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

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on the composite federal test procedure (FTP) and lowering the LLC NO x to well within current guidelines. The next set of requirements, known as Euro VII for heavy-duty trucks, is targeted for the second part of the decade. Eaton’s 2021 testing with SwRI showed further advancement, dropping NO x levels by 99.4%

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Study estimates ~4M children worldwide develop asthma each year because of NO2 air pollution

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Findings from the study: An estimated 4 million children developed asthma each year from 2010 to 2015 due to exposure to NO 2 pollution, which primarily comes motor vehicle exhaust. The researchers estimate that most children lived in areas below the current WHO guideline of 21 parts per billion for annual average NO 2.

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BMW Group Production leveraging virtual reality and augmented reality applications

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Three people can go through the AR training at the same time, after receiving quick guidelines from a trainer who supervises their progress. Checking a complex part weighing up to 25 tons—such as a press tool for the production of body parts—can take a lot of time. Target/actual comparisons in operations.

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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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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. However, transport emissions are only one part of the problem.

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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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They found that infants in strollers breathe in more polluted air since they are positioned between 0.55m and 0.85m above ground level and vehicle exhaust pipes usually sit within 1m above road level. This increases in-stroller babies’ vulnerability to being exposed to more pollution than adults.

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

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The Additional Secretary indicated that the FAME 3 program may not be as huge, but will undoubtedly have a budget, which will also push for electric trucks as part of the government’s effort to decarbonise large fleets that use traditional fuel sources.

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