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Honda aiming to sell 3.5M electric motorcycles per year by 2030

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Envisioning the future market environment, uses and technological advancements, Honda is exploring a range of future personal-use models including ones equipped with a power source besides swappable batteries. —have agreed on common specifications for swappable batteries based on the JASO TP21003 guideline. Software.

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International Maritime Organization (IMO) adopts revised strategy to reduce GHG emissions from international shipping.

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Member States of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), meeting at the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 80) earlier this month, adopted the 2023 IMO Strategy on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships. Life cycle GHG assessment guidelines adopted. It was attended by some 1,800 delegates (in person and remotely).

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Study finds longer commutes associated with increased human exposure to TDCIPP, a known carcinogen

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The paper is published in the journal Environment International. Little is known about the toxicity of these organophosphate esters—TDCIPP is one of them—but they’ve replaced older flame-retardant chemicals that lasted longer in the environment and took longer to metabolize. Hammel, Heather M. Stapleton, David C.

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UK government launches new clean air strategy; ending sales of conventional diesel and gasoline LDVs by 2040

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UK Environment Secretary Michael Gove published a new Clean Air Strategy to cut air pollution backed up through new primary legislation. —Environment Secretary Gove. The UK said it will go further and faster than the EU in reducing human exposure to particulate matter pollution. billion (US$4.7-billion)

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The Ins and Outs of Scrap Car Recycling

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The practice serves as a guardian of the environment, combating the harmful effects of both abandoned vehicles and the production of new ones. Government agencies draft guidelines and standards central to responsible vehicle disposal and recycling. Individual Perks Scrap car recycling extends personal gains beyond the horizon.

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Ford develops and begins manufacturing new powered respirator; expanding other COVID-19 efforts

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In just three weeks under Project Apollo, we’ve unleashed our world-class manufacturing, purchasing and design talent to get scrappy and start making personal protection equipment and help increase the availability and production of ventilators. —Jim Baumbick, vice president, Ford Enterprise Product Line Management.

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Japanese Automakers Are in the Midst of a Domestic Scandal

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As the person responsible for the Toyota Group, I would like to extend my sincere apologies to our customers, car enthusiasts, and all stakeholders for this issue, following Hino, Daihatsu, and Toyota Industries Corporation. “All Leadership was extremely apologetic during the conference. All the [relevant] cases are related to certification.

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