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Tips: Steering Clear of Trouble

Clean Fleet Report

If you are exhausted, delay your journey and take a nap. If you are heading out in high winds, fog, heavy rain or snow, make sure you drive to the conditions. If you are careless, or you break the rules, you could injure yourself and others and you may be liable for legal charges and penalties. Drive to the Conditions.

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Perspective: The Role of Offsets in Climate Change Legislation

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For offsets to be credible, a ton of CO 2 -equivalent emissions from an offset project should equate to a ton reduced from a covered emission source, such as a smokestack or exhaust pipe. To be credible, as noted above, an offset should equate to an emission reduction from a direct emission source, such as a smokestack or exhaust pipe.

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IEEE Discusses 6 Simple Solutions to Climate Change at COP27

Cars That Think

At COP27, he said that even though the first legally binding international treaty on climate change, known as the Paris Agreement , was adopted nearly a decade ago, countries have yet to come to a consensus on how to stop burning fossil fuels, among other issues. We don’t have enough solar energy and wind energy.”

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Mercedes-Benz launches new E-Class; new engines, PHEV, driver assistance systems; DRIVE PILOT

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In future, exhaust gas aftertreatment systems will not only have to meet the prescribed emission limits on the test stand, but also under a wide range of real-life conditions. Crosswind Assist helps the driver by enabling them to clearly counteract disturbances such as strong gusts of wind by means of one-sided braking via ESP.

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Volkswagen provides first technical details of Gen 8 Passat, including plug-in hybrid drive; multiple new assistance systems

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TDI complies with the Euro 6 exhaust gas standard. From the infotainment system menu, the driver can decide which information should be displayed: momentary speed, legal speed limit, navigation instructions, information on assistance systems and warnings. Assistance and convenience systems.

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New Ford S-MAX first worldwide to offer Intelligent Speed Limiter

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Ford of Europe announced that the a new S-MAX will be the first Ford worldwide to offer Intelligent Speed Limiter, a new technology that scans traffic signs and adjusts the throttle to help drivers stay within legal speed limits and avoid fines. Ford’s lean NO x trap exhaust after-treatment system helps deliver cleaner emissions.

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Scooter Helmets: Everything you need to know

Green Authority

Depending on your country, there will be different legal requirements for whether or not you need to wear a helmet and, if so, what kind of standards your helmet has to meet. We also recommend a visor to shield against the wind. Read more: The best smart helmets to keep your head safe. Do I need a helmet to ride my electric scooter?

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