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Study: traffic density, wind and air stratification influence concentrations of NO2

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Until now, however, it has been difficult to estimate, what share legal measures such as low emission zones or diesel driving bans have and what share the weather influences have in the actual air quality? In 2018/2019, for example, various measures were taken in Germany, ranging from a reduction in the number of lanes (e.g.

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Top 7 Best, Classy and Fastest Electric Cars In Today?s World

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Instead of being dependent on gas, cars make use of electricity that can power your vehicle. If you think that this is the best that Elon Musk has under his sleeves, wait until the next generation of Roadster by 2019. And the good thing about this car is that there is no gas needed to operate this elite car. Front View.

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Geely acquiring flying car startup Terrafugia

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Terrafugia aims to deliver its first flying car to the market in 2019, with the world’s first VTOL (vertical take-off and landing) flying car being made available by 2023. Because the pods will be all-electric, noise impact will be minimal, and the gas engine used for cruise will recharge the batteries during flight.

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EPA Administrator broadly outlines Trump Administration thinking on fuel economy standards and California

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In August 2018, EPA and US Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to adjust the Congressionally-mandated Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) and Light-Duty Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards. Earlier post.). —Andrew Wheeler.

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Former EPA exec surveys the road ahead for US emissions standards

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Under President Obama, the EPA set the first federal greenhouse gas standard for cars. Oge led the team that authored the 2010-2025 Light-Duty Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards, and described the process in her 2016 book, Driving the Future. California legally should be able to do their own standards under the Clean Air Act.

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