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Smoothing the road for electric vehicles

Plug in America

Automakers can meet the goals by manufacturing hybrids, plug-in hybrids, fuel-efficient gas cars, or any other viable technology that reduces tailpipe pollution. It makes sense that California would also have more aggressive goals for clean vehicles to address the health and cost damages of vehicle pollution.

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EVs Help Air Quality. And Not Just In The Obvious Way.

InsideEVs

But there is another important source of emissions that they do much better for than combustion cars, and it’s hardly ever talked about: brake dust pollution. Using the regenerative braking function not only saves your brake pads from wear, but it also puts energy back into the battery, essentially giving your EV a bit of free extra range.

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These Graphene Tattoos Are Actually Biosensors

Cars That Think

Electronic Tattoos for Heart Disease Accordingly to the World Health Organization, cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death worldwide , with causal factors including diet, lifestyle, and environmental pollution. The passive systems use a chemical indicator that changes color when it reacts with specific components in sweat.

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Event: 2025 ACT Expo

Clean Fleet Report

The companys electric-powered step van is designed for last mile deliveries with an all-electric driving range of 130 miles. Its propane-powered vehicles are designed for medium to long-range deliveries. The gasoline and electric combination charges the battery when driving, providing an estimated 500 miles driving range.

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Road Test: 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning SuperCrew Pro 4X4

Clean Fleet Report

F-150 Lightning Pro Specifications Standard Range Battery Where work meets play 4×4 with a single speed transmission Dual electric motors 98 kWh, liquid-cooled lithium-ion battery 452 horsepower (hp) 775 pound-feet of torque (lb.-ft.) It has outstanding payload and a variety of battery ranges for different budgets and use-case needs.

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F-150 Lightning’s Quiet, Refined Power Play

Electric Auto Association

The four hour event only used a small amount of the battery capacity as noted by a less than 20 mile reduction in range. Here are some of the details of how it worked: Fired Up Popcorn with two popcorn machines had the biggest demand. In preparation for the start of the event, both vendors required the maximum amount of power.

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EVA Celebrates the Freedom to Drive EVs at the Ingham County Fair In Michigan

Electric Auto Association

We believe that driving electric is about more than just new technology; it's about embracing a new kind of freedom: Freedom to Drive the Vehicles of Our Choosing: Explore the diverse and exciting range of electric vehicles available today.