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Study suggests air pollution may be linked to heightened mouth cancer risk; PM2.5 and ozone

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Exposure to heavy metals and emissions from petrochemical plants are also thought to be implicated in the development of the disease, while air pollution, especially PM 2.5 , is known to be harmful to respiratory and cardiovascular health. Chu Y, Kao S, Tantoh DM, et al.

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Four China OEMs select Efficient Drivetrains for PHEV systems for buses

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As government regulations and subsidy programs in China continue to drive electrification of vehicle platforms, bus OEMs are looking for partners to enable them to rapidly comply with mandates requiring them to reduce emissions significantly over the next 10 years.

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BNEF: global investment in energy transition hit $500B in 2020; $139B on EVs and infrastructure

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Technologies such as electric heat, CCS and hydrogen are only attracting a fraction of the investment they will need in the 2020s to help bring emissions under control. In 2020, the size of the market increased four times compared to 2016, reaching an estimated $118 billion. —Albert Cheung, head of analysis at BNEF.

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Adgero signs €3.5M deal with ultracap manufacturer Skeleton for road freight KERS

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The KERS is projected to reduce fuel consumption and associated CO 2 emissions by up to 15-25%, depending on terrain and traffic profile, while the regenerative braking system significantly reduces brake wear and associated maintenance costs.