TRUE remote sensing campaign begins in Mexico City

April 20, 2022 by TRUE Initiative

Categories: South America and Caribbean Tags: FIA Foundation, ICCT, Mexico City, Real World Testing

A TRUE study of real-world emissions has begun in Mexico City, marking the first TRUE Latin America remote sensing campaign. The testing and analysis, led by the ICCT and supported by FIA Foundation, is being performed in collaboration with Mexico City Secretaría del Medio Ambiente (SEDEMA). Remote sensing measurements of exhaust emissions will be collected at several locations across the metropolitan area. These data will provide detailed insight into in-use emissions of the Mexico City fleet and help inform policies to improve air quality and reduce health impacts.

Target the oldest diesel trucks to reduce racial disparities in air pollution exposure in NYC

April 13, 2022 by TRUE Initiative

Categories: Heavy Duty Vehicles, North America, Air Quality Tags: New York City, Real World Testing

A new TRUE study of real-world vehicle emissions in New York City has two key findings in relation to truck emissions in NYC: First, less than 10% of diesel trucks on the road are responsible for more than two-thirds of the fleet's tailpipe PM2.5 emissions; and second, people of colour living in the city are exposed to more PM2.5 from diesel trucks than average while non-Latino white residents are exposed to less.