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FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Clean cars vs less traffic: How much do they cut pollution from cars? Greenhouse gas emissions from road transport in the EU-27 have increased by 23% between 1990 and 2022, while in the same period the total from all sectors has decreased by 29%. continued] The post Clean Cars vs Less Traffic: How Much Do They Cut Pollution from Cars?

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NOVEMBER 25, 2021

Researchers now report in ACS’ Environmental Science & Technology Letters that satellite data from before and during the spring 2020 lockdown in Los Angeles shows that vehicles, rather than agriculture, are the main source of urban airborne ammonia (NH 3 ), which forms small particles that contribute to air pollution and harm human health.

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AUGUST 8, 2019

Findings of a study led by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) and published in the European Respiratory Journal suggest that a significant proportion of childhood asthma cases may be attributable to outdoor air pollution, and that these cases could be prevented. Meeting the minimum air pollution levels for NO 2 (1.5?µg·m

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

Vera is controlled and monitored via a cloud-based service, and has the potential to make transportation safer, cleaner and more efficient. Volvo’s long-term goal is to offer companies that need continuous transport services between fixed hubs a complement to today’s offerings. —Claes Nilsson, President Volvo Trucks.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2020

A new report by the European Environment Agency (EEA) finds that, taken together with public transport, walking and cycling for short city journeys provide the greatest benefits for both human health and the environment in urban areas. The introduction and rapid uptake of app-based vehicle sharing schemes can also have benefits.

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OCTOBER 27, 2019

Jacobson, professor of civil and environmental engineering at Stanford University, suggests that carbon capture technologies are inefficient and increase air pollution. However, this research finds that it reduces only a small fraction of carbon emissions, and it usually increases air pollution. A study by Mark Z.

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JANUARY 11, 2022

billion Proposition 98, $676 million Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, and $383 million Federal Funds) one-time over five years, with a focus on communities that are most impacted, bringing the total investment to $10 billion over six years to decarbonize the transportation sector. billion ($3.5 billion General Fund, $1.5

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

The California Energy Commission (CEC) approved a $95-million plan for critical clean transportation investments to expedite the adoption of zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) and help the state reach its climate, air quality and other goals. million for ZEVs, as well as zero-emission infrastructure and related workforce development.

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DECEMBER 19, 2022

The California Air Resources Board last week approved the final proposed 2022 Scoping Plan ( earlier post ), a roadmap to reduce demand for petroleum by 94%, cut air pollution by 71%, reduce greenhouse gas emissions 85%, and reach carbon neutrality by 2045. Transportation.

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JANUARY 17, 2023

Cornell engineers have developed machine learning models to simplify and reinforce models to calculate the fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) contained in urban air pollution. Previous methods to gauge air pollution were cumbersome and reliant on extraordinary amounts of data points. MRE for the single hidden layer model, the 63.2%

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JUNE 19, 2020

The entire new fleet will be gradually introduced on the school transport networks operated by Transdev from the start of the school year in September 2020, in the Estrie and Montérégie regions of Québec. The introduction of these vehicles promises to reduce pollution by 99% compared to thermal vehicles.

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OCTOBER 16, 2019

A team of researchers from the Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV) and the Université Paul Sabatier-Toulouse III (France) have developed a system that is capable of managing the entire traffic of a city, which will help to prevent traffic jams, while reducing the driving times of vehicles and pollution levels.

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DECEMBER 30, 2021

Two new 37 tonne DAF CF Electric trucks will transport food and other products from Wentloog rail terminal outside Cardiff to Tesco’s distribution center in Magor, Wales, in partnership with logistics and international freight forwarding company FSEW.

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JULY 2, 2021

The city of Moscow, Russia is halting the purchase of diesel buses for its passenger transport fleet. Starting this year, by the decision of the Mayor of Moscow, we will not buy diesel buses, except for transportation in a special mode. —Makim Liksutov, Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Transport. Only electric buses.

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APRIL 25, 2023

In an open access paper in the Journal of Wind Engineering and Industrial Aerodynamics , researchers at the University of Surrey (UK) have investigated the effect of group riding on cyclists’ exposure to vehicle pollutants. —Schmeer et al. With more wind, riding towards the back of the group can be a good strategy to minimize exposure.

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MAY 27, 2020

Created to address California’s pollution challenges, this technology could be a solution for communities around the globe dealing with the effects of NO x. The State of California plans to enact tighter emissions standards in 2024 and will require that heavy-duty engines produce less pollutants.

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DECEMBER 18, 2020

These results show that the Opposed-Piston technology is able to meet our sustainable transportation goals, reducing criteria pollutants while also emitting less carbon dioxide. Earlier post.).

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MAY 28, 2021

CO 2 emissions from private jets in Europe increased by nearly a third (31%) between 2005 and 2019, rising faster than commercial aviation emissions, according to a new report from environmental campaign group Transport & Environment (T&E). And yet, super-rich super polluters are flying around like there’s no climate crisis.

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MARCH 3, 2021

Over the next 4 years, the city authorities are going to purhase 2675 more units of e-transport; Moscow expects that by 2032, all the urban transport will have been converted to the electric traction. —Maksim Liksutov, the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Transport. tons a year. thousand tons. Earlier post.).

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CleanTechnica EVs

APRIL 10, 2025

Some of the sustainable transportation news is more on the transition away from internal combustion engines and the electrification of a whole slew of vehicle types because climate change and toxic air pollution are urgent problems that need to be solved. Other times, it can be really, really fun.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Tel Aviv-Yafo Municipality, in partnership with ElectReon and Dan Bus Company, has launched a pilot project to install wireless electric roads for charging public transportation in the city. If the pilot is successful, we will evaluate—together with the Ministry of Transportation—its expansion to additional locations in the city.

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CleanTechnica EVs

MARCH 25, 2025

News about electric vehicles tends to focus on personal transportation: cars, SUVs, pickup trucks, ebikes, electric motorcycles, etc. Big trucks for shipping, using diesel engines, generate huge amounts of harmful air pollution. There are other electric vehicles, though, and great reasons they should be getting attention.

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OCTOBER 18, 2022

In an open-access report in the journal Environmental Pollution , researchers from UCLA and the University of Chicago estimate that California’s wildfire carbon dioxide equivalent (CO 2 e) emissions from 2020 (~127 mmt CO 2 e ) are approximately two times higher than California’s total greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reductions since 2003.

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JULY 12, 2019

The Fort Worth Transportation Authority (Trinity Metro) has awarded New Flyer a contract for four heavy-duty, thirty-five-foot Xcelsior CHARGE battery-electric buses. The bus showcased reduced air and noise pollution, and enhancements such as wood-like floors and USB charge ports for passengers.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2021

The plan is by far the largest annual investment in clean transportation incentives to date—more than double the amount of the largest past investment. The remainder comes from the Air Pollution Control Fund and the Air Quality Improvement Program. Over half of the $1.5 Over half of the $1.5

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

NITI Aayog, the Government of India’s official think tank, with support from RMI and RMI India, has launched a campaign to transform last-mile deliveries and eliminate pollution through consumer engagement. We will promote awareness about health, environmental and economic benefits of electric vehicles through the Shoonya campaign.

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JUNE 12, 2021

Soot particles from oil and wood heating systems as well as road traffic can pollute the air in Europe on a much larger scale than previously assumed. During transport, ageing processes not only change the chemical composition of the particles, but also influence their physical properties (e.g. forest fires).

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JUNE 9, 2019

An in-house study by environmental NGO Transport & Environment (T&E) has found that the luxury cruise brands owned by Carnival Corporation & PLC emitted in 2017 in European seas alone 10 times more SO x than all of Europe’s 260+ million passenger vehicles. million passenger vehicles in a year.

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JULY 30, 2021

Funding comes from the CEC’s Clean Transportation Program, which invests up to $100 million annually to support California communities, increase access to EV charging infrastructure, support innovation and accelerate the deployment of advanced transportation and fuel technologies.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2020

In addition, ride-hailing trips frequently replace lower-carbon transportation methods—such as public transit, walking, or biking—that consumers might have used otherwise. —Don Anair, deputy director of the UCS Clean Transportation Program and lead author of the report.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

EPA’s TAG program aims to reduce air pollution in areas of the nation with the highest levels of ambient ozone and fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) pollution. Under the TAG program, eligible state and local air pollution control agencies must directly apply to EPA, but can select partners for a project consortium.

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OCTOBER 7, 2020

Establishing a full battery manufacturing ecosystem, anchored in “Lithium Valley”, could not only support the transition to electrified transportation, but advance progress toward California’s climate goals, and serve as a vital source for critical minerals essential to economic and national security.

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MAY 29, 2019

In Seoul, Hyundai Motor unveiled an electric double-decker bus—a first of its kind for Hyundai, and part of the company’s effort to help reduce traffic congestion and air pollution. The bus allows up to 70 passengers—11 seats on the first floor and 59 seats on the second floor—1.5

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NOVEMBER 12, 2022

The European Commission presented its proposal for Euro 7 standards to reduce air pollution from new motor vehicles sold in the EU. However, in 2050, more than 20% of cars and vans and more than half of the heavier vehicles are expected to continue to emit pollutants from the tailpipe.

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JULY 16, 2019

But diesel-powered buses are not safe for kids’ developing lungs, which are particularly vulnerable to harmful air pollution. Making the transition to electric school buses that don’t emit pollution provides children and their communities with cleaner air and numerous public health benefits. —Energy Commissioner Patty Monahan.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2022

billion investment plan to support the transition to zero-emission transportation. This year’s investment dollars focus largely on underserved communities, including low-income communities and those disproportionately burdened by environmental pollution, as well as small truck fleets. The California Air Resources Board approved a $2.6-billion

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Researchers in the EU RECOTRANS (Integrated manufacturing of REcyclable multi-material COmposites for the TRANSport sector) have used microwaves and laser welding to obtain recyclable composites for automotive and transport.

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