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Satellite study suggests California clean air regulations working to reduce PM2.5 emissions in state

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Scientists from Emory University, NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory and the California Air Resources Board teamed to analyze satellite data to determine the 15-year trend of PM 2.5 species, was recently published in the journal Atmospheric Environment. species, was recently published in the journal Atmospheric Environment.

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Rice/EPA study finds ground-level ozone falling faster than CMAQ model predicted

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Researchers from Rice University and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) report in a paper in the journal Atmospheric Chemistry that particularly in Northeastern cities, ozone levels dropped even beyond what was anticipated by cutting emissions of NO x from 2002 to 2006. from 2002 to 2006. This is good news.

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Tsinghua University provincial-level lifecycle study finds fuel-cycle criteria pollutants of EVs in China could be up to 5x those of natural gas vehicles due to China’s coal-dominant power mix

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In February 2012, the China State Council approved its first national ambient air quality standard for PM 2.5 , which will come into effect by the end of 2015. In addition to their potential impact on the climate and ambient environment, it is important to compare the potential impacts of developing CNGVs and EVs on the energy supply system.

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Audi puts steel back in the new A8

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ArcelorMittal’s Usibor is compatible with standard press hardening technologies and processes. Between 2006 and 2015, the use of advanced high-strength steels in vehicles has grown from an average of 81 pounds per vehicle (36.7 If you compare the stiffness-weight ratio, PHS is currently ahead of aluminum.

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Toyota Research Institute displays Gen 2 autonomous test vehicle; machine vision and machine learning

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Guardian is a high-level driver assist system, constantly monitoring the driving environment inside and outside the vehicle, ready to alert the driver of potential dangers and stepping in when needed to assist in crash avoidance. patents in the field in 2006. Basically, it is a smart vehicle designed to get smarter over time.

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Learn How the President-Elect Candidates Plan to Improve IEEE

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He is also an active member of the IEEE Santa Clara Valley Section and has been active with several societies, standards, and the Future Directions Committee. I believe that IEEE should be open to all technologists and that we should create a safe environment that supports our members to be their best selves. Coughlin, who is an.

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Updated Life Cycle Analysis of Soybean Production and Products Show Environmental Improvements

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A group of international reviewers verified the project was performed in accordance with International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 14040/44 Life Cycle Requirements. Reviewers included Dr. Martin Patel of Utrecht University and Michael Levy of the American Chemistry Council. kg (for the 3.36 kg (for the 3.36