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PSI team develops web tool for consumers to compare environmental impact of passenger cars in detail

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The entire life cycle of the passenger cars is taken into account, including the manufacture of the vehicles and the environmentally relevant emissions from driving. Deterioration of the ozone layer [kg CFC-11-eq.]. The Carculator graphically presents these values for all selected vehicles in parallel, for ease of comparison.

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Renault makes public its lifecycle study of Fluence ICE vs Fluence EV

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Renault’s comparison of the carbon footprint of EV and ICE vehicles over production, operation and end of life. The publication gives the opportunity for an “apples-to-apples” comparison between the environmental impacts of the two types of powertrains: same manufacturer, same model, same boundary conditions. Click to enlarge.

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Ford researchers report detailed study of the effect of different ethanol blend levels on emissions from FFVs

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Comparison of the NO x data shows the dominant role of engine calibration on the tailpipe emissions of NO x. The fuel chemistry effect is fundamental and the same qualitative emissions trend of increased ethanol, acetaldehyde, and CH 4 emissions and decreased NMHC emissions will be seen for all FFVs from all manufacturers.

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Comparative study finds that B20 increases emission rates of a number of pollutants in both light- and medium-duty diesel engines at idle

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They found that the level of emissions of regulated and unregulated pollutants in diesel exhaust depends on fuel, load, engine calibration, and exhaust aftertreatment technology. Unregulated pollutants also include ozone precursors and bioaccumulative and toxic compounds. L) and medium-duty (6.4 L/2002 calibration and 6.4

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Study finds fleet switch from PFI to GDI engines will result in net reduction in global warming

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Recent studies have compared emissions of PFI and GDI vehicles, including particle number and mass, gaseous pollutants, and nonmethane organic gas (NMOG) composition for a limited number of compounds. We estimate ozone and SOA formation potential. Finally, we analyze the potential climate effects of switching a PFI to a GDI fleet.

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Abt life-cycle analysis of different Li-ion chemistries for PHEVs and EVs identifies opportunities for improving environmental profile of batteries

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The study, carried out through a partnership with EPA, the US Department of Energy, the Li-ion battery industry, and academicians, was the first life-cycle assessment to bring together and to use data directly provided by Li-ion battery suppliers, manufacturers, and recyclers. O 2 , Li-NCM); and lithium-iron phosphate (LiFePO 4 ).

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Automakers agree on common plug to recharge electric vehicles

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Neutral catachip @ Apr 19th 2009 4:29PM Now only if electronics manufacturers could do the same thing. I mean, when the electricity it uses is produces, pollution still happens, just not "right from your car"? There are a few phone manufacturers that havent switched yet. Who even knows if they are a member of SAE. yay same plug!