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New analysis suggests Uber adding significantly to pollution and traffic in European cities

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In France, which liberalized the taxi market in 2015, the number of reported PHV drivers doubled in three years (from more than 15,000 in 2016 to 30,000 in 2019). million users in London in 2019 and with 2.7 million users in London in 2019 and with 2.7 This has made Uber one of the biggest taxi services in Europe, with 3.6

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US DFC approves $150M conditional loan commitment for Balama graphite mine in Mozambique

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The DFC loan is subject to the completion of due diligence, negotiation of detailed terms and legal documentation, DFC management approval and Syrah and Twigg Board approvals. In July 2022, the US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Loan Programs Office (LPO) closed a $102.1-million Earlier post.)

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EPA to reconsider particulate matter NAAQS

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EPA is reconsidering the December 2020 decision because it says that available scientific evidence and technical information indicate that the current standards may not be adequate to protect public health and welfare, as required by the Clean Air Act. EPA sets both an annual and a 24-hour standard for fine particles (PM 2.5 ).

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Drive Electric Submission Land Transport (Clean Car) Amendment Bill

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RE: Drive Electric Submission Land Transport (Clean Car) Amendment Bill. Drive Electric supports the Land Transport (Clean Vehicles) Amendment Bill (‘the Bill’) and encourages New Zealand to be ambitious. The interim Clean Car Discount, which is already in the market, is showing promising signs of success. Committee Secretariat.

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California ARB announces $24M grant solicitation for zero-emission truck and bus pilot commercial deployment projects

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All work must be completed by 1 April 2019. ARB’s April 2015 Sustainable Freight: Pathways to Zero and Near Zero Emissions discussion draft document details a long-term vision for transitioning the freight sector to near-zero and zero-emission, and lists strategies for overcoming barriers to commercialization.

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Kia EV3 debut, Silverado EV review, Bolt EV settlement, ID.7 delay: The Week in Reverse

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Jeep Wagoneer S vs. Tesla Model Y Performance Final class-action settlement documents that mean many Chevy Bolt EV owners might get up to $1,400. PHEV since the Volt departed after 2019. 2019 Chevrolet Volt Versus last year, interest in EVs is waning , according to a new J.D. The Wagoneer S is set for a May 30 reveal.

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Road Test: 2024 Nissan Leaf SV Plus EV

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The base MSRPs for the two, including the mandatory $1,095 destination charge are: Leaf S – $29,235 Leaf SV Plus – $37,285 The hatch expands the Leaf’s utility The Leaf SV Plus Clean Fleet Report tested had a final price of $37,815 that included $530 in options (splash guards and carpeted floor mats). Story by John Faulkner.

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