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Volvo Trucks Customer QCD orders 30 more VNR Electric trucks for Southern California fleet

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This multi-stakeholder electrification project, announced during a press event on 9 May at the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo, includes 16 fast chargers and a renewable energy microgrid to power the chargers.

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Mayors of 12 major cities pledge to procure only zero-emission buses from 2025; major areas to be zero-emission by 2030

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Reduce the number of polluting vehicles on city streets. Collaborate with suppliers, fleet operators and businesses to accelerate the shift to zero emissions vehicles and reduce vehicle miles in cities. In London, the new T-Charge toll on the most polluting vehicles (pre-Euro 4 / IV) went into effect today. Earlier post.).

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Large-scale study associates even brief exposure to PM2.5 with childhood lung infections

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The most important finding of this study is that infectious processes of respiratory disease may be influenced by particulate matter pollution at various levels. The Wasatch Front is approximately 80 miles long and 10-20 miles wide, bordered on both sides by mountains. —Horne et al. It may be that PM 2.5

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Fisker names its all-electric SUV Ocean; unveils app-based leasing program

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The all-electric SUV will come standard with an extended range (target of approximately 250 to 300 miles, depending on driving conditions), enabled by an approx. The unveiling will take place during a private event, which will be live-streamed. Result: 1,000 free, clean miles per year. 80 kWh lithium-ion battery pack.

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Disneyland faces pressure to electrify its stinky ‘Autopia’ ride, and quick

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Until 2016, Autopia vehicles were noisy, polluting two-stroke engines. Thankfully, in 2012, Disney attracted a new sponsor, Honda, and in 2016, Honda upgraded the engines to small four-stroke engines, reducing noise and pollution significantly. 2016 was also notably after EVs had proven themselves in the automotive realm.

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First 100% Electric City-Course Grand Prix

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The Grand Prix and surrounding events will take place on the 4, 5, and 6 of June 2010. miles) through the city. The cars—although high powered—will be quiet, making the event free of sound pollution and something completely new for the public. The course has 8 bends, a tunnel, and an 800 meter straight.

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Chicago Area Clean Cities names American Lung Association 2017 Clean Fuels Champion

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Air pollution poses a serious threat to our nation’s health. Studies show that air pollution from transportation causes asthma attacks and contributes to premature death and lung cancer among many other health concerns. However, when using electricity delivered to downtown Chicago (Lincoln Park), this jumps to 180 g/mile.

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