Oct 15, 2007

Experts say climate debate will likely impact U.S. aviation industry. The outpouring of vitriol directed at their industry by climate activists caught businesses in European aviation by surprise. Experts say U.S. aviation industry leaders should expect a similar shift in public

Federal court upholds EPA NOx stringency rule . There would be no merit in reviewing a 2005 Environmental Protection Agency rule that adopted the International Civil Aviation Organization's nitrogen oxides stringency standard, the U.S. Circuit Court for the District of Columbia has determined. AIA and the Air Transport Association filed briefs in support of the EPA. In denying a petition for review from the National Association of Clean Air Agencies, the court upheld the importance of ICAO standards and recommended practices in creating a harmonized international aviation system. Oct 10, 2007

EU determined to cut airline emissions. Despite suffering a recent setback when the ICAO ruled that it cannot force foreign airlines to adhere to EU emissions trading rules, members of the European Union say they will continue to work toward that goal. Oct 8, 2007

Members of ICAO agree emissions a problem: The 179 ICAO member countries agreed that the industry must address aviation's effects on the environment, but there was disagreement over just how to go about it, according to Jeffrey Shane, U.S. undersecretary of transportation for policy. Oct 8, 2007

Bombardier

The World's First Hybrid Train Built By Bombardier Officially Enters Commercial Service In The Champagne-Ardenne Region Of France. Champagne-Ardenne regional and transportation authorities and Bombardier Transportation inaugurated Oct. 9 the first dual-mode and dual-voltage AGC (Autorail Grande Capacite, high-capacity railcar) in the presence of French National Railways (SNCF) CEO Anne-Marie Idrac. This event is a world premiere in that the hybrid AGC combines certain operating features for the first time ever in a train. Dual-mode (electrical and diesel) and dual-voltage (1500 and 25000 V) technology enables the Hybrid AGC to glide seamlessly across the entire railway network and to access electricity from any available source. This will result in energy savings and reduced CO2 emissions, as well as negating infrastructure constraints and the need for passengers to change trains. The latest variant in the AGC range is at the cutting edge of railroad technology. As of today, 21 French regions have ordered and/or operate 698 AGC regional express trains. SNCF will be operating the Hybrid AGC on Champagne-Ardenne lines between Oct 9, 2007

United Parcel Service

United Parcel Service on Monday, it further burnished its "green" side with plans to add alternative-fuel trucks to its fleet and use biodiesel at its air hub in Kentucky. UPS has ordered 167 compressed natural gas-powered delivery vehicles to be delivered early next year to Dallas; Atlanta; Los Angeles; Ontario, Calif.; San Ramon, Calif.; and Fresno, Calif. Oct 8, 2007

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