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The black shit covering the snow? That's from #cars. But importantly, it's not just exhaust soot - it's also pieces of tire (as they wear down). Eg, #microplastics that will end up in the ocean and in our drinking water.

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

"Only seven new petrol-powered cars sold in Norway in January"
#Norway #Cars #Vehicles

#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…

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

"Is tyre pollution causing mass deaths in vulnerable salmon populations?"
#Cars #Vehicles

🛻 Genesis Designed a Body-on-Frame Truck for the US
#cars

Genesis Designed a Body-on-Frame Truck for the US
Everybody knows the U.S. is fertile ground for trucks, but could a Genesis pickup sell?

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

"Older petrol and diesel vehicles produce 50% of harmful particle emissions in Finland, study shows"
#Finland #Cars #Vehicles

Older petrol and diesel vehicles produce 50% of harmful particle emissions in Finland, study shows
In Finland, the average age of passenger cars is among the highest in Europe, and the majority of traffic-related particle emissions are produced by ICE vehicles that are more than 15 years old. The worst polluters are old diesel cars without a diesel particulate filter.

I think my top complaint about the 2026 Nissan Leaf is the cup holder is too low to comfortably grab it with your arm on the arm rest.
#cars #leaf #nissan

First time attending the monthly Oily’s Breakfast Club car meet at #Weymouth FC on Sunday. Some cool cars there despite cool/wet weather. #WeirdCarMastodon #carspotting

"Old but Full of Energy: Giving EV Batteries a Second Life"
#EV #ElectricVehicles #Cars #Vehicles<…

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

First attempt to super charge with Nissan leaf starting at 64%. 32 degrees out. Forgot to turn battery heater on and only charged at 22kw. Ouch. Turned heater on and after 30 minutes seemed to peak at 28kw.
The leaf is supposed to be able to hit 150kw. But no luck this time.
#ev #cars

"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.

The backup camera in the 2026 Leaf is so big and clear and the night vision on the camera is amazing. Great feature.
#cars #ev #nissan

"Battery electric cars will overtake diesels in Great Britain by 2030, analysis suggests"
#Batteries #Cars #EV #ElectricVehicles

This is an AI 2026 nissan leaf review on youtube that says nothing but nonsense and only shows images from the wrong Leaf car.
#cars #ai #youtube

Finally did it and got a full EV. The 2026 Nissan Leaf seems like everything I wanted and it's now in my driveway.
This with our second car of Honda Clarity means we should almost never need gas again.
#cars #ev

"EU carmakers to comply with 90% emissions reduction by 2035 as full combustion engine ban scrapped"
#EU #EuropeanUnion #Cars

EU-made combustion cars to comply with 90% emissions reduction by 2035
The remaining 10% of emissions will need to be compensated for by using low-carbon steel 'Made in the EU' or sustainable fuels. The EU executive revoked the 2035 ban on the sale of new cars and vans powered by diesel or petrol after pressure from some EU countries and the automotive industry.

"America’s first car-free neighborhood is proving walkability works"
#America #Cars #Vehicles

America’s first car-free neighborhood is proving walkability works | The Optimist Daily
Culdesac Tempe is redefining urban living with a walkable, car-free design. But is it a scalable solution for America’s car-dependent culture?

Would love to get more folks to vote up this ticket to add this car to A Better Route Planner
#cars

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

"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.

"Analysis: EVs just outsold petrol cars in EU for first time ever"
#EU #EuropeanUnion #Cars #EV

Analysis: EVs just outsold petrol cars in EU for first time ever - Carbon Brief
Sales of battery electric vehicles (EVs) overtook petrol cars in the EU for the first time in December 2025.

First new car issue. The door is not infact open but the app will not stop saying it is.
#cars #nissan #leaf

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

"Tire rubber decays into a potentially dangerous chemical cocktail, research shows"
#Cars #Vehicles #Pollution

Tire rubber decays into a potentially dangerous chemical cocktail, research shows
The small, spongy black beads used as fill material in most artificial turf fields are called crumb rubber, which has long been touted as a major win for recycling. However, conflicting studies have alternately identified crumb rubber as either safe for people to play atop or dangerous to human health.

"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.

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

"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.

"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.

"Guest post: How to steer EVs towards the road of ‘mass adoption’"
#EV #ElectricVehicles #Cars #Vehicles

Guest post: How to steer EVs towards the road of ‘mass adoption’ - Carbon Brief
This article sets out the key findings of a new report, including a proposed policy framework that could keep the EV transition on track.

"Carmaker uses repurposed EV batteries to help power factory in Australia"
#Australia #EV #ElectricVehicles #Cars

Carmaker uses repurposed EV batteries to help power factory in Australia
Repurposed electric vehicle batteries are being used in the energy storage component of a solar and battery system supplying operations at Nissan Australia’s aluminum casting plant in Victoria.