fuel emission

Fuel emissions from marine vessels remain global concern

harminka — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 12:16:02 -0500

Marine vessels are no longer resting in a safe harbor. The forecast for clear skies and smooth sailing for oceanic vessels has been impeded by worldwide concerns of their significant contributions to air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions that impact the Earth’s climate.

Aerodynamic trailer cuts fuel and emissions by up to 15 percent

harminka — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 07:56:50 -0500

Creating an improved aerodynamic shape for truck trailers by mounting sideskirts can lead to a cut in fuel consumption and emissions of up to as much as 15%. Earlier promising predictions, based on mathematical models and wind tunnel tests by TU Delft, have been confirmed during road tests with an adapted trailer.

Forests' long-term potential for carbon offsetting

harminka — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 12:41:18 -0500

As well as cutting our fossil fuel emissions, planting new forests, or managing existing forests or agricultural land more effectively can capitalise on nature’s ability to act as a carbon sink. Research published online in the open access journal Carbon Balance and Management shows that although planting trees alone is unlikely to solve our climate problems, large-scale plantations could have a significant effect in the longer term.

Professors work to improve efficiency of ethanol fuel

harminka — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 12:58:43 -0500

Lowering fuel emission levels is a topic facing constant scrutiny by the global public. Rising gas costs, environmental concerns and conflicts in oil-producing areas have made consumers, corporations and researchers more than curious about the potential of alternative, or “green,” fuels, such as ethanol.