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ADB Transport Forum: shift to greener transport in Asia key to global sustainability; investment of $2.5T needed by 2020

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Asia must scale up sustainable transport development or face a bleak future of congested roads, pollution, ill health and economic damage, which could have ripple effects around the world, the third ADB (Asian Development Bank) transport forum heard earlier this month in Manila.

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8 development banks commit to provide more than $175B to scale up support for sustainable transport

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Rapid motorization is creating more congestion, air pollution, traffic accidents and greenhouse gas emissions—especially in developing countries. Developing countries have the opportunity to leapfrog to a greener future of less motorization, shorter commutes, and more energy efficient transport systems.

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More than 50 percent of MoUs signed in Vibrant Gujarat are green | Autocar Professional

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The event is scheduled to be held from January 10 to 12, 2024 and the theme is Gateway to the Future. Toshihiro Suzuki, President of Suzuki Motor Corp, who was present at the Vibrant Gujarat Summit, said that the Indian automotive market has been expanding steadily to become the third largest automobile market. This will lead to 1.7

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Toyota Environmental Activities Grant Program accepting application for 2017 awards

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Toyota Motor Corporation has begun accepting applications today for this year’s Toyota Environmental Activities Grant Program , which is designed to support environmental revitalization and conservation activities aimed at sustainable development both in Japan and overseas. Suita Environment Learning association for the Future (SELF).

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Pavna readying new plant in Hosur for TVS Motor, Ola Electric – ET Auto

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The Hosur plant will meet the needs of TVS Motor, Ola Electric and Ampere which are located in the souther region,” he told ETAuto in a telephone interview. With TVS Motor coming onboard recently, Pavna decided to set up a plant close by in the same region. Ola also operates from Hosur while Ampere has a plant in near-by Ranipet.

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Analysis finds air-quality justification for CNG vehicle conversion in developing cities, despite negative climate impact

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An analysis by a team in Bangladesh found large air quality and associated health benefits accruing to the residents of Dhaka (the capital of Bangladesh) as a result of the rapid conversion of the motor vehicle fleet to CNG. Motor vehicles were the major source of air pollution in Dhaka. Credit: ACS, Zia and Tanzila.

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Nissan aims to ramp up India exports to 1 lakh units annually by FY26 | Autocar Professional

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Japanese carmaker Nissan Motor Corporation, which outlined its mid- to mid-long-term business plan – The Arc – at its global headquarters today, has also reaffirmed its strategy to make India a hub for vehicle exports. However, the Japanese carmaker has also outlined its future product roadmap for India along with its alliance partner.

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