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2024 Audi Q8 e-tron coming to US this summer; starting MSRP $74,400

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Beyond contributing to an even more serene EV driving experience with reductions to wind noise, the optimized aerodynamics reduce drag by more than six percent over the previous model e-tron, resulting in an improved coefficient of drag value of 0.29 Instead of 12, there are now 14 windings. in the Q8 e-tron SUV and 0.27

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BMW showcasing urban mobility connectivity applications at ITS World Congress

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The BMW Group is showcasing developments from BMW ConnectedDrive at the ITS World Congress this week in Vienna under the slogan “BMW Urban Mobility”. The net effect is that you drive more calmly and more safely, save fuel and protect the environment all at the same time. Traffic light assistant.

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Two-year study in Canada finds large trucks disproportionately contribute to higher levels of black carbon pollution

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This was in part due to differences in wind and proximity to the road but, surprisingly, the number of vehicles didn’t make that much of a difference. The data also revealed a significant drop in emissions on the 401 on the weekends, when personal vehicle traffic is still very high, but the volume of large truck traffic is low.

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Researchers characterize aggregate indoor and outdoor PM2.5 exposure

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intake fraction—the long-term population intake mass per unit mass emitted into different indoor and outdoor environments. exposure from anthropogenic sources, a quantitative framework is required to link indoor and outdoor environments. … Indoor exposure is highly dependent on air exchange and available volume per person.

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The Long View from SAE 2009 World Congress

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On 20 April, the opening day of the SAE 2009 World Congress, the AVL Technology Leadership Theater presented a forum on “Green Mobility—The Long View”. He works for Systemica, who has been contracted to design the Personal Rapid Transit (PRT) system for the citadel of Masdar. by Bill Cooke. Still, Prof. Bandivadekar, A., Heywood, J.,

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IBM releases fifth annual Next Five in Five list of near-term significant innovations; personalized routing for commuting/transportation makes the cut

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Of the five, only one is directly transportation-related: Commuters will be able to quickly access personalized recommendations that help them avoid the congestion issues they routinely face and help them get where they need to go in the fastest time. The full list of five is: Your commute will be personalized. Personalized routing.

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Give Me A #BreakFreeLA & Then Give Me 100% Renewables RIGHT NOW

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To their great credit, our members of Congress, Representatives Maxine Waters and Ted Lieu have been stronger than anyone on this issue, but even they aren’t saying the obvious – that we need to #breakfree from fossil fuels – and an exploding refinery owned by lying racketeers is as good a place to #breakfree as any.