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DiDi to introduce first shared EV fleet to Mexico; 700+ EVs and hybrids to start

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Didi Chuxing (DiDi), the world’s leading mobile transportation platform, will launch Latin America’s first shared electric vehicle (EV) fleet through its app in Mexico, as the company further invests in sustainable transportation innovations in the region. 200 EVs are exclusive for DiDi drivers.

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LowCVP: 5 Ps for influencing uptake of low emission vehicles at local level

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Permits: discounts for LEVs to operate in low emission zones and for residents; preferential permits for LEV taxis. Low emission vehicles have a critical role to play in addressing these two challenges and in contributing to sustainable transport systems.

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Driving Towards a Sustainable Future: The Rise of Electric Autos in India

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Additionally, electric autos contribute to reducing noise pollution as they operate silently, creating a more peaceful and sustainable transportation environment. Furthermore, the absence of an internal combustion engine makes electric autos virtually silent, reducing noise pollution and creating a more enjoyable driving environment.

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The Kiwi business journey to Carbon Zero

Drive Electric

This 5-step guide contains insights from FleetPartners for fleet managers and business owners looking to transition from internal combustion engine vehicles to hybrid and electric alternatives, whether you have 1, 20 or 500 vehicles. Lower your company-wide emissions with sustainable vehicles. GET ON THE JOURNEY TO CARBON ZERO.

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The Long View from SAE 2009 World Congress

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the session counted among its panelists: Professor John Heywood, Sun Jae Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Director of the Sloan Auto Laboratory at MIT. Examples of advanced powertrains are turbo charged gas engines, diesel and hybrid. The PRT as an automated taxi that is 4m long by 1.4m CAFE (L/100km) (cars / trucks).

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Drive Electric Submission on the Emissions Reduction Plan Discussion Document

Drive Electric

Our submission and inputs relate specifically to accelerating the uptake of e-mobility, but we recognise that decarbonising transport is much wider than that. E-mobility is an important component to a zero emissions transport system, but is still just a component. . The average fleet holds those vehicles for three to five years.