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Dual-powered locomotives debut in New Jersey

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Dual-powered locomotives—the first in the US to be powered by the overhead catenary or by twin diesel engines—recently made their debut in New Jersey. The new locomotives offer better acceleration and lower exhaust emissions than NJ TRANSIT’s current diesel equipment.

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Used Car of the Day: 2008 Porsche Cayman S

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This two-owner car has the sport steering wheel, 19-inch wheels, heated seats, climate control, H&R springs, Cantrell exhaust, Kenwood stereo with Apple CarPlay and Bluetooth, and a BMC air filter. Click here to see this New Jersey-based car with an ask of $40,000. The seller has all maintenance records.

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Used Car of the Day: 2002 Nissan R34

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This one is a V-Spec II and has a Haltech-Ti exhaust and some NISMO mods. Today we bring you an insanely expensive used car -- it's so expensive because it's so rare. It's 2002 Nissan R34. Only 750 were made, and only 62 in this color.

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Study found highly elevated PM2.5 in pre-COVID-19 subway air in NE US; NYC the worst

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concentrations and particle composition from area samples collected in the subways of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Boston, Massachusetts; New York City, New York/New Jersey (NYC/NJ); and Washington, District of Columbia. g/m 3 ), followed by the MTA New York at 251 ?g/m

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EPA awards $8M in FY2014 clean diesel grants in 21 states, Puerto Rico

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New Jersey and New York. New Jersey Clean Cities Coalition is repowering seven marine vessels with 13 Tier 3 engines. Beyond Toxics is replacing one truck and installing advanced exhaust controls on seven trucks. Southwest Detroit Environmental Vision is replacing five short-haul trucks and one crane.

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Two new studies of road air pollution in London find detrimental effects on over-60s and unborn babies

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Previous research has found that diesel exhaust fumes, particularly fine particulate matter air pollution, has been associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and death, and can cause a worsening of diseases of the airways, such as asthma. Average day and night-time road traffic noise levels were also estimated.

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FEV Showcased Partner and Internal Advanced Hybrid Development Projects at SAE World Congress; Demonstrations of Capability

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Vehicle exhaust and evaporative emission calibration. Webasto, Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, and New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. Design, analysis and packaging. High Voltage system architecture, development and integration. Complete vehicle integration. NVH optimization.

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