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Study links traffic-related pollution to risk of asthma in children

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New research led by scientists at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) and the Harvard T.H. Rice, MD, MPH, a pulmonary and critical care physician at BIDMC. Co-authors included Nicole Liebman and Murray Mittleman MD, MPH of BIDMC; Sheryl L. Litonuja, MD, MPH, of Brigham and Women’s Hospital; Matthew W.

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PSA evaluating Aquarius Engines’ free-piston linear generator for range-extender

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PSA Groupe is evaluating a free-piston engine linear-generator under development by Israel-based start-up Aquarius Engines for use as a range-extender in its electric vehicles. Toyota envisions that a pair of such units (20 kW) would enable B/C-segment electric drive vehicles to cruise at 120 km/h (75 mph). Earlier post.).

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Study finds even moderate air pollution can raise stroke risks; risk rises within hours of exposure

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Air pollution, even at levels generally considered safe by federal regulations, increases the risk of stroke by 34%, according to a new study by researchers at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. —Gregory Wellenius, ScD, the study’s lead author and an Assistant Professor of Community Health at Brown University. —Murray A.

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Camry in Europe features new 2.0L engine with VVT-iW for both Atkinson and Otto cycles; 13% lower fuel consumption

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seconds, and on to a top speed of 210 km/h (130 mph). This allows the engine to run in the Atkinson cycle at low revs for improved fuel economy and lower emissions, and in the Otto cycle at higher engine speeds for enhanced power delivery and performance, while delivering high torque output throughout the rev band. With a high 12.8:1

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Why Are Modern Vehicles So Much Bigger?

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Production was down, shipping routes were closed, and OPEC nations issued embargoes that ensured the United States would be punished for allying itself with Israel. In response, the United States mandated that the national speed limit be restricted to 55 mph in a bit to reduce fuel consumption.

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ENFICA-FC Fuel Cell Inter-City Aircraft Ready for Flight Testing

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The Environmentally Friendly Inter-City Aircraft powered by Fuel Cells (ENFICA-FC) project, led by Turin Polytechnic University, is ready for flight-testing its fuel-cell powered, manned inter-city aircraft. University of Pisa (IT) (laboratory tests on the electric system). The Rapid 200-FC in an aircraft braking test. Earlier post.).

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Capstone Turbine To Unveil Prototype Microturbine Range-Extended Electric Supercar at LA Auto Show

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The prototype hybrid electric supercar with microturbine technology, based on a Factory Five Racing GTM body, will accelerate from 0-60 mph in 3.9 seconds and has a top speed of 150 mph. The CMT-380 will debut at the LA Auto Show 2-13 December. —Darren Jamison, Capstone President and CEO. DOE and BIRD Grants.

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