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Mayor of London backs diesel car scrappage scheme; London ranked 9th best world city in new air quality study

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The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, has renewed calls for scrapping the most polluting diesel cars and giving drivers cash incentives to switch to cleaner vehicles as part of the evidence he gave to the Environmental Audit Committee today.

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Recap: Exhibiting at the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo and Honoring Our Customers

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was proud to be a part of a record setting Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo in Long Beach, California. Increased government funding and legislative support at both state and federal levels has large in part contributed to the surge in Expo attendance, along with a general interest in a cleaner and greener future.

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California Air Resources Board Unveils $3.7M in Rebates for Plug-in Hybrid and Zero-Emission Vehicles

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million in rebates for plug-in hybrid and zero emissions vehicles as part of an overall $42.3 Eligible vehicles are cars, trucks, commercial medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, motorcycles or neighborhood electric vehicles. Cleaner vehicles reduce California smog and climate change emissions, and save consumers money.

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Students Use Their Tech Know-How to Protect the Environment

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Some teams are working on their projects as part of an engineering curriculum or a senior design project. Seven Ohlone College students who are part of the IEEE STEAM (STEM plus arts) Club in Fremont are working with two community volunteers to design a solution. Others are using their IEEE student branch to implement the projects.

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The Ins and Outs of Scrap Car Recycling

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It is not merely the act of parting with old vehicles; it is an opportunity to fatten one’s wallet. Beyond the potential for financial incentives, it paves the way for a cleaner environment and champions the circular economy. Individuals become agents of transformation within their neighborhoods, collectively advancing the cause.

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LEED Certification and EV Charging Stations: What you need to know

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But, even better, you will be taking concrete action in the fight against climate catastrophe and showing the world you want to do your part to cut harmful emissions and make the earth more livable for today and future generations. How does LEED work? indoor environmental quality.

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Driving Your City Forward With Clean Electric Public Transportation

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In many American cities, mass transit opportunities are far behind what’s available in other parts of the world. Electric public transportation is essential to creating cleaner, greener cities. Transportation in the U.S. is undeniably car-driven. But that doesn’t mean public transit’s reach is negligible.