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Delhi startup develops air-purifying motorcycle helmet

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An anti-pollution helmet developed by a Delhi-based startup can help 2-wheeler riders breathe cleaner air. kg helmet ensures exposure reduction by more than 80% as measured using a controlled environment. For the next version, Shellios will tie up with top tier-2-wheeler OEMs for the commercialization of the anti-pollution helmet.

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Motorcycles Are More Polluting Than Cars, New Device Shows

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When cable TV’s “MythBusters” program recently investigated the idea that emissions from motorcycles are gentler on the environment than emissions from cars, they burst the bubbles of eco-enthusiast motorcycle riders—and put a small New York company’s innovative emissions testing technology into the spotlight.

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EEA: Walking, cycling and public transport in cities remain greener mobility options than electric scooters or car ride-hailing

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A new report by the European Environment Agency (EEA) finds that, taken together with public transport, walking and cycling for short city journeys provide the greatest benefits for both human health and the environment in urban areas. If it replaces a motorcycle or a car trip, the environment and health effects are positive.

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Top 5 electric vehicles books you must read

Electric Vehicles India

As we already know how the ICE vehicles are impacting the environment mostly the air. Due to the ICE vehicles combustion, the world is suffering from air pollution and its related problems. Build Your Own Electric Motorcycle (Tab Green Guru Guides).

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Delhi: More E-bikes sold in first 3 months of 2022 than all of 2021.

Electric Vehicles India

The sales of electric motorcycles and scooters gradually increased first 3 months of 2022 compared to the 2021 year, and these data were recently released by the Delhi government, pointing to greater adoption of electric vehicles(EV). Delhi government launched its ambitious EV policy in August 2020 with an eye on tackling air pollution.

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BMW showcasing urban mobility connectivity applications at ITS World Congress

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These future routing options create a route based on adaptive traffic management that takes local traffic planning into account and enables you to have a smooth drive through the city with minimum impact on the environment. BMW Motorrad became established at an early stage as a trendsetter in the area of motorcycle safety.

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Study Finds Tunnel Concentrates Ultrafine Particle Concentration by Up to 1000 Times

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The study, which appeared in the July issue of the journal Atmospheric Environment , measured ultrafine particle concentration levels outside a vehicle travelling through the 4-km, twinbore (eastbound and westbound) M5 East tunnel in Sydney. Atmospheric Environment Volume 43, Issues 22-23, Pages 3510-3519 doi: 10.1016/j.atmosenv.2009.04.029.

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