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MIT study finds real-world NOx from diesels cars in Europe greatly exceeds laboratory levels; transboundary emissions cause 70% of health impacts

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A new study by MIT researchers, published this month in Atmospheric Environment , finds that in Europe, 10 major auto manufacturers produced diesel cars, sold between 2000 and 2015, that generate up to 16 times more NO x emissions on the road than in regulatory tests—a level that exceeds European limits but does not violate any EU laws.

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New diamine-appended MOFs can capture CO2 for half or less of the energy cost of current materials

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Because MOFs are solid, the process also saves the energy costs of heating the water in which amines are dissolved. Last summer, Long co-founded a startup, Mosaic Materials, to use the new technology to reduce the cost of chemical separations, with plans in the works for a pilot study of CO 2 separation from power plant emissions.

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SEAT takes first step towards micro-mobility strategy with electric eXS KickScooter powered by Segway

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Following its acquisition by transportation robotics start-up Ninebot in 2015, Segway has launched several micro-mobility solutions for the consumer market. SEAT is introducing the new eXS vehicle, which can be purchased at all of the brand’s dealers beginning in December 2018, at a cost of €599 (US$685).

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New German High-Energy Li-ion Battery Consortium Headed by BASF; 21M Investment from German Government

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million) as part of the “Lithium Ion Battery LIB 2015” alliance for innovation. The BMBF initiative LIB 2015, with a total sponsorship volume of €60 million (US$81.4 At present the materials still account for more than 50% of the cost of lithium ion batteries. Earlier post.) Earlier post.).

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New flexible MOF for enhanced adsorbed natural gas storage on vehicles

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According to Mike Veenstra, of Ford’s research and advanced engineering group in Dearborn, Michigan, Ford recognized that ANG has the potential to lower the cost of on-board tanks, station compressors and fuel along with serving to increase natural gas-powered vehicle driving range within the limited cargo space. Taylor, Matthew R.

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Asad Madni and the Life-Saving Sensor

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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in the five-year period spanning 2011 to 2015, with ESCs being built into all new cars, the systems saved 7,000 lives in the United States alone. According to the U.S. The device went on to serve as the heart of stability-control systems in countless commercial and private aircraft and U.S.

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

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I have talked about the total cost of ownership for EVs compared with both hybrid and traditional ICE vehicles. He worked for SolarCity and Tesla between 2015 and 2018 and now for Solar Smart Living (since 2018). In my conversations, I focus primarily on the overall total cost of ownership and I have encouraged some friends to convert.