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Researchers find isolated Pd atoms efficient low-temperature catalysts to convert CO in automotive exhaust

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-alumina supports along with a small amount of lanthanum oxide can efficiently turn the carbon monoxide in automotive exhaust into carbon dioxide at temperatures as low as 40 ?Celsius, C as a target for achieving removal of pollutants from exhaust. Atoms are: oxygen/red, aluminum/gray, palladium/dark blue, and lanthanum/light blue.

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When They Electrified Christmas

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In much of the world, December is a month of twinkling lights. Whether for religious or secular celebrations, the variety and functionality of lights have exploded in recent years, abetted by cheap and colorful LEDs and compact electronics. But decorative lights aren't new. His tree now boasted 120 lights and more colors.

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Study shows two-stroke scooters dominant source of air pollution in many cities; asymmetric polluters

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. … Chemical analysis of the emissions shows that SOA is mainly produced via photo-oxidation of aromatic VOCs, present in gasoline, from the exhaust. Finally, we present the first online measurements of aged exhaust showing that SOA formation also produces reactive oxygen species (ROS) with potentially detrimental effects on our lungs.

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14 Things to Include in Your Truck Maintenance Schedule

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This Will Help Keep Your Truck on the Road This article may contain affiliate links. Exterior and Interior Light Checks Checking your truck’s interior and exterior lights is an excellent way to make sure you can see both inside the vehicle and the road ahead. Truck ownership can be a lot of fun. Some people love these vehicles.

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Disneyland announces Autopia will be all-electric within the next 30 months (Updated)

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However, the cars still create plenty of exhaust noise and smell, which is still poisonous to the children riding behind these polluting engines. The rally was originally planned to put pressure on Disney to go all-EV, but in light of yesterday’s announcement, it has now turned into a celebration.

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New Mexico EV Mandate Stands After Opposition from Car Dealers

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That effectively makes this piece an addendum to our recent Gas War article pertaining to the Californian emissions waiver. In many cases, electric vehicles tend to create more pollution upfront during assembly and gradually offset this by spewing no gaseous emissions from its nonexistent exhaust.

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5 Common Diesel Truck Problems

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5 Common Diesel Truck Problems What You Can Do To Keep Your Rig on the Road This article may contain affiliate links. If the loudest thing on the road is your idling truck at a stop light, then some investigation may be required. Black Exhaust The black cloud of death with a diesel points to an imbalance in the air and fuel ratio.

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