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• NITROGEN IN CAR TYRES: What's the point of filling car tyres with Nitrogen? (FAQs)
  Compressed air contains Oxygen and Nitrogen in roughly a 20% to 80% mix. It does however contain other gases as well as water, water vapour and dirt / grease. Certain components namely Oxygen, water vapour and free water that are found in compressed air are prone to permeation through
• ADBLUE: What is AdBlue and What do I need to know about it? (FAQs)
  the engine, and inside the high temperatures of the Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) catalyst the AdBlue turns into ammonia and carbon dioxide. The ammonia reacts with the nitrogen oxides in the gases and are turned into nitrogen and water - neither of which are harmful. Disadvantages of AdBlue
• MISFUELLING A CAR: What should you do if you accidentally put the wrong fuel in your car?  (FAQs)
  is it for? AdBlue is a trade-name for the most popular Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF), now used in many modern diesel vehicles to reduce the amount of nitrogen oxides created by diesel combustion. It is composed of deionised water and urea and works by mixing with exhaust fumes to change them from nitrous oxide (NO2
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  Review: Airlabs Airbubbl (productReview)
  What is it? Airbubbl is an in-car air purifier, made by Airlabs, which aims to combat air pollution. Airlabs claims it's the  only type of filter available that can absorb harmful gases, like nitrogen oxide
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  Top 10: Car-related “movers and shakers” from Amazon (Article)
  emissions into harmless Nitrogen and Oxygen. Very little is used by a car, so the AdBlue tank only needs to be topped up every few thousand miles. Buy it at a service station and it costs a fair bit, though. It’s way, way cheaper to buy it on Amazon, so it’s not a surprise it’s among the more popular
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  Review: Dyson Pure hot+cool purifying fan heater (productReview)
  information about humidity, particulate matter (PM), Nitrogen Oxide (NO2) and Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) - which can lead to a whole host of health problems. You can use t he remote control to cycle through the different displays. VOCs are toxic chemicals that are found in cleaning sprays
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  ULEZ van checker - Will you have to pay the low emissions charge? (Article)
  are exempt from ULEZ fees The Ultra Low Emissions Zone standards are based on the declared emissions of the vehicle and not the age. This means some older vans and pick-ups with exceptionally low emissions for particulate matter (PM) and nitrogen oxides (NOx), are exempt from ULEZ charging
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  How to buy a new van (Article)
  , emitting nitrogen dioxide (NOx) and particulate matter (PM) that are linked to a wide range of health problems, including heart disease and cancer. The problem is so great that in London alone diesel emissions are linked to 10,000 premature deaths every year. Another issue lies with a small
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  Welsh roads to get 50mph limit to improve air quality 8 May 2018 (News)
  will come into force within the next two months to reduce harmful nitrogen dioxide (NO2) levels. The new speed limits will be introduced at five locations: A494 at Deeside A483 at Wrexham M4 between Junctions 41 & 42 (Port Talbot) M4 between junctions 25
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  Thousands of drivers could be hit with ULEZ charge next week 22 Oct 2021 (News)
  will be 18 times the current central area and will run 24 hours a day, seven days a week (except Christmas Day) and covers all areas within the North and South Circular. The zone is being expanded to help tackle air quality in the capital. TfL expects the larger ULEZ to reduce nitrogen dioxide
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  Paris introduces classic car ban 20 Jun 2016 (News)
  . The issue of high levels of nitrogen oxides (NOx) being produced by modern diesels has been in the headlines ever since Volkswagen admitted fitting ‘cheat’ devices in emissions tests. Perhaps surprisingly, the Paris ban makes no distinction between petrol- and diesel-engined cars. Also
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  New £2000 diesel scrappage scheme set to be announced 20 Apr 2017 (News)
  , almost 12,000 premature deaths were linked to nitrogen oxide, according to the European Environment Agency. Diesel cars emit a high quantity of Nitrogen Oxide , which are linked to respiratory diseases like asthma
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  Audi recalls 850,000 diesels for emissions update 21 Jul 2017 (News)
  that the software update will lower toxic nitrogen oxide (NOx) gases which are linked to a range of respiratory diseases, including cancer.  It is understood that owners of affected Audis will be contacted by their local dealer to have the work done, with the update taking roughly an hour
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  Classic diesels face threat from air quality ruling 2 May 2015 (News)
  Classic diesels could come under pressure after the Government was ordered to comply with tough European air pollution limits. The Supreme Court decision aims at reducing nitrogen dioxide emissions, which are largely produced by diesel engines. It comes just months
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  Bristol to ban all diesel cars from 2021 31 Oct 2019 (News)
  the council’s cabinet meets to discuss the clean air plan. In April 2019 Transport for London (TfL) introduced the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) to reduce the levels of particulate matter and nitrogen oxides in the city’s air.  Since its introduction
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  Mercedes-Benz recalls 3m diesels over emissions 19 Jul 2017 (News)
  Mercedes-Benz is recalling millions of diesels in a bid to cut toxic nitrogen oxide (NOx) gases. Nearly every Euro 5 and Euro 6 diesel car and van will be affected by the announcement, with owners being offered a free and voluntary software update
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  Toyota says it is ending diesel car production 7 Mar 2018 (News)
  be banned altogether after 2040, as part of Government plans to tackle air pollution. The ambitious proposals are part of the UK’s Clean Air Strategy, which is focused on lowering nitrogen dioxide (NO2).
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  'Urgent action' required to combat car tyre and brake dust pollution 11 Jul 2019 (News)
  to measure." The industry's concentration on reducing tailpipe emissions has contributed to a 29 per cent improvement in nitrogen oxide emissions since 2010, while sulphur dioxide emissions are down 62 per cent.
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  Comment: Will cities become diesel-free zones? 30 Jul 2014 (News)
  emissions for many years - the problems and health risks associated with emissions of oxides of nitrogen (NOx) and diesel particulates. Irnoically, those manufacturers that market alternatives to diesel on the basis that they are smokey and cause health problems can't ignore market realities
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  Birmingham and Leeds to hit drivers with pollution tax 22 Jun 2018 (News)
  .  The Government has come under increasing pressure from the EU to reduce air pollution. Indeed, despite repeated warnings, the UK is still in breach of a 2008 EU directive for nitrogen dioxide (NOx) levels, which had a compliance deadline of 2010. The Government has also had its clean air plans