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Study estimates ~4M children worldwide develop asthma each year because of NO2 air pollution

Green Car Congress

Findings from the study: An estimated 4 million children developed asthma each year from 2010 to 2015 due to exposure to NO 2 pollution, which primarily comes motor vehicle exhaust. Among the 125 cities, NO 2 accounted for 6% (Orlu, Nigeria) to 48% (Shanghai, China) of pediatric asthma incidence.

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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles actually good for the environment?

Drive Electric

Because EVs run on electricity, the vehicle emits no exhaust from a tailpipe and does not contain the typical liquid fuel components in ICEVs. Throughout 2022, we will be releasing more EV myth-busting resources. A battery electric vehicle (BEV) uses an electric motor instead of an internal combustion engine. MORE EV MYTHS EXPLAINED.

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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles actually good for the environment?

Drive Electric

Because EVs run on electricity, the vehicle emits no exhaust from a tailpipe and does not contain the typical liquid fuel components in ICEVs. Throughout 2022, we will be releasing more EV myth-busting resources. A battery electric vehicle (BEV) uses an electric motor instead of an internal combustion engine. MORE EV MYTHS EXPLAINED.