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HEI: 95%+ of world’s population live in areas of unhealthy air

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Seven billion people, more than 95% of the world’s population, lived in areas exceeding the WHO Guideline for healthy air in 2016, according to a new global study. Comparison of 2016 annual average PM 2.5 concentrations to the WHO Air Quality Guideline. Population-weighted seasonal average ozone concentrations in 2016.

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SAE World Congress technical track on advances in fuel cell vehicle applications

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The 2016 SAE World Congress is again featuring a technical track (PFL 720) on advances in hydrogen fuel cell vehicle technology, followed by a technical expert panel discussion (PFL 799) on the commercialization of fuel cell vehicles and hydrogen infrastructure. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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GM demos 8 connected vehicle safety applications in Shanghai

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GM, Tsinghua University and Chang’an Auto have been leading the development of China’s V2X application layer standard with the support of SAE-China and C-ITS. GM is also one of the authors of the China Intelligent and Connected Vehicle Road Map, which was released last week at the 2016 SAE-China Congress & Exhibition. Earlier post.).

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GM to introduce at least 10 new New Energy Vehicles in China from 2016-2020; focus on autonomy, connectivity and sharing

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It is also one of the authors of the China Intelligent and Connected Vehicle Road Map, which provides a guideline for the R&D activities of manufacturers and future policy development by the government. Barra is participating in the International Business Leaders Advisory Council for the Mayor of Shanghai (IBLAC) on 17 September.

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US DOT releases new automated driving systems guidance

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This is the latest guidance for automated driving systems to industry and States; it replaces the earlier guidance document issued by the previous administration in September 2016 and offers a more flexible approach to advancing the innovation of automated vehicle safety technologies. A Vision for Safety: 2.0 A Vision for Safety 2.0

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Study finds household and outdoor air pollution contributes to more than 5.5 million premature deaths worldwide per year

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The research, presented at the 2016 annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), found that despite efforts to limit future emissions, the number of premature deaths linked to air pollution will climb over the next two decades unless more aggressive targets are set. million deaths in 2013.

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Global Mobility Report finds world not on track to achieving sustainable mobility

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The GMR is the first study to assess the global performance of the transport sector and the progress made toward four main objectives: universal access, efficiency, safety, and green mobility. The set targets are consistent with international agreements. Some of the other key findings from the report include: Universal access.

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