Emissions Control

The sensor incorporates a tiny tuning fork

Environment

Roadside sensor designed to catch air-polluting vehicles

We already have devices which detect vehicles that are exceeding the speed limit, or that are too noisy. Now, scientists are working on an unmanned sensor that could be used to sniff out automobiles that are emitting overly-dirty exhaust.

The system works by positioning the SCR upstream of the particulate filter

Automotive

Peugeot Citroen says third-party tests confirm BlueHDi SCR tech for diesel emissions

Initial results of Peugeot 208 and 508 model testing by the French Ministry of Ecology, Sustainable Development and Energy comply with new regulations thanks to new technology. The results, says Peugeot Citroen, confirm the effectiveness of the BlueHDi after-treatment system for diesel exhaust.

The sea urchin has revealed a way to ceaply and quickly convert CO2 into calcium carbonate (Photo: Shutterstock)

Environment

Sea urchins reveal promising carbon capture alternative

Thanks to the humble sea urchin, a team from the U.K.’s Newcastle University has stumbled across a quick and cheap way to convert CO2 into calcium carbonate.

The Nichio Maru achieves a fuel reduction of up to nearly 1,400 tons annually, which translates to an annual reduction in CO2 emissions of 4,200 tons

Marine

Nissan unveils energy-efficient Nichio Maru car carrier

Nissan has launched an energy efficient coastal car carrier called the Nichio Maru that employs solar panels, LED lighting, a low friction hull coating hull and an electronically controlled diesel engine to cut fuel consumption.

Urban Transport

Aprilia pimps the world's fastest scooter to remain at the forefront of the super-commuter class

The scooter and motorcycle are morphing into a new form with the power, braking and roadholding of the motorcycle, and carrying capacity, protection, comfort and ease-of-use of the scooter.

Audi's travolution project sets up a dialogue between vehicles and traffic lights

Automotive

Audi travolution: vehicle to traffic light communication system reduces fuel consumption

Audi's travolution project sets up a dialogue between vehicles and traffic lights in order to keep traffic flowing.

Environment

Research says 'enact policies now' to limit risk of climate catastrophe

Researchers at MIT have released a new report showing that even moderate carbon-reduction policies can substantially lower the risk of future climate change but that quick action is needed to avoid a temperature increase of more than 2°C.

Environment

Homeowners getting the energy conservation message

The energy conservation message is getting through with a new study from the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) finding that consumers are factoring energy efficiency when it comes to buying electronics for the home.

Automotive

Mazda begins commercial leasing of Premacy RE hybrid rotary hydrogen vehicle

Mazda has commenced commercial leasing of their Premacy Hydrogen RE Hybrid, a hydrogen hybrid vehicle that combines Mazda’s hydrogen rotary engine with an electric motor.

Ultramafic rocks (in red) that potentially could absorb CO2 (Image: U.S. Geological Survey via ldeo)

Environment

The next step for carbon sequestration?

Scientists at Columbia University’s Earth Institute and the U.S. Geological Survey have produced a new report that maps large rock formations in the United States that can also abso

Environment

New carbon capture technology promises cleaner power plants

Colorado based company ION Engineering have developed technology that could be used in a similar way to economically remove CO2 and other contaminants from fossil fuel power plant emissions and raw natural gas.

Environment

Naturally occurring bacteria converts CO2 into calcium carbonate

A team of Indian scientists have discovered a naturally occurring bacteria that could help fight global warming as it converts CO2 into calcium carbonate (CaCO3) - a common compound found as rock all the world over.