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Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-04-20
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Types of Motor Vehicles and Bicycles
- Anti-pollution Measures
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- zero-emission bus
1, record 1, English, zero%2Demission%20bus
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- ZEB 2, record 1, English, ZEB
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- zero emission bus 3, record 1, English, zero%20emission%20bus
correct
- ZEB 3, record 1, English, ZEB
correct
- ZEB 3, record 1, English, ZEB
- non-polluting bus 4, record 1, English, non%2Dpolluting%20bus
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Zero-emission buses (ZEBs) are an effective and efficient way for communities to reduce their carbon footprint. ZEBs and transit system electrification help combat climate change, improve air quality, and provide a stable infrastructure that is less reliant on fossil fuels and fluctuating energy costs. 2, record 1, English, - zero%2Demission%20bus
Record 1, Key term(s)
- non polluting bus
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Sortes de véhicules automobiles et de bicyclettes
- Mesures antipollution
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- autobus zéro émission
1, record 1, French, autobus%20z%C3%A9ro%20%C3%A9mission
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- bus zéro émission 2, record 1, French, bus%20z%C3%A9ro%20%C3%A9mission
correct, masculine noun
- autobus à zéro émission 3, record 1, French, autobus%20%C3%A0%20z%C3%A9ro%20%C3%A9mission
correct, masculine noun
- bus à zéro émission 4, record 1, French, bus%20%C3%A0%20z%C3%A9ro%20%C3%A9mission
correct, masculine noun
- autobus à émission zéro 5, record 1, French, autobus%20%C3%A0%20%C3%A9mission%20z%C3%A9ro
correct, masculine noun
- bus à émission zéro 6, record 1, French, bus%20%C3%A0%20%C3%A9mission%20z%C3%A9ro
correct, masculine noun
- autobus non polluant 7, record 1, French, autobus%20non%20polluant
correct, masculine noun
- bus non polluant 8, record 1, French, bus%20non%20polluant
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] le Québec travaille à accélérer le développement de camions et d'autobus zéro émission pour réduire la pollution atmosphérique et lutter contre les changements climatiques. 9, record 1, French, - autobus%20z%C3%A9ro%20%C3%A9mission
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tipos de vehículos automotores y bicicletas
- Medidas contra la contaminación
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- autobús de cero emisiones
1, record 1, Spanish, autob%C3%BAs%20de%20cero%20emisiones
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- bus de cero emisiones 2, record 1, Spanish, bus%20de%20cero%20emisiones
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El distrito afirmó que [...] entrarán en total 1002 buses eléctricos en operación, lo que indica que en 2022 habrán 1485 de estos buses de cero emisiones rodando por Bogotá. 2, record 1, Spanish, - autob%C3%BAs%20de%20cero%20emisiones
Record 2 - internal organization data 2022-04-20
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Types of Motor Vehicles and Bicycles
- Anti-pollution Measures
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- zero-emission vehicle
1, record 2, English, zero%2Demission%20vehicle
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- ZEV 2, record 2, English, ZEV
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- zero emission vehicle 3, record 2, English, zero%20emission%20vehicle
correct
- ZEV 4, record 2, English, ZEV
correct
- ZEV 4, record 2, English, ZEV
- non-polluting vehicle 5, record 2, English, non%2Dpolluting%20vehicle
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
To accelerate the manufacturing and adoption of cleaner cars, the federal government will put in place a sales mandate to ensure at least 20 per cent of new light-duty vehicle sales will be zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) by 2026 ... 6, record 2, English, - zero%2Demission%20vehicle
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
A ZEV is a vehicle that has the potential to produce no tailpipe emissions. They can still have a conventional internal combustion engine, but must also be able to operate without using it. 7, record 2, English, - zero%2Demission%20vehicle
Record 2, Key term(s)
- non polluting vehicle
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Sortes de véhicules automobiles et de bicyclettes
- Mesures antipollution
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- véhicule zéro émission
1, record 2, French, v%C3%A9hicule%20z%C3%A9ro%20%C3%A9mission
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- VZE 2, record 2, French, VZE
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- véhicule à zéro émission 3, record 2, French, v%C3%A9hicule%20%C3%A0%20z%C3%A9ro%20%C3%A9mission
correct, masculine noun
- VZE 3, record 2, French, VZE
correct, masculine noun
- VZE 3, record 2, French, VZE
- véhicule à émission zéro 4, record 2, French, v%C3%A9hicule%20%C3%A0%20%C3%A9mission%20z%C3%A9ro
correct, masculine noun
- VEZ 5, record 2, French, VEZ
correct, masculine noun
- VEZ 5, record 2, French, VEZ
- véhicule sans émissions 6, record 2, French, v%C3%A9hicule%20sans%20%C3%A9missions
correct, masculine noun
- véhicule non polluant 7, record 2, French, v%C3%A9hicule%20non%20polluant
correct, masculine noun
- véhicule à émission nulle 8, record 2, French, v%C3%A9hicule%20%C3%A0%20%C3%A9mission%20nulle
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Véhicule ne rejetant ni polluant ni gaz à effet de serre. 9, record 2, French, - v%C3%A9hicule%20z%C3%A9ro%20%C3%A9mission
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un VZE est un véhicule qui a la capacité de ne produire aucune émission d'échappement. Il peut quand même être équipé d'un moteur à combustion interne conventionnel, mais il doit pouvoir fonctionner sans ce moteur. 3, record 2, French, - v%C3%A9hicule%20z%C3%A9ro%20%C3%A9mission
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Les véhicules à carburant de remplacement et les véhicules sans émissions permettent de réduire non seulement la pollution atmosphérique locale, mais aussi les émissions de dioxyde de carbone du parc grandissant de véhicules légers du pays. 6, record 2, French, - v%C3%A9hicule%20z%C3%A9ro%20%C3%A9mission
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
véhicule à émission zéro; VEZ : désignations et définition publiées au Journal officiel de la République française le 22 février 2009. 10, record 2, French, - v%C3%A9hicule%20z%C3%A9ro%20%C3%A9mission
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tipos de vehículos automotores y bicicletas
- Medidas contra la contaminación
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- vehículo de cero emisiones
1, record 2, Spanish, veh%C3%ADculo%20de%20cero%20emisiones
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El precio del carburante está alcanzando máximos históricos, lo que provoca que cada vez más usuarios se planteen la compra de un vehículo de cero emisiones. 2, record 2, Spanish, - veh%C3%ADculo%20de%20cero%20emisiones
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-12-22
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Environmental Management
- Paramilitary
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- ecologically-sound system
1, record 3, English, ecologically%2Dsound%20system
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- ESS 2, record 3, English, ESS
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ecologically-sound system; ESS: designations standardized by NATO. 3, record 3, English, - ecologically%2Dsound%20system
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Gestion environnementale
- Paramilitaire
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- système non polluant
1, record 3, French, syst%C3%A8me%20non%20polluant
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- ESS 2, record 3, French, ESS
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
système non polluant; ESS : désignations normalisées par l'OTAN. 3, record 3, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20non%20polluant
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2008-10-20
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Propulsion Systems
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- environmentally friendly engine
1, record 4, English, environmentally%20friendly%20engine
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- EFE 2, record 4, English, EFE
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The measure concerns public support granted by the UK [United Kingdom] authorities to a research project in the field of aero-engines called Environmentally Friendly Engine (EFE). EFE is a project conceived to contribute to the goals of improved environmental performance of aero-engines set by ACARE1, the industry's technological platform, which has defined the technological paths and objectives until 2020 in its Strategic Research Agenda. In particular, the objectives of ACARE are to reduce emissions of CO2 [carbon dioxide], NOx and noise. The project envisages carrying out industrial research in order to develop technologies that would enable meeting stricter environmental standards and reduce ownership costs. In particular, the project aims at contributing to the following ACARE's goals: - A reduction in perceived noise to a half of current average levels; - A 50% cut in carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions per passenger kilometre (which means a 50% cut in fuel consumption); - An 80% cut in nitrogen dioxide (NOx) emissions; - Reduction in the weight of the engine. 3, record 4, English, - environmentally%20friendly%20engine
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Propulsion des aéronefs
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- moteur propre
1, record 4, French, moteur%20propre
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- moteur respectueux de l’environnement 2, record 4, French, moteur%20respectueux%20de%20l%26rsquo%3Benvironnement
correct, masculine noun
- moteur vert 3, record 4, French, moteur%20vert
correct, masculine noun
- moteur écologique 4, record 4, French, moteur%20%C3%A9cologique
correct, masculine noun
- moteur non polluant 5, record 4, French, moteur%20non%20polluant
masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La nouvelle compagnie aérienne helvétique Swiss a annoncé une commande de moteurs CFM56-5C4/P d'une valeur de 300 millions de dollars pour équiper les 13 Airbus long-courriers A340-300 qu'elle vient d'acquérir. Ce moteur propre et peu gourmand en carburant contribuera à la politique de dimunition des coûts d'exploitation engagée par Swiss. Il est le dernier développement en date du CFM56-5C réalisé par CFM International, société commune à 50/50 entre Snecma Moteurs et General Electric. 6, record 4, French, - moteur%20propre
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2002-02-06
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Environmental Economics
- Pollutants
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- non-mixing bowl pollutant
1, record 5, English, non%2Dmixing%20bowl%20pollutant
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
E.g. carbon monoxide, particles in suspension. 1, record 5, English, - non%2Dmixing%20bowl%20pollutant
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Économie environnementale
- Agents de pollution
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- polluant non réactif
1, record 5, French, polluant%20non%20r%C3%A9actif
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Economía del medio ambiente
- Agentes contaminantes
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- contaminante no reactivo
1, record 5, Spanish, contaminante%20no%20reactivo
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1999-11-12
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Electric Motors
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- zero-emission engine
1, record 6, English, zero%2Demission%20engine
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- exhaust-free engine 2, record 6, English, exhaust%2Dfree%20engine
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Engine of a car, truck, bus, submarine, space shuttle or any other vehicle. 1, record 6, English, - zero%2Demission%20engine
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Moteurs électriques
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- moteur non polluant
1, record 6, French, moteur%20non%20polluant
proposal, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- moteur à pollution zéro 1, record 6, French, moteur%20%C3%A0%20pollution%20z%C3%A9ro
proposal, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Voir «sans pollution». 1, record 6, French, - moteur%20non%20polluant
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1996-03-22
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Technical Textiles
- Anti-pollution Measures
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- non-polluting
1, record 7, English, non%2Dpolluting
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Nets. Shade nets in non-polluting polyethylene for covering plants and crop, ponds, parking lots an all types of covers in open air, resists UV rays. 1, record 7, English, - non%2Dpolluting
Record 7, Key term(s)
- non polluting
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Textiles techniques
- Mesures antipollution
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- non polluant
1, record 7, French, non%20polluant
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Filets de protection solaire en polyéthylène non polluant pour couvertures de plantations, bassins, parkings toutes couvertures en plein air, résistants aux UV. 1, record 7, French, - non%20polluant
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1995-12-20
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Water Pollution
- Hydrology and Hydrography
- Pollutants
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- conservative pollutant
1, record 8, English, conservative%20pollutant
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- nondegradable waste 2, record 8, English, nondegradable%20waste
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... pollutants ... that are not altered by the biological processes occurring in natural waters. 1, record 8, English, - conservative%20pollutant
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
These pollutants are for the most part inorganic chemicals, which are diluted in receiving water but are not appreciably changed in total quantity. Industrial wastes contain numerous such pollutants, including metallic salts and other toxic, corrosive ... materials. 1, record 8, English, - conservative%20pollutant
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Pollution de l'eau
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
- Agents de pollution
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- polluant persistant
1, record 8, French, polluant%20persistant
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- polluant non biodégradable 2, record 8, French, polluant%20non%20biod%C3%A9gradable
masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pollution non biodégradable : La proportion des éléments qui peuvent être dégradés par voie biologique diminue de telle sorte que ces effluents deviennent plus difficiles à épurer. 3, record 8, French, - polluant%20persistant
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Contaminación del agua
- Hidrología e hidrografía
- Agentes contaminantes
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- contaminante conservativo
1, record 8, Spanish, contaminante%20conservativo
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Polutantes no biodegradables. 1, record 8, Spanish, - contaminante%20conservativo
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