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Study finds short-term exposure to air pollution may impede cognition; NSAIDs could help

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The study is among the first to explore short-term air pollution exposures and the use of NSAIDs to mitigate their effects. Examples of events that would increase someone’s exposure to air pollution over the short term could include forest fires, smog, second-hand cigarette smoke, charcoal grills, and gridlock traffic.

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GFEI report suggests $2T savings from fuel economy improvements in ICE vehicles through 2025 can help fund long-term transition to plug-ins

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The GFEI, a partnership of international agencies and top energy policy experts, suggests that these cost savings could in part be used to help offset the costs of developing a global market for electric vehicles over this time frame, since the savings are estimated to be at least four times bigger than these costs.

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Deloitte forecasts clean hydrogen market to hit US$1.4T per year by 2050

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Interregional trade is key to helping unlock the full potential of the clean hydrogen market, supported by diversified transport infrastructure. The report estimates more than US$9 trillion of cumulative investments are required in the global clean hydrogen supply chain to help meet net-zero compliance by 2050, including US$3.1

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Medium-duty Mack MD Electric now available for order

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The addition of a zero-tailpipe emissions battery-electric vehicle (BEV) to the Mack medium-duty lineup also supports the company’s long-term sustainability goals. The regenerative braking system helps recapture energy from the multiple stops the vehicle makes each day. The MD Electric can be charged through AC or DC charging units.

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Ducker survey of automakers suggests aluminum content surge in EV market; SUVs & pickups to constitute 85% of the BEV market by 2030

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The report— “2023 North American Light Vehicle Aluminum Content and Outlook ”—released by the Aluminum Association indicates that demand for more sustainable transportation will help drive an increase in market share for aluminum content by nearly 100 net pounds per vehicle (PPV) from 2020 to 2030.

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DOE releases NOI with RFI to invest up to $1B for demand-side support of H2Hubs

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The H2Hubs program will help form the foundation of a national clean hydrogen network. The proposed mechanism outlined in the NOI will help connect the H2Hubs to prospective purchasers. Later this year, the DOE will announce the selection of 6 to 10 H2Hubs for a combined total funding of up to $7 billion in federal funding.

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QOTD: Will Honda's EV Strategy Pay Off?

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Will this help Honda get stronger in terms of EV offerings? Earlier today we reported on Honda's plan to invest in EV manufacturing in Canada. Will it pay off? Or is it a lot of hype with not as much substance? Will it even matter -- will the industry shift away from EVs as the solution to pollution?

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