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"Study finds EVs quickly overcome their energy-intensive build to be cleaner than gas cars"
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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.

"Toyota developing two-seater electric vehicle with solar roof"
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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.

"Car colours and climate change: How your car’s paint job worsens the urban heat island effect"
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Why the colour of your car might be heating up your city
The study found that black cars increased heat by almost 4°C on hot summer days.

"Safety and space at risk as SUVs reach 30% of car market in English cities, researchers warn"
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"Mercedes unveils car with 20% efficient ultra-thin solar coating’"
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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%"
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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.

The market share of new battery electric #vehicles in #Canada has fallen from 13.9% in Q4 2024 to 5.4% in Q2 2025.
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"Reduced car commuting is linked to residential environment, health status and health behaviors"
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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.

"New Mercedes-Benz Is First-Ever Car With A Vegan-Certified Interior"
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New Mercedes-Benz Is First-Ever Car With A Vegan-Certified Interior
The new electric Mercedes-Benz is the first car to offer vegan-certified interior fittings in partnership with The Vegan Society

"Carmakers chose to cheat to sell cars rather than comply with emissions law, ‘dieselgate’ trial told"
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"MEPs vote for report pushing auto sector to recycle of end-of-use parts "
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MEPs vote for report pushing auto sector to recycle of end-of-use parts 
New law incentivises more sustainable design, recycling, and reuse of car parts while reducing waste and raw material dependency. #EuropeNews

"Similarities between recharging and refuelling make the switch to electric cars an easier choice"
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Similarities between recharging and refuelling make the switch to electric cars an easier choice
It’s not only the appearance of petrol stations and fuel pumps that has been imitated. The basic principles of charging and refuelling are very similar.

"‘Little lungs are paying’: 1.6m claimants head to high court as carmakers finally face punishment for Dieselgate"
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"Plug-in hybrids pollute almost as much as petrol cars, report finds"
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"Unreliable public charging stations deter many potential electric vehicle buyers"
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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.

"Vehicle-integrated photovoltaics for biofuel-powered transport trucks"
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Vehicle-integrated photovoltaics for biofuel-powered transport trucks
DHL Freight Sweden and Denmark-based Green Energy Group announced a one year nationwide pilot in Sweden to test the use of vehicle integrated PV with a fleet of biofuel-powered transport trucks.

"EVs account for more than half of new UK car registrations in September"
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