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York, Empa study finds retrofitting of VW diesel engines was successful

Green Car Congress

Stuart Grange works in Empa’s Air Pollution/Environmental Technology Laboratory and also at the Wolfson Atmospheric Chemistry Laboratories at the University of York. SK Grange, NJ Farren, AR Vaughan, J Davison, DC Carslaw (2020) ”Post-Dieselgate: Evidence of NOx Emission Reductions Using On-Road Remote Sensing” Environ. 0c00188.

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Seven-day test: Living with the Porsche Taycan RWD

EV Central

I forget to remind them we’re not on solar so the emissions have just moved from the tailpipe to the polluting power station. One chap in a Chrysler 300C V8 refuses to believe it’s electric until I show him how there’s no combustion offering under the sleek bonnet. DC charging : 270kW, CCS combo plug.

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Fiat introduces 2013 Fiat 500e EV at LA Auto Show; forget the Eco button

Green Car Congress

As Chrysler Group LLC’s first road-going retail electric vehicle, the Fiat 500e eschews the addition of an “Eco” button as seen on competitive EVs. —Bob Lee, Vice President and Head of Engine and Electrified Propulsion Engineering - Chrysler Group LLC. Isn’t ugliness the worst pollution of all? at the LAAS unveil.

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Electric Car Makers: Oregon Wants You - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

One thing is for sure; - electric cars bring down the air pollution, but they sure create another waste pollution problem. Wind, hydro, DC transmission lines, and smart grid electronics are also Portland strengths. April 10, 2009 2:28 pm Link Nothing pollutes more than the tailpipe of a internal combustion engine car.

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GM Says Chevrolet Volt Won't 'Pay the Rent' | Autopia from Wired.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

So is the management in Washinton DC. Posted by: Driver | Apr 14, 2009 4:32:54 PM The demise of GM - Ford - Chrysler - SELF INFLICTED! The mines in Canada where the nickel & cadmium are mined is one of the most polluted places on Earth. Posted by: Driver | Apr 14, 2009 2:59:30 PM The management at GM are liars. =

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