#pems

[thelittlespanielthatcould]

My mom and I were just talking about how my pem corgi I had growing up would just run wildly around the house for hours and hours.. she was so batshit insane I miss her so much

[tofeamiamba]

Then fear suddenly appears, like it’s waiting for your last breath; yet, those eyes, oh those eyes, never want to miss a sight.

[em-the-kid]

(submission from @abeandipcomplex ) Thank you so much ! I especially love that last one

[awritersantics]

Confession

  please i'm begging

take this away 

this feeling

 I know you think i'm strong enough

 but i'm telling you 

over and over

  i'm not 

i can't do this

  i really really can't. 

you've done this awful thing to me, 

i know 

you don't realize

 and i know

 you didn't mean to 

but nevertheless

 i’m here, 

you're here, 

and i'm breaking...

 every time you touch me 

every time you smile

 every time you look at me 

i'm breaking

 help me

 please

 i'm begging

take this away 

this feeling please... 

you promised me 

everything

 in the way you sang

 and you gave me a key 

with your kind kind laughing eyes

  i know

 you don't realize 

and i know

 you didn't mean to 

but i’m trapped 

there's no way out/ 

with that promise came a secret 

one inside me

 like a trade

 you gave me everything and something else happened,

 something else happened to me 

and it's because of you/ 

with that key came a cage, 

one with a different lock 

one with a different chain, 

you gave me an opening

 but it was a trap,

 wasn't it?

 it was a trap,

 give one thing

 and keep me forever,

 give a mouse some cheese

 but snap its neck.

 it's not your fault

  i know 

if anything its mine 

i’m 

sorry.

[em-the-kid]

A message to cheer you up-today, I took my dogs to the beach! It was cold, but there were still a lot of people there. I counted about fourteen dogs! My littler dog, Bailey the pug, started playing with some puppies. Despite being six years old, they were all taller than him (a cutie named Sadie, a Newfoundland, was about twice his height). Lucy, my golden retriever who’s twelve, was barking the entire time because she wanted more attention. Luckily, she met two other old ladies a couple years younger than her. They sat in the sand for a bit and then hunted for crabs. When she had to leave, she got very upset so we agreed to schedule a puppy play date. We played in the water and I got swarmed by dogs because I was carrying some treats in my pocket. Attached is a picture of Bailey, he hopes you are feeling better - Thank you so much ! Your dog is so cute and I love pugs aaa!!!! I want to see the golden retriever tooooo (submission from @pinkiebee )

[13grateful21]

Why Portable Emissions Measurement Systems Matter More Than People Think

Portable emissions measurement systems, or PEMS, are one of the most important tools in modern emissions testing because they capture data while a vehicle is actually being driven. That may sound simple, but it makes a huge difference in how useful the results are.

A vehicle does not live in a lab. It spends its time in traffic, on hills, in stop-and-go conditions, during cold starts, and under different loads. All of those things affect how much pollution the vehicle produces. A controlled test can only show part of the picture, while PEMS helps reveal what is happening in the real world.

That is why PEMS is so valuable for fleets, inspectors, and transportation professionals. It gives a clearer view of how a vehicle behaves during normal use, which makes it easier to identify performance issues before they become bigger problems. A vehicle might appear fine in one setting but still produce much higher emissions when it is out on the road.

PEMS also supports better maintenance planning. If a vehicle is showing unusual emissions behavior during real driving, that is a sign it may need attention sooner rather than later. For fleets, that can reduce downtime, lower repair costs, and improve compliance. For environmental testing, it provides more accurate information about what is actually affecting air quality.

The bigger point is that PEMS helps bridge the gap between testing and reality. If we want cleaner transportation, we need data that reflects actual driving conditions, not just ideal ones. That is what makes PEMS so important today.

[13grateful21]

Why PEMS (Portable Emissions Measurement Systems) Are Revolutionizing Vehicle Emissions Testing

PEMS — Portable Emissions Measurement Systems — are changing how we understand vehicle pollution because they work where vehicles actually spend their time: on real roads, not test benches. These compact systems mount directly onto vehicles and measure emissions during normal driving routes, capturing everything from stop-and-go city traffic to highway cruising and heavy loads uphill.

What makes PEMS so powerful is their ability to reveal emissions "in the wild." A vehicle might ace a lab test but spike NOx during rush hour or belch particulates when fully loaded. PEMS catches those real-world behaviors that traditional testing misses, giving fleets, regulators, and manufacturers data they can actually use.

For fleet managers, PEMS means proactive maintenance instead of reactive repairs. Spot a diesel truck emitting 3x normal levels during delivery routes? Fix it before it fails inspection or gets flagged by roadside screening. That saves money, reduces downtime, and keeps your operation compliant.

Environmentally, PEMS data helps target the worst polluters instead of treating all vehicles the same. That 2005 delivery van might be your biggest emissions culprit, not the shiny new truck. Real data leads to real solutions.

As emissions regulations tighten worldwide, PEMS is becoming the gold standard for proving your vehicles perform clean under actual operating conditions, not just perfect test scenarios.

[13grateful21]

Why onboard emissions sensors matter more than people think

Onboard emissions sensors are one of those things people do not think about until something goes wrong. But they play a big role in real-world transportation testing because they help vehicles monitor how they are performing while they are actually on the road.

That matters because a vehicle can look fine in a quick check and still develop problems later. Sensors can help catch issues earlier, which may reduce the chance of bigger maintenance problems, compliance failures, or unnecessary emissions over time.

They also make emissions monitoring more practical for fleets and inspectors. Instead of relying only on a single test, onboard data can support roadside screening, long-term tracking, and better decisions about vehicle condition and performance.

For transportation testing, this kind of visibility is valuable because it reflects what is happening in real driving conditions, not just in a controlled setting. That is why onboard monitoring is becoming an important part of cleaner and smarter vehicle oversight.