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New analysis suggests Uber adding significantly to pollution and traffic in European cities

Green Car Congress

Uber is adding more polluting car trips to already-clogged European cities such as London and Paris, new analysis by European NGOs suggests —contributing to air pollution and climate change and exploding the company’s sustainability claims. Cars emit 44% of transport emissions; these are still rising.

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T&E study: EVs can be cheaper for Uber drivers to run than latest diesels in many European capitals

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Electric cars are becoming an attractive business proposition for high-mileage vehicle operators such as ride-sharer Uber in key EU capitals such as Paris, Berlin, Madrid and Lisbon, a new study by research and campaign group Transport & Environment (T&E) has found. —Yoann Le Petit, new mobility expert with T&E.

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Tesla gets approval for 4 models for India

Electric Vehicles India

He also told that India treats electric vehicles as petrol vehicles, which is not consistent with the country’s climate goals. Import duties in India range between 60 per cent to 100 per cent on cars brought from abroad. The Model 3 is the first electric car to pass 1 million cumulative sales.

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The importance of considering non-exhaust traffic emissions; the role of EVs

Green Car Congress

Detailed laboratory tests have shown that 50% of the total wear is emitted as airborne material; the other half directly deposits on the (road) surface and the wheel of the car. The team found that both interventions were associated with a decreased exposure to noise, with the effects of 50% electric-powered car being slightly higher.

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Ford planning to cut 18% of production capacity, 13% of workforce in Europe; anticipating more than $1.5B loss in Europe in 2012

Green Car Congress

New car registrations in the EU, 1990-2011. The challenges facing the European car industry have become more structural than cyclical in nature and require decisive action. New Mondeo, an all-new version of Ford’s large European car. Source: ACEA. Click to enlarge. The new Mondeo, available with the award-winning 1.0-litre

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European release date of Chevrolet Spark revealed

Green Cars News

From the first quarter of the new-year, GM Europe will launch the Chevrolet Spark, an all-new mini-car. As the fastest growing segment of the market globally, the mini-car segment represents almost 10 per cent of the total European passenger car market – up from 6.5 The smaller of the units can power the car from 0-62mph in 15.5

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The irrational argument against government intervention with EVs & ICE vehicle bans

Plug In India

By Team PluginIndia Now that Electric Vehicles are an increasingly attractive and attainable option for personal vehicle buyers , governments around the world have issued various petrol vehicle bans which will be implemented over the coming years. Is their criticism warranted? Absolutely not. Why should the government interfere?

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