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US study of miners links heavy exposure to diesel exhaust to increased risk of lung cancer death; researchers suggest implications for urban areas with high exhaust concentrations

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In a study of non-metal miners in the US, federal government scientists report that heavy exposure to diesel exhaust increased risk of death from lung cancer. For never-smokers, risk of lung cancer death increased with increasing diesel exhaust exposure. effect of diesel exhaust exposure on lung cancer mortality in.

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McLaren 750S launched in India | Autocar Professional

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We have exclusively driven the Mclaren 750S at the Estoril circuit in Portugal about which you can read here , or watch the video here. Weight-shaving measures extend to new carbon fibre-shelled alloys saving 13.8kg, 17.5kg lighter carbon fibre-shelled race seats and even a trimmed instrument cluster, which contributes a 1.6kg saving.

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Volkswagen Group opts for LNG-fueled car carriers

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Emissions will be further reduced by the use of an advanced dual-fuel marine engine with direct injection and exhaust gas treatment. Apart from chemicals and waste disposal, the assessment criteria also include emissions of carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxides, particulate emissions and sulfur oxides.

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European release date of Chevrolet Spark revealed

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Both engines include advanced features such as port deactivation which improves exhaust gas recirculation and leads to optimal fuel efficiency and idle stability. The smaller of the units can power the car from 0-62mph in 15.5 seconds, with a top speed of 96mph.