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New Emissions Analytics study suggests pollution from tire wear now 1,850 times worse than exhaust emissions

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In early 2020, UK-based independent testing firm Emissions Analytics published a study claiming that tire particulate wear emissions were 1,000 times worse than exhaust emissions ( earlier post ). As a result, distance-specific mass and number emissions can be derived, which can then be compared to equivalent tire metrics.

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SEAT introducing first natural-gas-fueled SUV at Paris show: Arona TGI

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liter TSI gasoline version, but integrates components that allow it to run on compressed natural gas. Internally, the 1.0-liter Internally, the 1.0-liter F), and then starts a heating process for the gas injectors, prior to the automatic activation of the CNG circuit when conditions allow.

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Proterra beats out BYD for Mineta San José International Airport electric bus contract; 10 Proterra electric buses to be in service by late 2018

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Mineta San José International Airport (SJC). Proterra’s E2 series 35-foot electric buses feature a 440 kWh battery pack to deliver an estimated range of 251 miles. million pounds of greenhouse gas tailpipe emissions over the lifetime of these vehicles. 19/mile, is substantially lower than diesel, at $.84/mile.

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Ascend Energy and Atrex Energy demo tubular SOFC electric ATV, fueled by natural gas

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idea Solutions Design, and JB Mechanical to integrate and install a commercial 1000 Watt Atrex Energy fuel cell power generator fueled with compressed natural gas in an all-electric Polaris Ranger ATV. With more than 100 miles on the vehicle, the range and durability has been shown. Ascend worked with Tructronics Inc., worth of fuel.

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2011 Chevrolet Volt's Extra 'Free' Electric Miles In Gas Mode

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Once its initial battery charge is exhausted, the 2011 Chevy Volt seamlessly switches on its internal combustion engine to generate electricity. But it turns out that the 2011 Volt can sometimes return to electric-drive mode even before it's plugged in, letting it deliver additional “clean miles." Here's how.

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Report argues advanced HD natural gas vehicles foundational for California to hit air and climate goals; near zero-emission potential

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Five technology paths for very-low-NO x and GHG emissions from heavy-duty natural gas engines. The “Pathways to Near-Zero-Emission Natural Gas Heavy Duty Vehicles” report, authored by GNA on behalf of Southern California Gas Co. —“Pathways to Near-Zero-Emission Natural Gas Heavy-Duty Vehicles”. Click to enlarge.

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Mercedes-AMG reveals performance hybrid and battery-electric AMG derivative strategy

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On the test bench, prototypes of the battery have already successfully completed countless test miles. Mercedes-AMG is launching with the internally named HPB80 variant with 6.1 Individual drive mode: individual customization of the drive, transmission, AMG DYNAMICS, chassis, steering and exhaust system. kW/kg (1.0

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