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WHO data: global annual PM10 increased by 6% during recent 3-year period; based on data from 851 cities

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population weighted comparisons in annual mean PM 10 for a three?year About half of the urban population being monitored is exposed to air pollution that is at least 2.5 year comparisons do not necessarily represent trends, in particular when changes are limited. Source: WHO. Click to enlarge.

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The Dirty Truth of Petrol & Diesel Vehicles

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By PluginIndia In this article and video, we show the real truth on how Petrol and Diesel vehicles cause far more air pollution compared to electric vehicles. The sources for numbers and facts are at the end of the article. The sources for numbers and facts are at the end of the article.

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Dark Secrets at The Heart EV Supply chain We Often Fail to Address

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Yes, They Are Greener But… On the surface, EVs are more ecological than gasoline cars because 70-80% of the pollution caused by automobiles comes from their tailpipe and EVs don’t have tailpipe emissions. EV Supply chain and Pollution. The pollution goes beyond tailpipe emissions. Conclusion.

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Must Read 40+ Electric Vehicle Interview Questions & Answers

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Here are some of the key advantages of electric vehicles: Environmental Benefits: EVs produce zero tailpipe emissions, meaning they do not release pollutants like carbon dioxide (CO2), nitrogen oxides (NOx), particulate matter, and other harmful gases into the atmosphere. Here itself there is a little advantage in terms of pollution.

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Study on Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Global Cities Highlights Importance of Geophysical and Technical Factors

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An international study of 10 global cities found that a balance of geophysical factors (climate, access to resources, and gateway status) and technical factors (power generation, urban design, and waste processing) determine the greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) attributable to cities. Article ASAP doi: 10.1021/es900213p. Charles Kolb.

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Is aviation the best application yet for hydrogen fuel cells?

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Val Miftakhov: As you can imagine, we did a lot of this [comparison] early on as well. With biofuels, if you look at the relative efficiency of converting solar energy into biofuel versus solar energy into hydrogen, it’s not even a comparison, it’s ridiculous, it’s 500 times difference. It makes a lot of sense.

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How Do EVs Compare To Gas Cars?

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In comparison, traditional combustion engines take longer to get engine-generated power to the wheels and might need to rev up in order to reach maximum torque. For instance, it has been shown that in terms of air pollution, the electric model of the average midsize car outperforms its fuel-powered counterpart.

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