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A new University of Michigan simulation shows that carbonaceous nanoparticles emitted by diesel engines and other combustion sources can get trapped in the lungs and inhibit the function of lung surfactant—a fluid that facilitates breathing. Lung surfactant contains protein and...
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August 20th, 2008
Retail gasoline prices dropped for the 34th consecutive day on Tuesday, hitting a summer low of $3.73 per gallon. Supply and demand curves in auto and gasoline markets are squeezing Americans between declining gas prices, reduced consumption (on pace to decline for the first time in 17 years), sustained interest in smaller cars, and rising nerves about when the price of gasoline could spike above $4 once again.
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August 20th, 2008
A new joint study by UCLA and USC researchers shows that pay-as-you-go transportation options may be fairer to all income levels than paying for road improvements through sales taxes. Many voters and elected officials oppose proposals for “congestion tolls” on...
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August 20th, 2008
Calculated bioethanol yield per hectare. Click to enlarge. Data: Ziska (2008) A study by Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists found that sweet potatoes grown in Maryland and Alabama, and tropical cassava grown in Alabama, yielded between two to three times...
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August 20th, 2008
Ready to make transmissions for the Volt?The CEO of BorgWarner was just on a CNBC segment titled 'Turbocharging the Auto Industry'. While discussing various technologies for improving fuel economy, the CEO also addressed technologies for hybrid cars and electric vehicles. During this part of the interview, the CEO said the company was on the verge of a major announcement regarding EV transmissions for range extended EVs.
Thus far, the only OEM close to needing such transmissions is GM for the Chevy Volt. Of course, the CEO didn't say, but GM seems the most likely recipient of such transmissions. Since the first editions of the Volt are going to be quite expensive as there are no suppliers for many major parts, adding a new member to the supply chain would be great news.
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August 20th, 2008
The Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner are using new soy-based foam seat cushions wrapped in 100% recycled fabric, the first such seats in the automotive industry.
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August 20th, 2008
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