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NTSB Chair questions safety impact of heavy EVs

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We do have a climate crisis that needs to be addressed. If US residents who switched to SUVs over the past 20 years had stuck with smaller cars, more than 1,000 pedestrian deaths might have been averted, according to one study. A focus on driving lighter, safer, cleaner and less can ensure a better future for everyone.

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NY Governor orders regulatory action to require all LDVs sold in state to be zero-emissions by 2035

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New York Governor Kathy Hochul directed the State Department of Environmental Conservation to take major regulatory action that will require all new passenger cars, pickup trucks, and SUVs sold in New York State to be zero emissions by 2035. Earlier post.).

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JATO: new car CO2 emissions rise for the first time in a decade in Europe; diesel down, gasoline up, SUVs up

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This rise in average CO 2 emissions correlates with a decrease in demand for diesel cars across Europe—which produce lower CO 2 emissions than gasoline cars—and the rising popularity of SUVs, which emit higher average CO 2 emissions of 133.0 In comparison, the market share of hybrid vehicles increased by one percentage point.

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Australia introduces its first exhaust rule but makes all the mistakes the US did

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Automakers often bring their dirtiest cars to Australia, and don’t offer better and cleaner electric models in the country. The new emissions rules intend to change that, and to increase availability of EV options for the country. As a result, the average new car in Australia consumes 6.9L/100km, 100km, compared to 4.2L

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How EVs Are Reducing Carbon (CO2) Emissions

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As the world grapples with the pressing issue of climate change, it is evident that we need swift action to avert its worst impacts. Additionally, switching to cleaner energy sources further reduces the environmental impact of generating electricity.

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California Adopts Cooler Cars Regulation

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The scoping plan for AB32, California’s climate change legislation, originally had proposed a cool cars measure based on reflective paints. This will cool the vehicle’s interior by approximately 14 °F for a car and 12 °F for a pickup or SUV. Tags: Climate Change Fuel Efficiency. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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Why Hybrids are gaining momentum amid EV frenzy | Autocar Professional

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The hybrid vehicles — dual powered by a petrol engine and an electric motor — are gathering strong traction amongst SUV buyers versus all electric battery-operated passenger vehicles. lakh in the case of an EV SUV. Meanwhile, both the companies are exploring a hybrid powertrain too, to be part of their mid-size SUV plan.

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