Green Car Congress

AUGUST 27, 2009

Faced with worldwide emissions regulations and rising gas prices, the small engine market is migrating from mechanical carbureted systems to cleaner, more efficient electronic control and electronic fuel injection (EFI). A three-wheel taxi with a two-stroke engine can produce harmful emissions equivalent to about 50 modern automobiles.

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Engine Three Wheeled Taxi Motorcycles 150

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 18, 2009

million to 57 million (not including motorcycles). Light-duty vehicles together contributed to 82% of all distance traveled (passenger cars, 64%; taxis, 18 %), buses and trucks contributed to 11% and 8% of total distance traveled respectively. 13% of passenger cars and 35% of taxis were still using carburetors.

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Emissions China Fleet Taxi 150

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 9, 2011

Brooklyn) is building a light-duty electric motorcycle designed to be used in an urban environment, which would reduce pollution and gas consumption. The technology could increase fuel efficiency 5 to 10%. NYSERDA funding: $50,000. Other projects selected include: Brooklyn Motorized Corp. NYSERDA funding: $500,000. NYSERDA funding: $150,000.

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Diesel Transportation New York Pollution 199