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How Engineers Can Help Protect Earth From Worsening Climate Change

Cars That Think

The climate crisis is also having a severe effect on the planet, which is being battered by pollution, deforestation, and soil degradation. Ninety-nine percent of the global population breathes in air that exceeds WHO-guideline limits on pollutants, with low- and middle-income countries suffering from the highest exposures.

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Fiat 500e hits road bump, Stellantis lays off thousands of workers

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This decision, confirmed by a company spokesperson to Automotive News Europe in alignment with a union statement, has raised concerns among unions, prompting a call for immediate talks with the company. Photos: Stellantis To reduce your carbon footprint and live more sustainably, consider going solar. Get started today!

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Company to boost renewable energy in California

Green Cars News

The plant will be built in Rialto, California by a company called Rentech Inc which will aim to keep the carbon footprint of the plant close to zero as the fuels and power will be produced only from renewable feedstocks. This low carbon footprint will help the transportation sector meet the targets outlined by the Low Carbon Fuel Standard.

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Will lighter cars backfire on industry?

Green Cars News

President Barack Obama’s national fuel efficiency standards in the USA have come in for criticism in The Wall Street Journal where a columnist points out that there could be severe costs in terms of urban air pollution and human life. To read the article in full, click here.

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On the Horizon

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What we are seeing is that the shifts coming from the markets are more powerful than what regulators are doing,” he said. A s this story from Business Week states, the rivalry in low carbon cars is heating up. Join Plug in Partners today Sign the On Line Petition News Summary I HOME. Tags: manufacturers.

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Production version of i-MiEV unveiled

Green Cars News

The green car is considered a solution to a number of challenges faced by cars today from the depletion of petrol-based supplies to environmental pollution and global warming. It monitors battery status and the energy recovered from the regenerative brakes and also regulates output to ensure smooth and powerful acceleration.

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IEA sees China lead the way in developing new cleaner coal technologies

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“The speed and scale of China’s expanding coal use have brought a new urgency to deploying the full range of clean coal technologies, from those that reduce sulphur dioxide and dust emissions, to more advanced technologies with higher efficiency and the potential to substantially reduce carbon dioxide emissions”, said Mr. Tanaka.

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