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Study finds NYC Clean Air Taxi rules successful in cutting pollution

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New York City Clean Air Taxi rules are successful in cutting emissions and reducing air pollution, [link] to a new study by researchers at the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health and Drexel University. exhaust emissions declined by 82% and 49%, respectively.

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Study suggests some filtering of particulates from diesel exhaust may worsen allergy-induced lung impairment due to increase in NO2

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Air pollution from diesel engines may worsen allergy-induced lung impairment more when tiny particles are filtered from the exhaust than when they are not, according to new research published online in the American Thoracic Society’s American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.

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Citroën introduces first members of new 3-cylinder gasoline engine family; 1.0L and 1.2L PureTech reduce fuel consumption about 25%

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The exhaust manifold is integrated directly in the cylinder head, which reduces the number of parts and overall weight. Top speed is up 7 mph (11 km/h), and fuel economy is also improved by up to 1.5 Progress has been made across the board, with the top speed increasing by 5 mph (8 km/h). liter unit it replaces. l/100km (52.3

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Sandia study finds high-speed hydrogen-powered ferry and supporting infrastructure in SF Bay feasible

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We can eliminate environmental pollution from ships. The group drew up conceptual specifications: a 150-passenger commuter ferry that would travel four 50-mile round-trip routes each day at a top speed of 35 knots (~39 mph) about 60% of the time. Zero greenhouse gas and criteria pollutants during operation. —Tom Escher.

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Aviat, Aviation Foundation unveil concept CNG-fueled single-engine aircraft

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The 200 hp Lycoming four-cylinder engine power the aircraft with a cruise speed of 143 mph. It is also a much cleaner burning fuel, reducing smog pollutants by 90% and reducing CO 2 emissions by 30%. Flight endurance at 65% power setting is approximately seven hours. pilot and 70 lbs.

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Fiat updates 500L range for 2014 with new 120 hp diesel and gasoline engines, LPG version

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The exhaust gas treatment system implements close-coupled DPF technology which efficiently integrates the oxidizing catalytic converter and the particulate filter (CCDPF). The component is compact to reduce exhaust counter-pressure with beneficial effects in terms of fuel reduction and CO 2 emissions. New 120 HP 1.4 On the new 1.4

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Alstom to supply two H3 hybrid shunting locomotives for Audi

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The three-axle H3 hybrid locomotive consumes up to 50% less fuel than conventional shunting locomotives and cuts pollutant emissions by up to 70%. The diesel generator meets the requirements of exhaust gas standard stage IIIB1. The locomotives will be delivered at the end of 2015 and the end of 2016.

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