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ZeroAvia, MHIRJ 1st phase technical study confirms feasibility of hydrogen-electric CRJ aircraft

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ZeroAvia announced that it has identified clear applications for hydrogen-electric, zero-emission propulsion for regional jet aircraft. The study also validates the retrofit approach for other in-service CRJ series aircraft, such as the CRJ 550 and 900. Earlier post.) Earlier post.) ZeroAvia has already demonstrated 2.5

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U-M researchers challenge USPS EV environmental study

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A new University of Michigan study finds that making the switch to all-electric mail-delivery vehicles would lead to far greater reductions in greenhouse gas emissions than previously estimated by the US Postal Service (USPS). The Postal Service said in February that at least 10% of the new mail trucks would be electric.

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Study finds reduction of low-frequency noise from transition to electric buses improved residents’ health

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The health of residents living alongside a bus route in Gothenburg, Sweden, improved when hybrid buses were replaced by buses fully powered by electricity. Accompanying the lower noise levels from bus traffic was a reduction of fatigue, day time sleepiness and low mood, a study at the University of Gothenburg shows.

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FEV study highlights aluminum mass reduction dynamics in battery-electric vehicles

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A study commissioned by the Aluminum Association and conducted by FEV North America, concludes that aluminum offers significant cost savings to automakers as net-zero priorities drive vehicle development, particularly in high volume programs.

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NREL study finds most depot charging could accomodate short-haul heavy-duty electric trucks without upgrades

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Researchers from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), in collaboration with two electric utilities, recently examined the causes, costs and lead times of distribution system upgrades anticipated for depot charging of short-haul heavy-duty trucks in the United States. 100 kW/vehicle) for the fleets studied.

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NPD study finds substantial mineral resources on Norwegian shelf

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In this resource assessment, we’ve estimated how much of the various minerals might be found on the seabed in the studied area. Of the metals found on the seabed in the study area, magnesium, niobium, cobalt and rare earth minerals are found on the European Commission’s list of critical minerals. million tonnes of titanium 1.9

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HEI launches two new non-tailpipe particulate emission studies

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The Health Effects Institute (HEI) has launched two new studies funded under RFA 21-1, Quantifying Real-World Impacts of Non-Tailpipe Particulate Matter Emissions. The new studies are: Improved Characterization of the Real-World Contributions and Impacts of Non-tailpipe Particulate Matter Emissions ,” led by Greg Evans, University of Toronto.

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