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From Ford F-150 Lightning To Lion Electric School Bus, The EV Revolution Is Accelerating

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Trucks and buses add a lot of carbon dioxide and fine particulates to the environment. The Ford F-150 Lightning electric pickup and LionC electric school bus will help lower the amount of that pollution.

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New more efficient air filter system on Ford Mondeo could prevent driving blind after sneezing at the wheel

Green Car Congress

Ford in Europe is introducing on the all-new Mondeo ( earlier post ) a new air filtration system that blocks up to 99% of pollen, almost all nitrogen dioxide—a key trigger of asthma—as well as gaseous pollutants and odors.

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Latest EPA automotive trend report shows MY 2017 fleet fuel economy of 24.9 mpg; new record

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FCA had the highest new vehicle average CO 2 emissions and lowest fuel economy of the large manufacturers, followed by GM and Ford. Mazda and Hyundai had the second and third lowest CO 2 emissions, respectively. Changes in estimated Real-World Fuel Economy and CO 2 for Large Manufacturers, 2012-2017. Source: EPA. Background.

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GM achieves perfect scores on climate change data disclosure and performance in CDP report

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The only other major automotive OEM in that segment (Consumer Discretionary) was Ford, with a 2014 score of 81 D and a 2013 score of 72 C. Our customers expect us to help mitigate, if not eliminate, issues such as congestion and pollution. Scores are communicated to investors and other decision makers. —GM CEO Mary Barra.

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Feature: Top 6 Reasons Why an EV Is the Right Choice

Clean Fleet Report

Most people are turning towards initiatives that build the environment rather than destroy it. Zero Carbon Emissions. Hence, your vehicle does not produce greenhouse gases or pollutants that destroy the atmosphere when you’re driving. Road Trip: 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E EV. It’s Getting Easier To Go Electric.

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California ARB awards $7M for ultra-low NOx heavy-duty diesel truck demo project with Achates opposed-piston engines

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The project is part of CARB’s Low Carbon Transportation and Fuels Investments and Air Quality Improvement Program. California’s South Coast Air Quality Management District, the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District and the Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District also are investing in the project.

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California Energy Commission awards more than $2.5M for clean transportation projects

Green Car Congress

The program is slated to invest approximately $90 million during this fiscal year to encourage the development and use of new technologies and alternative and renewable fuels, with the goal of reducing dependence on foreign oil and improving the environment. The award recipients are: Environ Strategy Consultants, Inc.