclear power generation issues and technologies as "clean" nuclear energy, the regulation of existing nuclear power plants and the introduction...

Lockyer Denounces Ruling on Commercial Trucks From Mexico.(Bill Lockyer)(Brief Article)
June 22, 2004... California attorney general Bill Lockyer recently issued a statement on the Supreme Court's ruling in Department of Transportation v. Public Citizen, 03-358 in which the justices unanimously upheld a Bush administration decision to "grant...

IMO to Introduce New Air Pollution Rules for Vessels.(International Maritime Organization)(Brief Article)
June 22, 2004... Environmental organization the Bluewater Network recently announced that the International Maritime Organization is scheduled to introduce new international air pollution regulations for ocean vessels in May 2005 that will set limits on ship...

EPA Awards Retrofitting Grant for Detroit Garbage Trucks.(Environmental Protection Agency)(Brief Article)
June 22, 2004... The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced it has awarded Detroit a $100,000 grant to retrofit 25 to 40 of the city's diesel-fueled garbage trucks with oxidation converters. According to EPA, the grant, part of the Great...

IMPORTANT NOTE FOR EIN PUBLICATION SUBSCRIBERS.(new publication )(Brief Article)
June 22, 2004... EIN Publishing has introduced a new publication titled "Nuclear Power Today" that will address such nuclear power generation issues and technologies as "clean" nuclear energy, the regulation of existing nuclear power plants and the introduction...

Australia Seeks Comments on E-Diesel Quality Standards.(Brief Article)
June 23, 2004... Global Refining & Fuels Report recently reported that the government of Australia is seeking comments regarding "potential quality standards" for E-Diesel, an ethanol- and diesel-fuel blend that officials believe could potentially help lower...

U.K. SDC Urges Government to Reassess Aircraft Emissions.(Sustainable Development Commission)(Brief Article)
June 23, 2004... The U.K. Sustainable Development Commission (SDC) recently released a new report which maintains that there is a "fundamental contradiction between the Department of Transport's Air Transport White Paper (ATWP) and the government's strategic...

Future Truck Announces Winners for Hybrid SUV Design.(sport utility vehicle)(Brief Article)
June 23, 2004... Future Truck recently announced the winners of its annual competition challenging engineering students from colleges throughout the U.S. and Canada to redesign a sport utility vehicle (SUV) to improve fuel economy by 25 percent and reduce...

IMPORTANT NOTE FOR EIN PUBLICATION SUBSCRIBERS.(new publication)(Brief Article)
June 23, 2004... EIN Publishing has introduced a new publication titled "Nuclear Power Today" that will address such nuclear power generation issues and technologies as "clean" nuclear energy, the regulation of existing nuclear power plants and the introduction...

International Partners Launch Diesel Retrofit Project in Mexico.(Brief Article)
June 24, 2004... The World Resources Institute's (WRI) Center for Transport and the Environment, together with EMBARQ, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the government of Mexico City, the Mexican Ministry for Environment and Natural Resources...

Los Angeles Port Opens New Electric Power Terminal.(Brief Article)
June 24, 2004... Reuters recently reported that the Port of Los Angeles has opened the Alternative Maritime Power (AMP) terminal, a new electric power system that is expected to help reduce nitrogen oxide emissions from ships. According to Reuters, the...

IMPORTANT NOTE FOR EIN PUBLICATION SUBSCRIBERS.(new publication )(Brief Article)
June 24, 2004... EIN Publishing has introduced a new publication titled "Nuclear Power Today" that will address such nuclear power generation issues and technologies as "clean" nuclear energy, the regulation of existing nuclear power plants and the introduction...

Malaysian State to Launch Campaign Against Diesel Emissions.
June 25, 2004... Malaysian national news agency Bernama recently reported that the state of Selangor plans to launch a campaign designed to reduce diesel-powered vehicle emissions beginning on June 28. During the three-day period, Bernama said vehicles that...

MD Officials Discover High Levels of MTBE in Local Water.(Maryland Department of the Environment)(methyl tertiary butyl ether)(Brief Article)
June 25, 2004... The Baltimore Sun recently reported that the Maryland Department of the Environment has disclosed that tests conducted at an Exxon fueling station in Harford County, MD have revealed concentrations of the fuel additive methyl tertiary butyl...

Toronto Officials Sign Intergovernmental Clean Air Declaration.(Brief Article)
June 25, 2004... The Toronto Clean Air Partnership (CAP) recently announced that federal, provincial and Toronto officials who attended the fifth annual Smog Summit earlier this week have signed the Toronto and Region 2004 Intergovernmental Declaration on Clean...

Weekly Update.(Brief Article)(Calendar)
June 25, 2004... 10TH DIESEL ENGINE EMISSIONS REDUCTION (DEER) CONFERENCE, August 29-September 2, 2004, Loews Coronado Bay Resort, Coronado, CA ENERGY TECHNOLOGY EXPO & CONFERENCE, August 31-September 1, 2004, Colorado Convention Center, Denver, CO ...

IFT Completes Diesel Additive Testing.(International Fuel Technology, Inc.)(Brief Article)
June 28, 2004... International Fuel Technology, Inc. (IFT) recently announced the completion of diesel additive testing with medium revolutions per minute (rpm) engine operation at independent U.K.-based engine, fuels and lubricants test facility Prodrive. ...

New Study Reveals Vehicle Emissions Harm Fetal DNA.(Brief Article)
June 28, 2004... Newsday recently reported on a study released by the Columbia Center for Children's Environmental Health which concludes that vehicular emissions damage fetal DNA just as much as pregnant mothers' DNA. According to Newsday, the study,...

Green Mountain Announces Clean Air Commitments in TX.(Texas)(Brief Article)
June 29, 2004... Green Mountain Energy Company recently announced it has joined the Clean Air Partners Program (CAPP), a Clean Air Force of Central Texas initiative aimed at reducing local ozone emissions and improving air quality. As part of its clean air...

France Introduces New Vehicle Emissions Taxation Scheme.(new policy by French environment minister Serge Lepeltier)(Brief Article)
June 29, 2004... Dow Jones recently reported that French environment minister Serge Lepeltier announced last week the introduction of a new plan to levy a tax of up to 3,200 euros (about $3,897) on vehicles that consume greater amounts of fuel and emit more...

Korea to Require Installation of Vehicular OBD Systems.(onboard diagnostic emissions testing systems)(Brief Article)
June 29, 2004... The Korea Times recently reported that the national Ministry of Environment has announced plans to require the installation of onboard diagnostic (OBD) emissions testing systems on all domestically manufactured vehicles beginning in 2005. ...

Mazda Introduces New Clean Diesel 'Titan' Truck Series.(Mazda Motor Corp.)(Brief Article)
June 30, 2004... Mazda Motor Corporation recently announced the availability of its new Titan truck series, which went on sale late last week at Mazda and selected Mazda Anfini dealers throughout Japan. According to the automaker, the Titan series is...

New Report Ranks Most-polluted National Parks in U.S.(Brief Article)
June 30, 2004... The National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA), together with Appalachian Voices and Our Children's Earth, recently announced he release of a new report, titled "Code Red: America's Five Most Polluted National Parks," which reveals that...