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EPA initiates new review of the Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards

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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a new review of the Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). EPA established the current standards at a level of 70 parts per billion in 2015 and retained them in 2020, after concluding that there was little new information to suggest the need for revision.

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DOE estimates EV battery pack costs in 2022 nearly 90% lower than in 2008

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2017 – Steven Boyd, DOE, Vehicle Technologies Office, 2017 Annual Merit Review, Batteries and Electrification R&D Overview , 18 June 2018, PowerPoint presentation, p. 2016 – David Howell, DOE, Vehicle Technologies Office, 2017 Annual Merit Review, Electrochemical Energy Storage R&D Overview , 20 June 2017, PowerPoint presentation, p.

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Nornickel presents market review of nickel and platinum group metals

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Russia-based Nornickel, the world’s largest producer of palladium and high-grade nickel and a major producer of platinum and copper, presented its eleventh review of the nickel and platinum group metals (PGM) markets based on the fundamental analysis of world economic and industry data.

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EPA proposes rules for chemicals and fuels made from plastic waste-based feedstocks

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The proposed Significant New Use Rules (SNURs) would require notification to and review by EPA before these fuels could be made using plastic waste-derived feedstocks that contain impurities such as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS); heavy metals; dioxins; bisphenols; and flame retardants.

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US added almost 330K new diesel cars and SUVs in 2015

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The US added 329,700 new diesel vehicles in 2015. increase in the number of registered diesel cars and SUVs in 2015, according to a Diesel Technology Forum analysis of the latest Vehicles in Operation (VIO) data compiled by IHS Automotive. million in 2015—an increase of 329,700 over 2014. million during the same period.

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2015 Audi A3 TDI Diesel: Fuel Economy Review

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The 2015 Audi A3 is the first all-new version of the compact luxury car since it was launched in the U.S. DON''T MISS: 2015.' as a 2006 model. And there are a lot of changes.

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Comment on Li Auto hits back after being mocked by Tesla for lack of technology by First in China Reviews

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From 2015 I think it's hilarious that Li Auto chooses their most advanced model and compares it to a Tesla model that came out almost a decade ago. Congrats, you have beaten the best Tesla has to offer.

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