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Insight into benzene formation could help development of cleaner combustion engines

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That insight could also help the car industry make cleaner combustion engines. The ALS is a type of particle accelerator known as a synchrotron that generates extremely bright beams of light ranging from infrared through X-rays. They believe that the finding could one day lead to cleaner combustion engines. Zhao et al.

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CARB approves $2.6B investment for clean cars, trucks, mobility options

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Supported projects range from incentives for cleaner trucks and buses, and mobility options such as bike- and car-sharing, to consumer rebates for clean cars. Support for commercial harbor craft: Dedicates $60 million for cleaner commercial harbor craft. The California Air Resources Board approved a $2.6-billion

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CARB approves $1.5B investment in clean cars, trucks, mobility options for FY 2021-22

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Supported projects range from consumer rebates for clean cars to incentives for cleaner trucks, and mobility options. Funded projects include: $525 million for clean car rebates through the statewide Clean Vehicle Rebate Project. Over half of the $1.5 843 million for heavy-duty and off-road equipment investments.

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MECA emissions inventory & air quality modeling shows potential benefits of national cleaner trucks initiative at CARB limits

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MECA estimated the cost effectiveness of these mobile source NO x reductions to be in the range of $1,000 to $5,000 per ton of NOx reduced.

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2024 Polestar 2 refresh, Ford magnetic charge connector, wind and solar: Today’s Car News

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The shift to wind and solar is making EVs cleaner, fast. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Polestar is seeking a 300-mile range for its Polestar 2, as part of a switch of its single-motor model to rear-wheel drive. Ford might be considering a new charging connector. And Polestar switches to rear-wheel drive.

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Battery-powered electric trains will soon bring cleaner air—especially in Europe

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Like long-range electric cars, it’s a reality afforded by the energy density and longevity. While electrical propulsion has been the preferred way to move trains for most of a century, the idea of moving them longer distances via battery is one that’s just now being realized.

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Volvo 48V MHEV powertrain now available on all models

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In a broad portfolio upgrade, Volvo Cars announced that its 48-volt mild-hybrid powertrain options are now available on every Volvo model, further boosting the company’s electrified offerings. Introduced on the XC90 and XC60 SUVs last year, the mild hybrids are now also available on all other 90- and 60-series cars, as well as on the XC40.

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