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AUGUST 29, 2013

emissions from combustion sources such as industrial smokestacks, vehicle tailpipes, marine and rail operations, and commercial and residential heating throughout the United States cause about 200,000 (90% CI: 90,000–362,000) premature deaths each year, with another 10,000 (90% CI: ? Industrial emissions contribute to ?41,000

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OCTOBER 23, 2020

The data shows a slight increase in overall emissions from the previous year, and a slight decline in emissions from transportation, which is the state’s main source of both GHGs and air pollutants. These programs cover transportation fuels, industrial emissions, vehicle emissions and emissions from electricity generation.

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MAY 27, 2014

In its sixth sales-weighted analysis of emissions from 8 major automakers’ 2013 model year vehicles, the Union of Concerned Scientists’ (UCS) latest Automaker Rankings report found that Hyundai-Kia unseated Honda as the “Greenest Automaker.” —Dave Cooke, vehicles analyst in the UCS Clean Vehicles Program and author of the report.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 21, 2024

Disneyland will replace gasoline vehicles at its Autopia ride with EVs in 2026, the Los Angeles Times confirmed this week. Disneyland will phase out the gasoline engines in its Autopia vehicles “within the next 30 months,” according to the Los Angeles Times. rally celebrating the decision at Walt Disney Studios in Burbank.

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Get Electric Vehicle

OCTOBER 28, 2021

“ Electric vehicles are the future,” You hear it often and we proclaim it all the time. Electric vehicles are eco-friendly and hence a good choice for individuals because they have the proper level of functionality. Do we, however, have any knowledge of the history of electric vehicles?

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DECEMBER 6, 2017

Issues covered in the briefing include emissions, air pollution, noise and renewable energy and the impact of transport on ecosystems and biodiversity. It also continues to be a significant source of harmful air pollution, especially through emissions of nitrogen dioxide and particulate matter. Air pollution.

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NOVEMBER 22, 2013

The World Forum for Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations (WP.29) 29) has adopted three new regulations to improve the safety and environmental performance of motor vehicles. The UN GTR introduces requirements on lateral crash tests simulating this type of accident before vehicles are put on the market. 87 of July 12, 2002).

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DECEMBER 26, 2019

New methods of testing and simulating air quality should be considered in order to help policy makers have a more accurate understanding of how emissions affect air pollution levels, new research suggests. The researchers compared current techniques used to describe atmospheric chemical reactions against more historical techniques.

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FEBRUARY 1, 2011

Effects of changes in the average lifespan of ordinary passenger cars newly registered between 1990-2000 on total induced CO 2 emissions in 2000. Conversely, encouraging shortened vehicle lifetime via vehicle replacement schemes can result in higher total-induced greenhouse gas emissions, the authors found.

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MAY 17, 2020

The program determines the environmental balance of vehicles with different size classes and powertrains, and presents the results in comparative graphics. The entire life cycle of the passenger cars is taken into account, including the manufacture of the vehicles and the environmentally relevant emissions from driving. in review).

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DECEMBER 27, 2012

In 1995, the 1996 Civic was the first certified Low Emission Vehicle (LEV) gasoline vehicle. In 1997, the 1998 Accord was the first ultra-low emission vehicle (ULEV) gasoline vehicle. The following year, in 1999, the 2000 Accord was the first certified Super Ultra-low Emission Vehicle (SULEV) gasoline vehicle.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2018

Ozone levels across much of North America and Europe dropped significantly between 2000 and 2014. In some parts of Asia, Africa and South America, the researchers identified data gaps which prevented them from characterizing ozone pollution exposure patterns. Source: University of Leicester. Click to enlarge. TOAR is not just a report.

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MARCH 13, 2010

Since 1990, nationwide air quality has improved significantly for the six common air pollutants: ground-level ozone; particle pollution; lead; nitrogen dioxide; carbon monoxide; and sulfur dioxide, according to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) report “Our Nation’s Air - Status and Trends through 2008”. since 2000), by 19%.

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AUGUST 22, 2014

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the Second Integrated Urban Air Toxics Report to Congress—the final of two reports required under the Clean Air Act (CAA) to inform Congress of progress in reducing public health risks from urban air toxics (also referred to as hazardous air pollutants or HAPs).

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JUNE 8, 2011

New research by a team from the US, China and Japan focusing on the Houston, Texas area suggests that widespread urban development alters weather patterns in a way that can make it easier for pollutants to accumulate during warm summer weather instead of being blown out to sea. ““The very existence of the Houston area favors stagnation.”

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OCTOBER 8, 2018

The vehicles now on order are two-door, 12-meter solo buses powered by the Mercedes-Benz OM 936 G natural gas engine. As a result, the Citaro NGT is suited for use in busy cities and metropolitan areas where noise pollution is a problem. The fleet comprises 2000 buses. The following year, the company ordered another 314 buses.

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APRIL 7, 2023

Unitree ] ORNL researchers study the effects of energy use on waterways and develop solutions to limit water pollution. By 2030, an estimated 4 million fully autonomous vehicles will travel U.S. A significant challenge is ensuring these vehicles are safe enough to operate on public roads. [

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JULY 19, 2016

and Par Hawaii Refining that resolves alleged Clean Air Act violations and protects public health by reducing air pollution at six refineries. Strict internal leak definitions: 500 ppm for valves and 2000 ppm for pumps. Tesoro will also pay a $10.45 million civil penalty. Internal first attempt at repair at 100 ppm for valves.

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OCTOBER 14, 2009

Researchers consider black carbon an ideal target for achieving quick mitigation because it only remains in the atmosphere a few days to a few weeks and can be reduced by expanding the use of diesel particulate filters for vehicles and clean-burning or solar cookstoves to replace those burning dung and wood. Ramanathan. Tropospheric ozone.

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JULY 3, 2017

Improving the efficiency of road-freight transport is critical to reducing the growth in oil demand, carbon emissions and air pollution over the next decades, according to the International Energy Agency’s latest report, The Future of Trucks: Implications for energy and the environment.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2011

US EPA Region 9 8-hour ozone trends, 1979-2000. These new SIPs demonstrate that, by 2024, pollution will be reduced to the level needed to attain the 1997 8-hour ozone standard of 0.08 In both areas, statewide measures such as the in-use truck and off-road diesel rules, and smog-check improvements will further reduce air pollution.

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AUGUST 31, 2013

The Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) has partnered with the Center for Transportation and the Environment (CTE) and Smith Electric Vehicles Corporation (Smith Electric) to reduce vehicle emissions from delivery trucks in the Houston-Galveston region.

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NOVEMBER 28, 2013

However, their attributable fraction AF estimates for occupational and environmental DEE exposure is generally consistent with some previous estimates for traffic-related air pollution and lung cancer mortality and incidence. Our estimates suggest that stringent occupational and environmental standards for DEE should be set.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

Worldwide light-duty vehicle production. Production of light-duty passenger vehicles (cars and light trucks) rose from 74.4 million in 2011, and 2012 may bring an all-time high of 80 million or more vehicles, according to new research conducted by the Worldwatch Institute for its Vital Signs Online service. Source: Worldwatch.

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JULY 23, 2015

The study, which ran from October 2011 – September 2014, comprehensively charts current progress in technology; identifies trends; analyzes lifecycle assessments for a variety of vehicle concepts; and assess material intensities. Number of series-production electric vehicles by OEM, 2000-2013. The research program received a €1.7

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APRIL 4, 2011

Climate response to non-CO 2 vehicle emissions. vehicle emissions under the baseline scenario (a) and the difference between the tight-standard and baseline scenarios (b). Relative to no extra controls, the tight standards lead to annual benefits in 2030 and beyond of 120,000-280,000 avoided premature air pollution-related deaths; 6.1-19.7

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APRIL 26, 2013

These would range from highly efficient internal combustion engines and natural gas systems all the way to hybrids and electric vehicles. Since 2000, the group has reduced the fuel consumption of its TDI and TSI engines by more than 30%. Diesel Engines Fuel Efficiency Hybrids Plug-ins Vehicle Manufacturers' Earlier post.).

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JANUARY 19, 2016

Some Members called on the European Commission to put forward a revised proposal, as well as plans for a stronger type-approval system for vehicles in the EU. 110%) for new models by September 2017 (and for new vehicles by September 2019); As a second step, this discrepancy would be brought down to a factor of 1.5 (50%),

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OCTOBER 9, 2009

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is designating 31 areas across the country as not meeting the agency’s daily standards for fine particle air pollution (PM 2.5), or particulate matter. Affected states and tribes will be required to take steps to reduce the pollution that forms fine particles.

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FEBRUARY 12, 2009

Percent change in median CO2 by scenario relative to 2000. A Georgia Tech City and Regional Planning study on climate change concludes that “smart growth” combined with the use of hybrid vehicle technology could reduce cities’ carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) emissions significantly by 2050. Stone et al. 2009) Click to enlarge. Stone et al.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2023

The reason why electric vehicles are developing rapidly is that they rely on batteries as their power source. Different from traditional fuel vehicles, pollution-free has become their biggest advantage. Today I will tell you about the types of batteries used in electric vehicles.

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MAY 9, 2015

Approximately 32% of the heavy-duty transit vehicles operating in California are diesel-fueled. About 57% of the transit vehicles are operating on natural gas while six% are hybrids. ARB staff Staff is evaluating four potential broad elements to the Advanced Clean Transit regulation: Require Zero Emission Bus Purchases. Source: ARB.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2010

Radiative forcing due to perpetual constant year 2000 emissions grouped by sector for 2020 (left) and 2100 (right) showing the contribution from each species. Cars, buses, and trucks release pollutants and greenhouse gases that promote warming, while emitting few aerosols that counteract it. From Unger et al., Click to enlarge.

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JULY 10, 2011

During the flexible price period, an overall cap will be placed on Australia’s annual greenhouse gas emissions from all sources of pollution covered by the carbon price. Economists and experts agree that the best way is to make polluters pay by putting a price on carbon. the trading scheme. Australia Clean Energy Future website.

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MAY 18, 2009

Jacobson first showed in 2000 that black carbon was the second-leading cause of global warming after carbon dioxide in terms of radiative forcing and, in 2002, that its control was the most effective method of slowing warming. Further, controlling soot will significantly reduce particulate air pollution deaths. Earlier post.).

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MARCH 25, 2014

Selective catalytic reduction (SCR), using ammonia as the reducing agent, has proved effective in cutting diesel NO x emissions from a variety of mobile sources, including heavy-duty trucks and buses, passenger vehicles, and off-road equipment.

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MAY 4, 2016

California uses the EMFAC (EMission FACtors) emissions model; the rest of the US uses the EPA MOVES (Motor Vehicle Emission Simulator) model. Both models use a combination of fleet size, fleet average emissions, vehicle speeds (EMFAC), and fleet average mileage activity to calculate a mass of emissions. —Bishop et al.

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