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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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NYSERDA awards $4.6M to 17 transportation projects; support for Syracuse U supercritical diesel injection project

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million to help 17 New York State companies develop and commercialize innovative new transportation technologies intended to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, decrease reliance on fossil fuels, and create jobs. The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) is awarding $4.6 Earlier post.). NYSERDA funding: $270,000.

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Study Finds That Climate Change Mitigation in Land Transport Should Benefit Public Health Substantially

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A new study by an international team of researchers using Comparative Risk Assessment methods to estimate the health effects of alternative urban land transport scenarios for two settings—London, UK, and Delhi, India—concluded that although uncertainties remain, climate change mitigation in transport should benefit public health substantially.

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

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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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8 ZEV states announce US ZEV sales top 260,000 units

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A ZEV Showcase accompanying the announcement included the new Toyota Fuel Cell Concept car (which will be formally revealed next month at the LA Auto Show), as well as the Harley-Davidson electric “Livewire” motorcycle and some of the newest commercially available models, including the Tesla Model D and the Mercedes B class EV.

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BMW showcasing urban mobility connectivity applications at ITS World Congress

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When one enters a destination, the mobility assistant will display various routes to allow reaching this destination cost-effectively and quickly—whether travelling by car, using suburban public transport or combining the two modes of travel. The objective is to ensure mobility over a range of different modes of transport.

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Congestion charge and electric vehicles: Everything you need to know

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It aims to reduce levels of traffic within the English capital, helping to lower pollution in the process. People traveling into central London are encouraged to use public transport, cycle, or walk where possible, reducing the carbon footprint of our bustling capital city. Is the Congestion Charge here to stay? In a word, yes.