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CARB approves updated “At-Berth” regulation, expanding efforts to cut pollution from ships in California ports

Green Car Congress

One example of an alternative to shore power is what is known as capture-and-control technology that employs a “bonnet” to cover a ship’s exhaust stacks, both containing and treating harmful emissions. Proposed projects will require extensive community review as well as CARB approval.

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UNECE: claim that diesel on-road vehicles are the cause of increased lung cancer is misleading

Green Car Congress

According to the review by the discussion paper, 83% of particulate matter emissions in European Union countries and 97% in the US and Canada, are generated by other economic sectors—mainly the commercial, institutional and household sector. —“Diesel Engines Exhausts: Myths and Realities”. Studies show that mixed?use

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Road Test: 2022 Maserati Levante Trofeo

Clean Fleet Report

The Maserati Levante Trofeo is unique, even in Southern California, where every luxury car sold runs free on the highways and can be found in the most exclusive neighborhoods. The LED boomerang-shaped tail lights sit high above the twin, rectangular tailpipes where that wonderful exhaust notes escapes. Dynamic Presence.

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Road Test: 2022 Maserati Ghibli Trofeo

Clean Fleet Report

One of the most annoying thing about cars that pretend to be a sports sedan, but really aren’t, is their faux or overpowering exhaust note. Make sure to opt-in to the Clean Fleet Report newsletter (top right of page) to be notified of all new stories and vehicle reviews. Sometimes you just have to have fun! Climb In and Step On It.

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Plug In America - Links and Resources

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

The following lists are not exhaustive or fully comprehensive, but we have tried to include a representative list of resources for each category. Real Life EV Stories A Case for Electricity Plug In America Positions Energy Policy Frequently Asked Questions About Plug-in Buses Who Killed the Electric Car? 1 Point Reyes EVs Did You Know?

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Top 10 Reasons To Buy An E-Bike

Get Electric Vehicle

This includes the risk of exhaustion, or, even worse, not daring to attempt long-distance rides but powered with a pedal-assist you don’t have to exhaust yourself pedalling your bicycle and you will be confident in tackling longer distances. #7. On a regular bicycle, you’d have to pedal the entire 30+ km by yourself.

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Solar Smackdown in Torrance – Installer Sues City on Behalf of the Sun

Creative Greenius

The Torrance Hillside Overlay district , covers most of the historic Hollywood Riviera neighborhood where the Creative Greenius lives and I can tell you that it’s a zoning law that is pure politics. And I’m careful about choosing these fights because they’re very exhausting. A LOSING STRATEGY. This is not Bradley Bartz.

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