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Pollution plumes in Paris air are richer in gaseous aromatic compounds than in LA; gasoline engines main source of VOCs

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A study by a team of researchers from France and the US found that the origin of volatile hydrocarbons, other than methane, present in city air is mainly gasoline-powered vehicles. compounds containing 2-12 carbon atoms) are mainly produced by automobiles, a conclusion in line with previous findings. Borbon, A., Gilman, W.

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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WLTP ), will introduce more realistic testing conditions for measuring pollutant and CO 2 emissions than the previous, outdated lab test (NEDC). Not considered at present. RDE step 1 (with a NO x conformity factor of 2.1) plus an error margin of 0.5)

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Hydrogen inner combustion engines acquire renewed momentum

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Hyundai, every other automaker growing hydrogen-fueled automobiles, believes the demanding situations will also be conquer. ” There are extra issues to unravel earlier than hydrogen-burning vehicles and alternative automobiles are on U.S. A Section of Power tally presentations 57 hydrogen stations within the U.S. —

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Toyota to pay $180M penalty for Clean Air Act reporting violations

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The complaint filed in Manhattan federal court alleges that from approximately 2005 until at least late 2015, Toyota systematically violated Clean Air Act automobile defect reporting requirements designed to protect public health and the environment from harmful air pollutants. Representations to EPA.

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List of The Best 10 Alternative Fuels for Cars that Could Replace Gasoline

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Are you aware of the most commonly used fuel in automobiles? from automobiles, environmental pollution, depletion of fossil fuels, etc. A short explanation of each fuel is also presented. 1 Biodiesel Biodiesel is an alternative fuel commonly used in automobiles. You can guess it easily. 1 liter of Petrol emits 2.3

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Working paper argues new US energy efficiency regulations are ineffective at GHG reduction and incorrectly override consumer preference

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The classic example of an externality is the release of air pollution as a byproduct of production of a marketable good. The air pollution harms human health, but abatement raises the firm’s production cost.

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European Parliament eyeing new rules for motorbike emissions and safety

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The hearing in Parliament internal market committee concerns a legislative proposal to update rules for “L” category vehicles, which include light powered two-wheeled vehicles from mopeds to motorbikes, as well as three-wheeled vehicles and quads. The rapporteur supports the introduction of more severe emission limits—i.e.,

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