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Stellantis Takes On Two Partners To Reduce EV Production Emissions

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One of the big criticisms anti-EV people try to level against cleaner vehicles is the environmental costs of production. While building EVs can be […]

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Toyota-led consortium developing prototype hydrogen fuel cell Toyota Hilux pickup

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Thatcham Research was established by the motor insurance industry in 1969, with the specific aim of containing or reducing the cost of motor insurance claims while maintaining safety standards. Toyota applied for APC funding last year, presenting a project to contribute to the development of new, cleaner technologies and mobility solutions.

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NTSB Chair questions safety impact of heavy EVs

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They require more materials and energy to build and propel them, adding to emissions and energy use. A focus on driving lighter, safer, cleaner and less can ensure a better future for everyone. Electrifying vehicles adds yet more weight. Heavier vehicles also generate more particulate pollution from tyre wear. —Shaffer et al.

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Ricardo wins UK funding to develop future electric trucks

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Ricardo has won two UK Government-backed innovation competitions to develop novel solutions for heavy-duty vehicles focusing on improving efficiency and performance and reducing the cost of future electric trucks. of these are using cleaner propulsion. of these are using cleaner propulsion.

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Lung Association report highlights health and climate costs of petroleum-based transportation and the benefits of shifting to ZEVs

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To clarify regional costs, the report breaks down the costs of smog, soot and climate pollution caused by passenger vehicles in each of the 10 ZEV states. As of 2015, those costs are: California: $15 billion. New York: $7.9 New Jersey: $4.6 Connecticut: $1.4 Oregon: $1.3 Maine: $513 million. Rhode Island: $407 million.

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Dürr building smart and resource-efficient paint shop at San Luis Potosí in Mexico for BMW Group; Industry 4.0

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Dürr is building a paint shop in Mexico for the BMW Group that meets the requirements for connected Industry 4.0 San Luis Potosí will build the BMW brand’s best-selling model series, the BMW 3 Series Sedan. This reduces the cost of conditioning fresh air and is a major factor in the outstanding energy efficiency of the spray booth.

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New report showcases innovative finance tools to electrify truck, bus fleets; TCE Toolkit

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This shift will require understanding and developing innovative financing approaches and non-financial support tools that overcome key hard and soft costs, risks and uncertainties, and market frictions. To date, traditional government grant programs have helped fleet owners replace diesel trucks with cleaner ones.

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