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NITI Aayog launches ‘Shoonya’ Campaign to promote zero pollution delivery vehicles

Electric Vehicles India

NITI Aayog launches ‘Shoonya’ Campaign to promote zero pollution delivery vehicles. NITI Aayog with US-based RMI and RMI India’s support launched the ‘Shoonya’ Campaign an initiative to promote zero-pollution delivery vehicles by working with consumers and the industry. RMI Managing Director Clay Stranger.

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Setting New Standards for Clean Cars

Plug in America

A normal vehicle releases several tons of pollutants each year, which depends on the vehicle’s fuel, fuel economy, and how far it is driven annually. federal government has worked on two programs in particular: EPA’s Light Duty Vehicle Emissions (LDV) Standards and NHTSA’s Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) Standards.

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DB Schenker expands its electric fleet with 36 new FUSO eCanter vehicles

Green Car Congress

Together, we are taking a further step in electrifying urban logistics, contributing to decreased noise and air pollution in major cities across eleven European countries. —Hartmut Schick, President and CEO of Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC) and Head of Daimler Trucks Asia (DTA).

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Electrification gaining momentum in fleet vehicle industry – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

Major factors driving this growth include declining battery costs leading to more affordable EVs, expanded charging infrastructure, government incentives and standards, and corporate sustainability initiatives. It also proposed multi-pollutant emissions standards for light-duty and medium-duty vehicles for model years 2027 and later.

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PHEVLERs are the Zero CO2 Clean Green Machines of the Future

Green Car Congress

PHEVLERs Provide Value to the Drivers PHEVLERs use the Existing Energy Infrastructure PHEVLERs use Clean Fuels to Reduce Air Pollution. Thus, PHEVLERs and other electric vehicles may be allowed to continue driving when governments ban fossil fuel vehicles from driving in city centers due to air pollution crises or other reasons. [

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A stack of lies you could drive a Toyota HiLux through | Opinion

EV Central

In fact, the US instituted its CAFE (Corporate Average Fuel Economy) standards in 1975, back when our politicians were busy doing what Australian ones do best – knifing their leaders. READ MORE: It’s a green light for electric vehicles! The home of big, dumb, ugly trucks, Winnebagos and idiots. Look, I get it.

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Geely invests in Carbon Recycling Intl.; vehicles fueled by methanol from CO2, water and renewable energy

Green Car Congress

Geely Group comprises a number of automotive brands, including Volvo Car Corporation, the United Kingdom’s London Taxi Company, and the Geely Auto brand, which markets cars in 35 countries across the world. Most recently, methanol-fueled prototypes are being tested in 3 provinces of China.

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