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LADOT launches $17.8M universal basic mobility pilot; e-bikes, shared EVs and on-demand EV shuttle

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The LA Department of Transportation (LADOT) launched its Universal Basic Mobility (UBM) Pilot in South Los Angeles—one of the largest programs of its kind in the country, increasing access to transportation options for thousands of Angelenos.

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Modeling study suggests 1.8M excess deaths attributable to urban air pollution in 2019

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concentrations and associated mortality trends in more than 13,000 cities globally between 2000-2019. attributable mortality rates between 2000 and 2019 for the top 250 most populated urban areas based on 2019 WorldPop estimates. (A) concentration between 2000-2019. In both 2000 and 2019, 1.2 This new study examines PM 2.5

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European project to develop cobalt-free EV batteries awarded €11.8M

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million grant to develop Next Generation Cobalt-free batteries. Useful cycle life of >2000. >4.5V The COBRA (CObalt-free Batteries for FutuRe Automotive Applications) project has been awarded a €11.8-million Technical bjectives include: >750 Wh/l cell energy density. voltage window enabling stable SEI/CEI formation.

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Toyota Environmental Activities Grant Program accepting application for 2017 awards

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Toyota Motor Corporation has begun accepting applications today for this year’s Toyota Environmental Activities Grant Program , which is designed to support environmental revitalization and conservation activities aimed at sustainable development both in Japan and overseas. 2016 Toyota Environmental Activities Grant Program Recipients.

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BP awards Colorado State University $5M to research technology for oil recovery from watered-out wells

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Colorado State University has obtained a 5-year, $5-million grant from BP to study mechanisms involved with technology for oil recovery from “watered-out” wells. —Amber Krummel, assistant professor of chemistry and the principal investigator on the grant. 2000) Water Control. Bill Bailey et al. Oilfield Review.

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Study finds lead from leaded gasoline persists in London air despite ‘90s ban

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In the 1980s, annual average airborne lead concentrations in central London dropped from 500-600 ng/m 3 of air to around 300 ng/m 3 , before dropping further to around 20 ng/m 3 in 2000. This research was funded by the European Union’s Horizon 2020 grant, Imperial College London, and the European Commission. —Dr Resongles.

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Street network patterns reveal global trend towards increasing urban sprawl

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New research from McGill University and the University of California, Santa Cruz has found that the local streets of the world’s cities are becoming less connected, a global trend that is driving urban sprawl and discouraging the use of public transportation. SNDi for streets added years 2000 to 2014. 1905232116. 0223078.

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