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NUS researcher links air pollution to increased residential electricity demand

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The reasons were two-fold: (i) increased air pollution led to households staying indoors more to mitigate the pollution impact; and (ii) PM 2.5 pollution led to the closing of windows, and running of air-conditioners and air purifiers more intensively either to reduce indoor particle levels or provide relief from indoor heat.

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

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The US Tire Manufacturers Association (USTMA) will produce cryogenically milled tire tread (CMTT) and provide samples to researchers to advance scientific study on tire and road wear particles (TRWP). Earlier post.)

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T&E: tests show cars powered by electrofuels emit high levels of criteria pollutants

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Proponents claim that if renewable electricity is used and CO 2 is captured from the air, then the e-gasoline and e-diesel are climate-neutral fuels that will also reduce pollution. However, said T&E, particle pollution was far from eliminated. pollution. 90% paraffinic, 10% aromatic.

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DOE awards $3.6M to High Performance Computing projects in manufacturing, materials and mobility

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Selected projects will receive access to the National Laboratories’ high-performance computing (HPC) facilities and expertise to help address key challenges in US manufacturing, material, and mobility development. HPC4EI is the umbrella program for DOE’s HPC for Manufacturing, HPC for Materials, and HPC for Mobility initiatives.

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EPA grants waivers for California’s on-highway heavy-duty vehicle and engine emission standards

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Under the Clean Air Act, California is afforded broad discretion to adopt emissions requirements to meet its significant air quality challenges, but the state must seek waivers from EPA for new motor vehicle emission standards.

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Tesla & other companies form EMA to promote electric mobility in Mexico

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Tesla’s gigafactory in Mexico will produce the company’s most affordable EV yet: the Model 2. Achieving this goal will create thousands of new jobs, secure a leading position in electric vehicle manufacturing globally, improve public health, and significantly reduce pollution and carbon emissions,” said Wagner.

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Two Crore Electric Vehicles By 2030 In India: Nitin Gadkari

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The push towards electric vehicles is in response to the growing concern over air pollution, noise pollution, water pollution, and the need to reduce dependence on fossil fuels. Additionally, he emphasised the necessity of running affordable electric buses in UP.

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