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Report argues advanced HD natural gas vehicles foundational for California to hit air and climate goals; near zero-emission potential

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California’s Climate Protection Strategies do not help meet NAAQS Standards. Zero emission vehicle mandates have, however, spurred tremendous innovation by the manufacturers of internal combustion engines, emission control equipment, and advanced vehicle drive trains. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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Volkswagen’s first two production battery-electric vehicles debut at Frankfurt

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From a standing start the synchronous motor, internally called the EEM 85, develops maximum torque of 270 Nm. Electric drive systems present a challenge in relation to acoustics; the absence of any internal combustion engine very different sources of noise become noticeable. e-motor and single-speed gearbox.

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Perspective: Regional Greenhouse Gas Cap-and-Trade Programs May be the Solution

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A limit was imposed on emissions from the power plants, and utilities were allowed to buy and sell permits to comply. Public finance is important, but private sector investment will play a much bigger role, and how that’s mobilized is a key issue ,” says Nobuo Tanaka, executive director of the International Energy Agency.

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