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Air pollutant emission 2010 limits exceeded in twelve EU Member States; road transport NOx a main factor

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Twelve European Union Member States exceeded one or more of the emission limits set by the EU National Emission Ceilings (NEC) Directive, according to recent official data for 2010 reported to the European Environment Agency (EEA). In some instances the limits were exceeded by significant amounts. could be introduced. could be introduced.

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International Transport Forum recommends 12 ways for governments to make roads safer for pedestrians

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the role of national governments in improving pedestrian mobility and proposes 12 sets of measures to create safer walking environments. Urban environments are often making it difficult to enjoy this most fundamental form of moving. Create national pedestrian observatories and encourage international comparisons.

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EEA reports finds Europe to exceed NOx emission ceiling, mostly due to road transport

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Comparison of aggregated EU-27 emission projections and ceilings reported in 2010. The EU-27 and its Member States must meet legally binding limits for four air pollutants set by the National Emission Ceilings Directive (NEC Directive). Source: EEA. Click to enlarge.

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The Case for Nuclear Cargo Ships

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The IMO’s previous goal was a 50 percent reduction by 2050 in comparison with 2008 levels. Land-based nuclear power plants, for comparison, are constructed on site and typically far exceed their budgets and schedules. One potential snag for future nuclear-powered ships is the problem of fragmented nuclear regulation, says Emblemsvåg.

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ELECTRIC VEHICLE RULES IN INDIA: Everything That You Must Know

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Electric Vehicle Rules in India & Its Comparison with Conventional Vehicles #1. ARAI is committed to developing sustainable mobility solutions for a safer, sustainable and cleaner environment and transportation sector. Make sure to read those articles as well to have a complete understanding of the legal landscape of EVs in India.

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Mercedes-Benz presents autonomous Future Truck 2025 research vehicle; “Highway Pilot”

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Mercedes-Benz unveiled the Future Truck 2025 in Magdeburg, Germany. Daimler Trucks demonstrated the vehicle on a trip along a section of the A14 autobahn near the city of Magdeburg, in which the Future Truck drove itself under realistic driving conditions. Sensor system in the Future Truck 2025. Click to enlarge.

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Why Countries Like India Desperately Need EV Battery Standardization

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The current generation of these cars is powered by lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries, which are expected to dominate this market for the foreseeable future. Standardization: Being Nice To the Environment. How standardization helps the environment. Standardization helps the environment.

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