Vehicle Talk: What’s the Meaning of ICE & EV (Vehicle Emissions)?

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Real talk: car talk can be confusing. Whether you’re trying to understand the long acronyms or cryptic onboard diagnostics of your dashboard for emissions reporting for environmental, social, and governance (ESG), understanding ICE and EV acronyms can be a challenge. If you’re trying to find your way out of the hole of vehicle acronyms, you’ve… Read more »

What Are Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems and PEMS?

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Nothing stings more than having your business fined for non-compliance. And you want to know what hurts even worse? The solution to your financial compliance woes may have been hiding right under your nose. We’re talking about portable emissions measurement systems (PEMS) and continuous emission monitoring systems (CEMS). In a nutshell, PEMS are small devices… Read more »

Understanding Onboard Diagnostics (OBD) and Vehicle Emissions

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OBD-I and OBD-II: perhaps you’ve heard of these Star-Wars-sounding acronyms at your mechanic. But, onboard diagnostics isn’t about sci-fi. Did you know that you can take advantage of on-board diagnostic (OBD) tools for your business? Businesses and OEMS: with the demand for stricter regulations in the field of vehicle and real-driving emissions (RDE) testing for… Read more »

Dyno Testing 101: What Every Business Needs to Know (Tips)

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Businesses, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), field and research techs (both in universities and the private sectore), and more: we have something special for you. It has to do with vehicle emissions monitoring, verification, and reporting. We’re talking about a helpful and limited emissions verification system called dyno testing. While this tool may sound like something… Read more »

Emissions and Electrification of the U.S. Motorcycle Market

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In 2011, GlobalMRV made a historic appearance on the popular MythBusters TV show. We were asked to help conduct a test to see how motorcycles compared to cars. The result? Two-wheelers from the 2000s era performed terribly, with 3,220% more NOx and 8,065% more CO₂ than cars of the same era.  From motorcycle myth busting… Read more »

Using Emissions Monitoring for ESG Reporting (& Compliance)

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Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) becomes more and more important by the day. Businesses, fleet teams, automotive testing engineers, and original equipment manufacturers: it’s in our best interest to keep your team’s emissions measurement tools and systems up to date to meet local and federal regulations. But where do we start? Yes, how do we… Read more »

Hydrocarbon Emission Control: Discover the Power of PEMS/iPEMS

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To build a cleaner and more sustainable future, we must continue to monitor and reduce hydrocarbon (HC) emissions from various sources. This blog explores the revolutionary technologies of Portable Emission Measurement Systems (PEMS), integrated PEMS (iPEMS), and Micro-PEMS. We’ll shed light on how these technologies can accurately measure and mitigate hydrocarbon emissions. Let’s dive in. … Read more »

Curbing Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) Using PEMS, iPEMS, and Micro-PEMS

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Reducing nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions from internal combustion engines (ICE) is a critical concern in addressing air quality and environmental impact. In recent years, the world has placed a growing emphasis on employing advanced technologies — such as In-Use Portable Emission Measurement Systems (iPEMs), Portable Emission Measurement Systems (PEMS), and Micro-PEMs — to achieve more… Read more »

Driving Towards a Greener Future: Exploring the Benefits of Gas, Hydrogen, and Electric Vehicles

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In the ever-evolving landscape of transportation, making the shift towards sustainable and eco-friendly options has become increasingly imperative. Gas-, hydrogen-, and electric-powered vehicles represent distinct solutions to the environmental challenges posed by traditional combustion engine vehicles. Each technology comes with a unique set of advantages, thereby helping contribute to a cleaner, more sustainable future for… Read more »