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EPA Report Finds Significant Opportunity to Reduce GHG Emissions Through Materials and Land Management Practices

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These approaches complement sector-wide mitigation strategies, such as biofuel substitution or improved vehicle fuel economy because they reduce the number of vehicle miles traveled, reducing emissions from vehicle manufacturing, road maintenance, and non-GHG pollution as co-benefits.

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Study finds V2G-capable electric school buses cost-effective with current technology; financial and environmental benefits

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medical and climate change costs), the net present benefit would be $5,700 per seat. Health concerns arise because diesel buses release particulate matter and other harmful pollutants, and these emissions can be disproportionately higher within the cabin of the bus compared to ambient pollution levels.

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Study finds fleet switch from PFI to GDI engines will result in net reduction in global warming

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Gasoline direct-injection (GDI) engines have higher fuel economy compared to the more widely used port fuel injection (PFI) engines. Widespread adoption of new engine technologies raises concerns about changes in emissions and their effects on air quality and the climate. Credit: ACS, Saliba et al.

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From Recreation to Everyday Transport: The Growing Appeal of E-Bikes

Plug in America

Imagine a transportation option that has the fun and flexibility of a bike, is a fraction of the price of a car, can park almost anywhere for free, and produces almost zero climate-changing emissions. Another plus: no tailpipe pollution. Quick Quiz: Which creates more smog-forming pollution in California each summer?

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

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Frank has spent more than 30 years in breakthrough vehicle development, during which he received two world records for vehicle fuel economy, designed nine generations of PHEVs, and was a four-time winner of US DOE Advanced Vehicle Design competitions. This helps to explain the climate changes we are now experiencing.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

The objections they raised for years -- "no one is interested, no one would plug in, the technology is too complex, the benefits are minimal, its just shifting the pollution from the tailpipe to the smokestack, theres no demand for these cars" -- still show up occasionally, but are by and large history. Red Herring ). GM Press Release ).

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