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HALO research aircraft measuring the emissions of megacities in EmeRGe project

Green Car Congress

However, emissions do not just remain in conurbations; particles and gaseous pollutants can be transported thousands of kilometers by the wind. Air quality in major cities is a critical issue, especially with regard to road traffic and residents’ health. The EMeRGe project receives around €6 million (US$7.4

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Studying Climate Change with an Ice Radar Drone

Cars That Think

It’s –27 °C, dipping below –40 °C with wind chill—well below the operating temperature of most of the commercial equipment we brought for this expedition. Although neither ice sheet is expected to melt completely anytime soon, their incredible scale makes even small changes consequential for the future of our planet.

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Fossil Fuels Renewable Energy and EV Modern Life

Setec Powerr

Our principal goal should be to mitigate problems that are global in scale, such as climate change, biodiversity loss, virus transmission, and invasive species. Wind and solar farms are alternatives to fossil fuel-fired power plants. There are too many of us and too little planet to eliminate destruction.

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£10 million fund ‘to kick-start the low carbon revolution’

Green Cars News

Local communities could be kitted out with a range of low carbon technologies including electric car charging points as part of a new fund opened for applicants today. Energy and Climate Change Secretary, Ed Miliband, said:“We’re searching for communities across the country to kick start the low carbon revolution.

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Electric-Car Fans Rally Around the Volt - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

People are scared that they’ll get stuck and have no way of charging the batteries, hey I have an idea why not build a wind turbine on the roof that way as you drive the turbine spins and charges the battery. Just think they may have a rapid charging option today. — Tony 11. April 17, 2009 3:47 pm Link 1. I miss my EV1.

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Electric Cars and a Smarter Grid - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

The vision is fuelled by the fear of climate change and the need to find green alternatives to dirty coal, unpopular nuclear power and unreliable gas imports from Russia. Wind, solar and nuclear could easily change our electrical sources. Build the damn cars and watch us change our habits. — Dean Hewitt 20.

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Electric Car Makers: Oregon Wants You - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Wind, hydro, DC transmission lines, and smart grid electronics are also Portland strengths. The small electric will be king and batteries a valuable commodity, so valuable in fact, they will have to be wielded in to prevent theft by the Solar, Wind, Wave, Tidal, folks for their home installations! — Larry 4. Follow the money.

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