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HEI ACES study of lifetime animal exposure to New Technology Diesel Engine exhaust finds no lung cancer

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The first study to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of lifetime exposure to new technology diesel exhaust (NTDE)—i.e., exhaust from heavy-duty diesel engines meeting EPA 2007 and later emissions requirements—has found no evidence of carcinogenic lung tumors. Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

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International automotive researchers emphasize the importance of continued development of the internal combustion engine

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The article provides an assessment of the state of power generation in the world today, and provides analyses of productive directions for the future. It is very likely that highly efficient “fully flexible” engines with hybridized solutions will be a big part of sought-after efficiency improvements, as well as emission/GHG reductions.

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UNECE: claim that diesel on-road vehicles are the cause of increased lung cancer is misleading

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The claim that emissions from diesel engine exhausts from road transport are the main cause of lung cancer in humans thus “ needs to be seriously challenged, ” the paper concluded. —“Diesel Engines Exhausts: Myths and Realities”. The amount of diesel exhaust people are exposed to varies greatly. tuning should be warranted.

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7 Maintenance Tips To Extend the Life of Your Diesel Truck

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This article may contain affiliate links. Replace Parts for Better Performance. When you’re taking care of your truck, it’s important to make sure that all the parts are in good working order. A damaged part will prevent your truck from operating properly and can even lead to more serious problems.

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Opinion: Cars and Toxic Substances

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This article may contain affiliate links. [Ed. Traveling is an essential part of living, and traveling in a car is much better than other modes of transport because of the comfort and control it offers. Burning gasoline, wood, charcoal or other fuel produces CO, among other pollutants. Opinion: Cars and Toxic Substances.

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Climate Expert: Don't Call It Geoengineering

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Everyone solemnly agreed, again, to follow the science, which has shown in exhaustive detail that humanity will suffer from heat, fire, floods, and droughts if the world warms beyond 1.5° But it's also a way of indicating that there is hope and possibility in navigating the dangerous part of the climate change situation.

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European Commission fines truck producers record €2.93B for colluding to pass on emission compliance costs

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It is not acceptable that MAN, Volvo/Renault, Daimler, Iveco and DAF, which together account for around 9 out of every 10 medium and heavy trucks produced in Europe, were part of a cartel instead of competing with each other. This is also a clear message to companies that cartels are not accepted. Emissions standards compliance. 670,448,000.

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