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"Britain’s cars and SUVs are growing bigger – but there is a way to stop this deadly ‘carspreading’
Christian Wolmar"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Cars

Britain’s cars and SUVs are growing bigger – but there is a way to stop this deadly ‘carspreading’
Larger vehicles crowd our roads and are far more dangerous to pedestrians. Let’s curb them before they do even more damage, says says transport commentator Christian Wolmar

best secondary car-related purchase (trailer) i have ever made beside the next best car-related purchase i have made.
This trailer has been infinitely useful even if the car is not technically "rated" for it, a cross-Canada trip and endless runs to the transfer depot, stores, soil dispensary, and rock yard have made it a huge part of our home life. Even if the lights on it only work 75% of the time (seriously... how can they not make these things more robust?)
And the little electric pump is so great. Can plug in to both 120V home and 12V car outlet, has multiple ends for different types of tires and inflatable things. Great for home, car and camping. Set a PSI or kPa, hit the go button and it runs until the pressure is met.
Highly recommend! (both purchased at CanTire but the trailer comes from many places under different names (all made in Ontario). The pump is CanTire brand Motomaster
#home #cars #trailer #tires #utility #portalberni

"Replacement 'climate-friendly' car refrigerant linked to rising forever chemical pollution in EU"
#EU #EuropeanUnion #Cars

Replacement 'climate-friendly' car refrigerant linked to rising forever chemical pollution in EU
A newer "climate-friendly" refrigerant used in car air conditioning systems may already be a significant, and possibly dominant, source of a "forever chemical" pollutant across Europe, according to a new University of Bristol-led study.

GM's Hummer X EV concept looks like it was built from LEGO bricks.
#Cars #EV

"Tyre and road wear particles: Separating fact from fiction"
#Cars #Vehicles #Pollution

Tyre Wear Emissions: Following the Science
Explore the latest science on tyre wear emissions, TRWP and EVs, separating fact from fiction on air quality, health impacts and Euro 7 rules.

This place would be great without all the fucking cars. #CarsRuinNYC #BanCars

At a store parking lot, wife and I talked about the many interesting car license plates there, and believe it or not, we come out of the store and see a car with the exact same license plate as ours. 😮
#silly #cars

Giving some more thought to replacing my 2007 Mazda 3 with a used EV. The two-door electric Minis seem like a good fit in terms of size, range, and style. I also like the Fiat 500e, but it seems a little too small. What else is good?
#ElectricVehicles #EVs

"Major automakers under-report emissions by 33%, study finds"
#Cars #Emissions #Vehicles

🚗 A Buick GNX Merged With an El Camino to Create This 470-HP Masterpiece
https://www.thedrive.com/news/a-buick-gnx-merged-with-an-el-camino-to-create-this-470-hp-masterpiece

A Buick GNX Merged With an El Camino to Create This 470-HP Masterpiece
If you didn't know better, this could easily pass as a factory job. It's that clean.

"Ethiopia goes electric following gas car ban"
#Ethiopia #Cars #Vehicles

Ethiopia goes electric following gas car ban
Electric vehicles have taken off in Ethiopia. Key to the shift: a world-first ban on importing fossil fuel-powered vehicles.

"‘At a crossroads’: will piling-up crises force Europe to put brakes on SUV culture?"
#Mexico #Cars #vehicles #EV

"Electric cars are starting to take over the world"
#Cars #Vehicles #EV #ElectricVehicles

Electric cars are starting to take over the world
Despite sluggish EV sales in the U.S., it’s full steam ahead for electric vehicles in most other regions.

someone was saying about how expensives cars are to run? ..... well... it's been a week of finding out!
$1200 on Monday for tires for the 2019 Kona.
and today the 2012 Prius (262,000km) got her issues dealt with. Looks like the (original) radiator and water pump had some leaks which caused the "master-alarm" that forced us to take it in.
Final bill $2799. Parts and Labour were about 50/50.
So ya... $4000 in the span of 3 days is not fun. But it wasn't completely unexpected. Both cars are fully owned/bought new. So they continue to serve us well now and hopefully for a good bunch more years.
I do still need to get the Kona in for annual brake service.
*deep breath* not this month. 😭
#cars #toyota #hyundai #prius #life #expensive

No way. 🫨🚗
(actual license plate seen today; obscured for privacy)
#DonJunior #licenseplate #cars #funny

I like the sound of the Slate truck but I still think that a used Ioniq 5 is the better deal.
#EV #Cars #Slate

"The many benefits of carpooling"
#Cars #Vehicles #Emissions

The many benefits of carpooling
It can save money and build relationships – all while helping fight climate change.

You still see a punch buggy once in a while!
#photo #photography #cars #volkswagen

"After Setbacks, Ford Says Its Affordable Electric Truck Is on Track"
#Ford #Cars #Vehicles #EV

Ford Says an Affordable Electric Pickup Truck is Still Coming Next Year
Ford Motor has written off $20 billion in electric vehicle investments but says it is forging ahead with an electric pickup that will sell for $30,000 next year.

new tire time.
264,000km on the car.
Including original all seasons, I think this is my 3rd set of "summer/allseason". Going with high mileage Nokian One.
This will be the end of a 3rd set of winters.
Not cheap, but the most important part on the road.
I've probably bought 12 sets of tires at the same Kaltire shop over the past 25 years across 4 cars.
They're good people.
#Cars #Driving #PortAlberni #Local #Business #DoorDash #Commuting

"The New Mercedes-Benz C-Class Is Certified By The Vegan Society"
#Mercedes #Cars #Vehicles #Vegan

The New Mercedes-Benz C-Class Is Certified By The Vegan Society
The Vegan Society has expanded its partnership with Mercedes-Benz with the launch of a new all-electric, vegan-certified C-Class

A Porsche "Panamera 4 E-Hybrid" passed us on the Autobahn. Looked so good I had to immediately look it up.
BRB. Going to get my check book. ✍️
#cars #Porsche #travel #dreams

"The Rise of the High-Range, Less Expensive E.V."
#EV #ElectricVehicles #Cars #Vehicles

The Rise of the High-Range, Less Expensive E.V.
Even as the electric vehicle market has slumped, there are more long-range E.V.s under $40,000 than ever before.

"Europe failing to drive faster corporate EV adoption, analysis finds"
#Europe #EV #ElectricVehicles #Cars

"Tire Pollution May Threaten Human Health, Study Finds"
#Cars #Vehicles #Tires #Tyres

Tire Pollution May Threaten Human Health, Study Finds

"EU Parliament backs new rules to make vehicles easier to recycle and reuse"
#EU #EuropeanUnion #Cars #Vehicles

"How Europe’s EV makers shrank their product to challenge the bloated SUVs"
#Europe #Cars #EV #ElectricVehicles

How Europe’s EV makers shrank their product to challenge the bloated SUVs
Smaller, cheaper cars built for narrow city streets are becoming more stylish – but require careful design decisions

"Shredded car plastics could reenter new vehicles, cutting emissions by up to 29%"
#Cars #Vehicles #Plastic #Plastics

Shredded car plastics could reenter new vehicles, cutting emissions by up to 29%
Each year, 4 to 6 million cars are scrapped in the EU—resulting in the loss of resources. The EU End-of-Life Vehicles Regulation is intended to ensure that these materials are recovered and reused in new vehicles in the future. Researchers at the TUM have now analyzed a process developed within the Car2Car research project that enables plastics to remain within the recycling loop. The study, published in Waste Management, shows potential climate benefits as well as the possibility of meeting …

"Four reasons electric vehicle targets shouldn’t be weakened"
#EV #ElectricVehicles #Cars #Vehicles

Four reasons electric vehicle targets shouldn’t be weakened
A target reduction from 80% to 50% or 60% takes pressure off government and manufacturers to address them.

"EV Popularity in China Accounts for 262,000 Fewer Deaths from Air Pollution"
#China #EV #ElectricVehicles #Cars

EV Popularity in China Accounts for 262,000 Fewer Deaths from Air Pollution
The results were a 23.8% reduction in PM2.5, and a 30% reduction in carbon monoxide, resulting in some 320,000 fewer deaths.