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EPA settles with Tesla over Clean Air Act violations at Fremont plant; $275K penalty

Green Car Congress

This settlement aligns with EPA’s National Compliance Initiative (NCI), Creating Cleaner Air for Communities by Reducing Excess Emissions of Harmful Pollutants. People living in communities that are near sources of hazardous air pollutants may face significant risks to their health and environment.

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Study finds Tula dDSF software reduced NOx 41% and CO2 9.5% in Leibherr D966 diesel

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Based on simulations, Tula’s diesel Dynamic Skip Fire (dDSF) software ( earlier post ) allowed the reduction of NO x tailpipe emissions by 41% and CO 2 by 9.5%. At Tula, we are driven by a passion to increase efficiency in engines and motors of all types and also improve the environment. million passenger vehicles to date.

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Canada aligns with US on light-duty vehicle GHGs, Tier 3 regulations and heavy-duty vehicle fuel efficiency

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Canadian Environment Minister Leona Aglukkaq announced developments on three new regulatory initiatives to further support Canada’s efforts to curb greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and to provide cleaner air through lower air pollutant emissions from cars and trucks. billion and cumulative net benefits for Canadians of $4.7

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The environmental impact of electric cars

Drive Electric

If you’re looking at electric cars , environmental impact is probably high on your list of priorities. The positive impact on our environment is one of the biggest and best, especially if you have a business that runs a fleet of vehicles. Are electric cars better for the environment? In short, yes. What is regenerative braking?

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Electric Car Grant | OZEV Explained

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Electric Vehicles don’t release carbon and dangerous gasses into the atmosphere and therefore are much better for the environment. The list of available.gov grants are as follows: – Electric Vehicle Homecharg e Scheme (EVHS). Ultra-Low Emission Taxi Infrastructure Scheme. . Plug-In Electric Car Grant. What is OZEV?

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The non-car EVs hitting our roads, air and ocean this year

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This will reduce carbon emissions by 750,000kg on the Devonport route alone! The Alpha Electro , submitted by Electric air , is a battery-electric two-seater aircraft, helping to solve the urgent issue of greenhouse gas emissions produced by the aviation industry. Learn more about Fuller’s emerging electric ferry fleet here.

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A Fresh Charge for Avista EV Program

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Founded in 1889 on the banks of the Spokane River, Avista has served its customers with an electric generation resource mix that is more than half renewable, keeping its carbon emissions among the lowest in the nation. The Challenge As an energy provider, Avista carefully considers how its business intersects with the environment.