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Iranian team proposes intelligent control strategy for hybrids using fuzzy driving cycle identification agent

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Researchers at the University of Tehran (Iran), with colleagues at Isfahan University of Technology and Iran University of Science and Technology, are proposing a new intelligent control strategy for the energy management of hybrid powertrains based on the driving cycle type. 9 1169-1188 doi: 10.1177/0954407014556116.

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Studies find global COVID-19 lockdowns have significantly reduced PM2.5 and NO2 pollution, but ozone up

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For comparison, columns over the same time periods are shown for 2019. The two new papers are part of an ongoing special collection of research in AGU journals related to the current pandemic. However, the study found nitrogen dioxide pollution did not decrease over Iran, one of the earliest and hardest-hit countries.

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IHS: continued legislative focus on pollutants to drive sensor market for internal combustion engines

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The report—“ Powertrain Sensor Market Tracker – H1 2014 ”—is part of the Semiconductors & Components service of IHS Technology. In comparison, to meet upcoming Euro 6 standards beginning in September this year, at least 20 sensors are needed—depending on the engine. billion units in 2019, up from about 1.08

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IEA working paper highlights potential role of natural gas in reducing global road transport CO2

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NGV [natural gas vehicle] programmes are usually driven by other goals than greenhouse-gas reduction, although NGVs can certainly contribute to decarbonising transportation and as such should be part of plans to move towards sustainable transport. The paper uses Brazil, India, Iran, Pakistan, the US and Europe as case studies.

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War in Ukraine: We Need to Talk About Fossil Fuels

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For natural gas, it is the world’s second largest producer , behind the United States and ahead of Iran, and its largest exporter. In comparison, Soviet (Russian) gas was available in huge volumes, and it came from some of the world’s largest reservoirs, guaranteeing reliable long-term deliveries.

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