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U Birmingham study finds DPFs have limited impact on ultrafine particle emissions

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An open-access paper on their work is published in the journal Environment International While the World Health Organization has not yet set a guideline for safe levels of ultrafine particles, it recognizes that particulate pollution overall is associated with negative impacts on cardiovascular and respiratory health. 2023.107888

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Eaton leverages cylinder deactivation and exhaust thermal management technologies to reduce commercial vehicle emissions

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These agencies, in concert with other national and international regulators, seek to significantly reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and harmful air pollutants produced primarily by heavy-duty trucks, vans and buses. on the composite federal test procedure (FTP) and lowering the LLC NO x to well within current guidelines.

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BMW introduces i7 Protection; first production electric protection model

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The BMW certification is based, among other things, on the third edition of the guidelines for Bullet Resistant Vehicles (BRV 2009) with regard to ballistic resistance and the guidelines for Explosive Resistant Vehicles (ERV 2010) and PAS 300 with regard to blast resistance. 308 Winchester) armor-piercing rounds.

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Mercedes-AMG 2L, turbo four-cylinder pushes out up to 421 hp, 500 Nm

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This means that the turbocharger and the exhaust manifold are now positioned at the rear, on the side of the firewall when viewed from behind. Furthermore, the new arrangement allows much improved air ducting with shorter distances and fewer diversions - both on the intake and exhaust side. Larger exhaust valves. Turbocharger.

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Study finds that babies in strollers can be exposed to up to 60% more pollution than their parents

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In the study published by the Global Centre for Clean Air Research (GCARE) at the University of Surrey in the journal Environment International , the researchers examined more than 160 references to highlight the factors concerning the pollution exposure of babies in strollers and associated mitigation strategies. doi: 10.1016/j.envint.2018.07.038.

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FAME 2 benefits to continue beyond March, says Dr Hanif Qureshi | Autocar Professional

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Speaking exclusively to Autocar Professional at the sidelines of the ARAI Symposium on International Automotive Technology (SIAT) 2024 in Pune, he said that FAME 3 will be implemented after FAME 2 expires in March 2024. The subsidy was reduced after the funds envisaged for the two-wheeler segment were exhausted.

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UK government launches new clean air strategy; ending sales of conventional diesel and gasoline LDVs by 2040

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The new UK strategy, now out for consultation, is a key part of a 25-Year Plan; stated goals for the strategy include: By 2025, to halve the number of people living in locations where concentrations of particulate matter are above the WHO guideline limit of 10 ug/m 3.

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