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NUS researcher links air pollution to increased residential electricity demand

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The study, set in Singapore, suggests that better air quality will bring about climate co-benefits in reducing electricity generation via lower household demand, and thus mitigating carbon emissions. This is important for policymakers when forecasting and influencing future emissions paths in the context of climate change.

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Global Carbon Project: Global carbon emissions growth slows, but hits record high

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Although the rate of emissions growth is slower than in the previous two years, the researchers warn emissions could keep increasing for a decade or more unless energy, transportation and industry policies change significantly across the world. over 2018 emissions. over 2018 emissions. That compares to 2.1%

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Cracow signs $40M order for 50 Solaris electric buses

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The vehicles are to be supplied to Cracow within a year from the contract signing. The electric buses supplied to Cracow by Solaris will be propelled by electric axes with integrated electric motors. Wheelchair-bound persons will be able to take advantage of platforms facilitating boarding and alighting of the bus. in Cracow.

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How EVs Are Helping Humanity & Saving Lives?

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They are not only used for personal commuting, but they are also being used in agriculture, public transportation, last-mile operation and even in firefighting. Instead, we have to supply hydrogen just like we fill gasoline but the car will be powered by electric motors just like a normal electric car.

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EC JRC report explores future of road transport; moving away from system centered on private car ownership

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The report shows how thes massive changes on the horizon caused by automation, connectivity, decarbonization and sharing, represent an opportunity to move towards a transport system that is more efficient, safer, less polluting and more accessible than the current one centered on private car ownership. Source: JRC.

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Oakland is now first in the US to have a 100% electric school bus fleet – and it’s V2G

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Utility Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) supplied 2.7 The families of Oakland are disproportionately disadvantaged and affected by high rates of asthma and exposure to air pollution from diesel fuels.” megawatts (MW) of load to Zum’s Oakland EV-ready facility. The fleet will be managed through Zum’s AI-enabled technology platform.

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Economists propose use of dynamic road fees for traffic control

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Fees that respond to traffic volumes in real time and with site precision, taking into account factors such as vehicle type and exhaust emissions, can significantly improve traffic flow and contribute to reducing air pollution, they suggest. Uber already balances demand and supply of its cars through surge pricing.

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