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DOE awards $17M to FY 2014 SBIR Phase II projects; includes Si/graphene anodes, motor windings, exhaust treatments

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Vehicle technologies span a range from new Si/graphene Li-ion anode materials and composites for motor windings to diesel aftertreatment and advanced lubricants. Hybrid Electric Turbocharger for Exhaust Energy Recovery and Transient Lag Reduction. NO x Sensor for Diesel Engine Emissions Systems. Lead organization.

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Study suggests early childhood exposure to traffic air pollution associated with later structural changes in brain

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A new study suggests that significant early childhood exposure to traffic-related air pollution (TRAP) is associated with structural changes in the brain at the age of 12. Gray matter includes regions of the brain involved in motor control as well as sensory perception, such as seeing and hearing. 0228092.

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York, Empa study finds retrofitting of VW diesel engines was successful

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The VW diesel scandal began on 18 September 2015. On the opening day of the Frankfurt International Motor Show (IAA), the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a Notice of Violation: VW diesel engines with 1.6 liter diesel the emissions were even 53% worse. liter diesel the emissions were even 53% worse.

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HEI launches two new non-tailpipe particulate emission studies

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Emissions from automobile exhaust systems have decreased in recent years due to the introduction of cleaner fuels and new control technologies on internal combustion engines, as well as increases in numbers of hybrid and electric vehicles. 10 ) of urban air, a fraction known to be enriched with non-tailpipe constituents.

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European Commission proposes Euro 7 standards

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The European Commission presented its proposal for Euro 7 standards to reduce air pollution from new motor vehicles sold in the EU. However, in 2050, more than 20% of cars and vans and more than half of the heavier vehicles are expected to continue to emit pollutants from the tailpipe.

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Detroit Diesel to pay $28.5M to settle MY 2010 diesel emissions complaint from EPA and DOJ

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Detroit Diesel will pay $28.5 million in a settlement with the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the US Department of Justice (DOJ) to resolve alleged violations of the Clean Air Act for selling heavy-duty diesel engines that were not certified by EPA and did not meet applicable emission standards.

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T&E: VW sells least polluting Euro 6 diesels in Europe; no brand meets Euro 6 in real-world driving; loopholes & defeat strategies

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A new study by Transport & Environment (T&E) shows that Volkswagen is currently selling the least polluting (Euro 6) diesel vehicles. also found that no brand in Europe complies with the latest Euro 6 air pollution limits for diesel cars and vans in real-world driving. However, the report “ Dieselgate: Who? Loopholes.

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