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Gasoline-Diesel 'Cocktail': A Potent Recipe For Cleaner, More Efficient Engines
August 3, 2009 — Diesel and gasoline fuel sources both bring unique assets and liabilities to powering internal combustion engines. But what if an engine could be programmed to harvest the best properties of both ... > full story -
Yawn Alert For Weary Drivers
July 27, 2009 — A new system that can tell when you are yawning and could prevent road traffic ... > full story -
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Ways To Reduce Carbon Dioxide Emissions From Transport
July 27, 2009 — The most important way to reduce carbon dioxide from transport is to get the transport sector integrated into the overall energy system, according to ... > full story -
Improved Air Quality During Beijing Olympics Could Inform Pollution-Curbing Policies
July 24, 2009 — The air in Beijing during the 2008 Olympics was cleaner than the previous year's, due to aggressive efforts by the Chinese government to curtail traffic, increase emissions standards and halt ... > full story -
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Risky Driving Puts Young Drivers At High Danger Of Crashing
July 23, 2009 — Australia's largest study of young drivers has shown that risky driving habits are putting young drivers at a significantly increased risk of crashing, irrespective of their perceptions about road ... > full story -
Industrial Air Pollution Worse Than Vehicle Exhaust For Breathing Problems In Children
July 21, 2009 — Researchers can now confirm that air pollution caused by industry has even more grave effects than vehicle exhaust ... > full story -
Parental Stress And Air Pollution Linked To Children’s Risk For Developing Asthma
July 20, 2009 — Children with stressed out parents may be more susceptible to developing asthma associated with environmental triggers such as high levels of traffic-related pollution and tobacco smoke, according to ... > full story -
Too Many Trees Planted In Central Strip Of Roads Can Be Worse Than None; Can Trap Vehicle Exhaust Fumes
July 20, 2009 — A new study suggests that we can improve city environments by planting trees down the middle of streets provided they are not too close together. Too many trees planted close together along a central ... > full story -
Car Horns Warn Against Natural Disasters
July 20, 2009 — In the past, sirens howled to warn the population against floods, large fires or chemical accidents. Today, however, there is no extensive warning system in Germany, as most sirens were dismantled ... > full story -
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Popular Culture May Depict Car Surfing As Cool -- Journal Article Uncovers The Truth About This Potentially Deadly Activity
July 17, 2009 — Why do people engage in stupid and potentially deadly activities, and why do teens in particular have a propensity for this behavior? An intriguing article answers these questions in the context of ... > full story
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