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Toyota introduces second-generation Mirai fuel cell electric vehicle as design and technology flagship

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In the Toyota Mirai, compressed hydrogen fuel is stored in three 10,000-psi carbon-fiber-reinforced high-pressure tanks: one mounted longitudinally in the center of the car; another mounted transversely under the rear seat, and a third below the battery. The resulting air released from the system is cleaner than the intake air.

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London Bus Operator Deploying Smith Electric Vans as Support Vehicles

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We are committed to a cleaner, safer environment and to reducing our carbon footprint. Its lithium-ion batteries deliver top speed of 50 mph (80 km/h), a range of up to 100 miles (161 km) on a single charge and can be recharged from flat to full in 6-8 hours. The electric vans are simply another step towards this goal.

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Opel introducing new CNG Zafira Tourer with 329-mile natural gas range, lower fuel consumption

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Turbo ecoFLEX natural gas version has been fitted with gas tanks made of composite material including carbon fiber. CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) Turbo ecoFLEX delivers 110 kW (150 hp) with 210 N·m (155 lb-ft) of torque and reaches a top speed of 200 km/h (124 mph). The new Zafira Tourer 1.6 Click to enlarge. The Zafira Tourer 1.6

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Mercedes-Benz F125!: fuel cell plug-in hybrid with Li-sulfur battery and structure integrated hydrogen storage with MOFs

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seconds, with a top speed of 220 km/h (137 mph).NEDC With inner surfaces of up to 10,000 m 2 per gram—the current status of research—MOFs are attractive for numerous applications: they are suitable as gas cleaners for fuel cells, for example, and also, as envisaged for the F125!, This accelerates the F 125!

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Pilot program to provide e-bikes to low-income workers in Durango, CO; NREL/CEO study on use patterns, efficiency benefits

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The e-bikes have a top speed of 20 mph. The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic dramatically reduced car travel, resulting in improved air quality and an opportunity to preview a cleaner mobility future. The bikes are Class II e-bikes—i.e., pedal-assist with a throttle. Micromobility.

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Study: even relatively low levels of air pollution appear to affect a child’s lungs

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In a paper published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care , researchers report that children exposed to higher levels of air pollution—even if relatively low—including fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) and soot (black carbon), had worse lung function than those living in less polluted areas. —Mary B.

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Lilium e-VTOL achieves new top-speed in test flight

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Lilium, a leader in e-VTOL electric aircraft, has posted a video showing its 155 MPH top-speed test flight. Many are hoping that electric vehicles on the ground can help people around the globe reduce carbon emissions and generally lead to improved air quality. What do you think of the article?

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