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EVs and Fleet Electrification Are Reducing Noise Pollution

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What isn’t often discussed is the potential for EVs to reduce noise pollution. With that in mind, here’s a closer look at EVs and their impact on noise pollution. How Are Automakers Reducing Noise Pollution? Reducing pollution starts with EV production. People can live better lives when the roads are quieter and cleaner.

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WHO: 9 out of 10 people worldwide breathe polluted air; 7M deaths per year

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New data from the World Health Organization (WHO) shows that 9 out of 10 people breathe air containing high levels of pollutants. Updated estimations reveal a death toll of 7 million people every year caused by ambient (outdoor) and household air pollution. Ambient air pollution alone caused some 4.2 g/m 3 (for PM 10 ) and 10 ?g/m

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IEA: Estonia is pioneering technologies for more efficient and cleaner use of oil shale

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An article in the latest issue of IEA Energy: The Journal of the International Energy Agency reports that Estonia, which has the most developed oil shale industry in the world, is collaborating in pursuing wider use of oil shale in a cleaner, more sustainable manner. Different that shale oil—i.e.,

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Togopool partners with AltF Coworking to encourage eco-friendly commuting and reduce traffic congestion – ET Auto

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This partnership also aims to raise awareness about carpooling as an effective means to reduce vehicle crowding and curb air pollution. This initiative aims to enhance carpooling for employees, reduce traffic congestion, and contribute to a cleaner environment, while also offering significant economic benefits. Founder of Togopool.

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Study: IMO low-sulfur fuel standards will decrease childhood asthma cases, premature deaths; climate tradeoffs

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Marine shipping fuels will get cleaner in 2020 when a regulation by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) requires a decrease in the allowable amount of sulfur in fuel oil from 3.5% Now, a new open-access study published in Nature Communications quantifies these health benefits and finds cleaner shipping fuels will result in a 3.6%

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SIDBI and BluSmart collaborates to deploy 140+ electric cars for ride hailing service – ET Auto

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New Delhi: Small Industries Development Bank of India ( SIDBI ) and BluSmart launched 140+ electric cars under the EV4ECO scheme in an event attended by representatives from the Indian government and other agencies. SIDBI also supports other lenders by reducing their perceived risks, making the financing of EVs more accessible.

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IAC urges automakers towards Auto LPG for lower emissions and costs – ET Auto

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This move aims to promote cleaner and more cost-effective fuel alternatives. “Auto LPG emits 20% less CO2 than petrol and 60% less than diesel, producing almost no particulate matter and significantly lower NOx emissions,” Gupta emphasized, underlining the potential of Auto LPG to reduce air pollution and associated health risks.

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