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Study shows two-stroke scooters dominant source of air pollution in many cities; asymmetric polluters

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A study by European researchers has found that two-stroke (2S) scooters, although constituting a small fraction of the fleet, can dominate urban vehicular pollution through organic aerosol and aromatic emission factors up to thousands of times higher than from other vehicle classes.

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IEA: Estonia is pioneering technologies for more efficient and cleaner use of oil shale

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An article in the latest issue of IEA Energy: The Journal of the International Energy Agency reports that Estonia, which has the most developed oil shale industry in the world, is collaborating in pursuing wider use of oil shale in a cleaner, more sustainable manner. Different that shale oil—i.e., Different that shale oil—i.e.,

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Tech: Don’t Believe These 5 Plug-In Hybrid Myths!

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In this article, we’ll dispel five common myths on PHEVs that BEV-only fans may want you to believe. BEV fans will also cite high maintenance and repair costs that supposedly come along with ICE vehicles. Modern PHEVs and BEVs are subject to maintenance and repairs at any time. PHEVs Are 100% Guilty Of Causing Pollution.

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Must Read 40+ Electric Vehicle Interview Questions & Answers

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So, I think it would be a better option to be a part of an organization that focuses on electric vehicles. #2 Additionally, EVs have fewer moving parts and require less maintenance since they don’t have components like oil filters, spark plugs, and timing belts that need regular servicing or replacement.

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Is aviation the best application yet for hydrogen fuel cells?

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My father worked in the oil industry, but his formal education was in aviation maintenance and mechanics back in the Soviet Union, so I got exposed to some of that early on. Biological organisms are not great at converting sunlight into energy. All of those things, they actually contribute more [air pollution] than CO 2 alone.

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As the off-road vehicle market rushes to electrify, standards are lagging behind

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All the standards organizations are running behind. One of the things that standards organizations do is try and make it about the interface and about the performance rather than the actual design, so that there’s some freedom for companies to find a base for competition. Also, it’s a maintenance issue. Geoff Schwartz: Yes.

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Electric Vehicles Open-up New Business Opportunities

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The automotive industry comprises a wide range of companies and organizations involved in the design, development, manufacturing, marketing, and selling of motor vehicles. Manufacturing Infrastructure Software Development Training and Skill Development Retrofitting Fleet operation Dealership and Franchise Maintenance and Repair.