article thumbnail

When Electric Buses Make Sense, & When They Just Don’t

CleanTechnica EVs

In a previous article, I mentioned Albuquerque Rapid Transit (ART), a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system that went in a few years ago in the city. Like many, I was disappointed that they replaced some allegedly problematic electric buses they had purchased from BYD with “clean diesel” articulated buses.

article thumbnail

HEI ACES study of lifetime animal exposure to New Technology Diesel Engine exhaust finds no lung cancer

Green Car Congress

The first study to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of lifetime exposure to new technology diesel exhaust (NTDE)—i.e., exhaust from heavy-duty diesel engines meeting EPA 2007 and later emissions requirements—has found no evidence of carcinogenic lung tumors. Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

Exhaust 150
article thumbnail

A closer look at why heat pumps are dominating EV HVAC systems

Charged EVs

Read more EV Tech Explained articles. This article appeared in Charged Issue 56 – July/Aug 2021 – Subscribe now. . In an EV, while using the HVAC won’t detract from the maximum output of the traction motor, it does still demand energy from the battery, so there will be a hit to range.