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Ford, U Mich study finds greater greenhouse gas reductions for pickup truck electrification than for other light-duty vehicles

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Researchers at the University of Michigan and Ford Motor Company have conducted a cradle-to-grave life cycle GHG assessment of model year 2020 ICEV, HEV, and BEV sedans, sports utility vehicles (SUVs), and pickup trucks in the United States. The lower and higher limits of each range are results for base and premium models, respectively.

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Volvo Trucks North America demonstrates pilot electric VNR models; Volvo LIGHTS

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Volvo Trucks North America offered a first look at its Class 8 battery-electric project trucks during an exclusive event at TEC Equipment dealership in Fontana, California. Guests experienced the fully electric trucks firsthand for the first time, and learned more about electromobility and its role in freight movement solutions.

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Poorly timed traffic lights add to greenhouse gas emissions: Here's an estimate of how much

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Mass adoption of electric vehicles is proceeding slowly, but one way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions today could be addressing poorly timed traffic lights, the traffic data analysis and controls firm Inrix claims.

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LOTTE, Sumitomo of Americas and Syzygy Plasmonics to partner on photocatalytic cracking of ammonia to produce hydrogen

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Among other climate-focused goals, the company is setting the stage to advance the hydrogen economy in Korea. The traditional thermal cracking of ammonia uses high heat and pressure to convert it to hydrogen gas. SCOA first invested in Syzygy in 2019 and since that time, the companies have worked together to deploy its technologies.

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Consumer Reports: Some EVs Do Not Shine Brake Lights When Using Regenerative Braking

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One-pedal driving is one of the more well-known features of electric vehicles, but Consumer Reports recently voiced concerns that the feature might be more dangerous than initially thought. At the same time, they are careful to note that the vehicles still meet federal safety standards with the braking features active.

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Oil giant Shell partners with Penske for light-duty EV charging

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Oil and gas giant Shell has partnered with Penske Truck Leasing to launch a new joint initiative to support light-duty electric vehicle charging at Penske locations. The companies announced the partnership yesterday at the Advanced Clean Transportation Act Expo. Find out more: [link] pic.twitter.com/Xeb4Yr6uG9.

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SoCalGas adding 50 Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel cell EVs to fleet

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Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas) has taken delivery of 23 Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (HFCEV), marking the company’s first purchase of hydrogen-powered vehicles. The company is on track to achieve its goal of 50% by 2025.

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