EPA urges sensors in autos to warn overheated catalytic converters
EPA official Eric Stork told the Automotive Electronics Conference that automakers should equip new cars with overheating sensors for catalytic converters to warn motorists of fire hazards. He noted some foreign cars already use such devices and emphasized the near term benefits for fuel economy and emissions, while EPA tackles sulfuric acid emissions from catalysts.
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Brown out of U.S. politics
Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr is unlikely to play an active national political role his aide said after a Governors Conference in New Orleans Gray Davis Brown top aide noted Brown prefers focusing on state issues and case by case travel decisions Davis discussed refugee resettlement costs and federal aid concerns and defended California political positions with lawmakers and reporters
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State fire risk claim challenged by ARB over catalytic converters
State Air Resources Board disputes county claim that catalytic converters create fire hazards. G C Hess notes tests show nonconverter cars ignite weeds too and many fires originate from vehicles annually. ARB data indicate converter temperatures are similar to or cooler than other systems and widespread ignition possible with or without converters.
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Ragged drawers syndrome hits underwear sales
Washington reports a recession oddity as underwear demand falls while costly outerwear stays visible. A humorous study cites Merlin Sandbird as an emblem of anxiety caused by frayed undergarments. Britain’s debt climbs to 46 billion pounds by March, CSO figures show.
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