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Large-scale study associates even brief exposure to PM2.5 with childhood lung infections

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The most important finding of this study is that infectious processes of respiratory disease may be influenced by particulate matter pollution at various levels. Dr. Horne and colleagues studied 146,397 individuals who were treated for ALRI between 1999 and 2016 at Intermountain Healthcare facilities throughout Utah’s Wasatch Front region.

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Ford to invest $1.8B in R&D in China

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Ford Motor plans to invest RMB 11.4 This will be quickly followed with the 2016 introduction of SYNC 3. —John Lawler, chairman and CEO of Ford Motor China. Ford’s commercial vehicle investment Jiangling Motor Corporation opened its first Quick Lane outlet in Changsha, the capital of Hunan Province, earlier this month.

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ECS and Toyota request proposals for 2016-2017 ECS Toyota Young Investigator Fellowship for projects in green energy technology

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The Electrochemical Society (ECS), in partnership with the Toyota Research Institute of North American (TRINA), a division of Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc. preventing air pollution. The proposed research theme must not overlap with other research grants or other funded research projects.

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European Commission opens infringement procedure against Italy over insufficient action on Fiat Chrysler emission control strategies

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The current case relates to information brought to the Commission’s attention in the context of a request from the German Transport Ministry in September 2016 to mediate between the German and Italian authorities on a dissent on NO x emissions concerning vehicles of a type approved by Italy.

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ARB hosting public hearing on ZEV modifications; battery swapping out for fast refueling of ZEVs

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In January 2012, the ARB approved the Advanced Clean Cars program, which included increased ZEV requirements through 2025 model year, and the next generation of light duty greenhouse gas (GHG) and criteria pollutant emission standards (LEV III). Earlier post.)

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NYC Goes EV

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All-electric cars, like the upcoming Nissan Leaf, have a range of about 100 miles and are powered by electric motors instead of the gas-powered internal combustion engine found in most current cars. billion in stimulus grants to the industry. The city’s overall emissions that year totaled 53.3 roads by 2015 and has provided $2.4

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Electrochemical Society and Toyota announce fellowship winners for projects in green energy technology

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The Electrochemical Society (ECS), in partnership with the Toyota Research Institute of North America (TRINA), a division of Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc. Preventing air pollution. TEMA), launched the inaugural ECS Toyota Young Investigator Fellowship about six months ago. Reducing CO 2 emissions.

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