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Volvo 48V MHEV powertrain now available on all models

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On the V90, the most striking feature is a brand-new rear light design, including full LED-powered signature lighting and a sequential turn indicator. Another new feature inside is an Advanced Air Cleaner with a PM 2.5 If desired, the Advanced Air Cleaner can clean the cabin air of almost all tiny particles within a few minutes.

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Researchers urge Chinese government to encourage bikes, buses and rail over cars and commercial vehicles due to emissions and health concerns

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Chinese government has implemented several transport policies to deal with this challenge and to encourage residents to change their travel behaviors to mitigate severe air pollution. So this paper first attempts to comprehensively evaluate the Chinese residents’ travel demand. million tons, respectively. —He and Qiu.

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Black carbon linked to increased cardiovascular risk; exacerbated by co-exposure to motor vehicle emissions

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Black carbon (BC) from incomplete biomass and fossil fuel combustion is the most strongly light-absorbing component of particulate matter (PM) air pollution and a major climate-forcing emission. The Chinese government is setting new targets to improve its air quality. —Jill Baumgartner.

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Study suggests China urban passenger transport emissions could peak in 2030

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This study sheds light on the urban passenger transport sector in China, which accounted for around 20% (188 MtCO 2 ) of the total carbon emissions of the transport sector in 2016, and aims to answer whether the CO 2 emissions from the urban passenger transport sector can reach its peak before 2030 and how to reach the peak. .

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Global auto production may hit 80+ million units this year; hybrids below 2% of total output

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Worldwide light-duty vehicle production. Production of light-duty passenger vehicles (cars and light trucks) rose from 74.4 When both light- and heavy-duty trucks are included, the number rises to 979 million vehicles—30 million more than just a year earlier. Source: Worldwatch. Click to enlarge.

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MITEI releases report on 3-year study of future mobility; technological innovation, policies, and behavioral changes all needed; “car pride” an issue

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These changes must be accompanied by decarbonization of the production of the fuels and electricity that power these vehicles in order to reach global emissions mitigation targets and achieve cleaner air and other environmental and human health benefits.

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CAP-XX introduces supercap modules to support batteries in stop-start applications

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With the supercapacitor module installed, the vehicle battery only needs to support continuous power functions such as air conditioning, navigation and lights, enabling longer battery life or smaller batteries. The battery also charges the supercapacitors for their first start, but once driving, the alternator keeps them charged.

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