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JANUARY 28, 2018

Secondary organic aerosol (SOA) is a major component of fine particulate matter—which causes adverse health effects—even in urban environments; vehicles may be a dominant source of SOA in urban areas, although there is still an ongoing debate over SOA formation from on-road sources. —Zhao et al. —Zhao et al.

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MARCH 10, 2012

A new study by researchers from Stockholm University concludes that automobile tires may be a potential previously unknown source of carcinogenic dibenzopyrenes—a type of high molecular weight polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH)—to the environment. PAHs are a class of organic compounds produced by incomplete.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2016

A study of emissions from gasoline direct injection (GDI) vehicles in an urban near-road environment in Toronto over a wide range of weather conditions (February 2014 to January 2015) found that—other than for NO x and CO—the GDI engines had elevated emissions compared to the Toronto fleet.

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JULY 16, 2015

The Environment Committee (ENVI) of the European Parliament tightened up a European Commission proposal and called for more ambitious national caps on emissions of six main pollutants in order to cut emissions by 70% across the EU and save €40 billion (US$44 billion) in air pollution costs by 2030. —Julie Girling. Background.

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MAY 17, 2021

Puerto Rico has stable warm temperatures and ample sunlight year-round, as well as a wide range of exposure to prevailing winds and waves. In addition to developing the best methods for cultivating these species in offshore environments, the project team seeks to further quantify the ecosystem services associated with the farming activities.

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MAY 2, 2011

Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) can be used to recover low-grade waste heat. When a vehicle is running, the engine exhaust gas states have a wide range of variance. Mu (2011) Study of working fluid selection of organic Rankine cycle (ORC) for engine waste heat recovery. A paper on their work appears in the journal Energy.

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APRIL 30, 2012

Connected vehicles refer to the ability of vehicles of all types to communicate wirelessly with other vehicles (V2V) and roadway equipment (V2I), such as traffic signals, to support a range of safety, mobility and environmental applications. Transportation Safety is the DOT’s top stated priority for the connected vehicle environment.

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OCTOBER 21, 2011

a developer and manufacturer of flexible organic solar films, is collaborating with Webasto, one of the top 100 automotive suppliers, to integrate Konarka’s Power Plastic organic solar cells in Webasto’s automobile roofing systems. Konarka Technologies, Inc.,

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JUNE 27, 2015

KS) awarded the 2015 Energy and Environment Prize to the Volkswagen Group for the plug-in hybrids Golf GTE ( earlier post ) and Audi A3 e-tron ( earlier post). The organization Kraftfahrerschutz e.V., This was the eighth time the Volkswagen Group has won the tradition-rich KS Energy and Environment Prize for its brands.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Tire wear particles pollute the environment, the air we breathe, the water run-off from roads and has compounding effects on waterways and agriculture. As tires break down they release a range of particles, from visible pieces of tire rubber to nanoparticles. They are small enough to reach into the deep lung.

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JULY 26, 2021

Use of Nuvera E-Series Fuel Cell Engines on DANNAR's mobile platform is intended to extend the operational range of the DANNAR MPS and introduce clean, safe, and efficient options for remote power for off-road and heavy equipment applications.

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MARCH 25, 2021

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has announced a strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to zero by the end of this century. The strategy highlights the development of energy and power sources that reduce the impact on the environment, including those for vessels powered by carbon free fuels such as hydrogen and ammonia.

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JUNE 28, 2014

The US Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has issued a request for applications ( RFA DTFH6114RA00014 ) for assistance in establishing a future certification environment for connected vehicle devices and applications. radio range and positioning accuracy). Estimated funding is up to $2 million.

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OCTOBER 26, 2022

billion investment by the company and its affiliate suppliers was announced five months ago and includes plans to produce a diverse range of innovative Hyundai, Genesis and Kia electric vehicles (EVs) and a new battery manufacturing facility. Earlier post.). The Georgia facility will become an intelligent manufacturing plant.

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JUNE 28, 2023

—Lena Larsson, project manager of the HCT project within Volvo’s technology organization The electric truck being tested is a Volvo FH Electric 6X4 and is charged with green electricity at the two fast 180 kW chargers that Mattsson Åkeri has installed in the company's depot in Arendal. High-Capacity Transports.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2012

But when the particles form in the presence of pollutants, which is what likely happens in nature, the longer-lasting particles enable the long-range transport of the pollutants (bottom). The presence of even a small amount of hydrophobic organics inside SOA significantly decreases the SOA evaporation rate and ampli?es

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2021

The organization has the largest electric fleet in the country, with more than 3,000 electric delivery vehicles. In order to support safe driving in city environments, the vehicle is installed with safety features such as the Advanced Emergency Braking System, the Lane Departure Warning System, as well as the Electronic Stability Program.

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APRIL 26, 2012

The White House today released a national Bioeconomy Blueprint , a comprehensive approach to harnessing innovations in biological research to address national challenges in health, food, energy, and the environment.

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APRIL 4, 2010

However, growing dedicated energy crops as an alternative to crop residue removal can provide a range of benefits. Alternatively, growing warm season grasses and short-rotation woody crops as dedicated energy crops can provide a wide of range of ecosystems services over crop residue removal.

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DARPA’s Robotic Autonomy in Complex Environments with Resiliency (RACER) program recently conducted its fourth experiment (E4) to assess the performance of off-road unmanned vehicles. Github ] Generation 7 of ‘Phoenix’ robots include improved human-like range of motion. From Humanoids 2018. Paper ] via [ JSK Lab ] Thanks, Kento!

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JULY 12, 2013

Researchers at Environment Canada have found that vehicle exhaust is a significant source of isocyanic acid (HNCO), a toxic gaseous acid that is a product of various forms of combustion and a potential health concern. HNCO and its aqueous anion isocyanate (CNO ? —Wentzell et al. In the reported study, Wentzell et al.

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JUNE 5, 2020

announced the development of a hydrogen fuel cell system for maritime applications based on fuel cell technology for automobiles, as part of efforts to offer environment-friendly powertrain solutions. Yanmar Holdings Co., and its subsidiary Yanmar Power Technology Co.,

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APRIL 4, 2020

At a time when pollution regulations are increasingly focused on the emissions ships generate, the SCiB will contribute to the protection of the marine and global environments. The certification is based on Class NK’s “Guidelines for Large-capacity Storage Batteries,” which requires use of a BMU in the system as a safety feature.

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JULY 26, 2013

A team of researchers with the US Department of Energy (DOE)’s Joint BioEnergy Institute (JBEI) has engineered the bacterium Ralstonia eutropha —a microbe now used to produce biodegradable plastic—for the production of fatty acid-derived, diesel-range methyl ketones. Hillson, Swapnil R. Chhabra, Steven W. Singer, and Harry R.

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DECEMBER 7, 2021

The Suppliers Partnership for the Environment (SP) and the Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) have published a new guidance document, “ Measuring Recycled Content of Automotive Products.”.

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JUNE 13, 2017

g mL −1 ) cycloalkanes in the jet-fuel range with a high overall yield (∼ 80%) by aldol-condensation of cyclopentanone and butanal followed by hydrodeoxygenation (HDO). 1,8-cineole is readily converted to p-menthane, which is a C 10 cycloalkane in the jet fuel range. For instance, Huber and coworkers synthesized high-density (0.82

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NOVEMBER 23, 2020

The membrane successfully protects the micro-organisms from the extractant, which, although ideal in other respects, is a metabolic inhibitor. The application of this perstraction system to continuous production of a range of higher alcohols is explored and shown to be highly favourable. MJ kg -1 ). —Kim et al.

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JUNE 28, 2021

Thanks to the expertise of several project partners, HyFlexFuel proved that HTL biocrudes can be successfully upgraded to drop-in fuels in an industrially-relevant environment, achieving hundreds of hours of continuous operations. —Daniele Castello of Aalborg University.

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APRIL 15, 2022

Data will then be analyzed within existing laboratory and industrial environments. With these technologically advanced tires, adapted for heavy-duty transportation, Michelin is supporting the transition to cleaner, more efficient electric mobility solutions that offer greater range.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2020

Leclanché SA reported that year-long testing of its 60 Ah G/NMC battery cells has shown them to be both high energy density and high cycle life—critical characteristics for a wide range of automotive and e-transportation energy storage solutions.

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OCTOBER 19, 2021

This year’s HHTD was organized on the Founder’s birthday. seconds and delivers an extended range of 700 km (435 miles). The Model E also has a 750 km range. In terms of energy consumption and endurance, the Model T’s battery can withstand temperatures of up to 400 degrees, across a range of more than 400 kilometers.

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JUNE 12, 2022

For example, the Li-metal anode, having the highest electrochemical specific energy known for solids of 3860 mAh/g, cannot be used with traditional organic liquid electrolytes in LIBs because of poor performance and safety concerns. Rupp (2022) “A Sinter-Free Future for Solid-State Battery Designs” Energy Environ. —Hood et al.

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APRIL 7, 2020

The consortium has received approval from Japan’s New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) for a feasibility study covering the entire hydrogen-as-ammonia value chain. Marubeni Corporation is a major Japanese integrated trading and investing business, active in a broad range of products and services globally.

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JULY 20, 2021

Our models show a wide range of outcomes, but they indicate that wild pigs are most likely currently uprooting an area of around 36,000 to 124,000 square kilometers, in environments where they’re not native. Using existing models on wild pig numbers and locations, the team simulated 10,000 maps of potential global wild pig density.

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JANUARY 26, 2023

The current and predicted future state of battery technology can’t offer the range and performance required by the RNLI at an acceptable weight for retrofit to its lifeboats. Fuel for our lifeboats, rescue watercraft and logistics vehicles account for around 57% of our total energy use.

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OCTOBER 30, 2020

Volvo LIGHTS partners, led by CALSTART and joined by ChargePoint and other industry organizations, filed a motion in July that sought to clarify the CPUC’s position. The project, taking place in Southern California, is demonstrating a range of strategies to provide flexible and cost-effective charging options to commercial fleet operators.

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OCTOBER 31, 2020

Together with Lightning eMotors, formerly known as Lightning Systems, the partners have created a five-step process for identifying, assessing and converting a wide range of “donor” diesel coach models that fit the criteria for fast-track battery electric conversion.

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