Mobile Emissions Today articles from October 2004

Mobile Emissions Today archives from October 2004

EPA Says Diesel Producers Able to Comply With New Standards.(Environmental Protection Agency, Highway Clean Diesel Rule)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced that its new industry analysis of more than 120 diesel refineries finds that fuel suppliers are well positioned to comply with the EPA's new 15-parts-per-million (ppm) highway diesel...

EPA Recognizes Best Workplaces for Commuters.(Environmental Protection Agency)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced its first list of "Best Workplaces for Commuters" from the Fortune 500 companies, with 69 companies cited for "their environmental commitment to reducing air pollution and their role...

Pennsylvania Boasts Only 13 Summer Ozone Action Days.(Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) recently announced that the state achieved record low ozone concentrations this summer, keeping ozone action days to just 13, the lowest number in the past decade. DEP said...

Weekly Update.(Calendar)
October 1, 2004... 20TH ANNUAL MOBILE SOURCES/CLEAN AIR CONFERENCE, October 5-8, 2004, Copper Mountain Resort & Conference Center, Copper Mountain, CO MICHELIN CHALLENGE BIBENDUM 2004, October 12-14, 2004, TBA, Shanghai, China 2004 METHANOL FORUM,...

MDI Prepares for Production of New Air-powered Car.(Moteur Developpement International)(Brief Article)
October 4, 2004... The Associated Press (AP) recently reported that Luxembourg-based Moteur Developpement International (MDI) has announced it will soon begin marketing its Air Car line of compressed air-powered vehicles. According to AP, MDI said it will...

Beijing Adopts Euro II Sulfur Standards for Gasoline, Diesel.(Brief Article)
October 4, 2004... Reuters recently reported that Beijing adopted last week Euro II 0.05-percent sulfur content fuel standards for both gasoline and diesel, down from 0.08 percent and 0.2 percent respectively, in an attempt to reduce local air pollution before...

CPAL Denied Permit to Demonstrate Snowmobiles in DC.(Campaign to Protect America's Lands)(Brief Article)
October 4, 2004... The Campaign to Protect America's Lands (CPAL) recently reported that it was denied permission by the National Park Service (NPS) late last month to demonstrate the noise and pollution impact of 11 snowmobiles at Simon Bolivar Park, located...

Philippine Government Considers Doubling SUV Import Tax.(sport utility vehicles)(Brief Article)
October 5, 2004... Philippine newspaper Today recently reported that the government of the Philippines may double the fees it levies on large vehicles imported into the country. According to the paper, Philippine trade minister Elmer Hernandez acknowledged...

Union Pacific Railroad Acquires Diesel, Hybrid Locomotives.(Brief Article)
October 5, 2004... Union Pacific Railroad recently announced it has ordered a prototype diesel "truck-engine" switch (TES) locomotive and has leased a newer version of the hybrid electric locomotive known as "Green Goat." According to the company, the TES,...

Climate Trust to Purchase Carbon From Idle Reduction Efforts.(Brief Article)
October 5, 2004... The Climate Trust recently announced a commitment to spend up to $2.2 million to address emissions from idling diesel trucks at truck stops on the West Coast. According to Climate Trust, the project, which continues the organization's...

EPA Denies Georgia's RFG Waiver Request for Atlanta.(Environmental Protection Agency, reformulated gas)(Brief Article)
October 6, 2004... The Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) recently announced that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) denied late last week Georgia's request for a waiver from a federal reformulated gas (RFG) mandate for the Atlanta area. According to...

EPA Announces West Coast Diesel Emission Reduction Programs.(Environmental Protection Agency)(Brief Article)
October 6, 2004... The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced that the Lane Regional Air Pollution Authority invested approximately $1.5 million in diesel emission reductions for Oregon, of which the EPA contributed $600,000. According to...

CA County Calls for Consideration of Cleaner Fleet Vehicles.(California)(Brief Article)
October 6, 2004... The Associated Press (AP) recently reported that county supervisors in Contra Costa, CA voted unanimously late last month in favor of a new policy calling for increased environmental consideration when purchasing new vehicles for the state...

Canadian Ministers Debate Federal Auto Emissions Regulations.(Stephane Dion, John Efford)(Brief Article)
October 7, 2004... The Canadian Press (CP) recently reported that the Canadian Environment Department and the Natural Resources Department are debating whether the country should adopt vehicular emissions standards similar to the new California law requiring...

Japanese Entrepreneur Offers New 'Eco-Taxi' Service.(Hideki Nakamura, Toyota Prius hybrid electric vehicles)(Brief Article)
October 7, 2004... The Taipei Times recently reported that former elementary school teacher Hideki Nakamura has founded a new transit company that employs Toyota Prius hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) as "Eco-Taxis" in an effort to help reduce area pollution and...

BAAQMD Introduces New Air Quality Education Curriculum.(Bay Area Air Quality Management District, Clean Air Challenge)(Brief Article)
October 7, 2004... The Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) recently announced it has launched, under a grant from Agilent Technologies, the "Clean Air Challenge," a new science-based curriculum designed to teach local students about the dangers of...

Petitioners Urge Environmental Considerations in Debates.(Brief Article)
October 8, 2004... Ceres, the Civil Society Institute's Results for America project, the Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility and the Union of Concerned Scientist recently announced they have, in conjunction with union, religious, science, state...

CDT Expands License for Diesel NOx Reduction System.(Clean Diesel Technologies Inc., nitrogen oxide)(Brief Article)
October 8, 2004... Clean Diesel Technologies, Inc. (CDT) recently announced it has executed a non-exclusive license agreement with Monroe, CT-based Combustion Component Associates (CCA) for use of CDT's patented ARIS urea-injection system. Under the...

ATTI Announces New Clean Car Technology Award.(Advanced Transportation Technology Institute)(Brief Article)
October 8, 2004... The Advanced Transportation Technology Institute (ATTI) announced this week it has created a new annual award to recognize significant achievements in North America in clean transportation technology. According to ATTI, the "Col. Robert...

Weekly Update.(Calendar)
October 8, 2004... MICHELIN CHALLENGE BIBENDUM 2004, October 12-14, 2004, TBA, Shanghai, China 2004 METHANOL FORUM, October 13-14, 2004, St. Regis Hotel, Houston, TX PROPANE FORKLIFT SUMMIT AND VEHICLE CONFERENCE: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR ENGINE...

CA Group Objects to SCAQMD Fleet Rule Waiver Request.(california, South Coast Air Quality Management District)(Brief Article)
October 13, 2004... The California Chamber of Commerce (CCOC) recently announced that a coalition of California businesses is lobbying the state to reject a waiver petition by the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) that, it says, would...

CDT Closes on $1.8-million Fundraising, Raises $800,000.(Clean Diesel Technologies Inc.)(Brief Article)
October 13, 2004... Clean Diesel Technologies, Inc. (CDT) recently announced it has received the funds from its $1.8-million (about 1-million-pound) investment at a price of 1.025 pounds (about $1.84) announced on September 20. According to CDT, the share price is...

SC National Park Launches Hybrid Shuttle Bus Service.(South Carolina)(Brief Article)
October 13, 2004... Local North Carolina newspaper the Smoky Mountain News recently reported that two hybrid electric, propane-powered shuttle buses have begun operating at the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Gatlinburg, SC for a six-month demonstration...

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October 13, 2004... Due to technical difficulties, EIN did not publish its newsletters on Tuesday, October 12. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused and thank you for your continued support. (EIN STAFF: 10/12)

Maine Considers Zero-emissions Vehicle Legislation.(Brief Article)
October 18, 2004... The Associated Press (AP) recently reported that the Maine Board of Environmental Protection is considering new zero-emissions vehicle (ZEV) legislation that would require 10 percent of the cars sold in the state to achieve new strict emissions...

Ford Demonstrates Direct Injection Engine in Shanghai.(Ford Motor Company Ltd.)(Brief Article)
October 18, 2004... Ford Motor Company recently announced the demonstration of its 1.8-liter Duratec SCi direct-injection engine at the international Challenge Bibendum in Shanghai last week. According to Ford, the all-aluminum, four-cylinder engine, named...

ExxonMobil Denies Responsibility for MTBE Contamination in MD.(methyl tertiary butyl ether, Maryland)(Brief Article)
October 18, 2004... The Associated Press (AP) recently reported that ExxonMobil Corporation delivered a site assessment report to Maryland state officials last week in which the company maintains that its Exxon filling station in the Upper Crossroads community of...

Please Accept Our Apologies for Last Week's Technical Problems.
October 19, 2004... During the week of October 11, EIN Publishing experienced, for the first time in eight years, a computer crisis the extent of which disabled us from sending out our daily newsletters and communicating with our subscribers via e-mail. We greatly...

Maine Considers Zero-emissions Vehicle Legislation.(Brief Article)
October 19, 2004... The Associated Press (AP) recently reported that the Maine Board of Environmental Protection is considering new zero-emissions vehicle (ZEV) legislation that would require 10 percent of the cars sold in the state to achieve new strict emissions...

Companies Petition Forest Service to Preserve Roadless Rule.(Roadless Area Conservation Rule)(Brief Article)
October 19, 2004... Five large companies have written the U.S. Forest Service to urge the Bush administration to end its effort to repeal the Clinton-era Roadless Area Conservation Rule, which bans logging, mining, drilling and other commercial activities in 58.5...

U.S. District Judge Rules in Favor of EPA RFG Mandate for GA.(Environmental Protection Agency, reformulated gasoline, Georgia)(Brief Article)
October 19, 2004... The Associated Press (AP) recently reported that U.S. district judge Clarence Cooper late last week denied the request of Georgia environmental regulators for a preliminary injunction against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for its...

CA Group Objects to SCAQMD Fleet Rule Waiver Request.(Californians for a Sound Fuel Strategy, South Coast Air Quality Management District)(Brief Article)
October 19, 2004... The California Chamber of Commerce (CCOC) recently announced that a coalition of California businesses is lobbying the state to reject a waiver petition by the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) that, it says, would...

Ford Demonstrates Direct Injection Engine in Shanghai.(Ford Motor Co.)(Brief Article)
October 19, 2004... Ford Motor Company recently announced the demonstration of its 1.8-liter Duratec SCi direct-injection engine at the international Challenge Bibendum in Shanghai last week. According to Ford, the all-aluminum, four-cylinder engine, named...

ExxonMobil Denies Responsibility for MTBE Contamination in MD.(methyl tertiary butyl ether, Maryland)(Brief Article)
October 19, 2004... The Associated Press (AP) recently reported that ExxonMobil Corporation delivered a site assessment report to Maryland state officials last week in which the company maintains that its Exxon filling station in the Upper Crossroads community of...

MTBE Discovered in Water Wells at Additional MD Gas Stations.(methyl tertiary butyl ether contamination of Maryland wells)(Brief Article)
October 19, 2004... The Baltimore Sun recently reported that Harford County, MD health officer Andrew Bernstein revealed during a county council meeting held earlier this month that four more local filling stations have been identified as having water wells...

CDT Closes on $1.8-million Fundraising, Raises $800,000.(Brief Article)
October 19, 2004... Clean Diesel Technologies, Inc. (CDT) recently announced it has received the funds from its $1.8-million (about 1-million-pound) investment at a price of 1.025 pounds (about $1.84) announced on September 20. According to CDT, the share price is...

Pennsylvania County Wins EPA Clean Bus Grant.(Upper Darby School District, Environmental Protection Agency)(Brief Article)
October 19, 2004... The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) recently announced that the Upper Darby School District has been selected to receive a $485,000 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) grant to retrofit more than three dozen...

EPA, DOE Release 2005 Fuel Economy Guide.(Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Energy)(Brief Article)
October 19, 2004... The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Energy (DOE) recently announced the release of the 2005 Fuel Economy Guide, designed to assist consumers in purchasing a new vehicle. According to EPA, the top ten 2005...

SC National Park Launches Hybrid Shuttle Bus Service.(Great Smoky Mountains National Park)(Brief Article)
October 19, 2004... Local North Carolina newspaper the Smoky Mountain News recently reported that two hybrid electric, propane-powered shuttle buses have begun operating at the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Gatlinburg, SC for a six-month demonstration...

ALADC, Religious Leaders Discuss Local D.C. Air Quality.(American Lung Association of the District of Columbia)(Brief Article)
October 19, 2004... The National Biodiesel Board (NBB) recently announced that the American Lung Association of the District of Columbia (ALADC) assembled last month a group of local religious leaders to discuss the use of alternative transportation fuels as a...

Weekly Update.(Brief Article)(Calendar)
October 19, 2004... AMERICAN PETROLEUM INSTITUTE'S ULTRA-LOW SULFUR DIESEL IMPLEMENTATION WORKSHOP, November 15-16, 2004, Astor Crowne Plaza Hotel, New Orleans, LA EMISSIONS REDUCTION & ENERGY LEADERSHIP SUMMIT 2004, December 14-16, 2004, Henry B. Gonzalez...

GSPI Additive Test Reveals Increased Fuel Efficiency.(Green Star Products Inc.'s development of anti-friction additive AFT)(Brief Article)
October 20, 2004... Green Star Products, Inc. (GSPI) and American Biofuels (ABF) recently announced they have completed testing which reveals that their anti-friction additive AFT provides a "measurable increase" in automobile fuel efficiency. According to...

South Korea to Reduce Clean Diesel Vehicle Tax.(Brief Article)
October 20, 2004... South Korean newspaper the Chosun Ilbo recently reported that the country's Finance Ministry revealed late last week a new plan to cut the special excise tax rate on clean diesel vehicles proven to meet Euro 3 emissions standards from five...

Tufts University to Offer EV, HEV for Short-term Transportation.(electric vehicles, hybrid electric vehicles)(Brief Article)
October 20, 2004... Tufts University newspaper the Tufts Daily recently reported that Zipcar will provide the school's Medford and Boston campuses with a Toyota Prius and an all-electric vehicle for short-term student transportation. According to the paper,...

U.K. MP Champions New Electric Bike as Clean Transport Option.(Electric Bikes Direct, Sue Doughty, Memer of Parliament)(Brief Article)
October 21, 2004... Member of parliament (MP) for Guildford, Surrey, U.K. Sue Doughty late last month acquired a new lightweight electric bicycle on loan from Guildford-based Electric Bikes Direct in an effort to demonstrate alternative transportation approaches...

EPA Awards Nationwide Grants to Reduce Truck Idling.(Brief Article)
October 21, 2004... The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced it has awarded, under the SmartWay Transport Partnership program, $1 million in grants to nine states and nonprofit organizations to study the effectiveness of using new technologies...

Texas Commission Approves Use of ORYXE Fuel Additive.(ORYXE Energy International's OR-LED organic diesel fuel additive approved byTexas Commission on Environmental Quality)(Brief Article)
October 22, 2004... ORYXE Energy International announced last week that the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has cleared its OR-LED organic diesel fuel additive for use in Texas. The approval comes as Texas is seeking alternative means to meet...

Texas A&M, MPE to Host Emissions Reduction Summit in TX.(Texas A&M University's Energy Systems Lab, Metropolitan Partnership for Energy, Emissions Reduction & Energy Leadership Summit 2004, Texas)(Brief Article)
October 22, 2004... Texas A&M University's Energy Systems Lab and the San Antonio, TX-based Metropolitan Partnership for Energy (MPE) will host "Emissions Reduction & Energy Leadership Summit 2004," an event featuring separate Texas Emission Reduction Program...

NY County Seeks Bids on Demonstration Hybrid Diesel Buses.(Westchester County, New York)(Brief Article)
October 22, 2004... Mid-Hudson News recently reported that Westchester County, NY is seeking bids to purchase eight demonstration hybrid electric diesel buses for transit use in an attempt to reduce county fuel consumption and improve local air quality. ...

Weekly Update.(Calendar)
October 22, 2004... SAE POWERTRAIN & FLUID SYSTEMS CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION, October 25-28, 2004, Tampa Marriott Waterside, Tampa, FL SAE COMMERCIAL VEHICLE ENGINEERING CONGRESS AND EXHIBITION, October 26-28, 2004, Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Chicago,...

Canada Proposes New Sulfur Reduction Regulation.(Canadian Environment Ministry)(Brief Article)
October 25, 2004... The Canadian Environment Ministry recently announced a draft regulation to reduce sulfur levels in diesel fuel used for rail, marine and off-road purposes that is expected to be finalized by early next year and take effect in 2007. ...

Local CA City Council Approves Acquisition of CNG Trucks.(compressed natural gas)(Brief Article)
October 25, 2004... Local California newspaper the Porterville Recorder recently reported that the city council in Lindsay, CA has approved a contract for the acquisition of seven new compressed natural gas (CNG)-powered fleet trucks in an effort to help reduce...

New York State Delays Start of New Emissions Test.(Brief Article)
October 26, 2004... The Associated Press (AP) recently reported that the state of New York has decided to delay the introduction of its strict new vehicle emissions testing from the original implementation date of October 20 to December 1. According to AP,...

MI Officials Expect Hybrid SUV Purchase Will Help Environment.(Michigan state officials)(sports utility vehicles)(Brief Article)
October 26, 2004... Gongwer News Service recently reported that Michigan state officials announced earlier this month the purchase of 10 new hybrid electric Ford Escape SUVs for the state vehicle fleet in an effort to help reduce both area pollution and gas...

New OEHHA Study Links Vehicular Pollution to Child Illness.(Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment)(Brief Article)
October 26, 2004... The Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) recently announced that a new study, which surveyed 1,100 students from 10 elementary schools throughout Alameda County, CA, finds "moderately...

Westport Secures DOE Funding for HPDI Truck Project.(Department of Energy)(high-pressure direct injection)(Brief Article)
October 27, 2004... Westport Innovations, Inc. recently announced it has won a $1.5-million grant from the Department of Energy's (DOE) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) to deploy heavy-duty natural gas trucks in California that run on the company's...

CNG-powered Rickshaws Reduce Air Pollution in Pakistan.(compressed natural gas)(Brief Article)
October 27, 2004... Pakistan newspaper the Daily Times recently reported that NWFP Environment Protection Agency (EPA) assistant director Liaqat Khan has revealed that a 700,000-rupee (approximately $11,500) project involving the installation and testing of...

New Study Suggests Emissions May Contribute to Heart Attacks.(Brief Article)
October 27, 2004... Local Connecticut newspaper the News-Times recently reported that a new study conducted by German researchers suggests that exposure to traffic-related pollution may increase the likelihood of having a heart attack for those already at risk....

Ricardo Completes Chicago Motor Testing Plant Expansion.(Brief Article)
October 28, 2004... British engine-maker Ricardo, Inc. recently announced the completion of work on its $4.8-million Chicago Technical Center Test Cell expansion project, increasing the company's heavy-duty engine performance and emissions testing capabilities....

Thai Official Urges Government to Establish New Ethanol Prices.(Brief Article)
October 28, 2004... The Thai News Agency (TNA) recently reported that National Ethanol Commission Office director Nattapol Nattasomboon has urged the government of Thailand to establish fixed ethanol prices based on the global price of methyl tertiary butyl ether...

Largest Vessel to Date Plugs Into Port of L.A.'s AMP Source.(Port of Los Angeles)(Brief Article)
October 28, 2004... The Port of Los Angeles recently announced that the largest "AMP-outfitted" China Shipping container to date plugged into its alternative maritime power (AMP) source earlier this month, helping prevent the release of both nitrogen oxide (NOx)...

Shell Trial Reveals Emissions Reductions With GTL Fuel.(Brief Article)
October 29, 2004... Shell Oil Company recently announced the results of a yearlong gas-to-liquids (GTL) fuel trial involving six trucks operating on conventional engines provided by Brawley, CA-based bottled water distributor Yosemite Waters. According to...

STT Emtec Develops Active System for Diesel Emissions Control.(Brief Article)
October 29, 2004... Swedish bus operator STT Emtec recently announced the development of an active system for diesel particulate filters in heavy- and medium-duty engines that helps curb vehicular emissions by burning soot particulates. "We build our system...

Weekly Update.(Brief Article)
October 29, 2004... AMERICAN PETROLEUM INSTITUTE'S ULTRA-LOW SULFUR DIESEL IMPLEMENTATION WORKSHOP, November 15-16, 2004, Astor Crowne Plaza Hotel, New Orleans, LA TOWARDS SUSTAINABLE LAND TRANSPORT CONFERENCE, November 21-24, 2004, Michael Fowler Center &...