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US Tire Manufacturers Association to produce standardized tire tread particles for researchers

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In 2020, independent global emissions testing company Emissions Analytics reported that pollution from tire wear can be 1,000 times worse than what comes out of a car’s exhaust. The Tire Industry Project created this methodology to support research on tire wear by providing a reliable and affordable material for lab experiments.

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Opinion: Cars and Toxic Substances

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While there are a lot of downsides to a car, this blog post is going to be focused on the toxic substances in a car that poses a threat to humans and the environment. Burning gasoline, wood, charcoal or other fuel produces CO, among other pollutants. The use of PVC in many parts of a car is what makes most cars affordable.

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Economists propose use of dynamic road fees for traffic control

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This would contribute to avoiding traffic jams and protecting the environment, the researchers argue. Fees that respond to traffic volumes in real time and with site precision, taking into account factors such as vehicle type and exhaust emissions, can significantly improve traffic flow and contribute to reducing air pollution, they suggest.

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CARB puts HVIP on hold after receiving voucher requests for entire $142M budget

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In many cases, HVIP vouchers can make zero-emission buses and trucks nearly as affordable as their fossil-fueled counterparts at point of sale. While funding for HVIP is currently exhausted, California maintains a portfolio of other state and local funding programs that can support medium- and heavy-duty clean vehicles.

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Dearman and Hubbard Products form technology partnership for zero-emission transport refrigeration

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Dearman, the developer of the liquid air Dearman Engine—an innovative heat engine that uses liquid air (or liquid nitrogen) as a “fuel” and emits cold air as exhaust( earlier post )—has formed a technology partnership with Hubbard Products, Europe’s leading designer, manufacturer and supplier of commercial cooling equipment.

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Is It Economical to Convert ICE Car to Electric Car Using Conversion Kit

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Here are a few major reasons Environmental Awareness Since electric vehicles produce no exhaust, they help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution. By switching to an electric vehicle, you might contribute to a better and cleaner environment. Should we go for Electric Vehicle Conversion or a new electric vehicle?

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Electric bicycles classifications, history & development 

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The ICE vehicles are one of the main causes of polluting the environment, the exhaust emissions of internal combustion engines such as hydrocarbons (HC), nitrogen oxides (NOx), carbon monoxide (CO), and particulate matter (PM), the need for alternate energy methods is greater than ever. Classifications of electric bicycles.