Mobile Emissions Today articles from November 2006

Mobile Emissions Today archives from November 2006

GM outlines emissions--reducing plans.(Industry Report)
November 13, 2006... General Motors last week presented some of their measures for saving fuel and reducing air pollution in Canada. The Clean Air Foundation and GM are partners in the Car Heaven program, which promotes the retirement of older, higher polluting...

GM electric vehicle won't be emissions free.(Industry Report)
November 13, 2006... General Motors will bring back the electric car, according to a GM employee within the automaker's technology division. The new electric won't be however an emissions-free vehicle. The car will have an onboard internal-combustion engine as...

Report: Canadian transport large contributor to greenhouse gas emissions.(International Report)
November 13, 2006... According to Statistics Canada, the country's statistical agency, about a quarter of Canada's greenhouse gas emissions in 2004 were produced from transport trucks and SUVs. "More than one-half of all nitrogen oxides, a quarter of volatile...

LINGsCARS puts eco-labels on website.(International Report)
November 14, 2006... UK-based car sales company LINGsCARS.com has begun a campaign to make consumers aware of its comparison labels; the company said it's the only car sales website to offer the comparisons. The LINGsCARS ratings compare noise and CO2 emissions...

BMW offers hydrogen-gasoline hybrid.(Industry Report)
November 14, 2006... BMW unveiled Monday what it's calling the "world's first production model to run on environmentally friendly hydrogen." The car, based on BMW's 7 Series, has an engine that can run as a dual-fuel hybrid on either hydrogen or gasoline. The only...

Conn. City moves to reduce diesel emissions.(Editorials, Asides & Reviews)
November 14, 2006... Stamford, Conn., officials are recommending an investment of nearly $500,000 over the next three years to upgrade more than 150 heavy trucks and other vehicles to reduce diesel emissions. In June, the city's Board of Representatives passed...

London congestion charge fees rise.(International Report)
November 15, 2006... Drivers of the most polluting vehicles in London will face a threefold increase in the cost of driving in the city, it was announced this week. The congestion charge fee will rise from $15 to almost $50 per day for the most polluting...

Heavy-duty vehicle conference set for LA.(Industry Report)
November 15, 2006... WestStart-CALSTART's Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicle Conference 2007 will explore engine and fuel regulations and the impacts on the heavy-duty vehicle industry, as the conference comes to the Hilton Universal City in Los Angeles Feb. 13-15. The...

Ford unveils new diesel engine.(Industry Report)
November 15, 2006... Ford Motor Company has developed a "clean and quiet" diesel vehicle in its F-Series Super Duty pickup. The vehicle features a new 6.4-liter Power Stroke Diesel engine that has an ultra low-sulfur diesel fuel and advanced diesel particulate...

Altair to highlight battery pack at San Francisco Auto show.(Industry Report)
November 16, 2006... Altair Nanotechnologies Inc. will demonstrate its NanoSafe batteries in Phoenix Motorcars' zero emission, all electric, freeway ready sports utility truck at the San Francisco International Auto show to be held in the Moscone Center Nov. 17-26....

Biofriendly's Green Plus shown to reduce emissions.(Industry Report)(Beijing Automobile Research Institute)
November 16, 2006... The Beijing Automobile Research Institute recently completed tests on a four-cylinder passenger automobile using Biofriendly Corporation's Green Plus liquid fuel combustion catalyst. Test results showed reductions of 29.7% in carbon...

Canadian government launches online tool to reduce emissions.(International Report)
November 16, 2006... Transport Canada has launched a new online tool to help cities estimate the annual impact of greenhouse gases and other emissions from transportation-related projects such as new transit or roads. The calculator was designed for urban...

Emissions not a high priority for UK car buyers.(International Report)
November 17, 2006... Emissions ratings for new cars are still not a major consideration for UK customers researching and buying new cars, according to research by Newcarinfo.co.uk, a website providing data for all cars on sale in the UK. The first priority for...

Australia looks to biofuels to reduce emissions.(International Report)
November 17, 2006... Australia will promote ethanol-blended fuel as a key part of the global response to climate change, Deputy Prime Minister Mark Vaile said this week. At the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Hanoi, Vietnam, Vaile said biofuels...

New Hampshire prepares for mandatory emissions testing.(Editorials, Asides & Reviews)(annual vehicle inspection)
November 17, 2006... As of Dec. 1, New Hampshire vehicles made in 2002 or later must undergo an emissions test as part of their annual vehicle inspection and get repairs, if necessary, to pass. In advance of the change, nearly 650 mechanics came to Concord, New...

UNECE approves standard for global OBD systems.(International Report)(United Nations Economic Commission for Europe)(Brief article)
November 20, 2006... The UN Economic Commission for Europe last week approved a new on-board diagnostic system standard for measuring the emissions of heavy duty vehicles such as trucks and buses. UNECE provides a forum for communication about trade, transport...

EAMA asks for emissions-based auto tax.(International Report)
November 20, 2006... The European Union must come up with a unified auto tax based on carbon dioxide emissions, the head of Europe's main car lobby said Friday. A large part of the responsibility for cutting road-based carbon dioxide fumes lies in the hands of...

Colorado County to stop emissions testing.(Industry Report)(Brief article)
November 20, 2006... Car owners in El Paso County, Colorado will save $25 in Jan. when gasoline emissions tests stop. Emission testing is required for vehicles every one to two years depending on the car's make. Come Jan. 1, the Colorado Department of Public...

New GM engine achieves lower emissions.(Industry Report)
November 21, 2006... General Motors is introducing a new engine for the 2007 Astra line that aims to improve fuel economy and CO2 emissions. A 177 horsepower, 1.6-liter gasoline turbo engine will replace the older 168 horsepower, 2.0-liter unit. The 1.6-liter...

Nippon Kasei to increase production of urea solution.(Industry Report)
November 21, 2006... Nippon Kasei Chemical Co., a subsidiary of Mitsubishi Chemical Corp., will increase production of high-grade aqueous urea solution used in selective catalytic reduction systems to reduce nitrous oxide emissions from diesel engines. Nippon...

UNECE establishes global emissions testing procedure.(International Report)(United Nations Economic Commission for Europe)(Brief article)
November 21, 2006... A new global technical regulation was recently agreed upon at the UN Economic Commission for Europe in Geneva. The regulation will enter into force within eight months and set standards for the exhaust emissions of freight trucks and buses....

Norwich increases use of eco-friendly transportation.(Industry Report)
November 22, 2006... Norwich Public Utilities of Connecticut said recently it annually cuts its consumption of traditional gasoline by 30,000 gallons, the equivalent of about 1,300 barrels of crude oil. The utility company's use of alternative fuel vehicles...

Intel reduces emissions through commuter benefits, wins recognition.(Industry Report)
November 22, 2006... Intel earned first-place ranking in the third annual list of Best Workplaces for Commuters from Fortune 500 companies. The award, sponsored by the US Environmental Protection Agency and US Department of Transportation, recognizes companies...

DaimlerChrysler awaits permission for wind turbine, EV trial.(Industry Report)
November 22, 2006... DaimlerChrysler expects to hear today whether it will be given planning permission to erect a 20-meter high wind turbine plus three new parking spaces with charging posts for charging electric cars at its UK base in Tongwell. If permission...

EPA enforcements in California include vehicle emissions.
November 27, 2006... The US Environmental Protection Agency's enforcement program secured nearly $300 million in environmental improvements in California in fiscal year 2006. Many of the 248 enforcements the EPA took against businesses and government organizations...

Mahle offers SULEV vehicle emissions test capability.(Industry Report)
November 27, 2006... Systems supplier MAHLE Powertrain last week announced that it will add super ultra-low emissions vehicle testing capabilities to its service offering. The testing services are available immediately through the company's Novi, Michigan,...

Cummins Emission Solutions facility producing diesel particulate filters.(Industry Report)
November 27, 2006... Cummins Emission Solutions recently announced that its North American exhaust after-treatment manufacturing facility has begun producing diesel particulate filters to help engine manufacturers meet the 2007 US EPA emissions standards. The...

Renault introduces 2007 reduced-emissions Kangaroo.(International Report)
November 28, 2006... UK carmaker Renault is touting the reduced-emissions features of its 2007 Kangaroo line. According to the company, the Kangaroo has the cleanest engine in its class. The dCi 84 engine outdoes competitor engines in the Citroen Berlingo...

BMW opts out of BLUETEC plan.(International Report)
November 28, 2006... BMW last week announced it will not join with German carmakers Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen and Audi to market clean diesels in the US under the BLUETEC name. Mercedes-Benz already uses the BLUETEC name to help sell E 320s that run on ultra...

Richmond on Thames Council joins Carbon program.(International Report)
November 28, 2006... The Richmond upon Thames Borough Council plans to take part in the Local Authority Carbon Management Program, a UK carbon-reduction campaign. The program is run by the Carbon Trust and aims to help councils cut CO2 emissions. Action plans...

Study reveals lower nitrogen oxide emissions.(Industry Report)
November 29, 2006... Nitrogen oxide emissions have declined across the eastern US by about 40% since 1999, according to scientists from the Earth System Research Laboratory of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and at the University of Colorado,...

Bulgarian commission to monitor emissions ratings.(International Report)
November 29, 2006... The Commission for Consumer Protection in Bulgaria will start mass checks for adherence to a new ordinance in the country concerning emissions and fuel consumption rates of new vehicles. According to the ordinance, printed ads featuring...

Maine Dairy transitions fleet to biodiesel.(Editorials, Asides & Reviews)
November 29, 2006... Oakhurst Dairy of Portland, Maine, announced Tuesday that it will have transitioned 130 delivery trucks, or more than 90% of its fleet, to biodiesel fuel by the end of 2006. The switch will make the Oakhurst fleet the largest private...

Toyota New Zealand suggests carbon tax.(International Report)
November 30, 2006... Toyota New Zealand recently said the idea of a carbon tax will have to be revisited for Prime Minister Helen Clarke's vision of a carbon-neutral country to become a reality. "Corrective and collective action is long overdue if we are...

First transitioning to eco-friendlier engines in UK.(International Report)(Brief article)
November 30, 2006... One of the UK's biggest bus companies operating in Bradford has announced it is updating its fleet to use environmentally friendly engines in its vehicles. Bus and rail transport provider First said some 55 buses in the district will be...

Adaptive wings could improve aircraft fuel consumption 5% to 15%.(Industry Report)
November 30, 2006... FlexSys, in cooperation with the US Air Force, is developing shape-morphing adaptive aircraft wings that alter their shape in response to changing flight conditions. The technology could result in emissions reductions due to fuel savings in the...