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The importance of considering non-exhaust traffic emissions; the role of EVs

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the criteria pollutants and CO 2 that emerge with the exhaust from the tailpipe. However, there is more than 15 years of research showing that the contribution of non-exhaust primary particles to the total traffic generated primary particles is significant in urban areas. Further, a 2013 review by Denier van der Gon et al.

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UC Riverside team wins EPA design contest with lawnmower exhaust aftertreatment device

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A team of University of California, Riverside Bourns College of Engineering students have won an EPA student design contest for developing an exhaust aftertreatment device that cuts CO, NO x and PM emissions from lawnmowers. Then, an ultra-fine spray of urea solution is dispersed into the exhaust stream for catalytic NO x reduction.

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Study finds total PM10 emissions from EVs equal to those of modern ICEVs; role of weight and non-exhaust PM

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A new study by a team from the University of Edinburgh and independent engineering company INNAS BV has found that, when factoring in the additional weight and non-exhaust PM factors, total PM 10 emissions from electric vehicles (EVs) are equal to those of modern internal combustion engine vehicles (ICEVs). Click to enlarge.

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Fraunhofer developing process to ferment steel exhaust gases to fuels and chemicals

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Fraunhofer researchers in Germany have developed a process for the conversion of CO-rich exhaust gases from steel plants into fuels and specialty chemicals. In addition to the exhaust gases, syngas—similar gas mixtures from home and industrial waste incineration—can also be used for the engineered process.

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Furtive eGT electric sports car hits 240 km/h on the Nordschleife; small production series for 2013

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The racing driver Sabine Schmitz has tested the battery-electric Furtive eGT sports car from Exagon Motors ( earlier post ) on the Nordschleife (north loop) of the Nürburgring, achieving a top speed of nearly 240 km/h (149 mph) on the 20 kilometer long Nordschleife. On the Nordschleife. Click to enlarge.

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Chevrolet introduces 2013 Malibu ECO with eAssist

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Chevrolet has introduced the 2013 Malibu ECO, its most fuel-efficient midsize sedan yet. engine features dual-overhead cams, direct injection, continuously variable intake and exhaust timing and electronic throttle control, as well as a lightweight aluminum cylinder block and cylinder head. Chevrolet Malibu ECO PowerFlow screen.

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Nissan unveils 2013 Altima Sedan; 38 mpg highway

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2013 Altima. The Altima ranked as the second best-selling car in the US in 2011; the redesigned 2013 Altima Sedan goes on sale at Nissan dealers nationwide in July at a starting MSRP of $21,500. The 2013 Altima equipped with the 4-cylinder, 2.5-liter The 2013 Altima equipped with the 4-cylinder, 2.5-liter

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