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Topic: Diesel
The Colonial Pipeline transports more than 100 million gallons of petroleum products like gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel a day, to markets between Houston and New York City. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
American Heart Association says Household Air Pollution linked to Higher Risk of Heart Attacks, DeathAmerican Heart Association Rapid Access Journal Report
Burning cleaner fuels, such as natural gas, was associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular deaths. According to the World Health Organization, one-half of the world’s population lives in poverty and burns fuels for lighting, cooking and heating purposes. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
AAA reports Gas Price Decline stalls as Maintenance Continues
“Gas prices fluctuated during the past couple of weeks, because gasoline demand is unusually high at a time when refineries are entering their maintenance season,” said Mark Jenkins, spokesman, AAA – The Auto Club Group. “Fortunately, the slight upward pressure on prices is typically short-lived and gasoline should get cheaper through the end of the year.”
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Tennessee State Parks Lift Temporary Ban on Backcountry Campfires
The announcement is consistent with the Tennessee Department of Agriculture’s recent action to lift some of the county burn bans throughout the state. For an up-to-date list of the Department of Agriculture’s current county-by-county fire bans, please visit www.burnsafetn.org . «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
Consumer Reports Survey: Americans Say Fuel Economy Most Important Car Buying FactorNearly three-quarters of drivers would consider an alternative fuel vehicle for their next car
The survey found that 37 percent said their leading consideration when shopping for their next car will be fuel economy. A distant second was quality (17 percent) followed by safety (16 percent), value (14 percent) and performance (6 percent). «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
One Lane now open on I-24
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Diesel-engine exhaust filter reduces harmful particles by 98 percentMay be beneficial for cardiovascular functions. Inhaling exhaust particles increases the risk of dying from heart and lung diseases. Air pollution, including diesel exhaust as a major contributor, causes 800,000 premature deaths annually in the world, according to the World Health Organization. “This study focused on cardiovascular effects in men exposed in the laboratory to diesel fumes. Equipping diesel-powered vehicles with particle filters could significantly reduce heart disease,” said David E. Newby, M.D., Ph.D., co-senior author of the study and the British Heart Foundation John Wheatley Chair of Cardiology at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
Car Shoppers Seeking Fuel Efficiency Facing More Choices This Holiday SeasonBut Consumers Are Still Window-shopping
“The good news for consumers is that competition among automakers is driving progress. Auto manufacturers are racing each other to bring fuel-efficient autos to market,” said Dave McCurdy, President & CEO, Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers. “When it comes to determining the success of energy-efficient technologies, consumers are in the driver’s seat. As automakers, our job is to develop and introduce vehicles that run on alternative fuels or deploy energy saving technologies.” ![]() Car shoppers seeking fuel efficiency are facing more choices than ever «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
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