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

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Yet despite this, there are still a lot of skeptics who argue that electric vehicles do not really do anything useful for the environment. A study from the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California has provided some real-world observations about electric vehicles and how they positively impact the environment.

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Airless tires look like the future for robotaxis, EVs, and more

Baua Electric

Michelin Uptis airless tires No flats, no blowouts, no pressure checks Michelin’s prototype airless tire line, Uptis (Unique Puncture-proof Tire System), may have been conceived to have less impact on the environment, but as the name origin suggests it has other big advantages.

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UK Company to Introduce Hydrogen Fuel Cell Urban Car; Open Source Approach

Green Car Congress

The Hyrban has a top speed of 50 mph (80 km/h), can accelerate from 0 - 30 mph in 5.5 We believe different types of vehicle will fill different niches, and it makes abundant sense to choose different power trains for different environments. seconds, and has a range of more than 200 miles (320 km). earlier post ).

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Mercedes-Benz Vans strategic initiative adVANce: holistic system solutions for transport; electric Vision Van

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This all-electric vehicle combines various innovative solutions for last-mile delivery in urban and suburban environments. Global also means focusing our attention beyond the vehicle on the entire value chain as well as on the entire business environment of our customers. The theoretical top speed stands at 120 km/h (75 mph).

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Audi E-Tron 55 Quattro review

Drive Electric

The dashboard looks similar to that in other petrol and diesel models, and the overall interior is a very upmarket environment. You can specify ‘virtual mirrors’ with digital cameras rather than conventional door mirrors, the idea being that these improve the aerodynamics sufficiently to deliver a few extra miles of range. 0-62 mph: 6.6

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Renault Trucks’ Optifuel Lab 2 lab vehicle integrates technologies for more efficient big rigs; road test results coming in 2015

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It is also supported by ADEMA, the French Agency for the Environment and Energy Control. The idea is to take as little energy as possible from the internal combustion engine. The roof mounted mobile deflector, open when the vehicle is stationary to better insulate the cab, folds down at speeds above 50 km/h (31 mph).

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Peugeot FRACTAL electric concept adds acoustic spatialization to i-Cockpit; 3D printing

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FRACTAL is an ideas incubator that also explores new design and manufacturing processes. During acceleration in the 0-62 mph range, the rear motor kicks in first, with the front-axle motor gradually taking over beyond 62mph. This additional i-Cockpit feature is characterized by the spatialization and dynamization of sound.

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