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Study finds that current approach to limiting wintertime pollution may initially backfire

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A key control strategy is to reduce emissions of the limiting reagent. This is contrary to what is typically assumed and suggests a new way to mitigate this type of pollution in Salt Lake City, Denver and beyond. Denver often has the same problem in winter, when brown clouds hang over the city. —Womack et al.

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Electrify America releases $300M Cycle 2 national ZEV investment plan; metro charging, autonomous charging, renewable generation

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Electrify America has released its National Zero Emissions Vehicle (ZEV) Investment Plan for Cycle 2; Cycle 2 is a 30-month investment period that begins in July 2019. Electrify America also will continue to invest in these Cycle 1 metros: Boston, Chicago, Denver, Miami, New York City, Philadelphia, Portland, Seattle and Washington, DC.

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BYD unveils first 45' battery-electric commuter coach bus

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BYD’s APTA Expo 2017 vehicle display included: 60 ft. BYD battery-electric, zero-emission forklift. 
. BYD also manufactures battery- electric trucks and forklifts. Articulated Transit Bus. Transit Bus. Double Decker Transit Bus. Motor Coach. Class 5 Cab Chassis Truck.

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ICCT assesses factors driving EV market in US cities

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Peter Slowik and Nic Lutsey analyze the connections among various state and local policies; public and workplace charging infrastructure; consumer incentives; model availability; and the share of new vehicles that are plug-in electric (both fully electric and plug-in hybrid). —Slowik and Lutsey (2017). cities ”.

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How Engineers Can Help Protect Earth From Worsening Climate Change

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According to a 2017 United Nations –supported study, a third of the planet’s land is severely degraded, and fertile soil is being lost at an alarming rate. Canary uses high-fidelity spectroscopy-based methane detection and emissions quantification for the oil and gas sectors.

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2018 VW Tiguan and new 2.0 TSI B-cycle engine gives VW a strong offering in compact SUV segment

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Second, the quality of the product is intended to contibute to the rebuilding of the Volkswagen brand image in the wake of the diesel emissions débâcle. Based on our half-day of driving the new Tiguan in the foothills of Denver, the automaker has succeeded on the quality front. 2017 Toyota RAV4. 2017 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid.

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