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"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.

"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.

"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.

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

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

"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 study shows that cougars cut deadly car accidents from crossing deer by up to 76%"
#Cougars #Cars #Vehicles #Animals

New study: The presence of cougars drastically lowers the risk of drivers hitting deer on the road
The research centered on traffic accidents in the Olympic Peninsula.

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

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

"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.

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

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

"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

I've noticed in the last five years or so a marked increase in drivers running red lights in my town (Swarthmore, Pennsylvania) and that many of the vehicles have illegal levels of window tinting. I'm wondering, is it that aggressive (male) drivers are likely to get illegal tinting ... or is it that the tinting induces lawlessness via the anonymity it provides? Or are both factors? And then there's the boring explanation, that people simply can't see the lights through the tinting. #cars #driving #tint #tinting #windows #safety #traffic #pennsylvania #vehicles #trucks #psychology

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

#Cars #Surveillance #Ads #DoNotWant
BMW spams it's owners with Spider man movie commercial
https://www.reddit.com/r/BMW/comments/1v802of/got_this_commercial_in_my_car_today_as_part_of/

“Kangaroos cause 90% of wildlife crashes in Australia. This new car feature emits a sound only they can hear”
#Australia #Cars #Vehicles

A new car safety feature emits a 'kangaroo frequency' to deter wildlife crashes
Kangaroos are the leading cause of wildlife-vehicle collisions in Australia. Volkswagen's breakthrough technology aims to use specific frequencies to alert them to oncoming traffic.

"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.

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

Classic Ford pickup drive drives in for Dio Day
#photo #photography #cars #ford

"Driving the speed limit could slash fuel use and emissions at the cost of only 54 extra seconds a day"
#Cars #Vehicles #Emissions

Driving the speed limit could slash fuel use and emissions at the cost of only 54 extra seconds a day
Speeding in your car to work, to pick up your children from school, or go from one errand to the next not only wastes money in gas and sends harmful emissions into the air, it barely saves you time, new research says.

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

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

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

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

Tire Pollution May Threaten Human Health, Study Finds

Here's the overview. 😝
#pandemicpond #poolproject #backyardProject #diy #tools #cars #ev #trailer

"Electric vehicles are built different. Australia needs better data to get the most out of the shift"
#Australia #EV #ElectricVehicles

Electric vehicles are built different. Australia needs better data to get the most out of the shift
Australia stopped keeping detailed data on its vehicle fleet after the domestic car industry ended. That’s becoming an issue.

well that was one of the best $112 I have ever spent for 3 hours of labour! Got it back just under the 4 hour-wire!
The backyard is a bit of a disaster again!
But it's all part of the process.
If I can get ahold of an electrician and plumber reasonably soon then the trench will disappear fast.
I will need to hand dig some parts that were too tight for the trencher, and make sure the whole thing is down 18" minimum but I'd say that thing just saved me 15 solid hours of digging!
#pandemicpond #poolproject #backyardProject #diy #tools #cars #ev #trailer

in all the #pandemicpond and #poolproject shenanigans since 2021, there has been one tool that has played a massive role in making it both possible, and fun.
This utility trailer is the best car-thing I have ever bought!
Is the Kona EV rated for towing. No.
Did putting a trailer hitch on void the warranty? Not officially 😝 and its well past now.
This thing has been so damn handy! From cross country camping trips to hauling 400kg of rocks, it's done it all!
New toy rented today! Welcome Tony the Trencher Machine to the party!
(I rented the metal ramps too.
theyre not cheap to buy)
#backyardProject #diy #tools #cars #ev #trailer

"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

"Europe’s EV sales rose 40.5% in first half of 2026"
#Europe #Vehicles #Cars #ElectricVehicles…

Europe’s EV sales rose 40.5% in first half of 2026
According to new data from the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA), the number of electric vehicles (EVs) sold across the European Union (EU) rose by over 40% in the first half of this year.

"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 …

Just had an unpleasant road encounter with an angry male driver and laughing female companion. They were driving a large black 4dr truck towing a boat and carrying various other water things on the roof.
I was stopped at a light, windows open, in the right lane, driving my Kona EV. They pull up beside me and the lady looks down at me and smirks. I hear “powersucker!”
The light turns green and he guns it, attempting to drown me in his black smoke. So I accelerate away from him.
No way I was going to let him try to cut me off with his boat and both of us end up piled into a telephone pole.
After leaving him far behind, I turn left a kilometre up the road, and as I make my turn, he passes me on the right, pedal to the metal again, deafening roar.
Some people are deeply troubled, especially when they get behind the wheel. Our society is so broken right now and so much of it revolves around cars, trucks, oil and ignorance.
#entitlement #endfossilfuels #ev #cars #roadrage #idiocy

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

"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.

My Grade 12 Chemistry teacher, in 1995, had us all do projects where we had to figure out and test different chemical mixtures to make a battery. He said he thought it would be the most important technology in future.
Boy were you right Dr. Peterson.
Too bad I sucked at math. 😂
#battery #cars #chemistry #EV

"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.