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Study finds association between air pollution, coronary atherosclerosis in Chinese population

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Their findings also suggests that China may need to revise its standard for one type of pollutant. Spatial Distribution of Estimated Annual Pollution Concentrations in 2015 in China. The study was conducted on 8,867 Chinese adults aged 25 to 92. This suggests that the current air pollution standard may need to be re-evaluated.

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ABB launches first DC fast charger compliant with Chinese GB standard

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ABB launched Terra 53 Z, its first high power DC fast charger that complies with the Chinese GB standard. With this high power DC fast charger compliant with the GB standard (rated power is up to 50kW), a 20-minute charging session could give a normal electric vehicle enough power to drive another 100 km. Earlier post.)

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China Developing National Emission Standard V, Likely to Be Published in 2015

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China’s Ministry of Environmental Protection (MEP) is developing a National Emission Standard V for vehicles, according to Ren Hongyan, Director of Air Pollution and Noise Control Division of MEP. He made the remarks during the 2009 International Forum on Chinese Automotive Industry Development (IFCAID) held last week in Tianjin.

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Tsinghua study finds China’s actions have cut PM2.5 concentrations 21.5% from 2013-2015; PM2.5-related mortality down 9.1%

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The study used satellite-derived aerosol optical depth measurements, ground based observations, and air quality simulations to evaluate the air quality and health benefits associated with China’s stringent policies implemented during 2013-2015. concentration in BTH is still well above the standard. pollution reduced by 9.1%

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Toyota to try to double sales in China by 2015; leveraging local subsidies for hybrids

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million new vehicles in China in 2015, up from 880,000 last year. Toyota’s share of the Chinese passenger car market slipped from 10.3% Toyota’s share of the Chinese passenger car market slipped from 10.3% million to 1.8 It will build new joint-venture factories, boosting local production capacity to around 1.5 in 2008 to 6.8%

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CCM: demand for ternary Li-ion batteries in China to more than double to 10 GWh in 2016 from 4.4GWh in 2015 due to subsidy fraud and response

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In the wake of the news that five alternative energy vehicle (AEV) makers defrauded the Chinese government of about US$150 million in subsidies, the Chinese government adjusted its subsidy policies for alternative energy vehicles. Subsidy fraud from five Chinese AEV makers in China. billion (US$5 billion) as of the end of 2015.

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BYD’s “5-4-2” performance standard for New Energy Vehicles; 3 models over 3 years

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Using the recent Beijing Auto Show as its stage, BYD introduced its new “5-4-2” New Energy Vehicle performance standard and a series of cars designed to meet it. “5” The Tang, the Han for 2015 and the Ming for 2016 will all meet the 5-4-2 standard. l/100 km, or 118 mpg US.

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