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Gas War: U.S. House Suggests Ending California Emissions Authority, White House Says Nope

The Truth About Cars

House of Representatives that would prevent California from receiving federal waivers to set standards limiting the sale of gasoline-driven automobiles. On Tuesday, the White House voiced its opposition to a Republican bill scheduled to be voted on by the U.S.

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Opinion: Cars and Toxic Substances

Clean Fleet Report

The automobile is one of the inventions that makes human life convenient. Burning gasoline, wood, charcoal or other fuel produces CO, among other pollutants. Automobile manufacturers historically have used asbestos in car body parts such as brakes. Carbon Monoxide. Now, we all know the dangers of CO. Careful with brake work.

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Toyota, Nissan, Honda and Mitsubishi to provide financial assistance for EV charging infrastructure in Japan

Green Car Congress

Large-scale shopping malls, DIY stores, etc. Gasoline stations. Facilities visited by at least 400,000 visitors a year or having a parking capacity of at least 300 vehicles. Large-scale retail stores. with a retail area of more than 1,000 m 2. Convenience stores. As a rule, must be open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Ferry terminals.

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Car Companies Standardize Plug for Electric Vehicles : Gas 2.0

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

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MIT Battery Breakthrough Could Revolutionize Electric Cars : Gas 2.0

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

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Lotus and Harmon partner up to add sound to hybrids

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

My friend (same one who made the ice cream truck sound effect comment to me) asked me if this was some kind of conspiracy from gasoline advocates to try and further delay mass acceptance of EVs. While I dont know how they would go about doing the testing (scientifically speaking), it should be quite feasible.

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