Researchers at CE-CERT are studying brake and tire wear emissions, which are becoming increasingly important sources of small airborne particles that can affect air quality and health.
CE-CERT is leading a $3.5 million, 30-month study to better quantify these impacts. Funded through the Rose Foundation for Communities and the Environment, this project represents one of the most comprehensive efforts to date to measure and characterize emissions from oceangoing vessels near the Southern California coast.
Researchers are collecting real-world emissions data on ammonia, a pollutant that contributes to the formation of secondary fine particulate matter (PM2.5), which has known impacts on air quality and human health.
The University of California, Riverside (UCR) and the University of Michigan have officially launched the Hydrogen Engine Alliance of North America (H2EA-NA), an initiative designed to accelerate innovation and deployment of hydrogen internal combustion engines (H2-ICE).
This summer, CE-CERT welcomed Warren Norbeck as an intern, carrying forward a unique legacy within the center. As the grandson of CE-CERT’s founder, Joe Norbeck, Warren embraced the chance to contribute to the very place his grandfather helped establish. His internship gave him hands-on exposure to environmental research, further igniting his passion for science and...
The 13th Annual International OSAR Conference, held at the California Air Resources Board (CARB) on March 14th and 15th, 2024, convened experts from 10 countries and 47 organizations. With a focus on "Driving Change for Cleaner Air," discussions centered on the role of onboard sensing technology in mitigating emissions and addressing environmental disparities.
In October 2023, CE-CERT researchers conducted a field campaign on a container ship from Long Beach to Honolulu to study marine emissions and evaluate emerging engine technology.
Dr. Tom Durbin receives the recognition of SAE Fellow for his outstanding contributions to automotive engineering, marking a remarkable 30-year journey of dedication, innovation, and impactful research.
CARB awarded a research program to UCR's CE-CERT and partners, focusing on non-exhaust emissions from vehicles. Led by Dr. Georgios Karavalakis, the project aims to improve measurement methods and understand the environmental and health impact of brake and tire wear particles.
