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HEI ACES study of lifetime animal exposure to New Technology Diesel Engine exhaust finds no lung cancer

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The first study to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of lifetime exposure to new technology diesel exhaust (NTDE)—i.e., exhaust from heavy-duty diesel engines meeting EPA 2007 and later emissions requirements—has found no evidence of carcinogenic lung tumors. Earlier post.) Earlier post.) Research Report 184.

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First results from HEI/ACES murine study find few biologic effects from exposure to exhaust from new technology diesel engines

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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the worldwide motor vehicle industry. McDonald of the Lovelace Respiratory Research Institute, Albuquerque, New Mexico; Jeffrey C. HEI is an independent, non-profit research institute funded jointly by the US. Bemis of Litron Laboratories, Rochester, New York, and Lance M.

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Audi takes one-two win at Le Mans with its diesel hybrids, Toyota third; 13th success for Audi in 16 runs

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For the first time, the engine’s turbocharger is linked to an electrical machine, which makes it possible to convert the thermal energy of the exhaust gas flow into electric energy—e.g., Toyota Racing is using an Aisin AW motor-generator on the front axle added to complement the Denso unit on the rear. liter V-8 gasoline engine.

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New Mexico EV Mandate Stands After Opposition from Car Dealers

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Research tracking registered vehicles in New Mexico from the state's Motor Vehicle Division has revealed that since January 2022, EV sales in the state have not exceeded 4 percent of total vehicle sales, Ortiz said. "So In addition, four of every five passenger cars shipped to New Mexico by manufacturers must have zero emissions by 2032.