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New maps give Europeans close-up picture of air pollution from diffuse sources

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The new maps raise awareness about local releases of air pollutants, and allow citizens to zoom in on their own neighborhood. In 2003, parties to the Aarhus Convention—including the EU—adopted the Protocol on Pollutant Release and Transfer Registers (PRTR), which entered into force on 8 October 2009. Background.

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Profile: Li-ion Provider Compact Power, Inc. Focusing on the Automotive and Vehicle Markets

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He served as the chief engineer for the Ford Escape Hybrid from 1998 to 2003 and holds 12 patents. Source: DOE, ALBAA 2008. it would bring down the neighborhood. Mini-cells” Source: LG Chem, ALBAA 2008. Source: Alamgir and Sastry (2008). Convergence 2008, 08CNVG-0036) The reverse happens on discharge.

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Chrysler unveils new electric minivan for the US Postal Service

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Total sales worldwide in 2008 were 2 million vehicles. Outside of North America, 2008 was the second-best sales year in the last decade and the third-best ever for Chrysler International. In 2008, the Foundation gave approximately $21 million in charitable donations. Oh, and the whole electric thing is good too. Looks sharp.

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