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Geely raises $400M via Green Bonds sale to develop and produce TX5 range-extended electric London taxis

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The plug-in hybrid TX5 London Cab will be launched in the UK at the end of 2017 and in international markets in 2018. In January 2016, a consortium led by the London Taxi Company was awarded an Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC) grant of £17.5 million) in developing UK content for advanced zero emissions hybrid technology.

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German OEMs to upgrade emissions control on 5.3M Euro 5 and 6 diesels, contribute to €500M Sustainable Mobility fund

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German auto manufacturers will optimize the emissions systems in 5.3 The aim is a 30% reduction in NO x emissions from these vehicles by the end of 2018. Nitrogen oxide emissions (NO x ) in particular require comprehensive efforts to improve the health protection of citizens. We pursue a technology-oriented approach.

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Pike Research forecasts China plug-in market to reach 152,000 units/year by 2017, falling short of government targets; BEVs to dominate

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PEV Sales in China by segment: 2012-2017. Pike projects the PEV market in China will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 60% from 2012 to 2017, surpassing 152,000 units sold annually by 2017. Source: Pike Research. Click to enlarge. Battery-electric (BEVs) will outsell. Battery-electric (BEVs) will outsell.

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Asian Development Bank providing $300M towards replacing 100K gasoline trikes with E-Trikes in the Philippines; $300M for major road upgrades in Chhattisgarh, India

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million gas-fueled motorcycles and tricycles are currently operating in the Philippines, typically serving as short-distance taxis, with the average tricycle driver earning less than $10 a day. Without intervention, the Philippines is on a course to almost quadruple CO 2 emissions in less than 25 years, the ADB said.

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UK unveils new plan to cut NO2; sale of new conventional gasoline and diesel cars to end by 2040; focus on local action

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Another element in the plan includes possible civil and criminal charges against manufacturers implementing emissions defeat devices, with fines of up to £50,000 (US$65,000) per instance. In April 2017, the UK Government published its Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy which identifies £1.2 1B – Ultra low emissions vehicles.

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India’s electric four-wheeler ride-hailing fleet incentives

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For Bangalore, it was approved in 2017 and will operate and valid till 2023. To compare the selected cost of the vehicle models, the vehicle cost of financing and purchasing and state taxes and fees, vehicle insurance cost, fuel costs, maintenance cost, the opportunity cost of fueling and incentives impacts are compared here.

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UC Davis, ITDP report finds shared mobility essential for realizing full benefits of electrification and automation

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The research group forecasts that the cost of TaaS will be driven down by several factors, including utilization rates that are 10 times higher; electric vehicle lifetimes exceeding 500,000 miles; and far lower maintenance, energy, finance and insurance costs. using ICEs) and without trip sharing would not cut CO 2 emissions out to 2050.

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