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London study suggests PHEV vans a practical, accessible solution for cleaner air in European cities

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Three months since the introduction of the Ultra-Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ) in London, results of a year-long trial in the capital suggest that plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) commercial vehicles could present the most practical, readily available option for businesses trying to meet clean-air targets in cities. million (US$5.9-million)

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York study: Less traffic in first UK lockdown reduced NO2 pollution but caused increase in surface ozone

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The 25–75% range is shown by the shaded area. London, Chilton in Oxfordshire and Camborne in Cambridgeshire saw increases of around 50% compared to previous years, with Glasgow and Inverness showing smaller increases of around 30%. These results are a cautionary tale.

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Ineos drives towards hydrogen car future – ET Auto

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Calder spoke from the UTAC vehicle test centre in Millbrook, a village north of London, where the hydrogen-powered vehicle quietly navigated dusty sharp bends and other obstacles. The UK currently has just six, even if hydrogen vehicles can offer a longer journey range and are faster at refuelling than electric rivals.

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What does WLTP mean? A Beginner’s Guide to EV Terminology

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HEVs are cars that have both a traditional petrol/diesel engine, as well as an electric motor powered by a battery. The technical name for engines that use traditional fuel (petrol/diesel) to create power. It mainly affects businesses using older diesel vehicles. Real-World Range. metric tons (3,500kg).

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ICL researchers develop new membrane-based system for cheap, efficiently made biofuels

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Researchers at Imperial College London have developed a membrane-based extraction system for the production of biofuels which uses less than 25% of the energy of current processes and produces ten times more biofuel with more than 99.5% Because they are expensive, biofuels are usually combined with petrol or diesel to make them ‘go further’.

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IMechE report calls for new Clean Air Act in UK

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Health problems range from slowing the proper development of children’s lungs through to respiratory and cardiovascular diseases among the elderly. The original Clean Air Act of 1956 focused on tackling smoke and sulfur dioxide in the wake of the five-day Great Smog event that was directly linked to the deaths of more than 4,000 Londoners.

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The environmental impact of electric cars

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That’s why the UK Government has banned the sale of new petrol and diesel cars from 2030. This is cleaner and better for the environment than producing petrol and diesel. Regenerative braking is built into all electric vehicles and is a feature that helps you maximise range, and makes the process of braking less wasteful.