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KCL study finds London air pollution from traffic improving, but continues to exceed limits in many parts of city

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Researchers looked at changes in a number of pollutants including nitrogen dioxide (NO 2 ), particulate matter as fine (PM 2.5 ) and coarser (PM 10 ) particles, carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) and black carbon. Overall, there was a decrease in total traffic between 2005 and 2014, mainly explained by the reduction in cars and taxis.

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NYSERDA awards $4.6M to 17 transportation projects; support for Syracuse U supercritical diesel injection project

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Among the awards is support for a Syracuse University (with BorgWarner of Ithaca) project to prepare, inject and combust supercritical (SC) diesel fuel. Salt Point) is working on a diesel additive that would increase fuel efficiency by reducing engine friction. Earlier post.). The NYSERDA funding will leverage $7.5 Taconic Energy Inc.

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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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Among the many policy and funding details in the UK Plan for Tackling Roadside Nitrogen Dioxide Concentrations , produced by Defra and the Department for Transport is the cessation of the sale of all new conventional gasoline and diesel cars by 2040. —UK plan for tackling roadside nitrogen dioxide. billion (US$3.5 89M – Green Bus Fund.

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Hydrogen Fuel Cell Buses entering service in London; planned fleet of 8

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This is set to expand to 300 and, from 2012, will be joined by the Mayor’s New Bus for London, which will be 40% less polluting than a traditional diesel bus. London initially pioneered hydrogen buses in the UK when it took part in the Cleaner Urban Transport for Europe (CUTE) trial from December 2003 to January 2007.

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Electric Car Grant | OZEV Explained

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There are many different Government grants available to support, drive and encourage the transition from petrol and diesel vehicles over to plug-in electric vehicles. Electric Vehicles don’t release carbon and dangerous gasses into the atmosphere and therefore are much better for the environment. OZEV Electric Car Grant Scheme.

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PHEVLERs are the Zero CO2 Clean Green Machines of the Future

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Electric fuel cost is a fraction of gasoline or diesel fossil fuel cost, even at a time when petroleum prices are temporarily reduced due to geopolitical manipulations and manufacturing costs. Diesel fuel is also frequently blended with a small amount of biofuel. 26 ] Where does bioenergy fit into a low-carbon future? -

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Motor show report: everything mad and electric from Korea’s 2024 Busan Mobility Show

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At this month’s Busan Mobility Show on Korea’s south coast, anything petrol or diesel powered was basically asked to hide outside. litre turbo-diesel engine from launch, and is set to hit Australia in 2025. Hyundai / Supernal S-A2 flying taxi Hyundai / Supernal S-A2 e-VTOL electric craft. Yep, marketing suits have won.

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