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KCL study finds London air pollution from traffic improving, but continues to exceed limits in many parts of city

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The study, published as an open-access paper in the journal Environmental Pollution , examined trends in air pollution over a ten-year period spanning 2005 to 2014, using data collected from 65 roads. Overall, there was a decrease in total traffic between 2005 and 2014, mainly explained by the reduction in cars and taxis.

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CSIRO finds hydrogen could reduce aviation emissions within 5 years

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Given the technology maturity and commercial competitiveness of fuel cell airport equipment, on a total cost of ownership basis, the rate of uptake could accelerate after 2025 and replace existing diesel equipment by 2030. Medium term (2035): Existing infrastructure (Electrofuels). The global aviation industry consumes 3.2

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Study of In-use Vehicle Activity and Emissions in Tianjin, China Yields Fleet and Emissions Profiles, Policy Implications

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Light-duty vehicles together contributed to 82% of all distance traveled (passenger cars, 64%; taxis, 18 %), buses and trucks contributed to 11% and 8% of total distance traveled respectively. 13% of passenger cars and 35% of taxis were still using carburetors. Diesel trucks and buses accounted for most of the mobile PM and NO x.

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Lux: biojet fuel to account for 56% of targeted 2050 CO2 emissions reductions in aviation

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billion tons (GT) in 2050—half the 2005 figure—as opposed to the staggering 2.1 Other measures that will help the industry include lightweight cabin gear, seat design, taxiing on one engine, scheduling of flights in optimal conditions and improved air traffic controls. annual fuel efficiency improvements since 2010.

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The Long View from SAE 2009 World Congress

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Lead the team that won the DARPA Grand Challenge in 2005 for developing a vehicle that could navigate and drive through a desert course without human intervention. Examples of advanced powertrains are turbo charged gas engines, diesel and hybrid. The PRT as an automated taxi that is 4m long by 1.4m 8.6 / 10.6. 6.6 / 8.2. ?6.7

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Will China win the electric car race? The Green Piece

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Beyond manufacturing, subsidies of 50,000 yuan were offered to taxi fleets and local government agencies in 13 cities for each hybrid or electric vehicle they purchased, while research subsidies were also increased. Home field advantage. There are environmental incentives too.

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