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UN Secretary-General urges transport ministers to reshape world’s transport systems

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UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has urged the world’s transport ministers meeting at the International Transport Forum 2015to accelerate efforts to combat climate change and “ find new green solutions ”. In New York, world leaders will define a post-2015 development agenda.

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Driving Towards a Sustainable Future: The Rise of Electric Autos in India

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Additionally, electric autos contribute to reducing noise pollution as they operate silently, creating a more peaceful and sustainable transportation environment. One of the key measures is the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles (FAME) scheme, launched in 2015.

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Electrification gaining momentum in fleet vehicle industry – Charged EVs

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To reduce CO2 emissions, many countries signed the 2015 Paris Agreement on climate, pledging to cut their emissions by certain targets. This will help to accelerate the transition to a cleaner, more sustainable transportation future. As the market grows, so does the importance of robust thermal management solutions.

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Researchers urge Chinese government to encourage bikes, buses and rail over cars and commercial vehicles due to emissions and health concerns

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For example, after imposing so many tight restrictions, Beijing is still facing severe air quality deterioration, and has repeatedly announced the red warnings many times about air pollution in December 2015 alone. The results imply that sustainable travel modes like walking and cycling should be encouraged. μg/m 3 ; 42.59 - 85.18

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Strong support for EV ambitions | Autocar Professional

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Instead, the focus is on incentivising the production of ATVs to align with global trends towards cleaner and greener mobility solutions. By facilitating access to charging facilities and promoting innovative solutions like battery swapping, the government aims to accelerate the transition towards clean and sustainable transportation.

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