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Study finds lead from leaded gasoline persists in London air despite ‘90s ban

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They explained that lead from leaded gasoline once settled in the environment and is steadily re-suspended into the air through wind and vehicle movement, providing a constant background level and remobilization mechanism. —Dr Eléonore Resongles, co-corresponding author.

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Ricardo study finds electric and hybrid cars have a higher carbon footprint during production than conventional vehicles, but still offer a lower footprint over the full life cycle

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The automotive industry is already taking positive steps to address this issue—the recent announcement by Toyota of a solar array to provide electricity to power the hybrid Auris production facility and wind power at the Nissan Leaf plant are excellent examples of this. —Greg Archer, LowCVP Managing Director. Neville Jackson.

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Mercedes-Benz introducing B200 Natural Gas Drive

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In the event that the gas tank should ever run dry, the vehicle switches over automatically, and imperceptibly, to petrol operation. In addition to conventional natural gas, the B 200 Natural Gas Drive can also be operated using biogas or synthetic gas produced using “excess” energy from solar power plants or wind farms.

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European Commission Sets Up System for Certifying Sustainable Biofuels

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In the years to come, biofuels are the main alternative to petrol and diesel used in transport, which produces more than 20% of the greenhouse gas emissions in the European Union. Renewables include solid biomass, wind, solar energy and hydro power as well as biofuels. We have to ensure that the biofuels used are also sustainable.

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Electric Scooter vs Petrol Scooter : Huge benefits for India

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Video : ​Electric Scooter vs Petrol Scooter : Benefits for India Air Pollution An electric scooter runs on an electric motor which consumers power from a charged battery. Where as a petrol scooter emits a combination of carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide and particulate matter. Ultimately petrol scooters are unsustainable.

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EEA report: EVs are better for climate and air quality

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Battery electric cars emit less greenhouse gases and air pollutants over their entire life cycle than petrol and diesel cars, according to a European Environment Agency (EEA) report. In future, with greater use of lower carbon electricity in the European mix the typical GHG emissions saving of BEVs relative to ICEVs will increase.

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CPT presenting two papers at SAE World Congress on SpeedStart and TIGERS for 48V mild hybrid systems

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An SR based B-ISG is a relatively simple mechanical design construction consisting of a wire wound stator and central laminated rotor with no windings. Due to the absence of rotor windings, SR machines possess low rotating inertias thus minimizing rotor losses.

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