The Truth About Cars

APRIL 28, 2023

How about specs on a 1996 Mercury Tracer? The archives are surprisingly complete and very well organized, making it so much easier to feed the obsession. Farley also shared an image of a 1992 Ford Mondeo in Paris, but it’s easy to get sucked into looking at all the weird stuff in the archives. Interested in the Ford Telstar?

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 6, 2013

SAS is the “umbrella” for a set of other projects: NOMADSS (Nitrogen, Oxidants, Mercury and Aerosol Distributions, Sources and Sinks); SOAS (Southern Oxidant & Aerosol Study); NAAMEX (North American Airborne Mercury Experiment); TROPHONO (TROPospheric HONO); and SENEX (Southeast Nexus). All airborne platforms (i.e.,

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 12, 2019

To ensure an organized changeover, the action plan contains a timetable for each respective component. It sets limits on certain materials for vehicles, such as the heavy metals lead, mercury and cadmium. According to Continental’s current knowledge, the changeover will not jeopardize the launch of new vehicle models.

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Cars That Think

MAY 1, 2024

According to the Zeiss Archive, a large sphere held all of the projectors for the fixed stars as well as a “planet cage” that held projectors for the sun, the moon, and the planets Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn. The fixed-star sphere was positioned so that it projected outward from the exact center of the dome.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 13, 2013

The fifth and final session of negotiations on the establishment of an international mercury convention—International Negotiating Committee on Mercury (INC5)—is taking place this coming week in Geneva. UNEP produced its first Global Mercury Assessment in 2002 and a subsequent study in 2007.

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The Truth About Cars

JUNE 8, 2023

An intentional move on the company’s part, the plan was to catch a more elevated customer than those persuaded by the Fox body trio: Ford Thunderbird, Mercury Cougar, and Lincoln Mark VII. The more aerodynamic, organic shape of the Mark VIII meant ride height was slightly lower than before at 53.6 & Mark VIII spanned 206.9

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FEBRUARY 14, 2010

Ford Motor Company is launching a voluntary sustainability initiative for Ford and Lincoln Mercury dealers—the Go Green Dealership Sustainability Program—to reduce their carbon footprint and improve the energy-efficiency of their dealerships.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2016

Microbes convert naturally occurring mercury in soils into methylmercury in newly flooded soils—such as when dams are built for hydroelectric projects—by degradation of labile organic carbon and associated changes in geochemical conditions.

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JUNE 12, 2021

Carbonaceous aerosol particles predominate in the total mass of particles, consisting of a large number of chemical species and can be divided into organic aerosol (OA) and black carbon (BC). The load at a given location is therefore a complex mixture of different sources in combination with a complex transformation process. forest fires).

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MARCH 2, 2012

Bromine then reacts with a gaseous form of mercury, turning it into a pollutant that falls to Earth’s surface. In the spring of 2008, satellites detected increased concentrations of bromine, which were associated with a decrease of gaseous mercury and ozone.

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JUNE 24, 2010

To date, Ford Taurus, Mustang, F-150, Focus, Flex, Crown Victoria, Escape, Edge, Expedition and Econoline, as well as Mercury Mariner and Grand Marquis, Lincoln MKS, MKX, MKT and Navigator use the sustainable material. Soy foam is just the tip of the iceberg in the development of vehicle materials from natural resources. Earlier post.)

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JULY 16, 2015

MEPs also want to include emissions reduction ceilings on mercury, and a midpoint target for most caps of 2025. The report by rapporteur Julie Girling (European Conservatives and Reformists, ECR, UK) on the National Emissions Ceiling directive (NEC) was adopted by 38 votes to 28, with 2 abstentions.

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AUGUST 31, 2010

The pollutants found include mercury, arsenic, lead and cadmium. Schindler says some of the metals interact with organic pollutants, making them more toxic. University of Alberta ecologist David Schindler and the research team analyzed 13 elements in river water and snow pack along the Athabasca and its delta.

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MARCH 6, 2017

Most of these diseases and conditions are at least partially caused by the environment, the World Health Organization (WHO) reports. Children are especially vulnerable to environmental threats due to their developing organs and immune systems, smaller bodies and airways. Harmful exposures can start as early as in utero.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 9, 2024

Because of Iceland’s mercurial meteorology, Ring of Fire Expeditions is going all in on Spain, with a 10-day excursion on the mainland. If you want to see any (or all) of these eclipses, you should get started on planning and booking now, particularly if you want to sign up for a trip organized by a tour company.

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DECEMBER 23, 2013

A team at Ford Motor Company’s Research and Innovation Center in Dearborn conducted a detailed study of the effect of ethanol blend level in emissions, using a 2006 model Mercury Grand Marquis flexible fuel vehicle (FFV) operating on E0, E10, E20, E30, E40, E55, and E80 on a chassis dynamometer. 99% of these organic compounds.23.

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JULY 20, 2009

In addition, the emphasis of this novel technology is on emission prevention through a patented ionic water scrubbing technique that reduces the greenhouse gas emissions and captures the sulfur, mercury and other contaminants as a solid byproduct. Red Lion says that its thermal conversion process is approximately 70% energy efficient.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2011

SoyFoam also can provide a 67% reduction in volatile organic compound emissions. Ford was the first automaker to demonstrate soy-based foam could be formulated to pass the stringent requirements for automotive applications, pioneering its use in seats for the 2008 Ford Mustang and in headliners for the 2010 Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner.

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NOVEMBER 26, 2011

Impacts of heavy metals and persistent organic compounds on human health are also quantified, primarily in terms of additional cancer incidence. The damage cost resulting from emitting one kg of organic micro-pollutants (e.g. In some cases this requires analysis of exposure through consumption as well as through inhalation.

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AUGUST 10, 2021

He was a member of the board for several companies and organizations including Bank of New York Mellon , Irving Trust , the Edison Electric Institute , and the National Association of Manufacturers. He was an IEEE member for 60 years and presented several papers at the organization's conferences. He was appointed by U.S.

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JUNE 13, 2015

Compared with burning coal, natural gas emits about half the carbon dioxide and substantially less soot, mercury and sulfur. The Natural Gas Initiative has begun funding early stage, exploratory research, following a “seed grant” model used by Stanford’s Precourt Institute for Energy, one of NGI’s hosting organizations.

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AUGUST 22, 2014

Other results include: a 66% reduction in benzene; a nearly 60% reduction in mercury from man-made sources such as coal-fired power plants; an 84% decrease of lead in outdoor air; the removal of an estimated 1.5 Among the results highlighted is the removal of an estimated 1.5

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OCTOBER 1, 2015

Ground-level ozone forms when nitrogen oxides (NO x ) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) react in the air. The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). issued its final rule revising the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for ground-level ozone to 70 parts per billion (ppb) from 75 ppb to protect public health.

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Creative Greenius

FEBRUARY 12, 2009

Maybe you didn’t know there was a coal-fired power plant spewing greenhouse gases, mercury and a very bad vibe just blocks from Capitol Hill. The Greenius predicts the creative and highly organized protest is going to rock the media. But America is going to know all about it in a couple of weeks.

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JANUARY 7, 2022

A new systematic review by The Lancet found that “people living in e-waste exposed regions had significantly elevated levels of heavy metals and persistent organic pollutants,” and it advocated for “novel cost-effective methods for safe recycling operations … to ensure the health and safety of vulnerable populations.”

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FEBRUARY 24, 2024

So IEEE Spectrum is making one of its occasional forays into science fiction, with a short story by Karl Schroeder about the unexpected outcomes from building a computer out of planet Mercury. E In a 2013 study, Sandberg and his colleague Stuart Armstrong suggested deploying automated self-replicating robots on Mercury to build a Dyson swarm.

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Plugs and Cars

JULY 19, 2007

Environmental organization and utilities have long known the benefits of electric transportation, but have been cowed by the auto makers' unwillingness to make grid-connected product. Tags: air pollution union of concerned scientists environmental organizations dan becker air quality epri NRDC Sierra Club.

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APRIL 2, 2024

They managed to follow me through three states and five cities, and now sit on my intentionally organized pile of junk. One strange element of the Tartan track story is the fact that the original formulation used mercury, making it much more dangerous than it needed to be. I bought them from a junk store, and maybe paid $2 for them.

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MAY 28, 2010

Reductions in the emissions of nitrogen oxides (NO x ) and/or volatile organic compounds (VOCs) to reduce ozone formation for improved air quality, also ameliorate climate impacts from ozone and VOCs. What sources and processes contribute to atmospheric mercury concentrations in California? 2010 CalNex Science and Implementation Plan.

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Plugs and Cars

NOVEMBER 28, 2006

EAA chapters across the country continue to organize events at showings of the movie, including Q&A sessions after the film, leafletting with cards and flyers with information about electric cars, the Electric Auto Association, and Plug In America. Tell CARB you want plug-in vehicles in the Zero Emission Vehicle mandate.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Conversions are mostly for the Prius, with a few for the Ford Escape/Mercury Mariner hybrid SUVs. The easiest conversions are for 2004-2008 Prius (not 2001-2003 Prius) and the Ford Escape/Mercury Mariner Hybrid. Though costs are now high, we believe automakers could sell PHEVs for only $2,000-$5,000 more than current hybrids.

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AUGUST 21, 2013

These facilities at Oak Ridge are operated and managed by the Neutron Sciences Directorate , an organization with about 600 staff. In the case of ORNL’s SNS, the target is mercury. Funding is provided by the US Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Basic Energy Sciences. Specs for the 1.4 MW protons beam: 1 GeV, 1.4

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2015

metals such as mercury, cadmium, lead and hexavalent chrome) that pose a known threat to health or the environment. The new paint line will cut CO 2 emissions in the painting process by 18% (12,000 metric tons annually) and reduce volatile organic compounds (VOCs) by 66%. SOCs are chemical (e.g., solvents) or materials (e.g.,

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APRIL 2, 2022

Mercury News criticized the “flashbulb effect” noticeable during the swimming event. That, according to Nelson, is not an “effect”—the C-64 used by the Mercury News reviewer simply doesn’t do horizontal scrolling properly. In a recent review of the Summer Games, an Epyx sports game for the C-64, the San Jose, Calif.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

While other national and international organizations have been supportive at government hearings, they havent yet begun to advocate for PHEVs. At the moment, only 2004-2007 Priuses , and to a limited extent, the Ford Escape/Mercury Mariner Hybrids. What do environmental groups think of PHEVs?

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JANUARY 9, 2013

The potential and realized emissions of pollutants, including greenhouse gases and mercury, are also contentious. PAHs are a diverse group of organic compounds with multiple aromatic rings and are produced by the incomplete combustion of fossil fuels and biomass.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Several aftermarket companies and organizations have converted hundreds of Priuses -- see Where PHEVs Are.) San Jose Mercury News ). Says demand and whether people will plug in remain to be proven. 2010 Prius designed to be manufactured with NiMH or Lithium batteries. If that target is met, the largest U.S. Bloomberg News ).

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