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The importance of considering non-exhaust traffic emissions; the role of EVs

Green Car Congress

Further, a 2013 review by Denier van der Gon et al. As reported earlier here ( earlier post ) a recent literature review by a team from the University of Edinburgh (Timmers et al. in Belgium. Non-exhaust PM factors include tire wear, brake wear, road surface wear and resuspension of road dust. The role of EVs. Hooftman et al.

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Ford planning to cut 18% of production capacity, 13% of workforce in Europe; anticipating more than $1.5B loss in Europe in 2012

Green Car Congress

The actions we are proposing come after extensive review and consideration, and we fully recognize and accept Ford’s social responsibilities in this necessary transformation of our business. Going forward, we will as always continue to review all areas of the business and take appropriate actions to strengthen our business.

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European countries struggle to meet emission limits due to emissions from agriculture and transport

Green Car Congress

On the basis of unadjusted emission totals, the following 11 Member States reported exceedances of their NEC Directive national ceilings for one or more pollutants in 2015: Austria; Belgium; Denmark; Finland; France; Germany; Hungary; Ireland; Luxembourg; Spain; and Sweden. Six Member States exceeded their NO x emission ceilings in 2015.

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Canoo Pickup, Kia EV6, Honda and Mini EV Plans: EV Week in Review – Mar 9-15

EV Adoption

Austria, Belgium, Greece, Ireland, Lithuania, Luxembourg and Malta also signed up. – March 10, Politico.

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