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Study found highly elevated PM2.5 in pre-COVID-19 subway air in NE US; NYC the worst

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concentrations and particle composition from area samples collected in the subways of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Boston, Massachusetts; New York City, New York/New Jersey (NYC/NJ); and Washington, District of Columbia. Philadelphia was comparatively the cleanest system at 39 ?g/m This concern is highest for the PM 2.5

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How the Key Bridge Collapse impacts Tesla and other automakers from the Port of Baltimore

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However, the Port is widely responsible for hundreds of thousands of cars coming in and out of the country every year, and the potential issues this collapse could cause are wide-ranging. Sources have speculated that the Port could shift automotive deliveries to the Port of Philadelphia or Wilmington as a result of the Key Bridge collapse.

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Univ. of Delaware and state partner on EV charging station project to support longer electric trips

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The new stations will not be more than 50 miles apart, which is the battery range for the least expensive electric vehicle models today. The UD-DNREC project will enable trips within Delaware and nearby cities, making the entire state within an electric car’s range. —Prof.

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PA Governor Wolf announces $8.5M from Volkswagen Settlement to reduce transportation pollution

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Funded by Pennsylvania’s share of the settlement with Volkswagen Group of America, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)is committing funding for a range of clean energy transportation projects on our roads, at schools, and at marine ports and airports. Philadelphia County. ChargePoint, Inc.:

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Electrify America to install 2,800 charging stations at workplaces and multi-unit dwellings across US

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Level 2 charging will provide for a charging speed up to 20-25 miles of driving range per hour, which would allow drivers to fully charge their electric vehicles at their home or workplace. The 2,800 Level 2 charging stations will be located at approximately 500 sites, all with more than one charging station.

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ECOtality Offering Free Electric Car Charging Stations: Is Your City Included?

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That's the aim of ECOtality, as it offers Blink chargers at an increasingly wide range of sites, with Philadelphia, Chicago and Atlanta the latest cities joining the list. Wherever you charge your electric car, it's nice to have access to the latest equipment and a good network of charging sites.

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Study: US counties with higher PM2.5 concentrations have more stroke deaths

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Analyzing health data and pollution monitoring information from 1,561 counties across the United States between 2005 and 2010, researchers found the yearly average for fine air pollution ranged from 7.2 average 11.75) micrograms per cubic meter. Overall, the annual average was at a level considered acceptable. —Longjian Liu, M.D.,

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