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12 natural gas Ford Transit Taxis to enter service in Chicago

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Taxi Medallion Management in Chicago has purchased 12 Ford Transit Connect Taxis running on compressed natural gas (CNG) for its fleet. The purchase is part of the company’s goal of reducing emissions by 25%, said Michael Levine, CEO of Taxi Medallion Management. The taxis have a 39-foot turning radius.

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T&E study: EVs can be cheaper for Uber drivers to run than latest diesels in many European capitals

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Electric cars are becoming an attractive business proposition for high-mileage vehicle operators such as ride-sharer Uber in key EU capitals such as Paris, Berlin, Madrid and Lisbon, a new study by research and campaign group Transport & Environment (T&E) has found. This is a win-win-win situation for drivers, citizens and the planet.

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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 funding, announced in April, will allow a package of local measures already identified as part of the Mayor’s Air Quality Strategy to be initiated, fast-tracked and expanded over the next nine months. In addition, action is being taken to deliver a permanent legacy of cleaner air right across the Capital. Dust suppressant.

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Driving Towards a Sustainable Future: The Rise of Electric Autos in India

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This growing trend not only benefits the environment but also presents an enormous opportunity for businesses associated with the EV ecosystem. Additionally, electric autos contribute to reducing noise pollution as they operate silently, creating a more peaceful and sustainable transportation environment.

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Electric Car Grant | OZEV Explained

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Electric Vehicles don’t release carbon and dangerous gasses into the atmosphere and therefore are much better for the environment. Ultra-Low Emission Taxi Infrastructure Scheme. . The OZEV team are a part of the Department for Transport and the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy.

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

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(Brooklyn) is building a light-duty electric motorcycle designed to be used in an urban environment, which would reduce pollution and gas consumption. Ecovative Design LLC (Green Island) seeks to combine mushrooms with farm castoffs like rice or buckwheat hulls into a rigid foam used for automobile interior trim parts and cushions.

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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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Another strikingly different concept evidenced by the PHEV is that it is essentially a large, portable battery that can store energy gathered during one part of the day, and then use it later to power not only itself but also the vehicle owner’s home. Integrating the PHEV as a moveable battery is an important part of the new paradigm.

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