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Alstom to supply two H3 hybrid shunting locomotives for Audi

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The locomotives will be delivered at the end of 2015 and the end of 2016. The three-axle H3 hybrid locomotive consumes up to 50% less fuel than conventional shunting locomotives and cuts pollutant emissions by up to 70%. The automotive manufacturer will use the shunting locomotives to reorganize its factory traffic in Ingolstadt.

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Study: Even small amounts of PM2.5 may have long-term health effects on developing fetus

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pollution appear to raise the risk of a condition in pregnant women linked to premature births and lifelong neurological and respiratory disorders in their children, new Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health research suggests. —Senior author, Xiaobin Wang, MD, ScD, MPH. Even small amounts of PM 2.5

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Study estimates cost of US preterm births attributable to PM2.5 in 2010 at $4.33B

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air pollution. Besides Trasande, other researchers involved in the study were Patrick Malecha, BS, and Teresa Attina, MD, PhD, MPH, both of NYU Langone Medical Center. 2016) “Particulate Matter Exposure and Preterm Birth: Estimates of U.S. Attributable PTBs cost were estimated at $4.33 Trasande L, Malecha P, Attina TM.

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Hyundai introduces hydrogen fuel cell H350 light commercial van concept at IAA

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Hyundai Motor is introducing a hydrogen fuel cell concept version of its H350 light commercial van at the 2016 IAA Commercial Vehicle Show in Hannover. The powertrain study shows the potential for the company’s advanced hydrogen fuel cell technology in the light commercial vehicle (LCV) segment. Depending on wheelbase, the H350 provides 10.5

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Sandia study finds high-speed hydrogen-powered ferry and supporting infrastructure in SF Bay feasible

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We can eliminate environmental pollution from ships. The group drew up conceptual specifications: a 150-passenger commuter ferry that would travel four 50-mile round-trip routes each day at a top speed of 35 knots (~39 mph) about 60% of the time. Zero greenhouse gas and criteria pollutants during operation. —Tom Escher.

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Parker Hannifin gaining traction with RunWise HD hydraulic hybrid; developing CNG-based HD system, next-gen MD system

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In addition to seeking more heavy-duty applications for the RunWise hybrid system—such as transit—McGrew said that the company is working on a new generation of the product that should launch in 2016 for Class 4-6 delivery trucks—e.g., FedEx, UPS, etc. Earlier post.) CNG concept. Low-speed cycle.

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New Fuso Canter with EcoEfficiency; up to 9% more fuel efficient; new hybrid

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Up to a reference mass of 2380 kg, the complete vehicle has its emission characteristics tested on a chassis dynamometer, with the result being shown in pollutants per km. Above a reference mass of 2840 kg, the engine is tested on an engine dynamometer, with the result being indicated in pollutant emissions per kW of output.

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