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"Reduced car commuting is linked to residential environment, health status and health behaviors"
#Cars #Vehicles #Environment

Reduced car commuting is linked to residential environment, health status and health behaviors
A recently published Finnish study shows that residential environments, health status and health behaviors are associated with reduced car commuting. However, these factors explained only a small proportion of the overall modal shift toward active and sustainable commuting over a two-year follow-up.

Trump has declared #fentanyl to be a "Weapon of mass destruction" because it kills ten thousands of people in the US every year. Guess what else kills so many people? #cars

"Carmakers chose to cheat to sell cars rather than comply with emissions law, ‘dieselgate’ trial told"
#Cars #Vehicles #Emissions

"Conservatives would end 2030 ban on new petrol and diesel cars"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Cars #Vehicles

Got to sit in an play with a 2026 Leaf yesterday. felt good. Gonna test drive next week.
I should probably wait a year to get a used one and save money but I think the blue color will be hard to come by.
#ev #cars

#Cars
I saw a #lamborghini on my way somewhere this morning, which I’d never seen around here before, and then on my way home I saw a #Maserati. Again not something I’ve seen around here before. What was…

"EU agrees recycled plastic targets for cars"
#EU #EuropeanUnion #Cars #Vehicles

EU agrees recycled plastic targets for cars
Car manufacturers in Europe will have to include more recycled plastics in new vehicles under new EU rules agreed on by the bloc's countries and lawmakers on Friday.

Xiaomi EV, illustrates how far behind European and US cars are...
#cars

NEWSFLASH: The Car Dealership Industry is full of fraud and deception.
#nss #consumerism #cars
https://www.cbc.ca/news/marketplace/car-dealerships-ontario-price-9.6969143

📻 The 2026 Porsche Cayenne EV Will Have Wireless Charging
#cars

The 2026 Porsche Cayenne EV Will Have Wireless Charging
The upcoming Porsche Cayenne Electric will have an optional inductive charging system. Just park over it and get power.

"‘Little lungs are paying’: 1.6m claimants head to high court as carmakers finally face punishment for Dieselgate"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Cars

Here's a radical transport idea...
For every two lane road, turn one lane into a segregated two lane cycle route, and make the other one a contraflow motor vehicle lane.
Watch many car drivers switch to cycling, and RTAs drop. Short distance travel times will be reduced for many.
And I say all this as both a car driver and a cycle rider.
#Transport #Cars #Bikes

"Study finds EVs quickly overcome their energy-intensive build to be cleaner than gas cars"
#EV #ElectricVehicles #Cars

Study finds EVs quickly overcome their energy-intensive build to be cleaner than gas cars
Making electric vehicles and their batteries is a dirty process that uses a lot of energy. But a new study says that EVs quickly make up for that with less overall emissions through two years of use than a gas-powered vehicle.

So my car has a computer that knows if I will fail inspection but has no UI to show me? That sucks.
#cars

🛻 Ram ends EV pickup truck plans
#cars

Ram ends EV pickup truck plans | TechCrunch
Stellantis, the parent company of Ram, said Friday that it will no longer develop a battery-electric full-size pickup. The company cited low demand for full-size battery-electric trucks as the primary reason.

We used to be a country. I mean we used to make comfy car seats. #seats #cars #furniture #plush

anyone have experience usbg these little "wireless carplay-dongles" to upgrade their car's system?
getting tired of finickey usb cables...
#carplay #apple #cars #accessories
https://www.ottocast.com/products/ottocast-mini-cube-3-0-wireless-carplay-android-auto-adapter?utm_source=google&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=search-carplay&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=18026404709&gbraid=0AAAAAo2cFRZI6Qa6UXsWj7SwJ4-1z4o3m&gclid=CjwKCAiAt8bIBhBpEiwAzH1w6Th-8CpsoW1oYtHQ8YwrZP9ME44tSpQA4WF1-42S47zVvYxYzT223BoC4xoQAvD_BwE

💸 ‘Finances are getting tighter’: US car repossessions surge as more Americans default on auto loans
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/oct/17/us-car-repossessions-economy

‘Finances are getting tighter’: US car repossessions surge as more Americans default on auto loans
Wall Street sounds alarm over strain throughout car lending market as experts warn of potential risks for wider economy

"Toyota developing two-seater electric vehicle with solar roof"
#Toyota #Cars #Vehicles

Toyota developing two-seater electric vehicle with solar roof
Toyota Manufacturing UK says it is leading a consortium to investigate the feasibility of a lightweight micro-mobility electric vehicle with a PV roof, digital connectivity, and sustainable components.

I think a 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme driving out of the Little York Car Show
#photo #photography #cars #classiccars

"Mercedes unveils car with 20% efficient ultra-thin solar coating’"
#Cars #Vehicles
https://w…

Mercedes unveils car with 20% efficient ultra-thin solar coating
Mercedes-Benz unveiled its first car prototype with a silicon-free, 20%-efficient nanoparticle solar coating that powers the vehicle even when off and uses modules thinner than a human hair.

"Traffic Light Climate Impact Has Easy Fix to Cut Emissions 22%"
#Cars #Vehicles #Emissions

Traffic Light Climate Impact Has Easy Fix to Cut Emissions 22% | Happy Eco News
Research shows traffic light climate impact accounts for 15% of U.S. transport emissions. MIT’s eco-driving simulations suggest smartphone-guided traffic smoothing could cut emissions 11–22%. The approach adapts to adoption levels and complements EVs and hybrids, offering a fast, scalable solution for cleaner mobility at intersections nationwide.

🚘 2026 BMW iX3 Revealed: Meet the Blueprint for BMW’s Future
#cars

2026 BMW iX3 Revealed: Meet the Blueprint for BMW’s Future
Don't mistake the iX3 for another cookie-cutter electric SUV, because it's truly ushering in a new era of BMW. Here's how.

"Seven EU countries pressure European Commission to rethink 2035 diesel and petrol car ban"
#EU #EuropeanUnion #Cars #Vehicles

Seven countries ask EU executive to revoke 2035 diesel and petrol ban
Pressure from EU countries, lawmakers and the automotive industry is likely pushing the European Commission to delay the revision of the bloc's ban on diesel and petrol cars by 2035.

Weird.... it seems people in the UK do indeed want to buy EVs, especially if they are not made by Tesla!
#bullshit
#CanPoli #CdnPoli #Tariffs #China #Canada #Cars #EV

🏃‍♀️ Yes, You Can Resurface Cylinder Heads with a Treadmill… If You’re Brave
https://www.thedrive.com/news/yes-you-can-resurface-cylinder-heads-with-a-treadmill-if-youre-brave

Yes, You Can Resurface Cylinder Heads with a Treadmill… If You’re Brave
This guy built his own head resurfacing machine for less than $500 with a treadmill and an old medical gurney.

done!
I had them swap the rims onto the winter tires so that we could potentially put sensors on the other rims or maybe sell those rims and just keep one set. We'll see in the spring.
The tread is definitely better
lol
edit: oh yeah, and I have a appointment for wheel alignment tomorrow.. #evcrosscanada #tires #cars #maintenance

"Plug-in hybrids pollute almost as much as petrol cars, report finds"
#Cars #Vehicles #Environment #Pollution

🚗 This Shop Made the Hellcat Plymouth Prowler a Turnkey Reality
https://www.thedrive.com/news/this-shop-made-the-hellcat-plymouth-prowler-a-turnkey-reality

This Shop Made the Hellcat Plymouth Prowler a Turnkey Reality
This 25-year-old hot rod throwback had a ton of charisma, but not a ton of power. This mod fixes the latter.

"Will EU give ground on 2035 combustion-engine ban?"
#EU #EuropeanUnion #Cars #Vehicles

Will EU give ground on 2035 combustion-engine ban?
Europe's embattled auto industry and its backers are ramping up pressure on the EU to relax its planned 2035 ban on new petrol and diesel car sales—hoping for a decision by year end.

A hive of activity around here! A few seconds ago a full logging truck left and now there is an empty logging truck in its place. Every bay is full. Everyone running full bore!
Pearson Tire/Kal Tire in Port Alberni.
Been getting my tires here for 20 years! Great people. And free tire changes!
Edit: just to emphasize the point… a full Kal Tire delivery truck just pulled up on the main street beside and is now sitting there in the left turn lane waiting for the logging truck to be done so it can pull in. Crew now working double fast lol.
Winter tire season definitely on!
#evcrosscanada #tires #cars #maintenance

"EVs account for more than half of new UK car registrations in September"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Vehicles #Cars

"BMW sets new climate target for 2035"
#BMW #Cars #Vehicles #Climate

A Ford Oil Bath Air Cleaner Under the Hood of a Classic Car
#photo #photography #cars #transportation

It wasn’t a myth. It was a deliberate disinformation campaign by Fossil Fuel companies.
Just like the “evs are bad cuz mining is bad” is disinformation propaganda. The advantages over burning the planet with CO2 emissions are factually inescapable.
Tell me I’m Wrong.
#endfossilfuels #ev #cars #battery #climateCatastrophe #climateChange
https://universeodon.com/@wolfnowl/115449301400784313

Elliot at car show at Little York Lake
#photo #photography #cars #elliot

"Where rubber meets the road: Old tires are key to building tougher roads"
#Cars #Vehicles #Tyres #Tires

Where rubber meets the road: Old tires are key to building tougher roads
Almost half of the Northern Territory's worn-out tires end up in landfills—with the rest exported interstate for recycling—but a study led by Charles Darwin University (CDU) is repurposing the discarded rubber to build stronger, sustainable roads that meet the NT's unique needs.

"The policy change that could put more EVs on the road"
#EV #ElectricVehicles #Cars #Vehicles

The policy change that could put more EVs on the road
In many states, carmakers are prohibited from selling directly to consumers. Cutting out the middleman could help speed EV adoption.

"Unreliable public charging stations deter many potential electric vehicle buyers"
#EV #ElectricVehicles #Cars #Vehicles

Unreliable public charging stations deter many potential electric vehicle buyers
Public electric vehicle charging stations in America have a bad reputation. They're notorious for breaking down, charging at a snail's pace, refusing customer payment and leaving drivers stranded without juice.

"Chicago-area mayors push ahead on EVs despite federal pullback"
#Chicago #Vehicles #Cars #ElectricVehicles

Chicago-area mayors push ahead on EVs despite federal pullback
Trump funding cuts scrambled the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus' plans to deploy chargers, but the group is redoubling other efforts to boost EV adoption.

"Tire Recycling Innovations Turn Waste Into Effective Highway Noise Solutions"
#Tyres #Cars #Vehicles #Recycling

Tire Recycling Innovations Turn Waste Into Effective Highway Noise Solutions | Happy Eco News
Tire recycling innovations by Czech company mmcité+ transform waste into highway noise barriers. The 'Noba' project reduces traffic noise by 10 decibels, lasts longer than concrete alternatives, costs less over time, and involves communities in design while keeping millions of tires from polluting landfills and waterways.