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Study finds association of pollution with increased risk of psychiatric disorders

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Based on analysis of large population data sets from both the United States (151 million unique individuals) and Denmark (1.4 For the US cohort, the team studied 4 psychiatric and 2 neurological conditions: bipolar disorder, major depression, personality disorder, schizophrenia, epilepsy, and Parkinson disease.

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Nissan now to introduce 27 electrified models including 19 new EVs by FY2030

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In response to changes in customer needs and the business environment, Nissan has revised its plan to accelerate electrification further. Nissan intends to further enhance customer experience through personalized services for a long term engagement.

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FCA US LLC to pay ~$300M in criminal penalties over diesel emissions test cheating

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liter diesel engine for use in FCA US’ Jeep Grand Cherokee and Ram 1500 vehicles that would be sold in the United States. O’Neill of the Criminal Division’s Fraud Section; White Collar Unit Chief John K. Gleason of the Environment and Natural Resources Division’s Environmental Crimes Section are prosecuting the case.

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Obama Administration releases National Bioeconomy Blueprint; health, food, energy and environment

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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. The objectives are: Support R&D investments that will provide the foundation for the future US bioeconomy.

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Ipsos global study finds vehicle owners continue to show interest in self-driving technology despite COVID-19

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The main reason for continued vehicle demand is the personal safety and protection a vehicle can provide. COVID-19 is expanding the definition of vehicle safety with growing interest in a “safe environment”. and personal security (connectivity, cybersecurity, etc.) and personal security (connectivity, cybersecurity, etc.)

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Hyundai Motor Group’s Supernal unveils eVTOL vehicle cabin concept at 2022 Farnborough International Airshow

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Supernal partnered with the Group’s design studios to create the cabin concept as the company works to certify its eVTOL vehicle for commercial use in the United States starting in 2028 and in the EU and UK shortly after. Ergonomically contoured seats offer a cocoon-like environment for passengers.

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MIT study says combustion emissions cause ~200,000 premature deaths/year in US; vehicles and power generation top sources

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Researchers from MIT’s Laboratory for Aviation and the Environment have concluded that ground-level PM 2.5 Steven Barrett, an assistant professor of aeronautics and astronautics at MIT, and colleagues have published their results in the journal Atmospheric Environment. Barrett (2013) Air pollution and early deaths in the United States.

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