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Chalmers University: battery development will reduce electric aircraft life cycle impact

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Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology, located in Göteborg, Sweden, have performed the first life-cycle assessment of a commercially available two-seater all-electric aircraft—the Pipistrel Alpha Electro, manufactured in Slovenia—directly comparing it to the fossil fuel-powered version of the same plane. Source: Chalmers

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California’s Advanced Clean Truck Rule is not strong enough to ensure a cleaner future

GreenBiz

A 2019 report shows seven of the top ten most ozone-choked cities in America are in California.

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TeraWatt acquires two sites for heavy-duty EV charging hubs in California’s Inland Empire

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San Bernardino and Riverside counties recently ranked number one and two in the nation for the worst ozone pollution. “We We are committed to providing a reliable charging solution and understand that convenience, accessibility and sustainability are paramount in the evolving electric ecosystem.” Source: TeraWatt

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Measuring NOx in combustion

Envirotec Magazine

The chemiluminescence reaction of ozone and nitric oxide causes the oxidation of nitric oxide (NO) to nitrogen dioxide (NO2) which generates photons that are measured using a photomultiplier tube. Typically, at Signal Group, the flows of ozone and sample are set in a ratio of 10:1. Ozonator design. NO2 converter. Vacuum pump.

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New Report ‘Ringing the Alarm Bell’ for Climate Advocacy Conflict of Interest

DeSmogBlog

Weld County, a 4,000-square-mile area northeast of Denver, this year received failing air quality grades for ozone and particulate matter — pollutants linked to fossil fuel extraction — from the American Lung Association. The Colorado Springs area received failing grades for ozone in 2024.

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Environmental Consequences of Vehicle Emissions

The Environmental Blog

In addition to aerodynamic devices, other advancements in semi-truck technology include the development of hybrid and electric models. These emissions contribute to various environmental problems, including air pollution, climate change, acid rain, ozone depletion, and biodiversity loss. However, there is hope.

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The State of Electric School Bus Adoption in the US

The City Fix

Editor’s Note: This article was updated in April 2023 with new findings from WRI’s dataset tracking electric school bus adoption in the United States, covering October to December 2022. To the best of our knowledge, these statistics are updated as of Dec.