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UK government launches new clean air strategy; ending sales of conventional diesel and gasoline LDVs by 2040

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To legislate to ensure only the cleanest domestic fuels will be available for sale, preventing 8,000 tonnes of harmful particulate matter from entering the atmosphere each year. in their emissions control system, and make tampering with an emissions control system a legal offense. A coming plan to phase out diesel-only trains by 2040.

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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles safer than gas-powered cars?

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Because EVs run on electricity, the vehicle emits no exhaust from a tailpipe and does not contain the typical liquid fuel components in ICEVs. There isn’t an electric car for sale in New Zealand today that has scored less than a total five-star ANCAP rating. These vehicles use large traction battery packs to power the motor.

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Perspective: US Needs to Transition to Hydrous Ethanol as the Primary Renewable Transportation Fuel

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Current Legal Requirement for Use of Anhydrous Ethanol in the United States. The result is more efficient combustion, cooler running engines, lower exhaust temperatures, and increased longevity of engine life. Until fairly recently, these US motor vehicles were non-FFVs. 40 CFR § 80.27 Pursuant to 40 CFR § 80.27(a)(2):