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AQLI: new data reveals little progress globally in reducing air pollution over the last two decades

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Particulate air pollution continues to cut global life expectancy by nearly two years as progress in some countries counterbalances worsening air quality in others, according to the Air Quality Life Index (AQLI). High pollution across the entirety of Bangladesh makes it the most polluted country in the world.

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Joy e-bike maker to develop hydrogen scooter, eyes global expansion | Autocar Professional

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Sanjay Sablok, President, Operations, at Wardwizard Innovations & Mobility Limited, while speaking with Autocar Professional on the sidelines of an industry event, revealed plans to develop a hydrogen-fuelled electric scooter within the next 2–3 years.

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New phase of globalization could undermine efforts to reduce CO2 emissions

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A new study finds that the growth of carbon production from Chinese exports has slowed or reversed, reflecting a β€œnew phase of globalization” between developing countries that could undermine international efforts to reduce emissions. The paper is published in Nature Communications. trillion) in 2014. trillion) in 2014.

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ASK Auto forms JV with AISIN Group to enter domestic, global car parts aftermarket – ET Auto

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With this collaboration, both the companies endeavour to expand their footprints across India, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh for Independent Aftermarket (IAM) of passenger car products. (AA-T) and AISIN Automotive Haryana Private Limited (AHL), to market and sell the auto components in independent aftermarket for passenger car products.

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Forecast: global 3-wheeler market to grow at CAGR of 13% through 2019

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The value of the global three-wheeler market will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13% during 2014-19, according to a recently published report by TechSci Research, β€œGlobal Three Wheeler Market Forecast and Opportunities, 2019”. cannot effectively penetrate.

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Made-in-India two-wheeler exports finally on the upswing | Autocar Professional

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Five months into CY2024, the Indian two-wheeler industry is well placed to achieve strong numbers this year. On April 18, HMSI inaugurated a new state-of-the-art engine assembly line at its Global Resource Factory in Manesar, Gurugram (Haryana), with a focus on CKD (Completely Knocked Down) exports.

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HEI: 95%+ of world’s population live in areas of unhealthy air

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Seven billion people, more than 95% of the world’s population, lived in areas exceeding the WHO Guideline for healthy air in 2016, according to a new global study. State of Global Air 2018. State of Global Air 2018. State of Global Air 2018. was industrial coal; transportation followed as a close second.

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