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Berkeley Earth study calculates that air pollution contributes to 1.6M deaths per year in China

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During the period analyzed, 92% of the population of China experienced >120 hours of unhealthy air (as defined by the US EPA standard), and 38% experienced average concentrations that were unhealthy. represent US EPA qualitative health impacts. μg/m 3 /hr, sufficient to exceed US EPA standards after only 3 days of stagnant air.

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Ford unveils new 2015 Focus four-door sedan; 1.0L EcoBoost with start/stop comes to US model

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US EPA fuel economy ratings are not yet available. Facilities in Germany, the United States, Russia, China, Vietnam, Thailand, Taiwan and Argentina have a combined capacity to build more than 1.5 liter EcoBoost engine with a new six-speed manual transmission and standard Auto Start-Stop feature in the US-spec Focus.

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Smith Electric Vehicles signs LOI for Joint Venture in Taiwan; 5,000 vehicles in first 3 years

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Medium-duty electric truck manufacturer Smith Electric Vehicles has signed a letter of intent to form a joint venture with Taikang Technology Corporation in Taiwan. The JV agreement will also cover the creation of a new manufacturing plant in Taiwan.

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Volvo To Go All Electric By 2030 – EV Week in Review: Feb 23-Mar 1

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Volvo says anticipated range of around 420 km using the European WLTP test standard – which by my calculation should translate to about 233 miles using the EPA testing cycle. kWh battery, likely reaching about 265 miles of EPA range. kWh battery, likely reaching about 265 miles of EPA range.

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Bentley introduces its first diesel: Bentayga Diesel with 48V system & electric supercharger

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Electric Power-Assisted Steering (EPAS) is also featured on the Bentayga. EPAS also features a variable rack ratio, permitting light and fast steering while manoeuvring at low speeds, as well as a more subdued response for excellent stability at high speeds.

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