Cleaner Motor Pollution Waste 
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 17, 2014
Seven major European research institutes (Fraunhofer, CEA, TNO, VTT, SINTEF, Tecnalia and SP) have joined forces to invest in a joint program (Value from Waste) aimed at tackling the recycling of rare earth metals from waste. The aim is to extract valuable materials from the waste streams. —Odd Løvhaugen, SINTEF ICT.
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 31, 2016
Almost one in seven of the world’s children, 300 million, live in areas with the most toxic levels of outdoor air pollution—six or more times higher than international guidelines set by the UN’s World Health Organization (WHO)— according to a new UNICEF report. No society can afford to ignore air pollution.
The Truth About Cars
DECEMBER 22, 2023
The United States Department of Justice has accused Cummins of installing emissions defeating devices on diesel motors and decided to fine the company $1.67 But said those same devices allowed the vehicles increased performance during regular use — increasing pollution and violating the Clean Air Act.
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 11, 2021
Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) plans to debut three new electrified models—two BEVs and a PHEV—in the US market this year. At every price point and with multiple powertrains, we can put more people in cleaner automobiles across North America to have the greatest near-term impact on total carbon emissions.
Green Car Congress
MAY 1, 2014
The California Air Resources Board announced that Ford Motor Company has agreed to fines totaling $2,960,000 for violations of air quality laws related to the sale of vehicles with non-compliant On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) systems in California. Officials estimate the money will support loans for about 90 clean-diesel vehicles.
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 23, 2011
General Motors is introducing a flame-treatment technology developed by FTS Technologies that lets paint stick to plastic vehicle parts such as instrument and door panels without using primers that contain solvents. Decreased air pollutants from 810 tons a year to 80 tons a year. It’s being used on the Chevrolet Cruze, Sonic, and Volt.
Green Car Congress
DECEMBER 8, 2017
Air pollution poses a serious threat to our nation’s health. Studies show that air pollution from transportation causes asthma attacks and contributes to premature death and lung cancer among many other health concerns. We are truly honored to be named a Clean Fuels Champion by Chicago Area Clean Cities.
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