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Ricardo testing finds DPF regeneration spikes particulate emissions, resulting in exceedance of Euro limits

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However, current Euro regulations do not apply the legal limit to regeneration tests. The Nissan was the second-best-selling car in the class C SUV segment, and the Opel/Vauxhall was the fourth-best-selling in the C segment in Europe in 2018/19. However, during regeneration, emissions of all of these pollutants increased significantly.

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

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In connection with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, satellite measurements made headlines showing how much the air pollutant nitrogen dioxide (NO 2 ) had decreased in China and northern Italy. In 2018/2019, for example, various measures were taken in Germany, ranging from a reduction in the number of lanes (e.g. in Stuttgart).

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EPA, NHTSA issue One National Program Rule; EPA withdraws CA waiver for GHG and fuel economy

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The action finalizes parts of the SAFE Vehicles Rule that was first proposed on 2 August 2018. criteria pollutants—is not affected by the action. EPA said that the legal basis for withdrawing the California waiver is under CAA section 209(b)(1)(B), which covers compelling and extraordinary conditions. Earlier post.)

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UK unveils new plan to cut NO2; sale of new conventional gasoline and diesel cars to end by 2040; focus on local action

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In 2018, the Government will publish a comprehensive Clean Air Strategy which will address other sources of air pollution. Air quality in the UK has been improving significantly in recent decades, with reductions in emissions of all of the key pollutants, and NO 2 levels down by half in the last 15 years.

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WLTP and RDE tests for measuring emissions come into force in EU tomorrow

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The new laboratory test, the Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicle Test Procedure ( WLTP ), will introduce more realistic testing conditions for measuring pollutant and CO 2 emissions than the previous, outdated lab test (NEDC). However, GTRs require incorporation into national or regional legal frameworks before they can be applied.

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IMO agrees mandatory system for collecting ships’ fuel consumption data

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The draft mandatory data collection requirements will be put forward for adoption at the 70th MEPC session in October this year and could enter into force in 2018. IMO says it is the only Organization to date to have adopted energy-efficiency measures that are legally binding across an entire global industry.

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OLA S1 Electric Scooter Launch: Our Thoughts

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The factory will make 10 million electric scooters a year, which is the kind of scale we have never seen in the Indian two wheeler industry and we are excited that this factory will churn out electric two wheelers and not dirty pollution causing oil guzzlers. What's with the feminism here? Was this faked?

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