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DLR: cleaner aircraft emissions reduce the climate impact of contrail cirrus

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Fewer soot particles in the exhaust stream of aircraft reduces the formation of ice crystals and therefore the climate impact of the resulting contrail cirrus. and d contrail cirrus net radiative forcing due to a 80% reduced initial ice crystal number (low minus present-day initial ice crystal number). Burkhardt et al.

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IMO sets 2020 date for ships to comply with low sulfur fuel oil requirement; 5000 ppm

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Annex VI sets progressive stricter regulations in order to control emissions from ships, including sulfur oxides (SO x ) and nitrous oxides (NO x )—which present major risks to both the environment and human health. Another alternative fuel is methanol which is being used on some short sea services.

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Road Test: 2021 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium

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In April 2018 Ford announced all its sedans and coupes would be going away by 2020, except for oneā€“the iconic Mustang. came to life with a throaty note that would grumble and pop from the active valve performance exhaust system. Bridging the past and present. High-Performance Turbo Manual Transmission Fun. to go to a car show.

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Road Test: 2022 Ford Escape PHEV Titanium FWD

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The drive and power modes described above present several options for tailored driving. The bumper, with a flat top and a skid-resistance surface, incorporates dual exhaust tips. Road Test: 2018 Kia Sportage. Road Test: 2018 Chevrolet Equinox. Road Test: 2018 Toyota RAV4 Adventure. Road Test: 2021 Mazda CX-5.

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Road Test: 2022 Acura RDX SH-AWD A-Spec Advance

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Managed by the large wheel on the center console, selecting one of the modes integrates specific driving dynamics that affect the throttle response, steering, suspension dampers, and the exhaust note. LED tail lights and twin, round chrome exhaust tips on the outer edges of the fascia completed the rear design. Interior: Quiet Comfort.

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Road Test: 2021 Mazda CX-9 Signature AWD

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Clean Fleet Reportā€™s CX-9 Signature, painted in Snowflake White Pearl, had a color-keyed shark fin antenna and a power moonroof, with the dual, bright exhaust tips completing the graceful and attractive design. Road Test: 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan. Road Test: 2018 Chevrolet Traverse. Flash Drive: 2018 Toyota Highlander.

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Road Test: 2022 Genesis G70 RWD 3.3T

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The lower edges of the fascia, with diffusers, house chrome-tipped dual horizontal exhaust ports. Other Luxury Sport Sedans Weā€™ve Tested: Road Test: 2018 Audi A5 Coupe. We do our best to present our unvarnished evaluations of vehicles and news irrespective of these inducements. Clean, Refreshing Interior.

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