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PLATINUM ON THE GLOBAL STAGE AT ATHLETICS WORLD CUP
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34 sales have resulted in an increase in sales of gasoline rather than battery cars . Gasoline cars emit 20 % more CO2 than diesel cars and automakers face heavy fines if they miss EU CO2 targets . They are more likely to clean diesel emissions further to keep enough diesel cars in their fleet to avoid fines ; some already have . We do know that higher platinum loadings is one way emissions can be reduced .”
“ Go out and buy a new model diesel car right now and they will emit far less NOx ( oxides of nitrogen ) than EU emissions rules require .”
Wilson notes that this isn ’ t a universally accepted mind-set , with press , consumers and even politicians still lambasting all diesel cars – even those with very low emissions .
PLATINUM ON THE GLOBAL STAGE AT ATHLETICS WORLD CUP
Platinum is also becoming prominent in the world of athletics , with a platinum trophy presented to winners of the inaugural Athletics World Cup earlier this year .
Hosted at the London Stadium in the United Kingdom , the Athletics World Cup brought together 2017 ’ s top ranked eight nations to compete in eight events . The winners were awarded the world ’ s first entirely Platinum Trophy , which was sponsored by the WPIC and believed to be the
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