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Scientists call for careful use of time scales, reference dates and statistical approaches in analyzing climate change trends to avoid distortion and hampering of response

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Demonstrating that the use of different time scales, reference dates, and statistical approaches can generate highly disparate results in climate reports, scientists at the University of Alaska Anchorage argue that careful use of these tools is critical for correctly interpreting and reporting climatic trends in Alaska and other polar regions.

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NaaS teams up with Hyundai China to boost EV charging services and business ventures

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China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) statistics suggestthat in 2023 electric passenger vehicle sales in China will reach 9 million, with annual penetration of EVs expected to climb to 36%. This will provide a valuable reference for Hyundai’s action of advancing EV service in the global market.

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Study finds reduction of low-frequency noise from transition to electric buses improved residents’ health

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The other half, who lived some distance away, made up the reference group. The changes that took place between phases one and two were clear and statistically significant. The proportion who felt exhausted once or twice a week declined from 49 to 39 percent—that is, down to the same proportion as in the reference group.

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Study finds there is still room for optimization of particle emissions based on diesel fuel properties

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The few cases on DPF-equipped vehicles mainly refer to Euro 5 cars/engines or experimental Euro 6-compliant engines and test set-ups, but no clear evidence ?n The researchers found statistically significant differences in particulate mass (PM) and particle number (PN) emissions between all vehicles, including the two DPF-equipped ones.

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Tesla Model 3 crushes gas vehicle competition in reliability study

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In the case of ICE vehicles, the study references the starter battery. Still, it remains unclear if this statistic was in reference to the 12-volt battery or the larger vehicle battery found in EVs. What do you think of the article? Do you have any comments, questions, or concerns?

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“Charging Station” — Is That the Location or the “Charger”?

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This requires simple, easy-to-understand terms without jargon, and that leverage consumer’s existing reference point of the gasoline refueling experience. In an ensuing discussion around this “charging station” reference it wasn’t clear what the author meant. 39% assumed charging station refers to the site/location and 43.2%

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ICL, CMU study associates PM2.5 air pollution in US with >30,000 deaths and reduced life expectancy

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The deaths were from cardiorespiratory conditions, which refers to heart and lung disorders (such as heart attack and various lung diseases including asthma). The team then combined this with death counts from the National Center for Health Statistics. However, the new research shows that at levels between 2.8 µg/m 3 and 13.2

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