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NASA and DLR to conduct joint flight tests on alternative fuel emissions with focus on ice crystals

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The focus will be on alternative fuel emissions and the characterisation of ice crystals in condensation trails (contrails), using biofuel as an example. The planned research flights are intended to determine particle emissions and how they affect cloud formation through contrails, thus investigating their impact on the climate.

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Study finds behavior-influencing policies remain critical for mass market success of low-carbon vehicles

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Policies to entice consumers away from fossil-fuel powered vehicles and normalize low carbon, alternative-fuel alternatives, such as electric vehicles, are vital if the world is to significantly reduce transport sector carbon pure-emissions, according to a new study. Note the different scaling used in the graphs.

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Costco warehouse installs off-grid solar to power its EV fleet – Charged EVs

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Costco, which operates more than 850 warehouses worldwide, plans to convert all its depot yard trucks from diesel to alternative fuel models by 2035. Source: Trinity Structures via Microgrid Knowledge The post Costco warehouse installs off-grid solar to power its EV fleet – Charged EVs appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News.

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Alternative fuels to ‘power car industry growth’

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While the global economic climate may still be fairly dire, a new report suggests that for the UK auto industry growth will be driven by new technology and investment into alternative fuel powertrains over the coming few years.

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Earth Day 2024: each day is about reducing emissions | Autocar Professional

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‘Environment’ was a word that appeared more often in spelling contests than on the evening news. Although mainstream America largely remained oblivious to environmental concerns, the stage had been set for change by the publication of Rachel Carson’s New York Times bestseller Silent Spring in 1962. degrees Celsius.

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How Long Does an Electric Car Battery Last?

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Storage and operating temperatures have a huge impact on EV battery longevity; in general, warmer climates negatively affect the lifespan of an EV battery. And the news gets better: Tesla has their sights set on a million-mile battery , and claims that they are not far from achieving this goal. How Do EV Batteries Degrade?

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Honda CR-V SUV, powered by hydrogen fuel, will offer up to 434-km range

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inch digital driver display, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wireless charging, 12-speaker Bose premium sound system, dual-zone climate control among others. According to reports, Honda Cars plans to manufacture 2,000 units of the CR-V hydrogen fuel-cell SUVs every year. It gets features like a 9.0-inch

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