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Study links PM2.5 pollution to increased risk of diabetes; even low levels pose risk

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We found an increased risk, even at low levels of air pollution currently considered safe by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the World Health Organization (WHO). In the US, the EPA’s PM 2.5 Our research shows a significant link between air pollution and diabetes globally.

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Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZE Concludes Knockout Qualifying Stage; 15 Vehicles from 12 Teams Continue On

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For emissions, vehicles had to meet the minimum US EPA emissions standards in on-track challenges. RaceAbout Association, RaceAbout (Finland) Battery Electric. Vehicles also had to complete emissions, efficiency, and range events in which they had to achieve at least two-thirds the minimum fuel economy and range requirements.

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Study finds that optimizing engine parameters for renewable diesel can reduce PM and NOx both by more than 25%

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A team of researchers in Finland reports that by adjusting engine parameters for the use of hydrogenated vegetable oil (HVO) renewable diesel fuel across a range of loads (50%, 75%, and 100%), particulate matter and NO x emissions can both be reduced by more than 25% relative to the values from using HVO with standard engine conditions.

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