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Study links ambient PM2.5 and ozone specifically caused by vehicle exhaust emissions to ~361,000 premature deaths worldwide in 2010 and ~385,000 in 2015

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and ozone deaths, associated mortality rates, and population in G20 economies in 2015. Exhaust from on-road diesel vehicles was responsible for nearly half of the impacts (~181,000 premature deaths) worldwide, and fully two-thirds in India, France, Germany, and Italy. Transportation-attributable PM 2.5 Source: The ICCT. Resources.

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DOE awards $17M to FY 2014 SBIR Phase II projects; includes Si/graphene anodes, motor windings, exhaust treatments

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Hybrid Electric Turbocharger for Exhaust Energy Recovery and Transient Lag Reduction. By the end of Phase II, Mainstream plans to demonstrate a production-ready prototype that exceeds DOE targets for fuel economy, operating range, and cost. A Novel Exhaust after Treatment Catalyst. Lead organization. Description. nGimat LLC.

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Use These Exciting EV Charging Incentives to Fund Your Commercial Charging Station

EV Match

Previously, the program created several geographic project areas and awarded projects based on a first-come, first-served basis until funds were exhausted. Charge Ahead Colorado. The Charge Ahead Colorado program began in 2013 and has since funded over 2,000 EV charging stations across the state.

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

Plug in America

Another plus: no tailpipe pollution. While traditional gas motorcycles use less gasoline and thus have lower emissions than passenger cars, motorcycle exhaust is higher in smog-forming pollutants and poisonous carbon monoxide, meaning that electric motorcycles (and EVs in general) are a great option to significantly improve air quality.