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New study finds gasoline stations vent up to 10x more benzene fumes than previously thought

Green Car Congress

A study led by environmental health scientists at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health examined the release of vapors from gasoline station vent pipes, and found benzene emissions were 10 times higher than estimates used in setback regulations that determine how close schools, playgrounds, and parks can be to the facilities.

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CMU study finds taxes on emissions would result in more rapid electrification by ridesharing companies

Green Car Congress

Researchers at Carnegie Mellon’s College of Engineering have found that with an emissions-based incentive towards electrification, ridesourcing companies such as Uber and Lyft would electrify more and cut their emissions by amounts ranging from 10% in New York to 22% in Los Angeles. passenger travel demand. —Bruchon et al.

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Con Edison helping NYC drivers shift to EVs with more places to charge up

Green Car Congress

There are now more than 29,000 electric vehicles registered in New York City and Westchester, including 1,262 added in February, the most recent month for which data are available, according to Con Edison, the electricity, gas and steam utility for New York CIty and Westchester County, NY. Curbside Charging.

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Fossil Fuels Renewable Energy and EV Modern Life

Setec Powerr

Here in New York City, where we have a population density that supports a mass transit system, most of our fossil fuel use is to power our buildings. EPA’s regulatory responsibilities expanded during its first two decades, and many forms of pollution were identified and reduced. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

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NYC Goes EV

Revenge of the Electric Car

Will Electric Cars Give New York a Charge? Imagine it is 2013 in New York City. Instead, while you recharge your battery after a long day at work, your new electric car could be recharging as well. Others, however, think the city should focus more in getting people out of cars altogether.

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How to make heavy-duty electric trucks work in practice

Charged EVs

The small number of operators who run mixed-fuel fleets (diesel and gasoline, or diesel and natural gas) will understand these tradeoffs better. The company expects to sell hundreds of them, which will provide more real-world experience in a broader array of use cases. The cost equation is trickier.

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New York Turn On

Plug In Partners

Because companies bidding for New York’s conversion business must promise to build their facilities in the state, the plan may help move New York to the vanguard of a small industry with big potential. The current hybrid is an entirely gasoline-powered vehicle with an electric motor assist.

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