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Small-displacement two-stroke H2 engine could address performance and emissions cost-effectively for recreational market; potential for Asian motor vehicle fleet

Green Car Congress

Such an engine could provide a cost-effective solution for small recreational vehicle- and motorcycle applications. It, or a scaled-up version, could also provide a solution for the Asian motor vehicle fleet, in which two-stroke engine vehicles constitute a major share—and contribute significantly to air pollution.

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New study of emissions and health impacts from EVs in China, including massive e-bike fleet

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Most electricity generating units (EGUs) in China lack advanced pollution controls. 1 ), for four pollutants. bus: 50, motorcycle: 1, e-bike: 1. E-bikes outperform cars, motorcycles, and buses on most emission metrics. Health risks attributable to other pollutants, including secondary PM 2.5 , are uncertain.

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California Legislature Considering Bill Requiring Smog Testing for Motorcycles

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A bill under consideration in the California state legislature would require California’s Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) to include Class III (280 cc or greater) model-year 2000 and newer motorcycles in the state’s smog check program beginning 1 January 2012. Background. The original HC standards ranged from 5.0 g/km to 14.0

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Spiro Brings Its Electric Motorcycle Ecosystem To Nigeria

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Spiro has the largest fleet of electric motorcycles on the roads in Africa. Spiro also says that, [continued] The post Spiro Brings Its Electric Motorcycle Ecosystem To Nigeria appeared first on CleanTechnica. Spiro says, to date, riders have collectively driven almost quarter of a billion kilometers.

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California Energy Commission approves more than $20M for clean transportation projects; Tesla, Quallion, other EV, battery and alt-fuel vehicles projects

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Zero Motorcycles will receive $1,815,123 to expand the company’s full electric motorcycle production capacity. Zero Motorcycles previously implemented manufacturing in Asia, but has chosen to bring its manufacturing and assembly operations back to California. —Paul Beach, Quallion’s president.

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With soaring sales of xEVs in California, rebates up 50% in 2018; workgroup to discuss impacts of program’s success on funding

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The state’s rebate program has proven to be a great success, and it is gratifying to see California’s vision for transforming to a zero-emissions fleet becoming a reality. The Clean Vehicle Rebate Project is one of several California Air Resources Board incentive programs designed to reduce air pollution and protect public health.

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Brazil to Increase Mandatory Biodiesel Blend to 5% in 2010; Mandatory Emissions Testing for Vehicles

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States and municipalities with fleets of more than 3 million vehicles must develop environmental inspection plans aimed at identifying maintenance malfunctions and modifications that cause high levels of pollutants emissions in cars, trucks and motorcycles already in use, regardless of fuel type.

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