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Study finds NYC Clean Air Taxi rules successful in cutting pollution

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New York City Clean Air Taxi rules are successful in cutting emissions and reducing air pollution, [link] to a new study by researchers at the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health and Drexel University. exhaust emissions declined by 82% and 49%, respectively.

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Study suggests some filtering of particulates from diesel exhaust may worsen allergy-induced lung impairment due to increase in NO2

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Air pollution from diesel engines may worsen allergy-induced lung impairment more when tiny particles are filtered from the exhaust than when they are not, according to new research published online in the American Thoracic Society’s American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.

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Upgraded diesel engine joins Honda Civic line-up in Europe

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The new engine is one of the first units to be officially tested under the new Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP) fuel consumption and emissions cycle, which comes into force this year. Honda has made significant improvements to the engine and the exhaust system to maximize real world performance. l/100 km (63.6

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Alstom to supply two H3 hybrid shunting locomotives for Audi

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The three-axle H3 hybrid locomotive consumes up to 50% less fuel than conventional shunting locomotives and cuts pollutant emissions by up to 70%. Noise emissions are also significantly reduced. The diesel generator meets the requirements of exhaust gas standard stage IIIB1.

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New Fuso Canter with EcoEfficiency; up to 9% more fuel efficient; new hybrid

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At the same time, CO2 emissions have been reduced by a similar amount. The new Canter offers compliance with Euro 5b+ emissions for the light versions up to 6.0 Emissions standards and testing. The 2014 Canter meets the requirements of different emissions standards, depending on the weight variant.

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Study: Even small amounts of PM2.5 may have long-term health effects on developing fetus

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pollution appear to raise the risk of a condition in pregnant women linked to premature births and lifelong neurological and respiratory disorders in their children, new Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health research suggests. —Senior author, Xiaobin Wang, MD, ScD, MPH. Even small amounts of PM 2.5

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Citroën introduces first members of new 3-cylinder gasoline engine family; 1.0L and 1.2L PureTech reduce fuel consumption about 25%

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The PureTech engines offer equivalent or better power compared with the previous generation powerplants, combined with significantly lower fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, down by roughly 25%. mpg US) and CO 2 emissions range from 99 to 107 g/km. mpg US) and CO 2 emissions range from 99 to 107 g/km. liter and 1.2

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