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Driving Towards a Sustainable Future: The Rise of Electric Autos in India

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With the global push towards sustainability, the rise of electric autos in India comes as no surprise. As the second-most populous country in the world and one of the largest consumers of fossil fuels, India is making significant strides in adopting electric vehicles (EVs) as a solution to combat climate change and reduce air pollution.

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U-M researchers challenge USPS EV environmental study

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A new University of Michigan study finds that making the switch to all-electric mail-delivery vehicles would lead to far greater reductions in greenhouse gas emissions than previously estimated by the US Postal Service (USPS). The Postal Service said in February that at least 10% of the new mail trucks would be electric.

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Toyota’s liquid hydrogen GR Corolla will race in Fuji 24 Hours in May

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Given a spark, gasoline will burn in any environment. —GAZOO Racing Company President Tomoya Takahashi This car competes in the ST-Q class, a category set up with the goal of developing technology that will play a part in creating our future mobility society. The purpose of such testing is to identify issues.

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PSI team develops web tool for consumers to compare environmental impact of passenger cars in detail

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Eutrophication of non-marine aquatic environments [kg N-eq.]. Eutrophication of non-marine aquatic environments [kg P-eq.]. Land occupation in an urban environment [m 2 / year]. Toxicity of marine aquatic environments [kg 1,4-DC-eq.]. Toxicity of non-marine aquatic environments [kg 1,4-DC-eq.].

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Rivian Supercharger plan, Hummer EV among the “meanest,” Fisker future: Today’s Car News

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The Hummer EV shows that not all electric vehicles are the greenest. And the 2024 GMC Hummer EV is in the company of gas-guzzlers on the latest list of “meanest” vehicles for the environment. Fisker struggles, as it seeks to ally with a large automaker. And Rivian is set to add Supercharger stops in route planning.

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Bosch and Weichai Power boost efficiency of Weichai truck diesel engines from 46% to 50%

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Particularly when it comes to commercial vehicles, and above all when heavy loads have to be transported over long distances, the diesel engine will remain the preferred choice for the foreseeable future, the two companies said. Electric vehicles are climate-neutral if the charging power and hydrogen are sourced from renewables.

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Con Edison helping NYC drivers shift to EVs with more places to charge up

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There are now more than 29,000 electric vehicles registered in New York City and Westchester, including 1,262 added in February, the most recent month for which data are available, according to Con Edison, the electricity, gas and steam utility for New York CIty and Westchester County, NY. Curbside Charging.