Cars That Think
JANUARY 7, 2022
million metric tons of electronic waste in 2019, up more than 21% over five years, according to the United Nations’ most recent assessment. Only about 17% of that e-waste was recycled, and what happens to the rest can be detrimental for both human health and privacy. The world generated a record 53.6 John Shegerian couldn’t agree more.
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 22, 2013
A new regulation on the recyclability of motor vehicles will significantly limit the waste production from end-of-life vehicles (ELV). reprocessed in a production process of waste materials for the original purpose or for other purposes but excluding energy recovery). Japan also introduced similar legislation in 2002(Act No.
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 17, 2014
Maritime traffic on the world’s oceans has increased four-fold over the past 20 years, likely causing more water, air and noise pollution on the open seas, according to a new study quantifying global ship traffic. The number of ships traversing the oceans grew by 60% between 1992 and 2002.
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 11, 2014
The update identifies eight key sectors for ongoing action: Energy; Transportation, fuels, land use and infrastructure; Agriculture; Water; Waste management; Natural lands; Short-Lived Climate Pollutants (such as methane and black carbon); and Green Buildings. Transportation.
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 13, 2013
Intentional-use sectors: Disposal and incineration of product waste, cremation emissions, chlor-alkali industry. Apart from contaminated sites, the mercury pollution detected today is often found in locations very far away from its original source. Source: UNEP. Click to enlarge.
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 21, 2009
But theyve needed definitive proof that PHEVs wont increase pollution. CA, NY, MA and other states have had Zero-Emission Vehicle programs since the early 1990s because battery electric vehicles in those states, taking into account power plants, are far cleaner than gasoline cars in reducing urban air pollution and smog.
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
JANUARY 28, 2009
HEV - The current generation of production Hybrids are 100% gas fueled vehicles with a few EV tricks like Regen Braking and no wasteful Idling. They use cheap, clean, and domestic electricity for short trips and daily commutes, displacing or eliminating oil consumption and CO2 pollution.
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