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These initials refer to the California Air Resources Board which is the body that regulates polluting emissions in the state of California. There there are the most restrictive norms in the world.
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Scientists are developing compound materials that take advantage of the strength of carbon bonds. These synthetic super-materials are as strong as metal. but much lighter. Their applications in cars are various. For example. a few years ago. Mercedes and Porsche presented brakes with discs made out of carbon fibre and ceramics.
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A toxic gas from the incomplete combustion of hydrocarbon fuels. It is the main pollutant in the petrol and diesel engines.
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