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California Assemblymembers introduce bill phasing out gasoline-fueled small off-road engines

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Today, operating the best-selling gas-powered commercial leaf blower for one hour emits air pollutants comparable to driving a 2017 Toyota Camry from Los Angeles to Denver. Smog-forming emissions from small engines will surpass those from passenger vehicles this year.

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Hyundai and US DOE extend fuel cell vehicle loan partnership in concert with new DC-based hydrogen fueling station

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Hyundai and the US Department of Energy (DOE) are extending their fuel cell vehicle confirmation program, originally from 2013 through 2015, to a second phase, from 2016 through 2017. Hyundai has delivered nearly 100 Tucson Fuel Cell crossovers since its introduction as the first mass-produced fuel cell in the US market in June 2014.

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How Engineers Can Help Protect Earth From Worsening Climate Change

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The day reminds us of the need to protect our planet and its ecosystems against the worsening climate crisis. The climate crisis is threatening people across the world, as well as every species of animal and plant life. Climate change is a global societal crisis that is causing devastating consequences.

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ICCT assesses factors driving EV market in US cities

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—Slowik and Lutsey (2017). Consumers in California markets and Salt Lake City were offered both consumer purchase incentives and carpool lane access, and those in Denver and Seattle had substantial purchase incentives. —Slowik and Lutsey (2017). cities ”.

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Study finds vehicles more important source of urban atmospheric ammonia than farms

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While high concentrations of NH 3 measured in cities have been attributed to vehicle emissions, current inventories rely on laboratory studies and tunnel/roadside measurements to estimate vehicle emission factors (NH 3 emitted per unit mass of fuel). Vehicle NH 3 emissions depend on road grade, driving mode, and vehicle age. —Sun et al.

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Study finds cities can reduce CO2 more easily from residential conservation than transportation

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If accompanied by aggressive efforts to get drivers out of their cars, compact growth programs could reduce auto-based 2030 CO 2 emissions by as much as 25% over and above any emissions reductions attributable to higher fuel economy standards. miles per gallon by the year 2027. a rapid electrification of the automobile fleet.