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Study finds lead from leaded gasoline persists in London air despite ‘90s ban

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Lead levels in London’s atmosphere have dropped significantly since lead additives in gasoline were phased out, and currently meet UK air quality targets. The study, led by researchers from Imperial College London, found that up to 40% of lead in airborne particles today comes from the legacy of leaded gasoline.

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ExxonMobil, Georgia Tech and Imperial College London publish joint research on potential breakthrough in membrane technology for oil refining

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Scientists from ExxonMobil, the Georgia Institute of Technology and Imperial College of London have published in the journal Science joint research on potential breakthroughs in a new membrane technology that could reduce emissions and energy intensity associated with refining crude oil. Imperial College London. Johnson, Scott J.

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UK-based EV-tire-maker ENSO in talks to supply multiple global OEMS

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London-based EV tire manufacturer ENSO said it is in discussions with multiple international car makers and has begun trials with major fleet operators. Multiple EV manufacturers have expressed interest in fitting ENSO’s range-extending, emissions-reducing tires.

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Ford running 12-month trial of 20 plug-in hybrid Transit Custom vans in London

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Ford is launching a multi-million pound project designed to help improve air quality in London. Teaming up with our London partners, we will also be able to trial software and telematics with enormous potential to reduce emissions and costs in the city. —Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London.

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Schlumberger & Weatherford to form JV targeting N America unconventional resource development

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Schlumberger and Weatherford will create OneStim, a joint venture to deliver completions products and services for the development of unconventional resource plays in the United States and Canada land markets. Schlumberger Limited has principal offices in Paris, Houston, London and The Hague, and reported revenues of $27.81

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Peak emissions at London Paddington rail station worse than road-side equivalents

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Paddington Station—a semi-enclosed railway station in London—is like all UK rail stations, not required to comply with air quality standards. Air quality has been linked to a variety of health effects, and as such, guidelines in place in Europe to control outdoor air quality have driven reduced emissions from road vehicles.

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ion Ventures and LiNa Energy conclude successful test of solid-state sodium-nickel battery platform

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E4Tech, a London-based clean-tech specialist consultancy, performed an independent, strategic scoping study of stationary grid storage application based upon LiNa’s technology. In January, LiNa energy announced a four-year industry-sponsored research program with Imperial College London.

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