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Study finds airplane traffic a major contributor to particle pollution in Los Angeles

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Results of a new study suggest that emissions particle emissions from airplane traffic at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) are a major source of particle number (PN) concentrations in the Los Angeles area that are of the same general magnitude as the entire urban freeway network. 6 miles) downwind.

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Study puts total automobile air emissions costs in 86 metro areas in US at $145M/day

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A new study published in the journal Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board estimates total automobile air emission costs in 86 US metropolitan areas to be US$145 million/day, with Los Angeles, California, and New York City (each US$23 million per day) having the highest totals.

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California Energy Commission awards UCLA $1.9M for research on sustainable communities; reduction in use of automobiles and VMT

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The California Energy Commission has awarded the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) $1.9 million to develop the California Center for Sustainable Communities. The Center is to research the potential energy savings from better community design, integrated land use, and transportation practices.

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INRIX: shared bikes and scooters could replace nearly 50% of downtown vehicle trips

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According to the National Association of City Transportation Officials’ trip distance estimates, scooters are frequently used for trips between a half-mile and a mile, whereas bike distances are typically between one mile and three miles. Leveraging big data to plan for micromobility services.

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Wind Explorer EV crosses Australia for less than $15 of electricity; kite-assisted

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The vehicle produced virtually zero emissions during the 3,000 mile (4,828 km) Australian journey, a distance roughly 200 miles (322 km) further than from New York City to Los Angeles. The Wind Explorer took advantage of crosswinds by using large, steerable kites to cover hundreds of miles. Click to enlarge.

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BMW presents solar carport concept for i models

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The international media launch of the BMW i8 in Los Angeles will include the presentation of a solar carport concept developed by BMW Group DesignworksUSA for the use of renewable energy. With a fully charged high-voltage battery, the plug-in hybrid sports car has a range of around 37 kilometers (22 miles) in all-electric mode.

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2025 Ram 1500 Ramcharger, electrical Jeep Wrangler, Audi R8: The Time In Opposite

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The 2025 Ram 1500 Ramcharger debuted, the past of the Jeep Wrangler got here into focal point, and a road-going R8 race automobile underwent trying out. 14 forward of a appearing on the 2023 Los Angeles auto display that very same generation. It’s the Time in Opposite, proper right here at Motor Authority.

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