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Study links ambient PM2.5 and ozone specifically caused by vehicle exhaust emissions to ~361,000 premature deaths worldwide in 2010 and ~385,000 in 2015

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and ozone deaths, associated mortality rates, and population in G20 economies in 2015. Exhaust from on-road diesel vehicles was responsible for nearly half of the impacts (~181,000 premature deaths) worldwide, and fully two-thirds in India, France, Germany, and Italy. Transportation-attributable PM 2.5 Source: The ICCT.

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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? —“Dieselgate: Who?

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UK government launches new clean air strategy; ending sales of conventional diesel and gasoline LDVs by 2040

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UK Environment Secretary Michael Gove published a new Clean Air Strategy to cut air pollution backed up through new primary legislation. The UK said it will go further and faster than the EU in reducing human exposure to particulate matter pollution. These proposals are in addition to the government’s £3.5-billion billion (US$4.7-billion)

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France To Give Dirtiest-Diesel Drivers $11,500 To Trade For Electric Car

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French drivers have long preferred diesel cars for their good fuel economy, but increased air pollution from diesel exhaust emissions has become a public health concern.

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Renault introducing three Energy engines in the Mégane Collection 2012; fuel economy up to 67 mpg US

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Individualized spray cone angle technology compensates the natural nozzle offset inherent in eight-valve engines due to the asymmetry of the intake and exhaust valves. Cold-loop Exhaust Gas Recirculation (low-pressure EGR) recovers exhaust gases further downstream than a conventional EGR system.

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Citroën introduces first members of new 3-cylinder gasoline engine family; 1.0L and 1.2L PureTech reduce fuel consumption about 25%

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The exhaust manifold is integrated directly in the cylinder head, which reduces the number of parts and overall weight. Top speed is up 7 mph (11 km/h), and fuel economy is also improved by up to 1.5 The new engine family is produced at the Trémery site in France. liter unit it replaces. l/100km (52.3

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EEA Report: Trends in European Transport Are Heading in the Wrong Direction

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Air pollution. Emissions of regulated air pollutants from vehicles continue to fall across EEA member countries but concentrations remain high in some urban areas. This would improve the transport efficiency of the economy and decouple transport growth from economic growth. TERM reports have been published since 2000.