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T&E: tests show cars powered by electrofuels emit high levels of criteria pollutants

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Proponents claim that if renewable electricity is used and CO 2 is captured from the air, then the e-gasoline and e-diesel are climate-neutral fuels that will also reduce pollution. This was a significant improvement compared to the fossil fuel tested and is many times below the legal limit. pollution.

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CARB warns vehicle and engine manufacturers about hiding software or hardware changes that affect emissions

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The California Air Resources Board (CARB) sent a letter to automakers and other vehicle and engine manufacturers encouraging them to disclose by the end of the year any unapproved hardware or software programs that impact emissions control systems in vehicles sold in California. After that time, maximum penalties may be invoked.

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Blackstone announces progress with printed battery cells

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The manufacturing process of the electrodes is energy-intensive and dangerous solvents are used. In July, the first functional battery cells were manufactured with thick, printed electrodes (C/LFP) and successfully tested. The first functional battery cells using printed electrodes has been successfully tested.

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Engine products group files legal challenge to EPAs partial waiver for E15

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The newly formed Engine Products Group (EPG)—comprising the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers (Alliance), The Association of International Automobile Manufacturers, Inc. We want to be sure that any new fuel will not increase air pollution, harm engines or endanger consumer safety. Earlier post.).

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EEA says industrial air pollution cost Europe up to €169 billion in 2009; some 37% attributed to CO2

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Aggregated damage costs by pollutant. Air pollution from the 10,000 largest polluting facilities in Europe cost citizens between €102–169 billion (US$135–224 billion) in 2009, according to a new report from the European Environment Agency (EEA) which analyzed the costs of harm to health and the environment caused by air pollution.

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German KBA approving hardware retrofits to reduce NOx emissions for passenger cars

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Vehicle owners who have their vehicles converted can do so not only contributes to improving air quality, they maintain their mobility in particularly polluted regions. Information on this can be requested from the respective vehicle manufacturers. —Richard Damm, President of the KBA.

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CARB fines major online automotive parts retailer $1M for selling illegal aftermarket parts in California; ~4,000 emissions violations

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was a retailer, everyone in the chain of commerce—that is manufacturers, distributors, dealers, installers, and retailers—has an important responsibility to ensure that all aftermarket products they offer for sale have first been exempted by CARB. The California Air Resources Board (CARB) announced that AZAA Investments, Inc.,

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