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Euro Parliament Environment Committee approves 147 g CO2/km target for light commercial vehicles by 2020; caps van speed

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The committee also voted to limit electronically the top speed of vans to 120 km/h (75 mph). To enable automakers to reach the 147g target, innovation should be encouraged by giving “super-credit” weightings to each maker’s cleaner vehicles, the committee said. Earlier post.).

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Study: even relatively low levels of air pollution appear to affect a child’s lungs

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In a paper published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care , researchers report that children exposed to higher levels of air pollution—even if relatively low—including fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) and soot (black carbon), had worse lung function than those living in less polluted areas. mL; -43.9,

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Aviat, Aviation Foundation unveil concept CNG-fueled single-engine aircraft

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The 200 hp Lycoming four-cylinder engine power the aircraft with a cruise speed of 143 mph. The advantages, Herrick noted, include fuel cost savings, cleaner burning fuel and no lead emissions. It is also a much cleaner burning fuel, reducing smog pollutants by 90% and reducing CO 2 emissions by 30%. pilot and 70 lbs.

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Road-legal Fuel Cell Black Cabs make first appearance on London’s roads

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This marks an important milestone in my goal to create a cleaner cab fleet, firstly through introduction of the first ever age limits moving towards zero-emission vehicles as they come to market. Affordable and low polluting cabs are within our grasp and I urge manufacturers to accelerate efforts to produce them.

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City of London Corporation bans diesel vehicle purchases for its business

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The City of London Corporation—the municipal governing body of the City of London—has banned the purchase of diesel vehicles for its business, in a drive to reduce public exposure to air pollution. The City of London Corporation’s remit goes beyond City borders.

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Mayor of London proposes $1.4B cycling plan for the city; “Crossrail for the bike”

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Above all, it will fulfill my aim of making London’s air cleaner. If just 14 percent of journeys in central London were cycled, emissions there of the greatest vehicle pollutant, NO x , would fall by almost a third and over the years literally thousands of lives could be saved. —Mayor Johnson.

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USD$90 Billion Market opportunity by 2045 in micro EVs segment

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Lower Speeds: Most micro EVs have a speed limit of 30-50 mph (50-80 km/h) , depending on the model and regulations. Environmental Benefits With the growing concern over climate change, many people and governments are looking for cleaner transportation options. Micro EVs produce zero emissions , helping to reduce pollution in cities.

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