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Battery-powered electric trains will soon bring cleaner air—especially in Europe

Green Car Reports

While electrical propulsion has been the preferred way to move trains for most of a century, the idea of moving them longer distances via battery is one that’s just now being realized. Like long-range electric cars, it’s a reality afforded by the energy density and longevity. Battery-electric, that is.

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Tesla Semi real-world sightings show that a cleaner, quieter future is possible for the trucking sector

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If anything, they emphasize the idea that it is possible to adopt a cleaner, quieter alternative to conventional trucking solutions featuring large, noisy, Class 8 diesel-powered semitrailers today. PEPSI'S TESLA SEMI TRUCK IS SUPER QUIET WHILE MAKING U-TURN. BILL GATES: ELECTRIC TRUCKS WILL NEVER HAPPEN. IT'S A PIPE DREAM.

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SEMA sponsors ZEV conversion rebate bill in California; up to $2,000 rebate

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If enacted, SB 301 will offer Californians up to $2,000 for converting their car or truck into a ZEV. SEMA said that the legislation will allow California to support small businesses and maintain its rich car culture, while assisting consumers that want to convert their vehicles to cleaner engines.

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How to “Green” Your Car

Clean Fleet Report

The car market, including secondhand vehicles, is very expensive at the moment, so not everyone has the luxury of just getting up, going to their local dealer and buying a new EV or even a new car that isn’t a gas guzzler. But that behavior and that idea are both far from eco-friendly! Yes, it’s 100% possible.

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How Self-Driving Cars Will Accelerate Electric Vehicle Adoption

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Over the last two decades, fully electric cars have had, let’s say, a slow start. Plus, battery costs are rapidly decreasing and the public is warming up to the idea of electric cars. In the future, autonomous vehicles and battery-powered technology could work together to create cleaner, more efficient roads.

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Cleaning Your Car Upholstery Doesn’t Have to be Painful

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While the outside of your car is what people see most often and what sets its value, it’s the interior that matters the most. You know that you are going to spend most of your time on the inside of your car, so you need to make sure it’s as clean as possible so that you can actually enjoy it. Invest in Car Cloths.

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Audi first car manufacturer to introduce second-generation prelube oils; start with Q6 e-tron electric SUV in 2022

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The idea originated from Audi employees in the press shop in Ingolstadt, and has already caught on at the Volkswagen Group. In future degreasing processes, we will be able to significantly reduce the amount of cleaner that we use and, in particular, its surfactant content.

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