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NTSB Chair questions safety impact of heavy EVs

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The battery pack alone weighs over 2,900 pounds—about the weight of a Honda Civic. Heavier vehicles also generate more particulate pollution from tyre wear. A focus on driving lighter, safer, cleaner and less can ensure a better future for everyone. A GMC Hummer EV weighs over 9,000 pounds, up from about 6,000 pounds.

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UCS analysis finds Hyundai-Kia with best sales-weighted new vehicle environmental performance in US in 2013

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In its sixth sales-weighted analysis of emissions from 8 major automakers’ 2013 model year vehicles, the Union of Concerned Scientists’ (UCS) latest Automaker Rankings report found that Hyundai-Kia unseated Honda as the “Greenest Automaker.” Honda came in second, with Toyota, Nissan, and Volkswagen in a three-way tie for third place.

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Transportation Electrification Accord sets out multi-sector roadmap to electrified future

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Our signature on the Accord is a promise to meet that demand through greater grid efficiency and reduced air pollution in a way that benefits all communities. Innovations in transportation electrification will benefit society as a whole—and cross-industry, multi-stakeholder cooperation is key. Context And Guiding Principles.

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Why Hybrids are gaining momentum amid EV frenzy | Autocar Professional

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Honda Cars India too which had started selling the City Hybrid in 2022, got a fantastic response and had more than doubled its allocation for 2023 to cater to the rising demand. The contrarian view is that in a lifecycle of over 50,000 kilometres usage – EVs are still cleaner with thermal powered energy.

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Why India is in love with hybrid cars?

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Over the last few years, several automakers present in the Indian market have been shifting their focus on bringing in new cleaner and greener powertrain technologies. Hybrid cars are gradually gaining higher traction in the Indian passenger vehicle market. Petrol and diesel prices in India have shot up by around 41 per cent since 2019.

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Is It Economical to Convert ICE Car to Electric Car Using Conversion Kit

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Here are a few major reasons Environmental Awareness Since electric vehicles produce no exhaust, they help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution. By switching to an electric vehicle, you might contribute to a better and cleaner environment. An electric car conversion kit costs between 3 lakh and 5 lakh rupees.

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Nikola inaugurates first HYLA modular hydrogen refueling station in Ontario, CA

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We share those questions, particularly given that ~95% of hydrogen is currently produced from methane, which means it’s a lot dirtier to fill up on hydrogen than on CA grid electricity (which is generated from ~54% non-polluting sources ). So you have to put some trucks on the road so there’s a reason to do it.