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Delhi startup develops air-purifying motorcycle helmet

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An anti-pollution helmet developed by a Delhi-based startup can help 2-wheeler riders breathe cleaner air. For the next version, Shellios will tie up with top tier-2-wheeler OEMs for the commercialization of the anti-pollution helmet. The end-users of the product include individual riders all over India.

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Mayor of London floats action plan to reduce city’s air pollution

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The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has outlined plans to crackdown on the most polluting vehicles, including an additional £10 (US$13) per day charge for the most polluting vehicles and an extended Ultra-Low Emission Zone. The public has until 29 July 2016 to provide feed back on the first round of the Clean Air Plan consultation.

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Mayor of London expanding Ultra Low Emission Zone London-wide; new £110M scrappage scheme

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Euro 3 for motorcycles and mopeds (widely available since 2007). The ULEZ has already helped to reduce roadside pollution levels by 44% in central London and 20% in inner London. The ULEZ is a very targeted scheme to get the most polluting vehicles off the road. Euro 6 for diesel cars and vans (widely available since 2016).

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CCSE to continue for 4th year as admin of California clean vehicle rebate program; $59.55M for current fiscal year

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The program incentives are available for electric, plug-in hybrid electric, fuel cell vehicles and electric motorcycles, ranging from $900 to $2,500. CCSE processes about 2,500 rebates per month.

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E-Commerce Giant Flipkart To Increase Electric Mobility In India

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On a global scale, It is loud and clear that the future is electric and both developed and developing countries are embracing this and treat it as an opportunity to address their big-time problem POLLUTION. Cleaner roads and cities. Noise pollution will be decreased significantly. Improved air quality. Conclusion.

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Brazil to Increase Mandatory Biodiesel Blend to 5% in 2010; Mandatory Emissions Testing for Vehicles

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Our urban areas and highways will have cleaner fuel, which also creates jobs and generates income to the poor through family farming. Local agencies now have 12 months to present Vehicle Pollution Control Plans targeting specific fleet groups, defining frequency and priority areas for inspection.

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Congestion charge and electric vehicles: Everything you need to know

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It aims to reduce levels of traffic within the English capital, helping to lower pollution in the process. There’s also a cleaner vehicle discount of 100% which applies only to battery electric or hydrogen fuel cell vehicles from 25 October 2021. This discount isn’t automatic though, so you need to apply for it. In a word, yes.