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Auckland Transport begins 2-year trial of hydrogen bus

Green Car Congress

Auckland (NZ) Transport is beginning a 2-year trial of a 3-axle hydrogen fuel cell bus.The trial will assess operational performance how operating costs compare to diesel and electric buses of similar configurations. The bus carries 43 seated and 31 standing adults.

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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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Volvo Trucks and Bucher collaborate to electrify sewer cleaner trucks

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Bucher Municipal is expecting that up to 80 sewer trucks, or 50% of their production of cleaning vehicles, will be zero exhaust emission trucks from Volvo by the end of 2023. In 2021 Volvo Trucks took orders, including letters of intent to buy, for more than 1,100 electric trucks in more than 20 countries.

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A Bamboo Carbon Filter for Diesels Could Reduce Emissions

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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. Diesel particulate filters therefore are installed in the exhaust system, generally at the exit of the catalytic converter.

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Raleigh-Durham Airport to buy 4 Proterra electric buses and charging infrastructure

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Currently, RDU shuttle buses transport on average 112,166 passengers and luggage per month between the airport’s two ParkRDU Economy lots and terminals with a diesel-powered fleet consisting of 14, 40-foot transit buses that are replaced every 7-10 years. Funded in part by a $1.6-million 19/mile, is substantially lower than diesel, at $.84/mile.

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Amazon puts first electric semi trucks into ocean freight operation

Baua Electric

We’ll use what we learn from deploying these vehicles as we continue to identify and invest in solutions to reduce emissions in our transportation network, and to impact sustainability in the trucking industry more broadly.” You literally can’t buy a new, internal combustion drayage truck in California as of this year.

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

Baua Electric

However, the cars still create exhaust, 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.