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Study links ambient PM2.5 and ozone specifically caused by vehicle exhaust emissions to ~361,000 premature deaths worldwide in 2010 and ~385,000 in 2015

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A new study provides the most detailed picture available to date of the global, regional, and local health impacts attributable to emissions from four transportation subsectors: on-road diesel vehicles; other on-road vehicles; shipping; and non-road mobile engines such as agricultural and construction equipment.

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Honeywell Transportation Systems Forecast: turbocharged vehicles to account for 48% of annual global sales by 2021; electric boosting emerges

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By rightsizing engines with available technologies, automakers are able to continue applying the benefits of smaller turbocharged engines while fine-tuning powertrain systems to further optimize fuel economy, emissions and performance. liters and 1.7 Turbocharged diesel engines will continue to be in demand on light-duty trucks.

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Ford unveils 2015 Edge; new EcoBoosts for N. America, diesels for Europe

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The newest version of its crossover sport utility vehicle will go on sale in North America early next year with an expanded range of smart technology. Sales in South America, Europe—to include Western Europe—and Asia Pacific will follow. Edge represents the first Ford vehicle to feature standard EcoBoost power.

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Scania unveils new heavy-duty global engine platform

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Scania unveiled its new global engine platform that will be used worldwide for all emission standards: Euro 3, Euro 4, Euro 5, EEV and Euro 6. Scania’s V8 engine range is available worldwide and for all current emission levels. The exhaust brake has been revamped with more precise control and better low-speed performance.

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Perspective: US Needs to Transition to Hydrous Ethanol as the Primary Renewable Transportation Fuel

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Brazil, the largest and most populous country in South America, was importing 80% of its oil and 40% of its foreign exchange was used to pay for that imported oil. During the early 1900s, a distillery was a standard piece of farm equipment. 80.28, “applicable standard” means: 9.0 As used in this section and Sec.

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Space Station Incident Demands Independent Investigation

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The drama continued as the station crossed the Pacific, then South America and the mid-Atlantic, finally entering Russian radio contact over central Europe an hour after the crisis had begun. By then the thrusting had stopped, probably when the guilty thruster exhausted its fuel supply.

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Audi A1 e-tron: Extended Range Electric Vehicle for City Driving

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The Audi A1 e-tron was designed specifically for use in the metropolitan areas of Europe and North America and in the rapidly growing megacities of Asia and South America. Continuous output is rated at 45 kW (61 hp), with peak power of 75 kW (102 hp) available in short bursts. Motor and power electronics. Performance.