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A Bamboo Carbon Filter for Diesels Could Reduce Emissions

Cars That Think

Diesel cars are a popular choice for those looking to buy a used vehicle in Asia, Europe, and elsewhere. To reduce emissions, diesel vehicles use filters that catch exhaust particles and other contaminants. A carbon-based particulate filter Diesel engines produce more polluting particulate matter than gas engines.

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Michelin doesn’t want you to buy as many EV tires

Baua Electric

And yet it acknowledges that EV drivers shouldn’t be buying as many tires as they are. It’s made with recycled steel, recycled carbon black from end-of-life tires, with silica from pulverized rice husks, as well as some natural resins and oils—including from orange peel for higher efficiency.

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Used Car of the Day: 2011 Lotus Evora S

The Truth About Cars

Hey, wanna buy a Lotus? Mods include a carbon-fiber louvered rear window, carbon fiber sail panel, a GT4-style wing, modified tail lights, Alcantara steering wheel, rear subwoofers, front tweeters, and Recaro seats. The intake, exhaust, clutch, flywheel, and shifter are all modded.

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2024 Dodge Durango Also Getting Limited Production 'Last Call' Editions

The Truth About Cars

However, the vehicle has been given a lot of black badging, some yellow badging, Satin Black forged SRT wheels, black exhaust tips, yellow Brembo brake calipers, and contrasting exterior stripes. Inside, the AlcHEMI yields yellow and silver stitching on the upholstery, some carbon-fiber accenting, and more specialized badging.

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Amazon puts first electric semi trucks into ocean freight operation

Baua Electric

Altogether, the Volvo VNRs Amazon just added to its fleet are projected to travel more than 1 million miles each year with zero harmful carbon and diesel particulate emissions coming out of their exhaust pipes. You literally can’t buy a new, internal combustion drayage truck in California as of this year.

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What’s the Most Environmental Thing To Do When a Car’s Engine Dies

Clean Fleet Report

Large automotive conglomerates like Stellantis (parent company of well-known brands like Ram, Maserati, Jeep, Chrysler and Dodge) are now focusing on extending car lifetimes and reusing parts to reduce carbon emissions. This option is certainly more eco-friendly than buying a new car, and you’ll save on fuel costs.

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2022 Lexus LC 500 Convertible Review – Still Got It

The Truth About Cars

The best part about activating the sport modes is the kick-your-butt sharp shifts of the transmission and the accompanying soundtrack – the active exhaust note fires off a satisfying thwack when the gears switch. Doing so is a bit tricky since the switch is a bit hidden, but once you locate it, you can go topless to your heart’s content.

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