Guest Article – How do we make mobility better?
From Brandon Bartneck – “I’ve spent the past four years chasing down the answer to the following question…
How do we make mobility better?
It’s meaningful. Probably the most impactful challenge that I’ve tried to help solve. But it’s far from straightforward.”
CARB Proposed Modifications to the Low Carbon Fuel Standard
On August 12th, 2024, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) posted the latest proposed amendments to the Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS). These confirm some of the previous amendments proposed earlier this year, while introducing new ones. Here is a recap of some of the important proposed changes.
Guest Article – Emissions Reduction with Alternative Fuels
The journey of the IC engine can be summed up in two words: continuous improvement. Decades of engine research coupled with the relatively recent advent of renewable fuels is accelerating the gains in emissions abatement. Check out this webinar to learn more.
CARB and EPA Low NOx Engines and Trucks Announced
Truck manufacturers are offering improved versions that meet California’s MY 2024 Low NOx standards. Here’s a comparison of the underlying after-treatment technologies.
Summary of Oct 2023 CARB workshop for Tier 5 non-road standards
California is looking to reduce NOx emissions from non-road engines by 90% and enforce particulate filters on all engines. Here is a summary of the latest workshop to get stakeholder feedback on Tier 5 standards.
Summary of Euro 7/VII proposal – criteria pollutants
The EU Commission has proposed Euro 7 / VII emission standards for light- and heavy-duty vehicles. Here is a quick tabular summary.
Latest California section 177 states – ZEVs, LEVs and ICE bans
Around 40% of the US now follows California’s tougher-than-federal criteria pollutant standards. Here’s a summary of the latest, including followers of the Advanced Clean Cars rule.
California’s Heavy-Duty Low NOx Omnibus Regulation
California’s Air Resource Board (CARB) has passed what could be perhaps it’s last major regulation for reducing NOx and particulates from heavy-duty trucks and buses. The HD Low NOx “Omnibus” regulation practically touches upon every aspect of in-use emission reduction. Highlights summarized here.