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How Engineers Can Help Protect Earth From Worsening Climate Change

Cars That Think

The day reminds us of the need to protect our planet and its ecosystems against the worsening climate crisis. The climate crisis is threatening people across the world, as well as every species of animal and plant life. Climate change is a global societal crisis that is causing devastating consequences.

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How Fast-Growing Colorado Is Tackling Its Transportation Emissions

CleanTechnica EVs

From Denver smog to jammed mountain highways, Colorado is focusing on transportation to solve congestion, pollution, and climate problems. The first in a series of stories based on RMI analysis of how key US states are deploying real climate solutions. See more at State Climate Scorecards.

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California Assemblymembers introduce bill phasing out gasoline-fueled small off-road engines

Green Car Congress

Today, operating the best-selling gas-powered commercial leaf blower for one hour emits air pollutants comparable to driving a 2017 Toyota Camry from Los Angeles to Denver. We must look beyond transportation if we are to achieve the emissions reductions needed to fight climate change and improve air quality and health in our communities.

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Lyft commits to 100% EVs by 2030

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Last year Lyft launched hundreds of EVs onto the Lyft platform through Express Drive in Seattle, Atlanta, and Denver. Lyft is also joining The Climate Group’s EV100 initiative to help kick-start the work. Lyft will work with EDF and other environmental leaders to accelerate progress.

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San Diego, Parking Reforms Work for Climate & Small Biz

EV Obssesion

The post San Diego, Parking Reforms Work for Climate & Small Biz appeared first on EV Obsession. Since 2019, the City has adopted two key policies that will help its neighborhoods become more affordable, inclusive […].

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Hyundai and US DOE extend fuel cell vehicle loan partnership in concert with new DC-based hydrogen fueling station

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Michigan and Denver. Some key advantages of hydrogen fuel cells over battery-powered electrified vehicles is their quick refueling capability, longer range, more flexible vehicle size scalability and maintenance of range performance in colder climates. Phase two starts in July 2016 in conjunction with the opening of the newest.

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Denver RTD orders 17 New Flyer electric buses

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RTD provides transportation in the Denver metro area, delivering nearly 33 million annual bus rides on 124 routes. The contract marks New Flyer’s first battery-electric bus order from RTD.

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