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Mercedes-Benz Aerodynamics trailer cuts air resistance by 18%, fuel consumption between 4–5%; new Aerodynamics rig truck

Green Car Congress

Model of the Aerodynamics trailer in the wind tunnel. Intensive measurements in the wind tunnel with a 1:2.5-scale The vehicle combination is producible, upholds the framework of coming legal requirements and is realistic for everyday use under tough road transport conditions. Click to enlarge. in long-haul usage. Rigid truck.

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Perspective: The Role of Offsets in Climate Change Legislation

Green Car Congress

reforestation); Limiting deforestation by purchasing forested property and preserving the forests with legal and enforcement mechanisms; Setting aside croplands from agricultural production to rebuild carbon in the soil and vegetation; and. Planting trees on previously non-forested land (i.e., 2) Examples of Renewable Energy Projects.

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Scooter Helmets: Everything you need to know

Green Authority

Depending on your country, there will be different legal requirements for whether or not you need to wear a helmet and, if so, what kind of standards your helmet has to meet. Even if your region doesn’t require you to wear a helmet, it’s still a good idea. We also recommend a visor to shield against the wind.

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Finding The Wisest Ways To Global AI Regulation

Cars That Think

And do you also worry about algorithmic bias and automated decision-making systems that may be used in judicial systems, or legal systems, or medical contexts, things like that? But yeah, just curious about your ideas about what would work in this way. Wald: Absolutely. Wald: Yeah. I’m really glad you asked this question.

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GM Proposes Electric Car Plug Standard - GoodCleanTech

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Sounds good to us; driving the upcoming Chevy Volt 200 miles only to find out the cars charger plug doesnt fit the jack at the hotel sure isnt my idea of a good time. Add our RSS Feed to your favorite feed reader. Got a Question? A Comment? E-mail us! Its enough of a pain when I accidentally leave my cell phone charger on my desk.

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

Creative Greenius

These zoning decisions blow in whatever direction the development winds are gusting in the city at the moment and there is no consistency, logic or equity in the decisions made. I said I would consider it, but that I was really hoping to establish a precedent, legally speaking, beyond Torrance. I want it to be all of California.

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GM, Segway partner on two-wheel city vehicle | Green Tech - CNET News

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Reply to this comment by TotallyMadeUpName April 7, 2009 7:34 AM PDT Bike lanes were designed with the idea of carrying vehicles that are about 2 feet wide, with , of course, padding on each side. If a go-cart cant legally drive there, then this thing wont be able to either. Keep them off the damn sidewalks. Look at it this way.

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