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Researchers map CO2 emissions for entire Los Angeles Megacity to help improve environmental policymaking

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The Los Angeles megacity—the third-largest metropolitan area in the world—occupies 4,850 square miles and houses more than 18.5 However, Gurney expects the Los Angeles mapping to have the most significant implications, especially considering the sheer size and scope of the area. million people.

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Researchers use satellite data to show vehicles are an under-recognized source of urban ammonia pollution

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By disrupting normal societal activities such as driving, COVID-19 lockdowns afforded a unique opportunity to study their impacts on the environment. The researchers focused on western Los Angeles, where previous on-the-ground measurements found that vehicle emissions of NH 3 were being underestimated. 1c00730.

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Volvo Group collaborates with California stakeholders to showcase potential of connected vehicle technologies with a Volvo VNL

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This resulted in a partnership between a number of public agencies, including the Port of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, the Gateway Cities Council of Governments, Los Angeles County Department of Public Works, and private companies.

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Satellite study suggests California clean air regulations working to reduce PM2.5 emissions in state

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Scientists from Emory University, NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory and the California Air Resources Board teamed to analyze satellite data to determine the 15-year trend of PM 2.5 species, was recently published in the journal Atmospheric Environment. species, was recently published in the journal Atmospheric Environment.

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Universal LNG Solutions rolling out Class 8 LNG truck fleet for pilot

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Universal LNG Solutions ( ULNG ) has introduced the first four trucks in a fleet of 95 of liquefied natural gas (LNG) big rigs at the campus of Sancus Energy, an LNG processing technology company. —Jeffrey Liu, CEO of Universal LNG Solutions.

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USC Professor’s Simulation Software Teaches Systems Engineering Topics

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Now Madni—a professor of astronautics, aerospace, and mechanical engineering at the University of Southern California —is working to transform engineering education. Kennedy at Rice University , in Houston. He moved to the United States to pursue a bachelor’s degree in engineering at the University of California, Los Angeles.

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Video Friday: Baby Clappy

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Robust dynamic stability paired with advanced perception capabilities enables Digit to maneuver through a logistics warehouse environment or even a stretch of trail in the woods. With NSF's support, a team of Stanford University mechanical engineers has found a way to target drug delivery…to better attack that headache. Rice ].

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