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Australia introduces its first exhaust rule but makes all the mistakes the US did

Baua Electric

The US EPA has long had what is referred to as a “ footprint rule, ” which allows larger vehicles to pollute more. And giant SUVs have, in turn, eliminated the auto emissions gains we could have had if cars had remained normal sized. The other threat is possible future Chinese dominance in the auto industry.

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CRC Releases Summary of Status of 8 Projects Investigating Effects of Mid-Level Ethanol Blends on Non-FFV Highway Vehicles

Green Car Congress

The auto industry knows what is required to upgrade engine components for E22, E85 and E100. Base refers to the actual machinery as opposed to the sensors, controls and the like). Exhaust emissions on vehicles aged on mid-level ethanol blends. Base engine durability (CRC CM-136-09). New project).

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Elio Motors unveils engine prototype for 84 mpg highway 3-wheeler

Green Car Congress

We are literally trying to reinvent the auto industry, so why go the conventional route and rework someone else’s engine? The Elio engine uses a cooled Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system. This model is referred to as the Full Vehicle Model with Restraints and Crash Dummy.

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

Green Car Congress

The alternative-fuel car evolved to reduce exhaust emissions and other problems derived from burning fossil fuels. In this paper PHEV refers solely to the long-range PHEV of 60 miles (100 km) electric-only range.) References. More information on e-mile comparisons is given by Reference Nº 2. slow charge. Contact Us.

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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles actually good for the environment?

Drive Electric

Throughout this article, we’ll refer to ICEVs and EVs; here’s a quick breakdown explaining the difference between the two. Because EVs run on electricity, the vehicle emits no exhaust from a tailpipe and does not contain the typical liquid fuel components in ICEVs. Here’s what we discovered. WHAT EV MYTHS HAVE WE COVERED?

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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles actually good for the environment?

Drive Electric

Throughout this article, we’ll refer to ICEVs and EVs – here’s a quick breakdown explaining the difference between the two. Because EVs run on electricity, the vehicle emits no exhaust from a tailpipe and does not contain the typical liquid fuel components in ICEVs. Here’s what we discovered. WHAT EV MYTHS HAVE WE COVERED?