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Oakwood, Ohio Celebrates the City’s First Electric Police Cruiser

Electric Auto Association

They gathered to celebrate the official launch of Oakwood's first-ever electric police vehicle – a significant step toward a cleaner, more sustainable future for our communities. This isn't just about replacing a gas-powered vehicle with an electric one; it's about investing in a more sustainable, efficient, and healthy future.

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Eindhoven University of Technology to make biofuels from its own wood waste; cyclic oxygenate CyclOx and ethanol

Green Car Congress

Delaying the start of combustion, and giving the mixture of air and diesel fuel more time to mix thoroughly results in a cleaner combustion process. In other words, an economically viable feedstock for X1 is available at any neighborhood gas station. Even on-site and/or on-board refining is within the realm of possibilities.

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Europe Accelerates EV Adoption with Policy Updates

Driivz

These types of incentives towards cleaner vehicles can also further support the wider adoption of electric vehicles. The greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from an EV were about 30% lower than the emissions of a traditional gas or diesel car over the course of its life cycle, according to EEA’s report on electric vehicles.

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California ARB Seeks Further Reductions of Diesel Emissions at State Rail Yards

Green Car Congress

While current state and federal measures are on target to reduce toxic diesel locomotive emissions 65% or more by 2020, additional measures recommended by ARB staff would ultimately provide up to 85% or greater emissions reductions within the rail yards over the same period, resulting in cleaner air for nearby residential neighborhoods as well.

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EVs and Fleet Electrification Are Reducing Noise Pollution

Clean Fleet Report

Listen to the Silent Impact of EVs Increasing the number of EVs on the road will ultimately decrease the auto industry’s environmental impact and greenhouse gas emissions. No combustion=no engine noise Conversely, gas-powered cars generate noise through vibrations and other engine mechanisms when operating.

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Wrightspeed unveils new turbine range extender for medium- and heavy-duty electric powertrains; 30% more efficient than current microturbine generators

Green Car Congress

In addition, the Fulcrum will make for a smooth, comfortable ride for drivers and a quiet, clean experience for neighborhoods because of its ultra-low vibration. Other than the size difference, microturbines differ from larger gas turbines in that they typically have lower compression ratios and operate at lower combustion temperatures.

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PA Governor Wolf announces $8.5M from Volkswagen Settlement to reduce transportation pollution

Green Car Congress

Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf announced that 34 cleaner energy transportation projects will receive $8,489,844 in Driving PA Forward grants and rebates. The buses will operate on the 88 Penn route, linking downtown with East End neighborhoods.

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