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American Honda Motor to pay $1.9M in penalties in California for small engine emissions violations

Green Car Congress

The California Air Resources Board has reached a settlement of $1,927,800 with American Honda Motor Co., To resolve the violations, Honda agreed to pay a total settlement of $1,927,800, with $963,900 going to the California Air Pollution Control Fund. This will be used in conjunction with the Coachella Schools Flag Program.

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Power Global, Rap Eco Motors to launch mass electric auto-rickshaw line powered by swappable battery technology

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Power Global and Rap Eco Motors partner to deliver 50,000 made-in-India electric auto-rickshaws built upon the swappable eZee module. Rap Eco Motors delivers premier e-rickshaws nationwide and abroad to countries in Asia, Africa, Europe and South America.

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GM takes 25% stake in Pure Watercraft to accelerate all-electric boating

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The Pure Outboard system includes a 25kW electric outboard motor with power tilt/trim (112 lbs); one or more 8.85 GM has acquired a 25% ownership stake in Pure Watercraft , a Seattle-based company that specializes in creating all-electric boating solutions.

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World Bank to focus on reducing short-lived climate pollutants; transport projects

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A new report prepared by the World Bank at the request of the G8 identifies ways that the World Bank can do more through its projects to reduce the emission of short-lived climate pollutants (SLCPs): black carbon, methane, tropospheric ozone, and fluorinated gases known as HFCs. —Akbar et al. degrees Celsius. —Akbar et al.

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ETO Motors on-boards 150 auto drivers in Mumbai under the Own Your ETO scheme – ET Auto

Baua Electric

Under the OYE Scheme, ETO Motors plans to add 500 Electric 3-Wheelers every quarter to foster a positive and empowering environment for auto drivers in Mumbai. ETO Motors, India’s largest Electric Mobility as a Service (EMaaS) company, has on-boarded 150 drivers in Mumbai under the Own Your ETO (OYE) Scheme.

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Small-displacement two-stroke H2 engine could address performance and emissions cost-effectively for recreational market; potential for Asian motor vehicle fleet

Green Car Congress

It, or a scaled-up version, could also provide a solution for the Asian motor vehicle fleet, in which two-stroke engine vehicles constitute a major share—and contribute significantly to air pollution. Poor vehicle maintenance, misuse of lubricants, and adulteration of gasoline exacerbate emissions from these vehicles.

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Feature: Top 6 Reasons Why an EV Is the Right Choice

Clean Fleet Report

An electric motor produces torque that propels the car faster than conventional gas-powered vehicles. Low Maintenance Costs. It has fewer parts that would need constant maintenance and replacement. Car dealerships will advise you on the frequency of maintenance needed at the time of purchase. Zero Carbon Emissions.