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Study links ambient PM2.5 and ozone specifically caused by vehicle exhaust emissions to ~361,000 premature deaths worldwide in 2010 and ~385,000 in 2015

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Exhaust from on-road diesel vehicles was responsible for nearly half of the impacts (~181,000 premature deaths) worldwide, and fully two-thirds in India, France, Germany, and Italy. Consideration of these impacts would likely increase the estimate of health impacts from vehicle exhaust emissions. Transportation-attributable PM 2.5

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IARC: Outdoor air pollution carcinogenic to humans

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The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), the specialized cancer agency of the World Health Organization (WHO), has classified outdoor air pollution as carcinogenic to humans (Group 1). These included diesel engine exhaust, solvents, metals, and dusts. 161, Air Pollution and Cancer. IARC Scientific Publication No.

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Researchers look to fire ants for sources of biodiesel feedstock

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Black (Solenopsis richteri) and red (Solenopsis invicta, Buren) imported fire ants (IFA) were introduced to the United States form South America by the early 1930s and now represent a considerable nuisance to humans in both rural and urban settings. Fuel , Volume 117, Part A, Pages 5-7 doi: 10.1016/j.fuel.2013.08.058.

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1.0-liter EcoBoost engine for India to debut in new Ford EcoSport

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The new EcoBoost engine also features an exhaust manifold cast into the cylinder head, which lowers the temperature of the exhaust gases and in turn enables the engine to run with the optimum fuel-to-air ratio across a wider rev band. The EcoSport was originally launched in South America in 2003 and sold 700,000 vehicles in nine years.

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Climate Expert: Don't Call It Geoengineering

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Everyone solemnly agreed, again, to follow the science, which has shown in exhaustive detail that humanity will suffer from heat, fire, floods, and droughts if the world warms beyond 1.5° But it's also a way of indicating that there is hope and possibility in navigating the dangerous part of the climate change situation.

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Ford Unveils Next-Generation Global Focus at NAIAS; Features New 2.0L DI Engine with Powershift Dual-Clutch Transmission for NA Market

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The next-generation Ford Focus 5-door hatchback, revealed at the 2010 North American International Auto Show. Ford unveiled its strategically important next-generation Ford Focus in both four-door sedan and five-door hatchback styles at the 2010 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. Click to enlarge. Transmission.

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Perspective: US Needs to Transition to Hydrous Ethanol as the Primary Renewable Transportation Fuel

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Brazil, the largest and most populous country in South America, was importing 80% of its oil and 40% of its foreign exchange was used to pay for that imported oil. When the car is filled at the pump, an internal system analyses the mix of the two fuel types and adjusts accordingly. As used in this section and Sec.