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Study finds NYC Clean Air Taxi rules successful in cutting pollution

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—Dustin Fry, MPH, a researcher at Drexel University Dornsife School of Public Health. The biggest effect was seen in Manhattan neighborhoods with a high density of yellow taxis—not in low-income and outer borough areas with elevated rates of respiratory illness. Dustin Fry, Marianthi-Anna Kioumourtzoglou, Christian A.

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Battery/Ultracapacitor System for Small Electric Vehicles

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The vehicle target was a small electric vehicle (similar to a neighborhood elecric vehicle, NEV) with a speed limit of 40-50 km/h (25-31 mph), maximum power of 40 kW, and a weight of about 800 kg. To control the system, they propose a power flow management methodology based on load demand.

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Univ of Utah studies find up to 27 seconds of mental distraction for drivers after using new hands-free technologies

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At the 25 mph speed limit in the study, drivers traveled the length of nearly three football fields during this time. The new studies were conducted with participants driving the various cars at 25 mph or less around a 2.7-mile —David Strayer. Methodology. Strayer, Joel M. Cooper, Jonna Turrill, James R. Coleman, and Rachel J.

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UCLA orders all-electric shuttle bus powered by Motiv Power Systems

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Built on Ford’s E450 chassis with a Champion Bus body, the shuttle bus will offer a maximum capacity of 20 passengers, a range of up to 90 miles on a single charge, a 75% charge time of four hours, and a top speed of 60 mph. Developed in partnership with Commercial Fleet Financing, the shuttle bus is projected to be delivered in early 2018.

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The Long View from SAE 2009 World Congress

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Cities account for 2% of the world’s area and yet they account for 75% of the resources and 75% of the waste ,” said Cervero. A mix of technology, a mix of urban planning, really setting the stage so people can make intelligent, resourceful decisions on when to use certain modes of transportation ,” said Cervero. Bandivadekar, A.,

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Scooter Helmets: Everything you need to know

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If the top speed is over 30 mph (48 km/h) or higher, then a full-face helmet is your only choice. If you ride a model with medium speeds, around 18 mph to 25 mph, you don’t necessarily need a heavy-duty full-face helmet; a modular helmet or one without a visor would do the trick. The best scooter helmets for kids.

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From Recreation to Everyday Transport: The Growing Appeal of E-Bikes

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E-bikes can reach speeds of up to 28 mph and can go 20 -100 miles on a single charge. For those of you who have yards and gardens, electric landscaping equipment is making inroads into neighborhoods nationwide. The US Department of Energy confirms that around 50% of all car trips in the US are less than three miles. in the State.