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US DRIVE releases comprehensive cradle-to-grave analysis of light-duty vehicle GHGs, cost of driving and cost of avoided GHGs

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The study provides a comprehensive lifecycle analysis (LCA), or cradle-to-grave (C2G) analysis, of the cost and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of a variety of vehicle-fuel pathways, as well as the levelized cost of driving (LCD) and cost of avoided GHG emissions. time to accelerate from 0–60 mph, maximum speed, etc.),

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Study estimates cost of US preterm births attributable to PM2.5 in 2010 at $4.33B

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Besides Trasande, other researchers involved in the study were Patrick Malecha, BS, and Teresa Attina, MD, PhD, MPH, both of NYU Langone Medical Center. 2016) “Particulate Matter Exposure and Preterm Birth: Estimates of U.S. Attributable Burden and Economic Costs.” Trasande L, Malecha P, Attina TM. 1510810.

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Study finds 6.3% spread in fuel economy obtained with maximum and minimum rolling resistance tires

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At the average 2015 price of regular gasoline, the obtained fuel-consumption extremes result in a $78 difference in the annual cost of gasoline per light-duty vehicle, Sivak said. market (maximum speeds for each of these types of speed-rated tires are 118 mph, 130 mph and 149 mph, respectively). with a median of 10.28

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Updated Volkswagen 2017 e-Golf EPA-rated at 125 miles, 119 MPGe combined; pricing to come

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Where the 2016 e-Golf utilized an 85 kW electric motor, the newer model features a 100 kW electric motor. The 2017 e-Golf runs zero to 60 mph faster than its predecessor—now in 9.6 seconds—and its top speed increases to 93 mph. Using 13 cents per kilowatt-hour, the EPA has estimated an annual fuel cost of just $550.

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AZRA invests C$40 million (CAD) in transport electrification in Canada; 2K new charge points and Twizy

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Certified since 1 March 2016 by Transport Canada, its speed is capped at 40 km/h (25 mph) to come under the category of low-speed vehicles. The Twizy will be available for lease at $99 (CAD) per month, including the costs of registration and insurance.

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Forecast: Electric Two-Wheelers Poised for Strong Global Growth; 9% CAGR Worldwide

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Pike global markets forecast of annual electric two-wheel vehicle sales, excluding Asia-Pacific, through 2016. A new report from Pike Research anticipates that the global market for electric two-wheeled vehicles—e-bikes, e-scooters, and e-motorcycles—will grow at a compound annual rate of 9% through 2016. between 2009 and 2016.

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SCAQMD funding Siemens test of eHighway overhead catenary system for electric trucks in California

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The objective is to eliminate local emissions such as nitrogen oxides completely and to reduce the consumption of fossil fuels and cut the operating costs of trucks. The test results should be available in the summer of 2016, and will indicate the suitability of the systems for future commercial use.