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Swiss team concludes that particulate filters should be mandatory for GDI engines

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Based on a three-year study of toxic and environmentally relevant pollutants from gasoline direct injection (GDI) engines, Swiss researchers have concluded that some GDI engines emit just as many soot particles as unfiltered diesel cars did in the past. Further, the GDI particles carry numerous carcinogenic substances.

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ICCT analysis finds real-world vehicle fuel consumption gap in Europe at all-time high of 42%

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However, says Dr. Peter Mock, Managing Director of ICCT Europe, since 2001 Europe has seen the largest increase in its gap. As a result, less than half of the on-paper reductions in CO 2 emission values since 2001 have been realized in practice, ICCT says. —Peter Mock.

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Stellantis slams Italy for not backing EVs, putting Fiat at risk

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Italy has some of the oldest, most polluting cars in Europe, and is lagging way behind other European countries in EV adoption, with an incentive program that has been practically nonexistent. For comparison, the German government has spent a total of €9.5 And Tavares said that’s just not going to cut it. million electric vehicles.

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Berkeley Lab releases 8th edition of databook on China’s energy and environment; finding the “missing” energy consumption

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One chapter is devoted to international comparisons, allowing users a quick way to see how the nature of energy and economic activities differs from country to country. What they don’t report is PM 2.5 , which has moved to a position of top concern as major pollution events have hit north China. —David Fridley.

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Norweign Drivers switch to Electric Cars

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Americans still love their air-polluting and smog-producing gas guzzlers. Most people do know and feel that if we drive electric cars we could reduce the consumption of oil and could reduce pollution. In comparison, in 2018 US and China had a total combined sales of 1.2 Buyers of EV became exempted from paying VAT in 2001.

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LaunchPoint completing SBIR project on electromechanical valve actuator for fully variable valve system

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For example, the NO x reduction is predicted to be two orders of magnitude lower in comparison to a conventional SI engine with almost zero particulate matter emissions. 2011) Effects of Intake Valve Closing Timing on Gasoline Engine Performance and Emissions, SAE Technical Paper 2001-01-3564. LaunchPoint Technologies Inc.

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Chicago Area Clean Cities names American Lung Association 2017 Clean Fuels Champion

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Air pollution poses a serious threat to our nation’s health. Studies show that air pollution from transportation causes asthma attacks and contributes to premature death and lung cancer among many other health concerns. We are truly honored to be named a Clean Fuels Champion by Chicago Area Clean Cities. —Harold P.

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