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Study found highly elevated PM2.5 in pre-COVID-19 subway air in NE US; NYC the worst

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concentrations across these subway systems in the major urban centers of Northeastern United States during rush hours. Concentration and Composition in Subway Systems in the Northeastern United States” Environmental Health Perspectives 129:2 doi: 10.1289/EHP7202. The researchers found an elevation in the PM 2.5

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BMW unveils new 7 Series; battery-electric i7

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The new V8 borrows technology from BMW Motorsport, and features a new exhaust manifold, external oil cooling, and further developed turbocharging. The Combined Charging Unit in the BMW i7 xDrive60 allows AC charging at a rate of up to 11 kW, while DC power can be taken on board at a rate of up to 195 kW.

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Siemens invests in Electrify America, the largest public charger in the US

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In 2015, Volkswagen was accused of deliberately installing exhaust cheating software that only turned on in laboratory conditions, and its products produced 40 times the emissions under real driving conditions than laboratory conditions. In order to seek a settlement, Volkswagen signed an agreement with the U.S.

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How Safe Are EVs for Fleets?

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EVs Must Meet Testing and Certification Standards The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) states: “All light duty cars and trucks sold in the United States must meet the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Here’s what you need to know about EV safety.

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Toyota to offer 2020 Corolla Hybrid in US; new sedan joins Corolla family worldwide, including hybrid model

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For the first time in the United States, Toyota will offer the Corolla in hybrid form. Sales in the United States and Europe are scheduled to start in spring 2019. In China, the new models come standard with an onboard Data Communication Module (DCM), an integral component of Toyota Connected.

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US charges Audi manager with conspiracy to cheat US emissions tests; sacrificing NOx control for a sound system

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liter diesel engine was ultimately placed in certain VW, Audi, and Porsche diesel vehicles sold in the United States for MY 09 through MY 16. The dosing strategy varied injection levels of AdBlue into the exhaust system depending on whether the vehicle was being tested. Neal and Assistant United States Attorney Timothy J.

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CASE unveils first fully electric backhoe loader: the 580 EV

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The 580 EV is powered by a 480-volt, 90 kWh lithium-ion battery pack that can be charged by any 220-volt/three-phase connection. Two units have already been sold to utilities in the United States: NYSEG and RG&E, AVANGRID companies, and National Grid.