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New Clean-Ish Diesel For World's Oldest Production Car (In India)

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But the Ambassador--fondly known as the "Amby"--is both India''s de facto taxi cab and the oldest production car in the world. Now it''s been fitted with a new, cleaner diesel engine to allow it to.'

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Transport for London package of measures to tackle pollution levels at the busiest roads in central London; Dust suppressants and Eco-marshals

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The new targeted clean-up measures, which could reduce local pollution levels of PM 10 by 10-20% where applied, are financed from a Clean Air Fund secured by the Mayor and TfL from the Department for Transport (DfT). In addition, action is being taken to deliver a permanent legacy of cleaner air right across the Capital.

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PHEVLERs are the Zero CO2 Clean Green Machines of the Future

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PHEVLERs [ 3 ] are a disruptive technology that will help revolutionize both the clean transportation and the clean stationary energy sectors of our economy. PHEVLERs Provide Value to the Drivers PHEVLERs use the Existing Energy Infrastructure PHEVLERs use Clean Fuels to Reduce Air Pollution. About the authors. Dr. Andrew A.

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Greener fire engines, ambulances and taxis thanks to new £5 million fund

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A wide range of public service vehicles, from buses to fire engines, are about to get cleaner, thanks to the government’s £5 million Clean Vehicle Technology Fund. Seventeen local authorities will share the fund, enabling them to use a variety of pollution-reducing technologies, which will now be [.]. Green credentials'

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City of London Corporation bans diesel vehicle purchases for its business

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These vehicles will continue to be used until a clean alternative becomes available on the market. Since 2009, the City Corporation has achieved a vehicle emissions reduction of more than 40% NO x and more than 50% PM 10 due to a reduction in its fleet size and the purchase of newer and cleaner vehicles.

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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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The NO 2 plan is one element in the Government’s efforts to deliver clean air. In 2018, the Government will publish a comprehensive Clean Air Strategy which will address other sources of air pollution. 27M – Clean Bus Technology Fund and Clean Vehicle Technology Fund. 290M – National Productivity Investment Fund.

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

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The PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle), a subset of the electric car, combines a primary electric motor with a much smaller back-up engine fueled with a hydrocarbon/biofuel mix. (In Engineering Advantages of PHEV. Engineering Advantages of the PHEV. This engineering solution allows versatility. Table of Contents.

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