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100 Tesla Model 3 vehicles offered to private hire drivers in London

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They Tesla cars will replace internal combustion engine vehicles, reducing air pollution in London. As per Amber , about 3,600 to 4,100 premature deaths in London are attributed to air pollution every year. However, levels of air pollution in London are still too high for many people. Breathe with Tesla Model 3s.

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International travelers experience adverse cardiopulmonary health effects even after short stay in polluted cities

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Other mostly European destinations, such as Geneva; London; San Sebastien, Spain; Copenhagen; Prague; Stockholm; Oslo; and Reykjavik had consistently lower levels of air pollution. The paper is published in the Journal of Travel Medicine.

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BMW-Sixt car-sharing JV DriveNow launches in London; 30 i3s coming in 2015

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DriveNow, the carsharing joint venture between the BMW Group and Sixt SE ( earlier post ), has launched its flexible carsharing service in London. Initially, 210 BMW 1 Series and MINI Countryman models will be available for spontaneous hire. The standard one-off registration fee for London will be £29 ($45).

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New EV charging station at Gatwick airport

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‘Gridserve has been placed in a strategic location and will be available to millions of passengers, commuters, staff, residents and businesses that pass through the area each year,’ said Bronwen Jones, development director at London Gatwick airport. ‘We Upstairs has been split into three distinct zones.

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Copper, Lead, Nickel and Zinc to develop joint due diligence standard for LME Responsible Sourcing Rules

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In October 2019, the London Metal Exchange (LME) released its requirements on responsible sourcing for Brands. To support Brands in this effort, The Copper Mark, the International Lead Association (ILA), the International Zinc Association (IZA) and the Nickel Institute signed an agreement to develop a joint Due Diligence Standard.

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Hertz launches Hertz Electrifies public-private partnership in US; bringing 25,000 EVs to Europe with Uber

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Separately, Hertz and Uber announced a European expansion to their North American partnership through which Hertz will make up to 25,000 electric vehicles (EVs) available to Uber drivers in European capital cities by 2025. A wide range of suitable EVs will be on offer, including vehicles from Tesla and Polestar.

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The ICCT: Nearly half of the world’s EVs are in 25 cities; China leads the way

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Nearly half of the world’s electric vehicles are in 25 cities, according to a new briefing by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT). The top 25 electric vehicle markets have, on average, about 24 times the available charging per capita as elsewhere. As of the end of 2017, these 25 cities were home to nearly 1.4

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