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Genesis Electrified GV70 makes North American debut

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Genesis held the North American debut of the Electrified GV70 during a special media event in Los Angeles. This is the first Genesis model to be built in the United States and the first Genesis production to take place outside of South Korea. Earlier post.).

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Study: ozone levels higher across China than in other countries tracking the air pollutant

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In China, people breathe ozone-laden air two to six times more often than people in the United States, Europe, Japan, or South Korea, according to a new international study published in Environmental Science & Technology Letters. The inset shows ozone trends in Beijing (red) and Los Angeles (blue). 2017 are included.

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CEO Mary Barra & General Motors Make Sure The Greenius Is Rewarded For His Many Years Of EV Advocacy

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That same year, in my role as founding organizer of climate action group, 350 South Bay Los Angeles, I was able to bring my skills and experience to a wider community and make the case for our need to switch to 100% fossil free transportation to stave off the impending climate crisis.

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Navigant: US to remain largest national plug-in vehicle market over next 10 years; Tokyo to take metro market lead spot from LA

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Navigant expects that Los Angeles, Tokyo, and Paris will be the top cities in all regions examined over the forecast period. The Los Angeles metropolitan area is currently the largest PEV market by unit, with more than 15,000 PEV sales expected in 2014. for the 2014-2023 timeframe. of the city’s fleet.

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Chevrolet Spark EV priced below $25,000 with tax incentives; Oregon and Canada added to markets

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The 2014 Chevrolet Spark EV ( earlier post ), introduced today ahead of the Los Angeles International Auto Show, will be priced under $25,000 with tax incentives. Apple’s Siri will be available for customers with compatible (4S and newer) iPhones. Earlier post.).

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Study estimates ~4M children worldwide develop asthma each year because of NO2 air pollution

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The top 10 highest NO 2 contributions were estimated for eight cities in China (37 to 48% of pediatric asthma incidence) and for Moscow, Russia and Seoul, South Korea at 40%. The UK ranked 24 th out of 194 countries, the US 25 th , China 19 th , and India 58 th.

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Hyundai introduces new autonomous IONIQ concept at AutoMobility LA

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Hyundai Motor Company introduced the Autonomous IONIQ concept during its press conference at AutoMobility LA (Los Angeles Auto Show). Hyundai Motor is currently testing three autonomous IONIQs and two Autonomous Tucson Fuel Cell vehicles at Hyundai Research and Development Center in Namyang, South Korea.

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