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How EVs Are Reducing Carbon (CO2) Emissions

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In 2019, the European Union and the United States both mandated minimum noise requirements for electric vehicles operating at low speeds in order to alert nearby pedestrians: “at least 56 decibels when traveling under 12 mph (20 km/h)” in Europe and “ 43 to 64 decibels when they are moving at less than 18.6 mph” in the United States.

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Solar-to-Hydrogen Water Splitter Outlasts Next Best Tech By 14x

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Durability will be key for maintenance-free systems that can be installed at remote locations, he says. Several companies and initiatives are making it by using wind or solar electricity to split water via electrolysis. . Department of Energy, 5-10 percent efficiency should be enough for a practical solar hydrogen system. .

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