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Are Electric Cars Really Helping the Environment?

The Truth About Cars

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

The research, published in the Science of the Total Environment journal, presents the first real-world data linking EVs to reductions in air pollution and respiratory issues. This study marks a significant step in understanding the impact of electric cars on public health and the environment.

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International Maritime Organization (IMO) adopts revised strategy to reduce GHG emissions from international shipping.

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JULY 13, 2023

Member States of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), meeting at the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 80) earlier this month, adopted the 2023 IMO Strategy on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships.

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Government of Canada releases framework for ending fossil fuel subsidies

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JULY 30, 2023

The Government of Canada’s commitment to eliminating inefficient fossil fuel subsidies signals both greater support for clean technology as well as emission reductions across the economy from traditional sectors. Canada’s Assessment Framework uses the World Trade Organization Agreement on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (PDF) Article 1.1

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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles actually good for the environment?

Drive Electric

AUGUST 9, 2022

Throughout this article, we’ll refer to ICEVs and EVs; here’s a quick breakdown explaining the difference between the two. EV MYTH ONE: Manufacturing EVs is just as bad for the environment as ICEVs. If it’s manufactured on a ‘dirty’ power grid it becomes a major source of emissions over the EV lifecycle. THE BOTTOM LINE.

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GM Says Updated U.S. Emissions Rules Will Cost Auto Industry Billions in Fines

The Truth About Cars

JULY 28, 2023

GM is estimating that the new rules could result in manufacturers paying $100-300 billion in emission fines between 2027 and 2031. GM, which in 2021 vowed to halt the sale of new gasoline-powered vehicles by 2035, said this month it could face compliance challenges under the EV efficiency rules and vehicle emissions regulations.

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UMD-led study finds China’s SO2 emissions down 75% since 2007, India’s up 50%; India may now be the top SO2 emitter

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NOVEMBER 13, 2017

Although China and India remain the world’s largest consumers of coal, a new University of Maryland-led study found that China’s sulfur dioxide emissions fell by 75% since 2007, while India’s emissions increased by 50%. Illustration: Chris McLinden, Environment and Climate Change Canada. Click to enlarge. —Can Li.

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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles actually good for the environment?

Drive Electric

AUGUST 9, 2022

Throughout this article, we’ll refer to ICEVs and EVs – here’s a quick breakdown explaining the difference between the two. EV MYTH ONE: Manufacturing EVs is just as bad for the environment as ICEVs. If it’s manufactured on a ‘dirty’ power grid it becomes a major source of emissions over the EV lifecycle.

Environment

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Berkeley Lab releases 8th edition of databook on China’s energy and environment; finding the “missing” energy consumption

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

We have gathered statistical information on energy and energy demand drivers from all different resources, such as the China Environment Yearbook , the Transportation Yearbook , the Power Yearbook , the Iron and Steel Yearbook , the Cement Almanac , statistics of oil companies and power companies. It was underreported. —David Fridley.

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Study finds drone-based delivery could reduce GHG emissions and energy use in the transportation sector, if deployed sensibly

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FEBRUARY 16, 2018

New research by Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Carnegie Mellon University, SRI International and the University of Colorado at Boulder shows that drone-based delivery could reduce greenhouse gas emissions and energy use in the transportation sector. An open-access paper on the research appears in Nature Communications.

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NREL LCA Harmonization Project delivers meta-analyses of lifecycle GHG emissions for energy technologies

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MAY 5, 2012

Analysts at the US Department of Energy’s (DOE) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) have developed harmonized meta-analyses of lifecycle greenhouse-gas emissions from coal, wind, solar and other energy technologies. Each article describes the details of the calculations for each step of harmonization. —Heath and Mann.

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Study Finds Global CO2 Emissions Dropped 1.3% in 2009; Emissions in China and India Rose 9% and 6%

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2010

Global CO 2 emissions decreased 1.3% in 2009, the first decrease recorded this decade, according to an addendum to an earlier study outlining a method for updating global fossil fuel carbon dioxide emissions published in the journal Environmental Research Letters. The decrease in emissions follow the decrease in the global economy.

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U Toronto studies find traffic emissions spread farther than thought; 25% of cars causing 90% of pollution

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APRIL 28, 2015

But in an open access paper published in the recent edition of the journal Atmospheric Pollution Research , U of T chemical engineer Greg Evans and his partners at Environment Canada have found that concentrations of pollutants from traffic are still double at a distance of 280 meters downwind from highway 400 north of Toronto. Zimmerman, N.,

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Rio Tinto, BHP to collaborate on electric haul truck trials in Pilbara – ET Auto

Baua Electric

MAY 26, 2024

The trials will be undertaken to assess performance and productivity in the Pilbara environment and represent the first stage of electric haul truck testing at BHP and Rio’s Pilbara operations.

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Cambridge-MIT Study Attributes ~8,000 Premature Deaths Per Year to Aircraft Cruise Emissions

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 28, 2010

A study by a team from the University of Cambridge (UK) and MIT attributes ~8,000 premature mortalities per year to aircraft cruise emissions. This represents ~80% of the total impact of aviation (where the total includes the effects of landing and takeoff emissions), and ~1% of air quality-related premature mortalities from all sources.

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Researchers Say Mix of Policies and Current or Near-Term Technologies Could Phase Out US CO2 Emissions from Coal-Fired Power Plants by 2030

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MAY 2, 2010

Life-cycle GHG emissions from fossil and alternative sources of electricity. This global climate change problem becomes manageable only if society deals quickly with emissions of carbon dioxide from burning coal in electric power plants, they state. Technol Articles ASAP doi: 10.1021/es903884a. Credit: ACS, Kharecha et al.

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Study Highlights Persistence of Environmental Lead Contamination from Emissions in the Past

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JUNE 8, 2010

A study by a team from UC Santa Cruz, California, has found that concentrations of environmental lead contamination from historic emissions (industry and leaded fuel) continue to persist in California. By the mid-1950s lead isotopic compositions of lichens shifted to the more radiogenic leaded gasoline emissions (e.g., 206Pb/207Pb = 1.18-1.22).

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How EVs Are Helping Humanity & Saving Lives?

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FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Not only do vehicle and truck emissions harm the environment, but they also harm human health. in societal costs to our health and the environment. #3. For example, a mid-sized electric car with an 84-mile range produces 15% higher emissions during production when compared to an ICE vehicle.

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How the Electric Vehicle Revolution Is Changing the World

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 4, 2023

How the Electric Vehicle Revolution Is Changing the World Impacts Are Appearing All Over This article may contain affiliate links. From reducing emissions and preserving natural resources to enhancing energy security and creating new jobs, the electric vehicle (EV) revolution is changing how people live and work.

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The Ins and Outs of Scrap Car Recycling

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 5, 2023

The Ins and Outs of Scrap Car Recycling Maximizing Value at the End of a Car’s Life This article may contain affiliate links. Unbeknownst to many, manufacturing new automobiles exacts a toll on our ecosystem—increased energy consumption and escalating greenhouse gas emissions further exacerbate the situation.

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Wolfspeed, BPEI study uses ESOI analysis to show energy efficiency superiority of SiC in EVs

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 26, 2021

The analysis, which utilized SimaPro software, quantified every significant energy input (and its associated CO 2 -equivalent emissions) in the production of each device. These analyses were buttressed by a survey of dozens of peer-reviewed articles, and hours of discussion with academic and industry experts.

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The Greening of Transportation

Cars That Think

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change , approximately 15 percent of net anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions come from the transportation sector. The industry needs to move much faster if it’s to reach the target of net-zero emissions by 2050 set by the United Nations’ International Maritime Organization.

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Why Electrifying the Supply Chain Is More Important Than Ever

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Digging Deep To Help the Environment Electrification is a conversation common among consumers who feel a responsibility to reduce fossil fuel consumption and carbon emissions through car purchase choices. Their negative impact on the environment is too much to ignore.

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Toyota releases new defense of lagging EV strategy

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MAY 18, 2023

Now, according to a new report from Jalopnik , Toyota has released a memo to its dealers defending its decision, arguing that a continuing focus on hybrid vehicles is better for the company and the environment. Credit: Jalopnik What do you think of the article? Do you have any comments, questions, or concerns?

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Study on Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Global Cities Highlights Importance of Geophysical and Technical Factors

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2009

By including upstream emissions from fuels, GHG emissions from cities exceed those attributed to direct end-use by up to 24% (for Toronto). By including upstream emissions from fuels, the researchers found that GHG emissions attributable to cities exceed those from direct end use by up to 24%. Tonnes CO 2 e/capita.

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Zypp Electric raises USD 15mn from Series C round led by ENEOS – ET Auto

Baua Electric

MAY 26, 2024

Akash Gupta, co-founder and CEO of Zypp Electric, said, “Securing USD 15 million in Series C1 funding is a pivotal moment and strong validation amid the current funding environment for Zypp Electric. Our commitment to reducing emissions and improving the lives of our driver partners and customers remains stronger than ever.

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Tsinghua Study Finds That Conventional Three-Way Catalyst Can Handle the Unregulated Emissions from Low-Content Methanol-Gasoline Blends

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 5, 2009

At the tailpipe, the TWC ultimately reduced the regulated and unregulated emissions from the methanol-gasoline engine to the same levels as those generated by a conventional gasoline engine. Unburned methanol and formaldehyde emissions from methanol engines are harmful to the environment as well as to human health.

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Study Measures Impact of Biodiesel on Non-Regulated Pollutants in Heavy-Duty Engine

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 3, 2010

A team from the US National Renewable Energy Laboratory and the Colorado School of Mines has measured gas phase and particle-associated non-regulated pollutant emissions from a heavy-duty engine operating both with and without a catalyzed DPF and operating on biodiesel fuel. Formaldehyde emissions were increased by the DPF for ULSD and B20.

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Tsinghua/Argonne Study Finds That Mass Use of EVs in China Could Result in Higher CO2 and Criteria Pollutant Emissions Than Conventional and Hybrid Gasoline Vehicles Due to Coal-Fired Generation of Electricity

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MAY 25, 2010

Fuel-cycle SO 2 emissions of EVs compared to those of gasoline ICEVs and HEVs in China, current (left) and future (right). The study examined the fuel-cycle CO 2 , SO 2 , and NO x emissions of EVs in China in both current (2008) and future (2030) periods and compared them with those of conventional gasoline vehicles and gasoline hybrids.

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New Zealand unveils $8,600 subsidy for electric vehicles

Electric Vehicles India

JUNE 15, 2021

The country aims to shift to an emissions-free fleet. This initiative comes as New Zealand’s Climate Commission recommendations laid out the sweeping changes that need to change the emission goals in the country. The subsidies will be funded by introducing new charges on imports of high-emission utility vehicles and SUVs.

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Researchers say policies to curb short-lived climate pollutants could yield major health benefits; methane and black carbon

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MAY 4, 2017

Shindell, professor of climate science at Duke University’s Nicholas School of the Environment, co-authored the paper with colleagues from the Institute for Governance & Sustainable Development in Washington, D.C.;

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Study Finds That CO2 Emissions in Europe from Mobile AC May Be An Average Six Times Higher Than Predicted by the EPA MOBILE6 Model

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JUNE 14, 2010

The team developed a simple model to calculate extra emissions and fuel consumption resulting from MAC activity as a function of ambient temperature and humidity: EEMAC, Empa Emission model for Mobile Air Conditioning systems. Article ASAP doi: 10.1021/es903654t. Tags: Emissions Fuel Efficiency Vehicle Systems.

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What makes maintaining electric vehicle charging stations more difficult than gas stations?

Setec Powerr

APRIL 18, 2023

Electric vehicles are gaining popularity as people become increasingly concerned about the environment and rising fuel costs. While electric cars have many benefits, such as reduced emissions and lower fuel costs, they also present unique challenges when it comes to maintaining the charging infrastructure they require.

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Study finds that native microbes biodegrade longer-chain hydrocarbons in oil sands tailings to methane; implications for management of tailings and GHG emissions from tailings ponds

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JUNE 6, 2011

The authors suggest that these studies demonstrating methanogenic biodegradation of longer-chain n -alkanes by microbes native to oil sands tailings may be important for effective management of tailings and greenhouse gas emissions from tailings ponds. Environmental Science & Technology Article ASAP doi: 10.1021/es200649.

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New to the World of Electric Cars?

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 26, 2023

Here’s Everything You Need to Know This article may contain affiliate links. As the world transitions towards a greener and more sustainable future, electric cars have emerged as a promising solution to reduce carbon emissions and combat climate change. New to the World of Electric Cars? What Is an Electric Car?

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Researchers Suggest That Integrating CO2 Reforming of Methane into GTL Process Can Significantly Reduce GHG Emissions and Natural Gas Feedstock Requirements

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 15, 2010

With the recycling of CO 2 generated during the GTL process, they found that zero emission of production CO 2 could be realized and the required amount of methane (natural gas, NG) could be significantly reduced. And this means that CO 2 emission is nearly zero from the process of our concern. Article ASAP doi: 10.1021/es902784x.

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Electric Cars: The Future of Sustainable Transportation

Baua Electric

MAY 1, 2023

Electric cars, also known as electric vehicles (EVs), have become increasingly popular in recent years due to their efficiency, low operating costs, and reduced carbon emissions. Unlike gas-powered cars, which emit harmful pollutants into the atmosphere, electric vehicle produce zero emissions.

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Piaggio offers battery subscription model for Ape electric 3W at INR 2.59 lakh – ET Auto

Baua Electric

APRIL 30, 2024

By addressing affordability and battery concerns, the subscription model can encourage wider adoption of electric 3Ws, leading to cleaner transportation and reduced emissions. We are confident this model will sustain EV growth in a post-subsidy environment. lakh – ET Auto appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News.

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7 Tips to Get Better Gas Mileage in a Truck

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 31, 2023

7 Tips to Get Better Gas Mileage in a Truck The Results Will Help Your Bottom Line & the Environment This article may contain affiliate links. This article offers seven strategies that will enable you to improve your trucking fuel economy without negatively impacting performance.

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How to Choose the Right Electric Car for Your Lifestyle?

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JUNE 10, 2023

Their positive impact on our planet is undeniable, with cleaner emissions leading to reduced pollution and a greener environment. This article aims to equip you with all the essential information pertaining to electric vehicles, helping you make an informed decision that aligns with your lifestyle.

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The Advantages of Establishing EV Charging Stations in Residential Areas

Setec Powerr

JUNE 28, 2023

This article illuminates the multitude of benefits linked to the establishment of EV charging stations in residential communities, focusing on environmental, economic, social, and convenience aspects. This plays a pivotal role in climate change mitigation and fostering a cleaner living environment.

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Debunking the "Electric Cars are evil due to Cobalt" argument!

Plug In India

MARCH 31, 2023

In this article, we will document some important facts that debunk this narrative with facts and sources. Cobalt FUD Yes, Cobalt Mining is bad for the environment and bad for the people who live near these mines. [1] The environment impact by the OIL industry is incomparable compared to any battery manufacturing.

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Autonomous electric car technology: Why should a self-driving vehicle be all-electric?

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JULY 17, 2023

A self-driving car is capable of driving itself sensing the environment with no help of a driver. Ability to analyze the environment and react according to the conditions is not an easy process. A self-driving car is supposed to analyze the environment and react based on the circumstances.

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How Engineers Can Help Protect Earth From Worsening Climate Change

Cars That Think

APRIL 21, 2022

To create a sustainable environment, we need to contain air pollution. Deforestation has caused the Amazon rainforest and similar areas to lose their ability to recover from disturbances such as drought, wildfires, and human development, according to a recent article published in Scientific American. Let’s treat every day as Earth Day.

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News: IRA Aims to Accelerate Fleet Electrification

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Reducing Organizational Carbon Emissions. emissions landscape and upswell of consumers concerned about how their decisions affect the environment, businesses have established ambitious sustainability goals. American-made EVs are getting a boost. In response to the rapidly evolving U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

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Are Electric Cars Really Helping the Environment?

International Maritime Organization (IMO) adopts revised strategy to reduce GHG emissions from international shipping.

Government of Canada releases framework for ending fossil fuel subsidies

EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles actually good for the environment?

GM Says Updated U.S. Emissions Rules Will Cost Auto Industry Billions in Fines

UMD-led study finds China’s SO2 emissions down 75% since 2007, India’s up 50%; India may now be the top SO2 emitter

EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles actually good for the environment?

Berkeley Lab releases 8th edition of databook on China’s energy and environment; finding the “missing” energy consumption

Study finds drone-based delivery could reduce GHG emissions and energy use in the transportation sector, if deployed sensibly

NREL LCA Harmonization Project delivers meta-analyses of lifecycle GHG emissions for energy technologies

Study Finds Global CO2 Emissions Dropped 1.3% in 2009; Emissions in China and India Rose 9% and 6%

U Toronto studies find traffic emissions spread farther than thought; 25% of cars causing 90% of pollution

Rio Tinto, BHP to collaborate on electric haul truck trials in Pilbara – ET Auto

Cambridge-MIT Study Attributes ~8,000 Premature Deaths Per Year to Aircraft Cruise Emissions

Researchers Say Mix of Policies and Current or Near-Term Technologies Could Phase Out US CO2 Emissions from Coal-Fired Power Plants by 2030

Study Highlights Persistence of Environmental Lead Contamination from Emissions in the Past

How EVs Are Helping Humanity & Saving Lives?

How the Electric Vehicle Revolution Is Changing the World

The Ins and Outs of Scrap Car Recycling

Wolfspeed, BPEI study uses ESOI analysis to show energy efficiency superiority of SiC in EVs

The Greening of Transportation

Why Electrifying the Supply Chain Is More Important Than Ever

Toyota releases new defense of lagging EV strategy

Study on Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Global Cities Highlights Importance of Geophysical and Technical Factors

Zypp Electric raises USD 15mn from Series C round led by ENEOS – ET Auto

Tsinghua Study Finds That Conventional Three-Way Catalyst Can Handle the Unregulated Emissions from Low-Content Methanol-Gasoline Blends

Study Measures Impact of Biodiesel on Non-Regulated Pollutants in Heavy-Duty Engine

Tsinghua/Argonne Study Finds That Mass Use of EVs in China Could Result in Higher CO2 and Criteria Pollutant Emissions Than Conventional and Hybrid Gasoline Vehicles Due to Coal-Fired Generation of Electricity

New Zealand unveils $8,600 subsidy for electric vehicles

Researchers say policies to curb short-lived climate pollutants could yield major health benefits; methane and black carbon

Study Finds That CO2 Emissions in Europe from Mobile AC May Be An Average Six Times Higher Than Predicted by the EPA MOBILE6 Model

What makes maintaining electric vehicle charging stations more difficult than gas stations?

Study finds that native microbes biodegrade longer-chain hydrocarbons in oil sands tailings to methane; implications for management of tailings and GHG emissions from tailings ponds

New to the World of Electric Cars?

Researchers Suggest That Integrating CO2 Reforming of Methane into GTL Process Can Significantly Reduce GHG Emissions and Natural Gas Feedstock Requirements

Electric Cars: The Future of Sustainable Transportation

Piaggio offers battery subscription model for Ape electric 3W at INR 2.59 lakh – ET Auto

7 Tips to Get Better Gas Mileage in a Truck

How to Choose the Right Electric Car for Your Lifestyle?

The Advantages of Establishing EV Charging Stations in Residential Areas

Debunking the "Electric Cars are evil due to Cobalt" argument!

Autonomous electric car technology: Why should a self-driving vehicle be all-electric?

How Engineers Can Help Protect Earth From Worsening Climate Change

News: IRA Aims to Accelerate Fleet Electrification

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