ACT 2024 in pictures
The ACT Expo, 2024 covered all aspects of the latest technologies for commercial vehicles and provided a unique forum to discuss the “reality” on the ground for the energy transition. Here is a summary in pictures.
How much biofuels can we make, really ?
Lowering the carbon footprint of existing vehicles will require switching to low carbon fuels. The immediate question this raises, is “how much low carbon fuel can we make?” and, “doesn’t using biomass for fuels affect the food production?”
US EPA MY 2027-2032 Heavy-Duty Phase 3 GHG Standards
The U.S. EPA has finalized the Phase 3 GHG rule specifying CO2 emission reductions from heavy-duty trucks and buses over MY 2027 – 2032.
Cummins latest 15L engine capable of meeting MY2027 EPA regulations
Cummins has announced the next generation X15 diesel engine with improved performance and meeting the MY 2027 EPA/CARB Low NOx regulations.
TMC 2024 in Pictures
A visual summary of the TMC Annual Meeting and Transportation Technology Exhibition, held in New Orleans, March 2024.
Summary of Euro 7 Near-Final Regulation
A brief summary of the near-final Euro 7 regulations for light- and heavy-duty vehicles.
Summary of 2024 SAE Government Industry
A summary of select portions of the SAE Government Industry meeting, held in Washington DC, which highlighted the growing concerns of the industry with government mandates and preparedness for tackling the infrastructure barriers and low consumer / fleet acceptance.
On the carbon intensity of ethanol
Recent studies have critically assessed the carbon intensity of ethanol and show that while the fuel has significantly improved over time, significant further improvements are to come.
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.
Will Euro 7 close the gap with other major automotive markets on controlling destructive evaporative emissions?
Will the European Council support the Commission’s and Parliament’s commitment to enforce more stringent standards for refueling and evaporative emissions as part of Euro 7 ?