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NTSB Chair questions safety impact of heavy EVs

Green Car Congress

The US transportation sector accounts for the largest portion of US greenhouse gas emissions, and I firmly believe it is a human right to breathe clean air. The electric F-150 weighs 700 kg more than its petrol-powered predecessor. Smaller electric cars are heavier than their petrol equivalents, too. Why does this matter?

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The Dirty Truth of Petrol & Diesel Vehicles

Plug In India

By PluginIndia In this article and video, we show the real truth on how Petrol and Diesel vehicles cause far more air pollution compared to electric vehicles. Some even say that it pollutes even more than a diesel or petrol burning car. No one talks about the dirty process of how petrol is made Stop using oil.

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Yet another study shows plug-in hybrids aren’t as clean as we thought

Baua Electric

Multiple recent studies have shown that in the real world, plug-in hybrids pollute much more than their labels would indicate – though still less than pure-fossil vehicles – both because they overstate their capabilities in electric-only mode and because people simply don’t plug them in. The problem is… that doesn’t happen.

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How EVs Are Helping Humanity & Saving Lives?

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EVS: How They Are Helping Us In developed countries like the US, transportation is the main cause of climate pollution. Air pollution from cars running on petrol and diesel contributes to early mortality, cancer, bronchitis and asthma. Engines that run on petrol or diesel are one of the main sources of PM2.5

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Hybrid hype: types, tech, and the road ahead

Baua Electric

PHEVs can run as electric vehicles in cities, significantly reducing tailpipe pollution. litre three-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine with variable compression ratio is employed solely to generate electricity rather than directly powering the wheels. High government taxes on hybrid cars are the primary cause of high pricing.

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Chempolis partners with Avantha Group on cellulosic ethanol in India

Green Car Congress

The partnership will help to deliver biorefining technology to India to convert biomass waste to clean sugars to be further converted to cellulosic ethanol and other bio-based chemicals. India has had a 5% ethanol blending target which has not been met, as ethanol derived from molasses costs more than gasoline (without taxes).

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When Should You Dump Your Gas Guzzler?

Clean Fleet Report

Making a car creates a lot of pollution as raw materials have to be extracted, transported and manufactured. It also may be eligible for tax incentives and credits. first appeared on Clean Fleet Report. See more at E Magazine. Send questions to: question@earthtalk.org. The post When Should You Dump Your Gas Guzzler?

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