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Study suggests high-mileage light-duty fleets contribute higher emissions and emissions share than expected

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A study by researchers from the University of Denver and the University of Puget Sound indicates that high-mileage light-duty fleets contribute higher emissions and emissions share than expected based on their actual numbers in the fleet. —Bishop et al. In their study, Bishop et al. In their study, Bishop et al. Click to enlarge.

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EADS demonstrating electric and hybrid aviation propulsion; innovative distributed propulsion series hybrid

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The aft main wheel is driven by a 6 kW electric motor providing power for taxiing and acceleration up to 60 km/h (37 mph) during take-off, reducing overall electrical power consumption in day-to-day operation. This will give a noise reduction and allows the filtering of particles in the long exhaust duct at the back of the engine.

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