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California settles with cargo terminals over diesel engine exhaust

Green Car Congress

Harris announced a settlement with cargo terminals at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles over diesel emissions from exhaust that requires the terminals to complete projects to reduce their diesel emissions and better notify the public of emissions. International Transportation Service, Inc.; Eagle Marine Services, Ltd.;

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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. Although the pollutant emissions of a diesel engine are less than those of a gasoline one, it still emits carcinogens, nitrous oxides, and soot. Older models don’t even have the emission-control features that newer ones do.

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Disneyland faces pressure to electrify its stinky ‘Autopia’ ride, and quick

Baua Electric

Until 2016, Autopia vehicles were noisy, polluting two-stroke engines. Thankfully, in 2012, Disney attracted a new sponsor, Honda, and in 2016, Honda upgraded the engines to small four-stroke engines, reducing noise and pollution significantly. 2016 was also notably after EVs had proven themselves in the automotive realm.

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EV Policy Vacuum continues in Australia

My Electric Car

Back then the rolling out of automotive transport came at a point in time when horse manure was clogging city streets and reaching crisis point for city planners and health authorities. The legacy of the internal combustion engine includes polluted cities, premature deaths, externalised health costs, oil wars and carbon emissions.

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Disneyland announces Autopia will be all-electric within the next 30 months (Updated)

Baua Electric

However, the cars still create plenty of exhaust noise and smell, which is still poisonous to the children riding behind these polluting engines. Disney could showcase more public transport or other post-car mobility options, ideas for futuristic city planning, induction cooktops and more.

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

Green Car Congress

To meet federal deadlines for attainment of ozone and fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) standards, these regions must expeditiously phase in heavy-duty vehicles that emit at, or below, the equivalent of “zero-emission” battery-electric vehicles when accounting for pollution from base load electricity generation. Advanced After Treatment.

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From Recreation to Everyday Transport: The Growing Appeal of E-Bikes

Plug in America

Imagine a transportation option that has the fun and flexibility of a bike, is a fraction of the price of a car, can park almost anywhere for free, and produces almost zero climate-changing emissions. Not only do e-bikes make sense from an environmental perspective, they are an excellent transportation option financially. Think again.