Mobile Emissions Today articles from May 2004

Mobile Emissions Today archives from May 2004

SwRI to Evaluate Three 2004 Pickup Truck Diesel Engines.(Southwest Research Institute)(Brief Article)
May 4, 2004... The Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) recently announced plans to begin evaluating this month three 2004 pickup truck diesel engines -- the GM/Isuzu Duramax 6660, the Ford/International 6.0L Power Stroke and the Dodge/Cummins 600 5.9L -- for...

Biofriendly Releases Fuel Catalyst Test Results.(Brief Article)
May 4, 2004... Tests on Biofriendly Corporation's Green Plus fuel catalyst by Petroecuador have revealed that the product is successful in reducing diesel engine emissions. Using diesel buses during the testing, Biofriendly said the fuel catalyst yielded...

Scania Introduces New Euro 4 Compliant Truck Range.(Brief Article)
May 4, 2004... Swedish heavy truck and bus manufacturer Scania recently announced the launch of its new R-series range of less-polluting, long-haulage trucks. "Fuel economy is up to three percent better thanks to improved aerodynamics and smarter control...

Orbital to Work With Bajaj on Cleaner Autorickshaws.(Brief Article)
May 5, 2004... Australia's Orbital Engine Corporation, Ltd. and India's Bajaj Auto, Ltd. will collaborate on developing three-wheeled autorickshaws with direct injection (DI) technology. Orbital's DI technology is expected to help reduce vehicle...

CAN to Launch Car-sharing Program in British Columbia.(Cooperative Auto Network)(Brief Article)
May 5, 2004... Local British Columbia newspaper the Whistler Question recently reported that Cooperative Auto Network (CAN), together with the Whistler Housing Authority, the Association of Whistler Area Residents for the Environment and the Resort...

RAC Foundation Says Congestion Hurting U.K. Business.(Brief Article)
May 5, 2004... The RAC Foundation for Motoring, "an independent body established to protect and promote the interests of U.K. motorists," recently addressed the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) national conference, noting that traffic congestion costs the...

MO House Considers Measure to End Emissions Testing.(Missouri)(Brief Article)
May 6, 2004... Local Missouri newspaper the St. Louis Post-Dispatch recently reported that the state House of Representatives is considering a measure that would cease vehicle emissions testing in the St. Louis metropolitan region. According to the...

EPA Says Ozone Levels Lowest Since 1980.(Environmental Protection Agency)(Brief Article)
May 6, 2004... The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced the release of a new report, titled "The Ozone Report: Measuring Progress through 2003," which reveals that "in 2003, ozone levels nationwide were the lowest they have been since...

ESW Appoints Interim Chairman, President, CEO.(Environmental Solutions Worldwide)(Nitin Amersey, David Johnson appointed)(Brief Article)
May 6, 2004... Nitin Amersey has been appointed interim nonexecutive chairman of the board of Telford, PA's Environmental Solutions Worldwide (ESW). In addition, David Johnson has been named interim president and CEO of the environmental technology firm....

ArvinMeritor, Gillig to Develop Emissions Reduction Technologies.(Brief Article)
May 7, 2004... ArvinMeritor's Commercial Vehicle Systems business recently announced plans to collaborate with Hayward, CA-based transit bus producer Gillig Corporation to develop new emission control technologies for the North American transit bus industry....

GM, Ford Invest in New FWD Transmission Development.(General Motors Corp., front-wheel-drive)(Brief Article)
May 7, 2004... Ford Motor Company and General Motors Corporation (GM) recently announced a $720-million investment in their plants to build an "all-new, fuel-saving," six-speed front-wheel-drive (FWD) automatic transmission. According to the automakers,...

Weekly Update.(Calendar)
May 7, 2004... 2004 TOUR DE SOL - THE GREAT AMERICAN GREEN TRANSPORTATION FESTIVAL, May 21-25, 2004, TBA, Westchester County, NY WINDSOR WORKSHOP: TRANSPORTATION TECHNOLOGY & FUELS FORUM, June 14-17, 2004, Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto, Ontario ...

RI to Adopt CA LEV Standards for New Cars, Trucks.(Rhode Island, California's low-emission vehicle)(Brief Article)
May 10, 2004... Rhode Island governor Donald Carcieri announced late last week that the state will adopt California's low-emission vehicle (LEV) standards for new automobiles and light-duty trucks sold in Rhode Island, instructing the state Department of...

EPA Announces Diesel Retrofit Funding.(Environmental Protection Agency)(Brief Article)
May 10, 2004... The Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Office of Transport and Air Quality recently announced the availability of approximately $1.5 million in funds that will be used to provide financial assistance for state, local, multi-state and...

INFO-SMOG Program Launched in Quebec.(Brief Article)
May 10, 2004... The INFO-SMOG program in southern Quebec has been launched for an 11th summer season to provide air quality forecasts for the public. In addition to daily forecasts, INFO-SMOG provides information on action citizens can take to help improve...

Local PA County to Limit Diesel Bus Idling.(Pennsylvania )(Brief Article)
May 11, 2004... The Board of Health of Allegheny, PA recently passed a regulation calling for all diesel school bus idling to be limited to five minutes. The regulation is aimed at reducing diesel exhaust exposure for school children. The regulation,...

EIA Says 'Adequate' NY, CT RBOB Supply Potential Exists.(Energy Information Administration)(Brief Article)
May 11, 2004... The Energy Information Administration (EIA) recently released an update of its October 2003 report on "Preparations for Meeting New York and Connecticut MTBE Bans," which finds that "adequate reformulated gasoline (RFG) blendstock for use with...

AFSSE Report Says Vehicular Pollution Causes Deaths.(Agency for Environmental Health Safety)(Brief Article)
May 11, 2004... Reuters recently reported that France's Agency for Environmental Health Safety (AFSSE) has released a new report which suggests that vehicular emissions could potentially play a role in causing approximately 5,000 to 6,000 air pollution-related...

EPA Announces New Clean Air Nonroad Diesel Rule.(Environmental Protection Agency)(Brief Article)
May 13, 2004... The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced the signing of a new Clean Air Nonroad Diesel Rule designed to reduce emissions from construction, agricultural and industrial diesel-powered equipment by more than 90 percent. ...

EPA Asks CT to Reinstate Emissions Testing.(Environmental Protection Agency, Connecticut)(Brief Article)
May 13, 2004... Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regional administrator Gary DeFilippo has asked Connecticut officials to reinstate the state's suspended auto emissions program, maintaining that various problems encountered should be followed up on, but...

SAE Presents Delphi With 'Mobile Energy and Emissions' Award.(Society of Automotive Engineers)(Brief Article)
May 13, 2004... Delphi Corporation recently announced it was presented with four Environmental Excellence in Transportation (E2T) Awards by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) during a ceremony held earlier this week, including one award in the "Mobile...

DOE, GM Announce Challenge X competitors.(United States. Department of Energy contracts General Motors Corp.)(Brief Article)
May 14, 2004... The Department of Energy (DOE), together with General Motors (GM), recently announced the participants in the Challenge X competition, which will provide an opportunity for collegiate engineering students to gain hands-on experience with...

EMA Praises New Clean Air Nonroad Diesel Rule.(Engine Manufacturers Association)(Brief Article)
May 14, 2004... The Engine Manufacturers Association (EMA) recently praised the Environmental Protection Agency for introducing a new Clean Air Nonroad Diesel Rule that is designed to lower emissions from construction, agricultural and industrial...

Meritt Auctions Rights to 'Pollution Free Motor'.(Brief Article)
May 14, 2004... Inventor and product development specialist Ronald Meritt of Meritt International, Inc. is selling all rights and patents to a new technology that converts conventional engines into "pollution-free motors" on a live eBay auction being held...

Weekly Update.(Calendar)
May 14, 2004... 2004 TOUR DE SOL - THE GREAT AMERICAN GREEN TRANSPORTATION FESTIVAL, May 21-25, 2004, TBA, Westchester County, NY WINDSOR WORKSHOP: TRANSPORTATION TECHNOLOGY & FUELS FORUM, June 14-17, 2004, Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto, Ontario ...

Caterpillar Demonstrates Ability to Meet 2007 EPA Standards.(Environmental Protection Agency)(Brief Article)
May 17, 2004... Caterpillar, Inc. recently demonstrated its ability to meet 2007 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards for on-highway truck and bus engines at the Society for Automotive Engineering (SAE) and Department of Energy (DOE) Annual...

GreenFleet Program Offers Transportation Alternatives.(Brief Article)
May 17, 2004... Australia's Sustainable Business Network has introduced GreenFleet, a new program designed to help businesses reduce transportation costs and help the environment. Under the program, companies can develop plans to help employees find...

Local Firm Introduces Bike-taxis in Estonia.(Voltakso OU)(Brief Article)
May 17, 2004... The Baltic Times recently reported that local Estonian firm Voltakso OU has begun operating seven new environmentally friendly bike-taxis in the city of Tallinn. According to the publication, which described the German-built bike-taxi as a...

EPA, ITEC to Collaborate on Clean Diesel Combustion Project.(Environmental Protection Agency, International Truck and Engine Corp.)(Brief Article)
May 18, 2004... Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) administrator Mike Leavitt joined senior executives of the International Truck and Engine Corporation (ITEC) late last week to announce a partnership aimed at further developing and commercializing a new...

IFT Signs Agreement With Gulf Oil International.(International Fuel Technology Inc.)(Brief Article)
May 18, 2004... St. Louis, MO-based International Fuel Technology, Inc. (IFT), a developer of a series of environmental fuel additives and fuel blends designed to increase fuel economy and reduce harmful emissions, recently announced it has reached an...

Bill Ford Says Higher Gas Prices Will Lead to Cleaner Vehicles.(Brief Article)
May 19, 2004... Reuters recently reported that Ford Motor Company chairman Bill Ford, Jr. commented to shareholders during an annual meeting held last week that the recent increase in U.S. gas prices could lead to the automaker's development of more...

Local NY Drivers May Pay Higher Emissions Testing Fees.(Brief Article)
May 19, 2004... The Associated Press (AP) recently reported that New York State Association of Service Stations and Repair Shops spokesman Ralph Bombardiere has expressed his belief that the upcoming introduction of computerized vehicular emissions testing in...

EPA Recognizes IdleAire for Anti-idling Efforts.(Environmental Protection Agency)(Brief Article)
May 19, 2004... The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently honored efforts by IdleAire to reduce engine idling of long-haul trucks. EPA lauded the Nashville, TN-based company for offering electrical hookups and access to communications and...

17 EU Cities Join CIVITAS Clean Urban Transport Initiative.(Brief Article)
May 20, 2004... The European Commission (EC) recently announced that 17 additional European Union (EU) cities have joined the 50-million-euro (about $60-million) CIVITAS program, an initiative designed to "combat congestion and pollution through new...

CCA Honors American Honda.(Coalition for Clean Air)(American Honda Motor Company, Inc)(Brief Article)
May 20, 2004... American Honda Motor Company, Inc. was recently honored by The Coalition for Clean Air (CCA) for its work related to low-emission power equipment. Honda said it was recognized for developing a cleaner and fuel-efficient overhead-valve...

East Texas Establishes New Clean Cities Coalition.(Brief Article)
May 20, 2004... Local Texas newspaper the Tyler Morning Telegraph recently reported that East Texas has joined the Department of Energy's Clean Cities Program, forming a new East Texas Clean Cities Coalition. According to the paper, government and industry...

ABI Suggests Diesel Vehicle Marketing to Non-urban Sectors.(Brief Article)
May 21, 2004... ABI Research recently announced the release of a new report, titled "Diesel Light Vehicles," which suggests that original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) should market diesel-powered vehicles to non-urban sectors, "where users would most likely...

FOE U.K. Says Public, Motoring Groups Support Traffic Reduction.(Brief Article)
May 21, 2004... Friends of the Earth (FOE) U.K. recently announced the results of a new survey which indicate that three-quarters of the U.K. public believe the government should reduce traffic levels on Britain's roads and seven out of 10 surveyed would like...

Emissions Rules May Increase Korean Bus, Truck Prices.(Brief Article)
May 21, 2004... Industry officials in South Korea recently reported that upcoming vehicular emissions regulations will likely cause the prices of diesel-powered trucks and buses in Korea to rise by as much as 20 percent later this year. On July 1, South...

Weekly Update.(Brief Article)(Calendar)
May 21, 2004... 2004 TOUR DE SOL - THE GREAT AMERICAN GREEN TRANSPORTATION FESTIVAL, May 21-25, 2004, TBA, Westchester County, NY WINDSOR WORKSHOP: TRANSPORTATION TECHNOLOGY & FUELS FORUM, June 14-17, 2004, Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto, Ontario ...

EPA Refines Mobile Source Emissions Estimate Model.(Brief Article)
May 24, 2004... The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced the availability and official approval of the updated MOBILE6.2, an "emission factor model calculating emissions from highway mobile sources of air pollution," for use in state...

New Study to Address Air Pollution in U.S.-Mexico Border Region.(LASPAU: Academic and Professional Programs for the Americans)(Border Ozone Reduction and Air Quality Improvement Program)(Brief Article)
May 24, 2004... LASPAU, an organization affiliated with Harvard University that designs and implements academic and professional exchange programs to address "social, technological, economic and environmental challenges facing the Americas," recently announced...

Sales of Catalyst-treated Lukoil Fuels Rise in Cyprus.
May 24, 2004... Biofriendly Corporation, together with Lukoil Company, recently announced that sales of Lukoil Formula Fuels, both gasoline and diesel, treated with Biofriendly's Green Plus catalyst have increased 20 percent since being introduced in Cyprus...

CT DMV Submits Vehicle Emissions Audit Report.(Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles)(Brief Article)
May 25, 2004... The Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) recently released its independent review for improvements to the state vehicle emissions testing system, recommending "a number of program improvements," but reaching the conclusion that the...

EPA Praises Anti-idling Policy of NY School District.(Environmental Protection Agency)(Brief Article)
May 25, 2004... Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) region 2 administrator Jane Kenny recently praised the Longwood Central School District in New York for adopting an anti-idling policy for school buses waiting to board children. "Longwood's voluntary...

Bosch Provides Diesel Learning Display for Jeep Tour.(Brief Article)
May 25, 2004... The Robert Bosch Corporation's Diesel Learning Center display, which details the advantages of current clean diesel technology, will be included in Jeep's 2004 U.S. tour. The Learning Center was unveiled earlier this year at the New York...

Scientists Link Particulate Pollution With Genetic Mutation.(Brief Article)
May 26, 2004... McMaster University recently announced the publication of a new study in the journal Science which indicates that airborne particulate matter emitted from industrial plants and vehicles have the potential to cause genetic damage. During...

Canada Announces New Sustainable Transportation Projects.(Brief Article)
May 26, 2004... Canadian parliamentary secretary to the minister of transport Jim Karygiannis recently announced eight new projects that will receive funding under Moving on Sustainable Transportation (MOST), a program aimed at promoting an environmentally...

New York to Host FedFleet 2004 Workshop and Information Fair.(Brief Article)
May 26, 2004... The Federal Fleet Policy Council, the U.S. General Services Administration's (GSA) Office of Governmentwide Policy and the GSA Fleet are sponsoring "FedFleet 2004: The Road to the Future is Now," the fourth national federal fleet manager...

Governor Pataki Introduces Clean School Bus Legislation.(George Pataki)(Brief Article)
May 27, 2004... New York governor George Pataki earlier this week introduced legislation that focuses on reducing the state's school bus emissions. The governor first announced his goal to guarantee that all new state school busses run on clean fuels in his...

PA Awards Grants for Diesel Emissions Reduction Projects.(Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection)(Brief Article)
May 27, 2004... The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PA DEP) recently announced it has awarded $750,000 in total grant funding for projects aimed at reducing vehicular diesel emissions. According to PA DEP, grant recipients include the...

Delaware Valley AQP Hosts Ozone Action Season Inaugural Event.(Air Quality Partnership )(Brief Article)
May 27, 2004... The Air Quality Partnership (AQP) of the Delaware Valley, a coalition of business, government and environmental groups from Delaware, New Jersey and Pennsylvania working to help improve regional air quality, recently co-hosted an event with the...

RFA Urges EPA to Deny CA Oxygenate Waiver Request.(Brief Article)
May 28, 2004... The Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) submitted formal comments earlier this week urging the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to deny the state of California's request for a waiver from the Clean Air Act reformulated gasoline (RFG)...

WSF to Power Vessel With ULSD.(Washington State Ferries, ultra-low-sulfur fuel)(Brief Article)
May 28, 2004... The Washington State Ferries (WSF) vessel Elwha will operate on ultra-low-sulfur fuel for a one-year test scheduled to begin this summer as part of an effort by the transit agency to evaluate cleaner fuels. In addition to fuels, WSF has...

Japanese Firms Develop Dimethyl Ether-powered Truck.(Brief Article)
May 28, 2004... Dow Jones recently reported that Tokyo, Japan-based global trading firm Itochu Corporation, together with nine partners including JFE Holdings, Inc., Fukuyama Transporting Company and the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and...

Weekly Update.(Calendar)
May 28, 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,...