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Survey finds 37% of commuters in London have already changed usual mode of transport due to ULEZ; 141% increase in use of motorcycles

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Most vehicles, including cars, vans, motorcycles and scooters, will need to meet new, tighter exhaust emission standards or pay a daily charge to travel within the area of London’s Ultra-Low Emission Zone (ULEZ), which comes into effect today. The survey found that: 37% of commuters have already changed their usual mode of transport.

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Report suggests low-speed electric vehicles could affect Chinese demand for gasoline and disrupt oil prices worldwide

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Low-speed electric vehicles (LSEVs) could reduce China’s demand for gasoline and, in turn, impact global oil prices, according to a new issue brief by an expert in the Center for Energy Studies at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy. “

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Kawasaki, Subaru, Toyota, Mazda, and Yamaha partner on producing, transporting, and using carbon-neutral fuels, including hydrogen

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Specifically, to expand options for producing, transporting, and using fuel, the five companies intend to unite and pursue the three initiatives of: Participating in races using carbon-neutral fuels; Exploring the use of hydrogen engines in two-wheeled and other vehicles; and. The challenge of transporting hydrogen fuel.

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EEA: Walking, cycling and public transport in cities remain greener mobility options than electric scooters or car ride-hailing

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A new report by the European Environment Agency (EEA) finds that, taken together with public transport, walking and cycling for short city journeys provide the greatest benefits for both human health and the environment in urban areas. If it replaces a motorcycle or a car trip, the environment and health effects are positive.

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

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Source: Transport for London. Vehicles must meet strict emission standards to drive in the ULEZ area: Euro 4 for gasoline cars and vans (widely available since 2006). Euro 3 for motorcycles and mopeds (widely available since 2007). Map of the current Low Emission Zone (LEZ) and ULEZ boundaries. daily charge.

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Terra Motors starting electric two-wheeler sales in Iran

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started from just a small motorcycle shop. We believe that this partnership will lead to great expansion of the electric motorcycle market in Iran. Demand for electric motorcycles is expected to increase based on government regulations. And only electric motorcycles will be licensed to enter that area.

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Report finds one-third fewer polluting vehicles entered central London during ULEZ’ first four months

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Vehicles must meet strict emission standards to drive in the ULEZ area: Euro 4 for gasoline cars and vans (less than 14 years old in 2019). Euro 3 for motorcycles and other L-category vehicles. million) for City Hall to spend on green transport initiatives. Euro 6 for diesel cars (less than five years old in 2019).

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