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“Gentler acceleration and electric vehicles can reduce air pollution but ...”
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Posted 4 years ago #
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This is why "20 mph zones cause more pollution" is a fallacy.
While it's true that a car will be more efficient at a steady speed of 30mph in 4th than at 20mph in 2nd/3rd this is largely offset by the decrease in acceleration/braking. Also in town cars typically spend as much time stationary as they do moving so the effect on journey times is minimal in my experience.Posted 4 years ago # -
Not trying to move 1500kg of dead weight, whose sole purpose is a raincoat, would help with this...
Posted 4 years ago #
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