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Green NCAP LCA study shows detrimental climate and energy impact of increasing vehicle weight, including EVs

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The results of the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of greenhouse gas emissions and primary energy demand of the cars tested by Green NCAP in 2022 show that the current and continuous trend towards larger and heavier cars, significantly increases the negative impact on climate and energy demand.

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AI weather forecasts can accurately predict the path of major storms

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A new study has suggested that AI weather forecasts can produce predictions of similar accuracy faster and cheaper than traditional methods. The post AI weather forecasts can accurately predict the path of major storms appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Study: Crop relocation can help buffer US agriculture from climate change but southern states may face massive loss of productive land

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Projected extreme temperatures under climate change are predicted to reduce average yields for several of the United States’ major crops. The extent of these regional changes in agricultural productivity and how they influence future cropping decisions is a central question for the risks of climate change for agriculture and food security.

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Study: 25% EV adoption would save US $17B annually from avoided climate change & pollution damages

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A new study led by researchers from Northwestern University projects that if electric vehicles replaced 25% of combustion engine cars currently on the road, the United States would save approximately $17 billion annually by avoiding damages from climate change and air pollution. The open-access paper is published in AGU’s journal GeoHealth.

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ASPIRE project optimises accuracy and efficiency of weather forecasts

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Read how the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) is pioneering a method for more accurate and energy-efficient weather forecasts. The post ASPIRE project optimises accuracy and efficiency of weather forecasts appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Using cosmic rays to forecast tropical storms

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The post Using cosmic rays to forecast tropical storms appeared first on Innovation News Network. Experts have advanced early weather warning systems, utilising cosmic rays to accurately monitor tropical storms for the first time.

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Study finds solid-state batteries could reduce the carbon footprint of an EV battery by up to 39%

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Solid-state batteries could reduce the carbon footprint of electric vehicle batteries by up to 39%, according to a study commissioned by European environmental NGO Transport & Environment (T&E) from Minviro , a company specializing in raw material life-cycle analysis, which compared emerging solid-state technology to current battery chemistries.

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