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Peking University team develops method for modeling historical global black carbon emissions from motor vehicles with reduced uncertainty

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Geographical distributions of global BC emissions from motor vehicles in 1976 (A) and 2006 (B). Country-based mean values are shown for 1976 and 1° × 1° resolution was used for 2006. Using their model, the team calculated EF BC for and annual BC emissions from on-road vehicles from 1960 to 2006 for 221 countries/ territories worldwide.

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Embracing a century of EV history

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The firm’s primary goal of building a classic Waverley with present-day technology was in the planning stages for 10 years. In 2006, desiring an electric motorcycle with lithium batteries, he found a start-up EV motorcycle manufacturer using acid batteries and gave the firm a special order. “I

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Analysis: What’s the Best Way to Market EVs?

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Harley-Davidson, the legendary and revered American manufacturer of motorcycles, announced that it is establishing LiveWire as a separate electric motorcycle brand on July 8,2021, just in time for the first of nine outdoor International Motorcycle Shows. I’ve always wondered how Harley would market its silent motorcycles.

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Volkswagen and Suzuki to Establish Strategic Partnership; VW to Take 19.9% Stake in Suzuki, Suzuki to Invest in VW

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We are both presenting our lists and are comparing notes so that we can start from where that would benefit both of us. million motorcycles in the 2008/2009 financial year. In 2006, that began to unwind, with GM reducing its holding to 3%. In 2006, that began to unwind, with GM reducing its holding to 3%. Osamu Suzuki.

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Embracing a century of EV history

Electric Auto Association

The firm’s primary goal of building a classic Waverley with present-day technology was in the planning stages for 10 years. In 2006, desiring an electric motorcycle with lithium batteries, he found a start-up EV motorcycle manufacturer using acid batteries and gave the firm a special order. “I

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Best speakers ever

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Electric Auto Association Silicon Valley (EAASV), established in 1967 as the original Electric Auto (now Vehicle) Association, has a long history of attracting members and presenting speakers who have gone on to become tech and transportation luminaries. Straubel ’s August 2006 preview of the company’s Roadster at a chapter meeting. “We

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BMW shows future drive technoliges; 2 Series PHEV prototype, direct water injection in 3-cyl. engine, and fuel cell eDrive

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During a driving event at the Miramas proving grounds in southern France, BMW presented future drive technologies, including the prototype of a BMW 2 Series Active Tourer with plug-in hybrid drive. The BMW 3 Series plug-in hybrid was presented as a. Earlier post.) prototype at last year’s Innovation Days event. Earlier post.)

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