Electric Vehicles, Emissions and Pollution

Emissions Analytics finds pollution from tire wear can be 1,000x worse than exhaust emissions

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MARCH 8, 2020

Pollution from tire wear can be 1,000 times worse than a car’s exhaust emissions, Emissions Analytics has found. Emissions Analytics is an independent global testing and data specialist for the scientific measurement of real-world emissions and fuel efficiency for passenger and commercial vehicles and non-road mobile machinery.

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Study finds changes in air pollution due to EV adoption are not distributed equally

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MAY 7, 2023

A team of researchers from the University of California, Berkeley; University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill; and University of Miami has analyzed the implications of California’s Clean Vehicle Rebate Project (CVRP) for emissions of greenhouse gases and criteria air pollutants, both in aggregate and in their distribution.

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HEI launches two new non-tailpipe particulate emission studies

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JANUARY 8, 2023

The Health Effects Institute (HEI) has launched two new studies funded under RFA 21-1, Quantifying Real-World Impacts of Non-Tailpipe Particulate Matter Emissions. The new studies are: Improved Characterization of the Real-World Contributions and Impacts of Non-tailpipe Particulate Matter Emissions ,” led by Greg Evans, University of Toronto.

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UK researchers report that alcohols in windshield washer fluid are major unreported source of VOCs emissions from cars, including EVs

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JUNE 8, 2023

In a recent open-access paper published in ACS’ Environmental Science & Technology , researchers from the University of York report that alcohols in windshield washer fluid account for a larger fraction of real-world vehicle emissions than previous estimates have suggested. Cliff et al. —Cliff et al.

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ICL briefing paper estimates that 52% of all small particle pollution from road transport comes from tires and brakes

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FEBRUARY 27, 2023

A new briefing paper from Imperial College London estimates that in 2021, 52% of all small particle pollution from road transport came from tires and brakes. million vehicles emit around nine thousand tonnes of tire wear particles annually. It is essential that we better understand the effect of these particles on our health.

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Emissions Analytics argues that current Pareto-efficient solution for decarbonization would be hybrids, not BEVs, based on do-no-harm

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MARCH 22, 2023

On this basis, and of Pareto efficiency, Emissions Analytics argues, until battery-electric vehicles can reach certain performance characteristics, government and industry support should switch immediately from EVs to full hybrids to create maximum welfare. Every air pollutant is more than 90% its limit.

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Zero-Emission Zones Can Cut Air Pollution Tremendously

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MAY 21, 2023

Research shows that unambitious air pollution targets proposed by the European Commission are well within reach.

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Colorado releases new electric vehicle plan

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APRIL 29, 2020

The Colorado Energy Office (CEO), a non-regulatory department within the Governor’s Office focused on reducing greenhouse gas emissions by advancing clean energy, energy efficiency and zero emission vehicles, has released the Colorado Electric Vehicle Plan 2020. BEVs and PHEVs currently on the road in Colorado.

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

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AUGUST 18, 2020

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.

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Study finds all-electric rideshare fleet could reduce carbon emissions, but increase traffic issues

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JUNE 23, 2023

They used the model and the data to estimate the life cycle air pollution, greenhouse gas, and traffic externality benefits and costs of serving rides based on Chicago TNC trip data from 2019 to 2022 with fully electric vehicles. The authors acknowledge funding from Carnegie Mellon University’s Wilton E. 2c07030

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California EV adoption driving steady decline in emissions: study

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APRIL 7, 2024

A new study from the University of California (UC) Berkeley shows a steady, albeit modest, decline in carbon emissions with increased electric vehicle (EV) adoption over the last few years. The data shows a gradual decline in carbon dioxide emissions, representing a 1.8-percent That’s the big win,” Cohen added.

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FHWA proposes rulemaking for states and municipalities to track and reduce GHG emissions

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JULY 8, 2022

The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announced a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking ( NPRM ) for states and municipalities to track and reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. A Discretionary Grant Program for Charging and Fueling Infrastructure will provide $2.5

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UCS: ride-hailing trips can produce nearly 70% greater emissions compared to private car trips

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FEBRUARY 26, 2020

A new report by the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) finds that the rising use of ride-hailing services is increasing carbon emissions, with ride-hailing trips producing nearly 70% greater emissions compared to the trips they are replacing. Error bars for bus and rail emissions represent variability among cities. Source: UCS.

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UC Riverside engineers to “referee” CARB heavy-duty truck emissions program

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MARCH 28, 2023

University of California, Riverside (UCR) environmental engineers will soon serve as referees in California’s drive for heavy-duty trucks to meet the state’s tailpipe emission standards. The referee program will provide testing services for vehicles potentially operating with tampered emissions control systems and/or testability issues.

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As states use less coal for electricity, driving electric vehicles becomes even cleaner

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APRIL 13, 2020

Battery electric vehicles are only as clean as the energy source used to generate the electricity that powers them. The calculated relative amounts of well-to-wheels emissions of greenhouse gases from eight different energy sources are shown in the table below. by Michael Sivak, Sivak Applied Research.

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California Energy Commission approves $2.9B investment for zero-emission transportation infrastructure

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DECEMBER 15, 2022

billion investment plan that accelerates California’s 2025 electric vehicle (EV) charging and hydrogen refueling goals. This transformative investment will deploy charging and refueling infrastructure swiftly and equitably to make sure drivers of zero-emission cars and trucks feel confident they can refuel wherever they go.

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York study: Less traffic in first UK lockdown reduced NO2 pollution but caused increase in surface ozone

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DECEMBER 27, 2020

Less traffic on the roads during the first COVID-19 lockdown in the UK led to a reduction in air pollution but may have caused potentially damaging surface ozone levels to rise, according to a new study led by researchers at the University of York. The 25–75% range is shown by the shaded area. These results are a cautionary tale.

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California utilities partner to support regional electric vehicle charging network

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JANUARY 21, 2022

The MOU was signed by the Los Angeles Department of Water & Power (LADWP), Northern California Power Agency (NCPA), Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD), San Diego Gas & Electric Company (SDG&E) and Southern California Edison (SCE), with additional utilities planning to join soon.

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EPA proposes stringent new emissions standards for light-, medium-, heavy-duty vehicles for MY 2027 and beyond

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APRIL 13, 2023

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced two new proposed federal emissions standards spanning light-, medium- and heavy-duty vehicles for model year 2027 and beyond. The light-duty vehicle category includes passenger cars and light trucks consistent with previous EPA criteria pollutant and GHG rules.

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

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FEBRUARY 23, 2021

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.

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Air Pollution Standard Backed By MEPs Is “Worse Than Useless”

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NOVEMBER 12, 2023

EU Parliament votes for watered down emissions standard that will be used to greenwash dirty cars. continued] The post Air Pollution Standard Backed By MEPs Is “Worse Than Useless” appeared first on CleanTechnica. EU lawmakers should rename a.

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U Birmingham study finds DPFs have limited impact on ultrafine particle emissions

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MARCH 29, 2023

A study by researchers at the University of Birmingham in the UK has found that while Diesel Oxidation Catalysts (DOCs) and Diesel Particle Filters (DPFs) has been very effective in controlling the tailpipe emissions of solid particles, there has been little change in the liquid mode ( 104 cm −3 /24-hour mean) defined by WHO. 2023.107888

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As states continue to use less coal for electricity, driving electric vehicles becomes even cleaner

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NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Battery electric vehicles are only as clean as the energy source used to generate the electricity that powers them. The calculated relative amounts of well-to-wheels emissions of greenhouse gases from eight different energy sources are shown in the table below. Proportional amount of emissions relative to hydro.

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All Audi production sites will manufacture all-electric vehicles by 2029

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DECEMBER 22, 2022

Two sites, Böllinger Höfe and Brussels, are already producing all-electric vehicles. Starting next year, the Audi Q6 e-tron will be the first all-electric model to roll off the production line in Ingolstadt. Production of all-electric cars will gradually start in Neckarsulm, San José Chiapa, and Győr as well.

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Minnesota becomes latest state to adopt California clean car standards

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JULY 27, 2021

Original map from Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. The policy will implement two clean cars standards to reduce vehicle emissions. The rule only applies to new light- and medium-duty vehicles for sale in Minnesota. The Minnesota LEV standard is identical to the California LEV III standard, which covers MY 2015-2025.

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EVs like Tesla are cutting pollution levels and reducing health problems: study

Teslarati

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Electric vehicles are pretty much inevitable at this point, with carmakers, led by all-EV disruptors such as Tesla, transitioning their respective fleets to electric. Yet despite this, there are still a lot of skeptics who argue that electric vehicles do not really do anything useful for the environment.

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Truck Manufacturers Sue to Continue Polluting

CleanTechnica EVs

MAY 28, 2022

The HDO rule dramatically cuts air pollution from new diesel vehicles by reducing allowable oxides of nitrogen (NOx) emissions from heavy-duty trucks by roughly […].

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NY Governor orders regulatory action to require all LDVs sold in state to be zero-emissions by 2035

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OCTOBER 1, 2022

New York Governor Kathy Hochul directed the State Department of Environmental Conservation to take major regulatory action that will require all new passenger cars, pickup trucks, and SUVs sold in New York State to be zero emissions by 2035.

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Electric Vehicle-Zero Emissions, Is this true?

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APRIL 8, 2021

Electric Vehicle – Zero Emissions, Is this true? Analyzing from the root of electric vehicles (Manufacturing) . All of us think that electric vehicles leave zero emissions, in this article let’s find this out. We will look into Electric Vehicle – Zero Emissions elaborately in this article.

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Eaton introduces set of products to reduce vapor emissions during refueling; LEV III regulations

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JANUARY 14, 2021

Power management company Eaton has introduced a complete suite of solutions from its Vehicle Group to reduce vapor emissions produced during the refueling of gasoline-powered vehicles. If fuel vapor is released into the atmosphere, it contributes to a category of pollutants known as evaporative emissions.

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EPA proposes new GHG rules for light-duty vehicles; updating emission standards for heavy-duty trucks

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AUGUST 6, 2021

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a proposed rulemaking for model year 2023-2026 light-duty vehicle greenhouse gas emissions standards, and outlined its plans to initiate a subsequent rulemaking to set standards for MY 2027 and beyond, to speed the transition of the light-duty vehicle fleet toward a zero emissions future.

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Colorado Air Quality Control Commission adopts zero-emission vehicle standard

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AUGUST 16, 2019

The Colorado Air Quality Control Commission adopted a zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) standard for Colorado early today in an 8-1 decision. The new zero-emission standard adopts California ZEV requirements, with automakers to sell more than 5% zero-emission vehicles by 2023 and more than 6% zero-emission vehicles by 2025.

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PHEV vs BEV vs ICE vs Hybrid CO2 Emissions

CleanTechnica EVs

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Air pollution is one of the US’ and global leading causes of death on an ongoing and increasingly fatal basis. continued] The post PHEV vs BEV vs ICE vs Hybrid CO2 Emissions appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla and GM sign on to use supply chain emissions database

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DECEMBER 3, 2023

Tesla, General Motors (GM) and others have signed an agreement to use a database tracking greenhouse gas emissions, with this year’s report having been shared by U.S. It’s also looking to publish air pollution information in the database on either a weekly or a monthly basis. billion Tonnes CO2e100.

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How Far Off Were My Projections For Small Rideable Electric Vehicles?

CleanTechnica EVs

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Electric rideables are absurdly efficient at moving people and small loads through urban areas without causing congestion, without noise, without pollution and without greenhouse gas emissions.

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BYD launches 3 new electric vehicles at the Paris Motor Show

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OCTOBER 18, 2022

In Europe, BYD is dedicated to making mobility solutions emission-free. Over the past 27 years, BYD has focused on mastering advanced technologies spanning batteries, electric motors, electronic control systems and semiconductor chips. BYD is a high-tech brand. Globally, BYD has committed to more than 2.6

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Do Electric Vehicles Pollute As Much As Gas-Powered Ones?

CleanTechnica EVs

JULY 24, 2021

Only full battery electric vehicles and hydrogen fuel-cell EVs have the potential to be very low-GHG pathways.

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California ARB approves ACC II rule; 100% of LDVs to be PHEVS, ZEV by 2035; LEV IV emissions requirements

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AUGUST 26, 2022

The rule establishes a year-by-year roadmap so that by 2035 100% of new cars and light trucks sold in California will be zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). By model year 2030, the rules require the vehicle to maintain at least 80% of electric range for 10 years or 150,000 miles.

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CARB approves $2.6B investment for clean cars, trucks, mobility options

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NOVEMBER 18, 2022

billion investment plan to support the transition to zero-emission transportation. This year’s investment dollars focus largely on underserved communities, including low-income communities and those disproportionately burdened by environmental pollution, as well as small truck fleets. The California Air Resources Board approved a $2.6-billion

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Ricardo, Arup AECOM consortium developing system to measure non-exhaust emissions of particles under real driving conditions

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JUNE 17, 2021

Ricardo, in collaboration with the Arup AECOM consortium, is supporting the UK Department for Transport (DfT) in developing a system for measuring non-exhaust emissions (NEE) of particles, under real-world driving conditions. As the shift towards electric and hybrid vehicles increases it is important to address these gaps now.

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UK expert group focuses attention on non-exhaust emissions from road traffic as regulatory concern

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JULY 14, 2019

A new report released by the Air Quality Expert Group ( AQEG ) in the UK recommends as an immediate priority that non-exhaust emissions (NEE) are recognized as a source of ambient concentrations of airborne PM, even for vehicles with zero exhaust emissions of particles. and PM 10 emissions. Currently they contribute 7.4%

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Biden administration to ease emissions requirements, reports say

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FEBRUARY 19, 2024

President Joe Biden’s administration is set to propose lighter annual requirements on emissions and electric vehicle (EV) sales, expected to be made public next month. The post Biden administration to ease emissions requirements, reports say appeared first on TESLARATI. ” Nearly two-thirds of U.S.

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California Energy Commission approves $95M plan for clean transportation investments; zero-emission infrastructure

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

The California Energy Commission (CEC) approved a $95-million plan for critical clean transportation investments to expedite the adoption of zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) and help the state reach its climate, air quality and other goals. million for ZEVs, as well as zero-emission infrastructure and related workforce development.

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DOE awarding $71M to 20 RD&D projects to cut GHG emissions, expand EV infrastructure; $5M to Achates for opposed-piston 2-stroke hybrid

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NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Projects will work to lower emissions by leading the expansion of EV charging stations to facilitate the transition from fossil fuel-powered vehicles to electric vehicles. Fiscal Year 2021 Low Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Vehicle Technologies RD&D DE-FOA-0002475. DE-FOA-0002475, earlier post.). Project Description.

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Emissions Analytics finds pollution from tire wear can be 1,000x worse than exhaust emissions

Study finds changes in air pollution due to EV adoption are not distributed equally

HEI launches two new non-tailpipe particulate emission studies

UK researchers report that alcohols in windshield washer fluid are major unreported source of VOCs emissions from cars, including EVs

ICL briefing paper estimates that 52% of all small particle pollution from road transport comes from tires and brakes

Emissions Analytics argues that current Pareto-efficient solution for decarbonization would be hybrids, not BEVs, based on do-no-harm

Zero-Emission Zones Can Cut Air Pollution Tremendously

Colorado releases new electric vehicle plan

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

Study finds all-electric rideshare fleet could reduce carbon emissions, but increase traffic issues

California EV adoption driving steady decline in emissions: study

FHWA proposes rulemaking for states and municipalities to track and reduce GHG emissions

UCS: ride-hailing trips can produce nearly 70% greater emissions compared to private car trips

UC Riverside engineers to “referee” CARB heavy-duty truck emissions program

As states use less coal for electricity, driving electric vehicles becomes even cleaner

California Energy Commission approves $2.9B investment for zero-emission transportation infrastructure

York study: Less traffic in first UK lockdown reduced NO2 pollution but caused increase in surface ozone

California utilities partner to support regional electric vehicle charging network

EPA proposes stringent new emissions standards for light-, medium-, heavy-duty vehicles for MY 2027 and beyond

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

Air Pollution Standard Backed By MEPs Is “Worse Than Useless”

U Birmingham study finds DPFs have limited impact on ultrafine particle emissions

As states continue to use less coal for electricity, driving electric vehicles becomes even cleaner

All Audi production sites will manufacture all-electric vehicles by 2029

Minnesota becomes latest state to adopt California clean car standards

EVs like Tesla are cutting pollution levels and reducing health problems: study

Truck Manufacturers Sue to Continue Polluting

NY Governor orders regulatory action to require all LDVs sold in state to be zero-emissions by 2035

Electric Vehicle-Zero Emissions, Is this true?

Eaton introduces set of products to reduce vapor emissions during refueling; LEV III regulations

EPA proposes new GHG rules for light-duty vehicles; updating emission standards for heavy-duty trucks

Colorado Air Quality Control Commission adopts zero-emission vehicle standard

PHEV vs BEV vs ICE vs Hybrid CO2 Emissions

Tesla and GM sign on to use supply chain emissions database

How Far Off Were My Projections For Small Rideable Electric Vehicles?

BYD launches 3 new electric vehicles at the Paris Motor Show

Do Electric Vehicles Pollute As Much As Gas-Powered Ones?

California ARB approves ACC II rule; 100% of LDVs to be PHEVS, ZEV by 2035; LEV IV emissions requirements

CARB approves $2.6B investment for clean cars, trucks, mobility options

Ricardo, Arup AECOM consortium developing system to measure non-exhaust emissions of particles under real driving conditions

UK expert group focuses attention on non-exhaust emissions from road traffic as regulatory concern

Biden administration to ease emissions requirements, reports say

California Energy Commission approves $95M plan for clean transportation investments; zero-emission infrastructure

DOE awarding $71M to 20 RD&D projects to cut GHG emissions, expand EV infrastructure; $5M to Achates for opposed-piston 2-stroke hybrid

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