News tagged with tailpipe emissions

'Green routing' can cut car emissions without significantly slowing travel time

The path of least emissions may not always be the fastest way to drive somewhere. But according to new research from the University at Buffalo, it's possible for drivers to cut their tailpipe emissions without significantly ...

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created Dec 14, 2011 | popularity 2.3 / 5 (3) | comments 8 | with audio podcast

Study aims to improve fuel economy by 30 percent

Researchers at the University of California, Riverside along with their research partners have received a $1.2 million grant from the Department of Energy to study and evaluate technologies that provide feedback to drivers ...

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created Aug 17, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Eco-driving: Ready for prime time?

The time may finally be right to sell Americans on eco-driving, according to a group of transportation experts from four University of California campuses as well as representatives from industry and government ...

Technology / Engineering

created Jun 17, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Japanese electric car 'goes 300km' on single charge

Japanese developers have unveiled an electric car they said Wednesday can travel more than 300 kilometres before its battery runs flat.

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created May 18, 2011 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (16) | comments 22

L.A., Bakersfield remain among U.S.'s most polluted cities, report says

Smog and soot levels have dropped significantly in Southern California over the last decade, but the Los Angeles region still has the highest levels of ozone nationwide, violating federal health standards an average of 137 ...

Space & Earth / Environment

created Apr 28, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 3