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UPS to deploy 35 ARRIVAL purpose-built lightweight electric delivery vans in London and Paris

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UPS is working with UK-based technology firm ARRIVAL to develop a pilot fleet of 35 electric delivery vehicles (EVs) to be trialed in London and Paris. Since 2009, UPS has invested more than $750 million in alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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Cycling along Londons Barclays Cycle Superhighways showing significant increase

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The Barclays Cycle Superhighways are 12 radial routes aimed at making it safer and easier to commute by bike between outer and inner London on direct and continuous cycle routes. When looking at the total number of cyclists using both routes in October 2009 compared with October 2010, the number rose by 70%. Source: TfL.

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KCL study finds London air pollution from traffic improving, but continues to exceed limits in many parts of city

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New research by scientists at King’s College London suggests that air pollution from London’s roads is improving overall but more work may be needed to tackle some sources of traffic pollution, which continue to breach limits in many parts of the city. Despite a reduction in the total number of vehicles on London roads by 0.5%

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Former Royal Navy Officer Advocates for LGBTQ+ engineers

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Since coming out in 2009 at the age of 44, he has dedicated himself to setting up support networks to help LGBTQ+ engineers find their voice. He is a cofounder of InterEngineering , a London-based nonprofit dedicated to greater inclusion in engineering. But in 2009 he realized he couldn’t keep things hidden any longer.

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Williams Hybrid Power and Alstom cooperate to develop flywheel energy storage technology for Citadis trams

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After several years of research into energy storage, Alstom teamed up with Williams Hybrid Power to trial its composite MLC (magnetically loaded composite) flywheel energy storage technology which offers potential fuel savings of 15% when installed in public transport applications.

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Elektromotive Extends European Recharging Network to Belgium and Luxembourg

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UK-based Elektromotive has appointed The PluginCompany to install networks of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across Belgium and Luxembourg. Pilot schemes will see the installation of 20 Elektrobay units in the two countries by the end of this year, ahead of further planned rollouts during 2010. The Elektrobay.

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Futuresource 2009: Fuel Saving Technology

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CMS SupaTrak will be demonstrating their fuel saving technology – EcoTrak – at this year’s Futuresource show, which is being held at Excel in London between 9th-11th June. The monthly fee includes installation, all hardware and network charges and lifetime warranty. Covert in-vehicle installations for maximum security.

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