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Study links ambient PM2.5 and ozone specifically caused by vehicle exhaust emissions to ~361,000 premature deaths worldwide in 2010 and ~385,000 in 2015

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and ozone deaths, associated mortality rates, and population in G20 economies in 2015. and ozone worldwide in 2010 and ~385,000 in 2015, equivalent to 11.7% million years of life lost and approximately $1 trillion (2015 US$) in health damages globally in 2015. and ozone deaths in 2015, broken out by subsector.

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Ford to bring 20 new engines and transmissions to China and improve fleet fuel economy by more than 20% by 2015; producing the new 1.0L EcoBoost in China

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Ford will upgrade its entire powertrain portfolio in China by bringing 20 advanced engines and transmissions to support its planned introduction of 15 new vehicles to China—the world’s largest auto market—by 2015. —Kumar Galhotra, vice president, Product Development, Ford Asia Pacific and Africa.

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BloombergNEF: clean energy investment in developing nations slumps as financing in China slows; coal burn surges to record high

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Across all emerging markets surveyed, 2018 investment fell to $133 billion, lower than not just the 2017 total but the 2015 figure as well. Overall, declining costs for solar and wind played a considerable factor in the fall in absolute dollar investment in emerging economies. —Ethan Zindler, head of Americas at BNEF.

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Ford Racing offering programming handset to performance enthusiasts for EcoBoost aftermarket tuning

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liter EcoBoost, with a product expected on the market by the end of 2015. Advanced EcoBoost technology includes direct injection, variable cam timing and turbocharging that, together, offer excellent power density and EPA-estimated fuel economy ratings straight from the factory. liter EcoBoost I-4 in the 2015 Ford Mustang.

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Jeep introduces new Renegade small SUV; segment-first 9-speed transmission

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2015 Jeep Renegade. Jeep unveiled the new 2015 Jeep Renegade small SUV at the Geneva Motor Show. liter MultiAir2 engine with Stop&Start will be offered in Europe / Africa / Asia-Pacific / Latin America with options of six-speed manual and dual dry clutch (DDCT) transmissions. Click to enlarge. of peak torque. The 16-valve 1.6-liter

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Ford investing $600M to expand Chongqing Assembly Plant, boosting annual capacity in China by 350,000 vehicles

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—Joe Hinrichs, president of Ford Asia Pacific and Africa. Ford will introduce 15 new vehicles and 20 new engines and transmissions in China by 2015 as part of its plan to broaden its product portfolio and powertrain offering in China.

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BP Energy Outlook: 30% growth in global demand to 2035; fuel demand continues to rise, even with EVs & fuel efficiency

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The 2017 edition of the BP Energy Outlook , published today, forecasts that global demand for energy will increase by around 30% between 2015 and 2035, an average growth of 1.3% billion cars in 2015 to 1.8 India is the largest growth market for coal, with its share of world coal demand doubling from around 10% in 2015 to 20% in 2035.

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