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Scientists call for careful use of time scales, reference dates and statistical approaches in analyzing climate change trends to avoid distortion and hampering of response

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Demonstrating that the use of different time scales, reference dates, and statistical approaches can generate highly disparate results in climate reports, scientists at the University of Alaska Anchorage argue that careful use of these tools is critical for correctly interpreting and reporting climatic trends in Alaska and other polar regions.

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Study finds reduction of low-frequency noise from transition to electric buses improved residents’ health

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In parallel, noise measurements were performed in several homes—including indoors, which is not otherwise standard procedure. The changes that took place between phases one and two were clear and statistically significant.

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New method for knock control could improve fuel efficiency, emissions and torque

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Researchers at Villanova University are developing a new method for optimizing the knock control threshold that significantly improves the performance of a standard knock controller in a spark ignition gasoline engine. —Jones et al.

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Strapped In: Why Seatbelts are Non-Negotiable! | Autocar Professional

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India has the highest number of total persons killed due to road accidents, followed by China and the United States as per the World Road Statistics, 2022 published by the International Road Federation. This design became the global standard, significantly improving vehicular safety. This corresponds to 11.88

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Tesla, LG, Samsung invited to India battery manufacturing recruitment summit

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India has invited Tesla, LG Energy, and Samsung to the events, although a complete list of battery production companies has not yet been drafted nor confirmed. “Getting global companies into India will signal seriousness, and they will also bring in good technology, quality, and safety standards.”

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Greenbrier to engineer safer tank car for oil and ethanol service; safety retrofits for legacy cars

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The new car design is intended to meet anticipated new industry and government standards for tank cars transporting certain hazardous material. Statistics from the Association of American Railroads (AAR) show that 99.9977% of all rail-carried hazardous material arrives at its destination without incident.

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Fisker unveils the Atlantic design prototype in New York; second-generation EVer powertrain

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Fisker Automotive unveiled its new model, the Atlantic sedan (known earlier as project Nina), in an event in new York. The standard powertrain will be configured for rear-wheel drive and an all-wheel drive version will be offered as an option. Fisker Atlantic design prototype. Click to enlarge. Atlantic glass roof. Click to enlarge.

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