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London’s £10 daily “T-charge” for most polluting vehicles now in effect; partnership with Turing Institute

Green Car Congress

London’s £10 daily “ T-Charge ” (toxicity), aimed at the oldest, most polluting vehicles on London roads, is now in effect. Motorcycles are not subject to the T-Charge. million Londoners live in areas exceeding World Health Organization air quality guidelines. to drive in the zone if a vehicle is affected.

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EC rolls out CARS 2020 action plan for European auto industry

Green Car Congress

define complementary measures controlling vehicle pollutant emissions in use, based on a thorough analysis, with the aim of delivering a timely reduction of real-world pollutant emissions, hence, contributing to improved air quality. implement the 2020 CO 2 targets for cars and vans.

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2020 Electric Vehicle Industry Report Card and trends for the new year

Plug In India

The electric motorcycle scene has disappointed. For example, there is no news from Tork motorcycles. Also the pollution vehicle industry, is dependent on China for critical engine, alloys, plastics and transmission components. We wrote an article on how why India does not need more pollution SUVs.

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Rajiv Bajaj's Chetak has a New Factory & Sad State of Auto Media

Plug In India

Essentially Bajaj are artificially keeping Chetak production numbers low thus raising less awareness of EV’s so that he can delay the EV movement, which in turn ensures his ICE motorcycle business is not affected. Also there are talks to create more stringent guidelines with cells, BMS in the coming future.

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