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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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New research by scientists at King’s College London suggests that air pollution from London’s roads is improving overall but more work may be needed to tackle some sources of traffic pollution, which continue to breach limits in many parts of the city. Despite a reduction in the total number of vehicles on London roads by 0.5%

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HEI launches two new non-tailpipe particulate emission studies

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Emissions from automobile exhaust systems have decreased in recent years due to the introduction of cleaner fuels and new control technologies on internal combustion engines, as well as increases in numbers of hybrid and electric vehicles. and PM 10 , including of NTP and TP emissions, at key selected London trial sites.

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Ford Transit plug-in series hybrid van makes it debut in UK; 1.0L EcoBoost range extender

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Ford’s new plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) Transit Custom van ( earlier post ) made its debut at the Cenex Low Carbon Vehicle 2017 event in Millbrook, UK. The vehicle makes its first appearance as Ford prepares 20 PHEV Transits for the 12-month fleet customer trial in London that begins in late 2017.

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Altalto waste-to-jet fuel plant advances in UK; BA, Shell, Velocys

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Velocys is leading the development of the project and has assembled all the technology components into a standardized integrated design. million gallons US) of cleaner-burning sustainable jet and road fuel each year. million gallons US) of cleaner-burning sustainable jet and road fuel each year.

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UK publishes EV smart charging plan

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Through the plan, the government will improve publicly available information and evidence on smart charging, support the implementation of robust consumer service standards and ensure private charge points are secure and compatible with the latest energy innovations.

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Aqua Metals is building a more sustainable battery recycling ecosystem

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Pyrometallurgy, which traditionally doesn’t recover carbon or lithium, seems likely to be phased out. Aqua Metals has developed a process that it says is much cleaner, more efficient and more cost-effective. We take that black mass as the input to our process, which is then powered by 100% renewable, carbon-free energy.

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The environmental impact of electric cars

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Right across the world, we’ve finally realised that carbon emissions are harming our planet. This is cleaner and better for the environment than producing petrol and diesel. 3 has become the leading car maker’s first carbon-neutral vehicle. That’s why the UK Government has banned the sale of new petrol and diesel cars from 2030.