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Study links ambient PM2.5 and ozone specifically caused by vehicle exhaust emissions to ~361,000 premature deaths worldwide in 2010 and ~385,000 in 2015

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A new study provides the most detailed picture available to date of the global, regional, and local health impacts attributable to emissions from four transportation subsectors: on-road diesel vehicles; other on-road vehicles; shipping; and non-road mobile engines such as agricultural and construction equipment. Together, PM 2.5

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First orders for MAN G80 dual-fuel methanol engine

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The engines, which are capable of operation on green methanol and conventional fuel-oil, represent the first order for the G80 bore size; they will also feature MAN Energy Solutions’ proprietary EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation) systems.

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Ford unveils 2015 Edge; new EcoBoosts for N. America, diesels for Europe

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The newest version of its crossover sport utility vehicle will go on sale in North America early next year with an expanded range of smart technology. Sales in South America, Europe—to include Western Europe—and Asia Pacific will follow. Ford has revealed the all-new 2015 Edge. Two new EcoBoost engines.

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Honeywell Transportation Systems Forecast: turbocharged vehicles to account for 48% of annual global sales by 2021; electric boosting emerges

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Specific to diesel, it also has the potential to significantly reduce pollutant emissions, like mononitrogen oxide (NO x ), and help meet more stringent regulations including the Real-Driving Emissions test in Europe. Turbocharged diesel engines will continue to be in demand on light-duty trucks.

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IARC: Outdoor air pollution carcinogenic to humans

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These included diesel engine exhaust, solvents, metals, and dusts. The evaluation is driven by findings from large epidemiologic studies that included millions of people living in Europe, North and South America, and Asia. But this is the first time that experts have classified outdoor air pollution as a cause of cancer.

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Honeywell Global Turbo Forecast projects 49M turbocharged vehicle sales, $12B revenue per year by 2019

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Turbochargers can help downsized engines improve fuel economy as much as 20 to 40% in gasoline and diesel engines, respectively, when compared with larger naturally aspirated engines and still provide the same or better engine performance.

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Scania unveils new heavy-duty global engine platform

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The changeover to the new engines is taking place at Scania’s production units in South America during the second half of 2011. Revisions include improvements on the intake and exhaust manifolds; EGR system; turbochargers; pistons and cylinder liners. liter unit is similar to that of a diesel engine, i.e. 44-45%.

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