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Exposure to airborne metal pollution associated with increased risk of mortality

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Although there is ample evidence that air pollution—specifically airborne. A European study has used wild moss samples to estimate human exposure to airborne metal particles in order to analyze the relationship between atmospheric metal pollution and risk of mortality. Environment International. doi: 10.1016/j.envint.2019.05.004.

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What are the types of batteries used in EV? | EV Basics

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Different from traditional fuel vehicles, pollution-free has become their biggest advantage. Battery: The battery is suitable for pure electric vehicles, including lead-acid batteries, nickel-metal hydride batteries, sodium-sulfur batteries, secondary lithium batteries, air batteries, and ternary lithium batteries. (1)

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Top 5 Promising Technological Developments In The Electric Vehicle Sector

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For the past few years, governments all over the world have identified the impact that electric vehicles could have on the environment led to a widespread Renaissance in the electric vehicle industry. Along with sodium-based alternatives, could soon supplant the seemingly obsolete lithium-ion battery. #2.

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Top 5 Electric Vehicle Start-Ups in India

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Gadkari also stated that 100 % lithium-ion batteries, which are a critical component in electric vehicles, will be manufactured in India, while the government also conducts research on other readily available materials for batteries such as aluminium ion, sodium ion, steel ion, and zinc ion. Conclusion.

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CalSEED awards $4.2M to early-stage clean energy innovations

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This technology could reduce electricity/energy bills, pollution from power plants, risks of blackouts, the need for new power plants, and pollution from power plant generation. CalSEED is an initiative made possible by the California Energy Commission.

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How clean is EV battery manufacturing?

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Gasoline always emits 20 lbs of toxic air pollutants per gallon, and can only be burned once. Interestingly, approximately one-third of EV drivers have home rooftop solar, so their electricity is coming from sunshine, saving fuel costs as well as the environment. This C02 stays in the atmosphere for thousands of years.

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How clean is EV battery manufacturing?

Electric Auto Association

Gasoline always emits 20 lbs of toxic air pollutants per gallon, and can only be burned once. Interestingly, approximately one-third of EV drivers have home rooftop solar, so their electricity is coming from sunshine, saving fuel costs as well as the environment. This C02 stays in the atmosphere for thousands of years.

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