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Study finds CNG conversion policy in Bangladesh did result in more travel; congestion costs still half the health benefits

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Several years ago, the government of Bangladesh took took various policies to convert the petroleum vehicles on road to run on compressed natural gas (CNG), which allows both air quality improvements and energy security benefits. Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

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

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In his inaugural address, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel said that more than 50 percent of MOUs signed in the state are green MoUs. Tata Motors currently has signed an MoU with the Gujarat government to establish a lithium-ion cell factory. This will lead to 1.7 times more production and 2.7 times more exports this year.

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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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Could CNG conversions be good for our health?

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There may be significant health benefits to converting our motoring fleet to compressed natural gas (CNG): as an analysis of CNG conversions in Dhaka, Bangladesh, has revealed. Latest News Green cars'

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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.