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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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Mitsubishi Fuso to deliver 20 eCanter trucks to Australia Post

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The eCanter for Australia is shipped from Tramagal, Portugal, and comes with the same standard specifications as the models currently available in Japan and Europe. The eCanter is the series-produced all-electric truck developed by MFTBC as a solution to urban environmental issues such as noise, exhaust gas and CO2 emissions.

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BorgWarner Acquires EGR Company Dytech ENSA

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Global powertrain supplier BorgWarner has acquired Dytech ENSA SL, a producer of exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) coolers, EGR tubes, and integrated EGR modules including valves for automotive and commercial vehicle applications, both on- and off-road. Euro-5 diesel. Manganello, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, BorgWarner.

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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. McLaren claims it is their lightest and most powerful series-production car yet, and makes notable advances in weight-saving, performance and aerodynamics over the outgoing 720S. seconds to clock 200kph.

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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. Since the end of 2015, material from Turkey for the Autoeuropa plant in Portugal has been shipped from Izmir to Lisbon by sea. At the same time, the cost to the company is reduced.

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European Sales of Chevy Spark Begin 1Q 2010 with Two Engines at Launch, LPG Variants

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The two engines use advanced features such as port deactivation technology to improve exhaust gas recirculation, leading to optimal fuel efficiency and idle stability, along with a timing chain to ensure a lifetime of low maintenance and running costs. They feature multi-port fuel injection and are both Euro V emissions compliant.

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Daimler to begin production and sales of Fuso Canter Eco Hybrid in Europe

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This will make the Canter Eco Hybrid the first series-produced truck of its class to be manufactured in Europe (in Tramagal, Portugal). This engine has an exhaust gas recycling system and a particle filter. Sales of the new generation model have already begun in Japan. Earlier post.).

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