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New analysis suggests Uber adding significantly to pollution and traffic in European cities

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Data compiled by Euromonitor for European research and campaign group Transport & Environment (T&E) shows a surge in the number of Uber drivers (officially registered as private hire vehicles - PHV) in the past few years. Evolution of taxi drivers, PHV drivers (England), and Uber drivers (London) compared to taxi and PHV CO 2 emissions (UK).

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T&E study: EVs can be cheaper for Uber drivers to run than latest diesels in many European capitals

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Electric cars are becoming an attractive business proposition for high-mileage vehicle operators such as ride-sharer Uber in key EU capitals such as Paris, Berlin, Madrid and Lisbon, a new study by research and campaign group Transport & Environment (T&E) has found. This is a win-win-win situation for drivers, citizens and the planet.

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NYPD goes green

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The police department in New York City won’t be softening their stance on crime - but they will be softening their impact on the environment. Police Commissioner Raymond W Kelly and Mayor Michael Bloomberg have announced that the department is going green by sending hybrid police vehicles out on patrol.

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UK TSB Awards £25M to Eight Low-Carbon Vehicle Demonstration Projects; Focus On Electric Vehicles

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Today’s announcement signals our intent to reduce our dependence on petrol- and diesel-based engines, and determine the best practical alternatives. The trial will evaluate the technical and social aspects of living with an all-electric vehicle in a real world environment. Low Carbon doesn’t mean low performance.

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Learn How India’s EV Manufacturers Are Promoting Green Mobility

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This was mainly because of few charging spaces, a bigger price tag, insufficient battery promise, low performance and an immature charging environment. The two-wheeler and three-wheeler segments, followed by E-buses and passenger taxis, are expected to lead the adoption curve. But now things have started to change.

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EV's and Indian Manufacturing: Prof. Ashok Jhunjhunwaala | Visit to IIT Madras

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The Germans are better – as they are good at both electrical and mechanical, alas only for the German environment. There is an IITM incubatee company, Cygni, which is now a battery technology provider to Pune based Kinetic Green. So LTO is good for petrol-battery hybrid cars, which end up having relatively small batteries.