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Following the Money in the Air-Taxi Craze

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During rush hour, the skies over a large city, such as Dubai or Madrid or Los Angeles, would swarm with hundreds, and eventually thousands, of eVTOL “air taxis.” The G1 certification proposals are not public, but when the FAA accepts one ( presumably Joby’s ), it will become available through the U.S. A 2020 study published by the U.S.

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Driving Towards a Sustainable Future: The Rise of Electric Autos in India

Baua Electric

As the second-most populous country in the world and one of the largest consumers of fossil fuels, India is making significant strides in adopting electric vehicles (EVs) as a solution to combat climate change and reduce air pollution. One of the main advantages is the significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.

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LowCVP: 5 Ps for influencing uptake of low emission vehicles at local level

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Permits: discounts for LEVs to operate in low emission zones and for residents; preferential permits for LEV taxis. The five ‘Ps’ are among the most powerful of the range of options available to local policy makers as levers to stimulate local LEV uptake, according to the guide.

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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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In 2018, the Government will publish a comprehensive Clean Air Strategy which will address other sources of air pollution. Air quality in the UK has been improving significantly in recent decades, with reductions in emissions of all of the key pollutants, and NO 2 levels down by half in the last 15 years. 100M – National road network.

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US DOE Awards $300 Million in Clean Cities Grants to Support Alternative Fuels, Vehicles, and Infrastructure Development

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The vehicles and infrastructure being funded include the use of natural and renewable gas, propane, ethanol, biodiesel, electricity, and hybrid technologies. The project will result in expanded availability of alternative fuels with 17 new CNG and E85 fueling stations and 63 electric vehicle charging stations.

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EPA Issues Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Lead Emissions from Leaded Aviation Gasoline, Seeks Public Comment

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The total lead inventory for 2008 will be available in 2010. EPA is describing and inviting comment from all interested parties on the data available for evaluating lead emissions, ambient concentrations and potential exposure to lead from the use of leaded aviation gasoline in piston-engine powered aircraft. Source: EPA.

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AECOM study finds EV adoption in Victoria can offer significant economic benefits by late 2020s; PHEVs initially lead uptake

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the potential implications of electric vehicles for electricity consumption, management of electricity demand, greenhouse gas emissions and air pollutant emissions. travelled (high, medium and low), and vehicle type (passenger, light commercial, or taxi). In addition there are large savings in greenhouse gas and air pollution.

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