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Study finds power law scaling relationship between urban population and NO2 pollution

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The approximate linear relationship for each region is notable, suggesting that the dependence of urban NO 2 pollution upon population follows a power law scaling with population. These regions contain two-thirds of total global anthropogenic NO x emissions. Credit: ACS, Lamsal et al. Click to enlarge. for India to 0.66

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Satellite method provides insight into ozone-NOx-VOCs sensitivity for different locations

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These observations may also assist air quality managers in assessing the most effective approaches to emission reduction programs that will improve air quality. If emissions of that molecule are reduced, then ozone formation will be reduced—critical information for air quality managers. —Jin et al.

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New 2019 Toyota Avalon hybrid boosts fuel economy 10% to 44 mpg combined

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Toyota has introduced its new fifth-generation Avalon, based on a Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA) platform, and powered by two new TNGA powertrains: a 301 hp, 267 lb-ft (362 N·m) 3.5-liter The hybrid system’s net power output is 215 horsepower—up 15 horsepower versus the outgoing version. l/100 km) combined.

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Volvo Car outlines technological future: new Scalable Platform Architecture and focus on four-cylinder engines; Concept You

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SPA will combine what Volvo says will be the highest degree of high strength steel qualities in the industry to date with the extensive use of aluminum in the front structure, doors, chassis and power train. The engines will meet all known emissions legislation worldwide up to 2017. Concept You is an excellent example of this.

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India’s electric four-wheeler ride-hailing fleet incentives

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However, due to the global pandemic in India, the demand for ride-hailing has been decreased and in some few years, it seems to be similarly affected. Earlier in 2019, the study showed that in 2019, electric vehicles powered by batteries were not yet cost competitive when compared to gasoline, diesel, or compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles.

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NASA’s Orbiting Carbon Observatory 2 reaches orbit

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At early morning press time, NASA reported that the Observatory had passed its initial health check, established communication with both ground-based and spaceborne links, deployed its solar panels, and was “power positive”—i.e. generating its own power. GCOM-W1, Aqua, CALIPSO, CloudSat, and Aura are currently on orbit.

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