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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. of the registered vehicles (2000/325000). In their study, Bishop et al. —Bishop et al.

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Junkyard Find: 1995 Subaru Legacy L Wagon with 366,223 miles

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market vehicles in 1981 (1993 for the Justy ) and went to electronic odometers (which are tough , though not impossible , to read in the junkyard) for the 2000 model year. I've had to replace just about every exterior light bulb socket (plus several taillight harness connectors) in my Outback, for example.

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Tritium launches a Veefil range of fast chargers for EVs

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A solution for metering, switch gear and protection systems in a single unit significantly reduces installation and maintenance costs. All products in the Veefil range are protected in an IP65 aluminum construction, ensuring long-term stability of the entire enclosure, leading to lower maintenance costs. Veefil 22kW.

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QuietKat Lynx e-bike $1,000 off, Jackery power stations from $359, snow blowers, more

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It also offers Bluetooth connectivity and a companion app that allow you to lock, monitor, and track your rides remotely, as well as receive maintenance reminders, and anticipate future updates. Deals for 1+ Days of Power: Deals for 2+ Days of Power: Explorer 2000 Plus, 2,042Wh capacity: $1,799 (Reg.

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DOE to award $49.4M for advanced vehicle technologies research; meeting Tier 3 emissions

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These areas of interest apply to light, medium and heavy duty on-road vehicles. Applications need to use an integrated approach to design, develop, and optimize an assembly consisting of what would have been at least four light duty vehicle components made from traditional metals.

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Former Royal Navy Officer Advocates for LGBTQ+ engineers

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At the time, he was an officer with the United Kingdom’s Royal Navy , where until 2000, being homosexual was grounds for immediate dismissal. A new career in railway engineering After being moved to a desk job when his appointment on HMS Superb ended in 2000, Gracey decided he wanted a new challenge. s railways.

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World Bank/ICCT report provides guidance to reducing black carbon emissions from diesels in developing countries

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The transportation sector accounted for approximately 19% of global black carbon emissions in the year 2000, according to the report. Global black carbon emissions from transportation by region among top 10 motorized regions, 2000-2050. Source: Minjares et al., data from Facanha et al. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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